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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced |
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by a great and enduring love, Barbara and Ted Ivy of Huntington |
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celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on March 31, 2021; and |
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WHEREAS, Introduced on a blind date, Mr. and Mrs. Ivy were |
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united in matrimony at First Baptist Church Pasadena in 1956; over |
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the years, their family has grown to include 3 children, as well as |
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11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and a |
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great-great-grandchild; and |
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WHEREAS, Longtime residents of Pasadena, Mr. Ivy worked for |
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the Shell Oil Company in Deer Park and Mrs. Ivy was employed by |
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Ancon Oil and Gas in Houston; they have made their home in |
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Huntington since their retirement more than three decades ago; and |
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WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past 65 |
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years, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant in |
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their commitment to each other, and the strength of their love and |
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their faith has enabled them to meet life's challenges and |
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opportunities with grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Barbara and Ted Ivy on their 65th |
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wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for |
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continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Ivy as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |