SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 428

WHEREAS, August 24, 2019, marks the 75th wedding anniversary of C. W. and Louise Elston of Mineola, and this joyous event provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on their rewarding journey together as husband and wife; and

WHEREAS, "Bill" Elston and the former Louise Dawson were joined in matrimony in 1944 at the First Methodist Church in Canton, Illinois; shortly after exchanging vows, the newlyweds were separated for nearly two years while Mr. Elston served in the United States Army during World War II; and

WHEREAS, The couple moved to Texas in 1959; a retired accountant, Mr. Elston ran an income tax and bookkeeping business for many years, and he also worked for the IRS as an auditor; he and his wife are both valued congregants of the First United Methodist Church in Mineola, where they have made their home since 1996; and

WHEREAS, Now in their nineties, Mr. and Mrs. Elston take great pride in a fine family that in addition to their 3 children, Betsy, Richard, and Robin, today includes 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, The seven and a half decades of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Elston have shared is eloquent affirmation of the meaning of love and commitment, and their enduring union is an inspiration to all who know them; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby congratulate C. W. and Louise Elston on their 75th 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 the couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas Senate.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 18, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate