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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of |
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mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Eli and Vicky Clifton |
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of Canton celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on |
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March 1, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton were joined in matrimony in |
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1963 at a ceremony held in Dallas; through the years, they have been |
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blessed with a treasured family that includes 3 children, Lori |
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Reese and her husband, Andy, Cherri McIlheran and her husband, |
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Mark, and Stephen Clifton and his wife, Julie, as well as 13 |
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grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Clifton is |
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an army veteran and a deacon who has worked for Contran Corporation |
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since 1984, and Mrs. Clifton is a retired medical office manager; in |
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addition to meeting their work and family responsibilities, they |
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have been valued members of their church and helped to found Beverly |
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Hills Christian School; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton have enjoyed half a century of |
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abiding love and affection for each other, and they are among an |
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exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting |
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commitment; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Eli and Vicky Clifton on their |
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golden wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes |
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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. Clifton as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |