H.R. No. 174 is a resolution celebrating 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, where he participated in significant combat operations in Germany and helped 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. He was also an active member of his community and church, where he contributed to sound systems and radio broadcasts.

The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' congratulations to Mr. Newton on this milestone birthday and acknowledges his inspiring life marked by courage, integrity, and devotion to family. Mr. Newton is celebrated not only for his military and professional achievements but also for his role as a loving husband, father, and community member. The resolution concludes with a commitment to prepare an official copy as a token of high regard for Mr. Newton.