| H.R. No. 1595 | ||
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| WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced | ||
| by a great and enduring love, Robert and Jan Elliott of Belton | ||
| celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 12, 2009; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Robert Elliott and the former Jan Lancaster were | ||
| united in matrimony in Sulphur Springs on that special day in 1959; | ||
| through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that | ||
| has been made even richer with the addition of 4 children, Bryan, | ||
| Beth, Emily, and Nino, as well as 11 grandchildren; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Elliott served as a preacher for nearly five | ||
| decades and is retired; Mrs. Elliott is also retired after an | ||
| outstanding 27-year tenure at Scott & White; residents of the | ||
| Belton area for 29 years, the couple also lived for 9 years in | ||
| Italy, where they were missionaries; and | ||
| WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past | ||
| half-century, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant | ||
| in their commitment to one another, and the strength of their love | ||
| has enabled them to meet life's challenges and opportunities with | ||
| grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby congratulate Robert and Jan Elliott on the | ||
| occasion of their golden wedding anniversary and extend to them | ||
| sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Elliott as an expression of high regard by | ||
| the Texas House of Representatives. | ||
| Sheffield | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 1595 was adopted by the House on May | ||
| 4, 2009, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||