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 1-2                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1113
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                             William Eugene Ivey
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the
 1-7     citizens of El Paso in mourning the loss of William Eugene Ivey,
 1-8     who died May 11, 2001, at the age of 74; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, A prominent real estate broker and land developer,
1-10     Mr. Ivey made notable contributions to his profession throughout
1-11     his long and productive career, and he will be deeply missed by
1-12     his family and many friends; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Born October 8, 1926, on the Ivey Dale Owen farm
1-14     in Fabens, Texas, he was the fifth of the seven sons of Marie Dolan
1-15     and K. B. Ivey; after completing his primary education at Incarnate
1-16     Word School and graduating from Ysleta High School in 1944, he
1-17     immediately enlisted in the United States Navy; and
1-18           WHEREAS, After he exchanged vows with Nell Drugan on
1-19     January 31, 1948, they moved to Bill's farm in the Fabens
1-20     area to provide a loving and secure home for their 11 surviving
1-21     children; and
1-22           WHEREAS, A devout Christian who lived his faith in his
 2-1     daily life, Mr. Ivey was a member of the Roman Catholic Church
 2-2     and was greatly admired for his generosity of spirit and his
 2-3     dedication; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, Distinguished and accomplished, Mr. Ivey lived
 2-5     his life to the fullest and he leaves behind memories that will
 2-6     be forever treasured by his family and friends; now, therefore,
 2-7     be it
 2-8           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-9     77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
2-10     family of William Eugene Ivey:  his children, Michele Wahnsiedler,
2-11     Patricia Lettunich, Kathi McChristian, Teresa Orr, Bill Ivey Jr.,
2-12     King Ivey, Paul Ivey, Nellie Kay McDowell, Gary Ivey, Warren Ivey,
2-13     and Paula Kesner; and his 25 grandchildren and eight
2-14     great-grandchildren; and, be it further
2-15           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-16     the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy
2-17     from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this
2-18     day, it do so in memory of William Eugene Ivey.
2-19                                                               Shapleigh
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2-21                                         President of the Senate
2-22                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-23                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-24                                  on May 21, 2001, by a rising vote.
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2-26                                         Secretary of the Senate
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2-28                                           Member, Texas Senate