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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced |
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by a great and enduring love, Robert and Jan Elliott of Belton |
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celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 12, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Robert Elliott and the former Jan Lancaster were |
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united in matrimony in Sulphur Springs on that special day in 1959; |
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through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that |
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has been made even richer with the addition of 4 children, Bryan, |
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Beth, Emily, and Nino, as well as 11 grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Elliott served as a preacher for nearly five |
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decades and is retired; Mrs. Elliott is also retired after an |
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outstanding 27-year tenure at Scott & White; residents of the |
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Belton area for 29 years, the couple also lived for 9 years in |
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Italy, where they were missionaries; and |
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WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past |
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half-century, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant |
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in their commitment to one another, and the strength of their love |
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has enabled them to meet life's challenges and opportunities with |
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grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Robert and Jan Elliott on the |
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occasion of their golden wedding anniversary and extend to them |
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sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Elliott as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |