The Texas House of Representatives has introduced a resolution to celebrate the 100th birthday of Cecil V. Newton, a distinguished member of the Greatest Generation, on March 5, 2025. Born in 1925 in Highlands, Texas, Mr. Newton served in the U.S. Army during World War II, participating in significant battles in Germany and helping to liberate concentration camps. After his military service, he returned to Exxon, where he had a successful career as a journeyman machinist and staff engineer, earning a bachelor's degree and multiple patents along the way.

Mr. Newton's personal life is marked by his long marriage to Selma Ruth Waldrep, with whom he raised three children and enjoyed a fulfilling family life that now includes grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was actively involved in his church community and is remembered for his courage, integrity, and dedication to family. The resolution expresses the House's congratulations and best wishes for Mr. Newton's continued happiness, along with a commitment to provide him with an official copy of the resolution as a token of esteem.