TITLE: Congratulating Bill and Louise Elston of Mineola on their 70th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Bill and Louise Elston of Mineola on their 70th wedding anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A 70th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of mutual devotion and shared experiences, and C. W. and Louise Elston of Mineola celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on August 24, 2014; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Elston were joined in matrimony in 1944 at a ceremony held at the First Methodist Church of Canton, Illinois; through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes their children, Betsy Elston-Snethen, Richard Elston, Robin Elston, and a daughter-in-law, Brenda Elston, as well as their 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Soon after becoming husband and wife, the newlyweds were separated by World War II for two years as Mr. Elston served with the army in Europe and his bride worked for International Harvester to support the war effort; returning home after his honorable discharge, Mr. Elston was employed with a bank, became an accountant, and opened an income tax and bookkeeping business in 1949, from which he retired less than five years ago; Mrs. Elston has devoted herself to her home and family throughout their marriage, and she especially enjoys gardening; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Elston have enjoyed seven decades 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 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate C. W. and Louise Elston on their 70th 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 House of Representatives. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 404 was adopted by the House on February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House