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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 274


In Memory

of

Anthony Joseph Ippolito


	WHEREAS, Anthony Joseph Ippolito, a Port Arthur native, 
passed away on February 7, 2005, at the age of 81, leaving behind 
a loving family and many friends; and
	WHEREAS, Born on September 23, 1923, Tony Ippolito graduated
from Saint Mary's High School and attended Texas A&M University 
before being called to serve as a member of the armed forces 
during World War II; he proudly served in the Pacific Theater 
with the United States Army from 1942 to 1945 and on his return 
became an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the 
American Legion, as well as a charter member of the World War II 
Memorial in Washington, D.C.; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Ippolito married the love of his life, the 
former Joyce Moore, after his return from duty, and they were 
blessed with three children and a loving family that has grown to 
include eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, A man of many talents and interests, Mr. Ippolito 
owned and operated Ippolito's Grocery with his brother, Joe, 
until it was destroyed by fire in 1950; he was later part-owner of 
a Gulf Coast Baseball League franchise, the Port Arthur Seahawks, 
and also owned and operated the Seahawk Drive-In; he also enjoyed 
a 20-year career in the car business, working for Inman Chevrolet 
in Port Arthur and Gordon Chevrolet in Port Neches; and
	WHEREAS, From 1973 to 1996, Mr. Ippolito served as 
Constable of Precinct 2 in Jefferson County; during those years 
he was an active member of the East Texas Peace Officers 
Association and served as president of the State of Texas Justice 
of the Peace and Constable Association; his sincere enthusiasm 
for politics led him to serve on the board of the Texas Association
of Counties in Austin for nine years; and
	WHEREAS, He was a charter parishioner of Saint Joseph's 
Catholic Church and a charter member and former president of 
Saint Joseph's Federal Credit Union; additionally, he was 
affiliated with the Evening Sertoma Club, the Texas A&M 12th Man 
Foundation, and the Krewe of Aurora; and
	WHEREAS, Beloved by all who knew him, Tony Ippolito lived 
life on his own terms; he was a devoted husband and father and 
dedicated many years of his life to serving his community, and 
although his loss has left a void in the hearts of his friends 
and loved ones, his spirit will live on for years to come when 
they fondly remember him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, pay tribute to the life of 
Anthony Joseph "Tony" Ippolito and extend deepest sympathy to the
members of his family:  his wife, Joyce Ippolito; his daughters, 
Madeline Nicholas and her husband, Bill, and Maureen Sanders 
and her husband, Jeff; his son, John Ippolito and his wife, Gay;


his grandchildren and their spouses, Laura Stephens, 
Chris and Nicole Nicholas, Scott and Jennifer Nicholas, 
Kristy and Chad Wilson, Penny Ippolito, and Jessica, Jennifer, 
and Jeffery Sanders; his great-grandchildren, Tyler Stephens, 
Anthony Nicholas, and Karli Wilson; his stepbrothers, Sam Dolce 
and Tommy Dolce; his stepsisters, Virginia Moore and 
Roseanne Brocato; and to the many other relatives and friends 
of this esteemed gentleman; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns 
this day, it do so in memory of Anthony Joseph Ippolito.
                                                                           Janek




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 1, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate