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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, Elton and Esther Manthei of Robinson |
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celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on April 24, 2008; and |
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WHEREAS, Elton J. Manthei and the former Esther Lange were |
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united in matrimony at St. Paul Church in Marlin on that special day |
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in 1943; through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling |
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marriage that has been made even richer with the addition of two |
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sons, Elton and Gary, and their grandchildren and |
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great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Manthei answered his nation's call to duty with |
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service in the U.S. Army during World War II and worked as a |
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mechanic until his retirement; Mrs. Manthei retired from Marathon |
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Battery in 1964, and the couple moved to Robinson that same year; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past 65 |
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years, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant in |
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their commitment to one another, and the strength of their love has |
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enabled them to meet life's challenges with grace and optimism; |
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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 Elton and Esther Manthei on their |
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65th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for |
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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. Manthei as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |