H.R. No. 388
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of Ann Olson Ivey of Arlington on April
3, 2010, at the age of 57, has deeply saddened the family and
friends of this beloved woman; and
WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Ms. Ivey was born in
Dallas on June 6, 1952; she graduated from Hillcrest High School in
1970 and went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Austin College;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ivey enjoyed a notable career as a physical
therapist with the Arlington Independent School District;
moreover, she founded the Arlington Pregnancy Center, which has
served nearly 50,000 clients since 1984; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to her husband of 35 years, Larry, and her
children, Garrett and Courtney, she was also committed to giving
back to her community as a board member of the Arlington Night
Shelter, president of the Arlington Home School Association, and
member of the local Junior League; she treasured her faith and was a
valued member of Pantego Bible Church, where she was active in a
number of ministries; and
WHEREAS, Ann Ivey built a life that was rich in meaningful
endeavor, and although she is greatly missed, her legacy lives on in
the hearts of the many people whose lives she touched; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Ann Olson Ivey and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
husband, Larry Ivey; to her children, Garrett Ivey and Courtney
Farley and her husband, Austin; to her parents, Al and Pat Olson; to
her brother, Robert Olson; and to her other relatives and many
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ann Olson
Ivey.
Patrick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 388 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 3, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House