By Gallego H.R. No. 539 76R5730 NBH-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Richard "Dick" Ivy Love, Sr., on 1-2 December 25, 1998, at the age of 71 greatly saddened the family and 1-3 many friends of this esteemed gentleman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Love was born and raised in 1-5 Sierra Blanca; at the age of 16 this courageous man joined the 1-6 United States Marine Corps and served in China during World War II 1-7 and in Korea during the Korean War; he was awarded the Purple Heart 1-8 for injuries received in action; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Upon returning home from his last tour of duty, 1-10 Mr. Love began ranching in Sierra Blanca, and from 1985 to 1992 he 1-11 served as Hudspeth County sheriff; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Dick Love was known for his compassion and 1-13 willingness to help those in need, and although he will be missed 1-14 by all who knew him, his spirit will surely live on in the hearts 1-15 and minds of the many people whose lives he touched; now, 1-16 therefore, be it 1-17 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-18 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Richard "Dick" Ivy 1-19 Love, Sr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his 1-20 family: to his wife, Jessie L. Love; to his children, Marlene, 1-21 Kay, Jacque, Rebecca, and Richard, Jr.; to his 11 grandchildren and 1-22 15 great-grandchildren; to his sisters, June and Erlene; to his 1-23 nieces and nephews; and to the many friends of this beloved man; 1-24 and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-2 prepared for the members of his family as an expression of high 2-3 regard by the Texas House of Representatives.