TITLE: Congratulating Eli and Vicky Clifton on their 50th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Eli and Vicky Clifton on their 50th wedding anniversary.

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WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Eli and Vicky Clifton of Canton celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on March 1, 2013; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton were joined in matrimony in 1963 at a ceremony held in Dallas; through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes 3 children, Lori Reese and her husband, Andy, Cherri McIlheran and her husband, Mark, and Stephen Clifton and his wife, Julie, as well as 13 grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Clifton is an army veteran and a deacon who has worked for Contran Corporation since 1984, and Mrs. Clifton is a retired medical office manager; in addition to meeting their work and family responsibilities, they have been valued members of their church and helped to found Beverly Hills Christian School; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton have enjoyed half a century of abiding love and affection for each other, and they are among an exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting commitment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Eli and Vicky Clifton on 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. Clifton as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Flynn Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 873 was adopted by the House on March 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House