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This resolution honors Cecil V. Newton of Highlands, Texas, who is celebrating his 100th birthday on March 5, 2025, by recognizing his remarkable life achievements. Born in 1925, Newton served in the U.S. Army during World War II, fighting in Germany with the 87th Division and participating in combat and concentration camp liberations, before returning to work at Exxon as a journeyman machinist and later becoming a staff engineer. He utilized the GI Bill to earn a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston, obtained two patents, and even earned a pilot's license, all while being an active member of his church and raising three children with his wife of 71 years. The Texas House of Representatives celebrates Newton as a member of the "Greatest Generation," praising his courage, integrity, and devotion to family, and officially congratulates him on reaching this significant milestone by adopting a resolution that extends best wishes and prepares an official copy of the document as a gesture of respect and admiration.

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