TITLE: In memory of Wilton Ernest Cantrell of Elbert.

SUMMARY: In memory of Wilton Ernest Cantrell of Elbert.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Residents of Throckmorton County lost an admired community leader with the passing of Wilton Ernest Cantrell of Elbert on January 26, 2015, at the age of 72; and WHEREAS, Wilton Cantrell was born in Hog Creek on September 10, 1942, to Raymond and Emma Cantrell; he served with the United States Army during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and after returning to civilian life made his living as a farmer and rancher in Elbert; he was elected county commissioner of Precinct 4 in Throckmorton County; and WHEREAS, The father of two children, Christopher and Kaylee, Mr. Cantrell later welcomed into his family two grandchildren, Taylor and Ace; and WHEREAS, Wilton Cantrell served his country and his community with great dedication, and he is deeply missed by all those who had the good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Wilton Ernest Cantrell and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his daughter, Kaylee Cadotte, and her husband, Andrew; to his grandchildren, Taylor and Ace Cadotte; to his sister-in-law, Leona Hickam; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Wilton Ernest Cantrell. Springer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 705 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 12, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House