86R9525 JGH-D By: Kacal H.R. No. 743 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Ivan N. Jackson Sr. of Mexia, who passed away on October 24, 2018, at the age of 88; and WHEREAS, The son of Arthur and Gladys Jackson, Ivan Jackson was born in Mexia on April 6, 1930, and grew up with two siblings, James and Pauline; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson and his wife, Laura O. "Dolly" Jackson, wed in 1948, and they went on to share a rewarding marriage that spanned 70 years; Mr. Jackson took great pride in their sons, Ivan and Steve, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include three grandchildren, Keith, Jennifer, and Lance, and three great-grandchildren, Elliott, Blair, and Kinsley; and WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Jackson joined the U.S. Air Force in 1952, and over the course of his four years of service, he was stationed in Iceland, New Mexico, and Florida; after returning to civilian life, he moved with his wife to Houston, and in 1968, they settled in Mexia, where they owned and operated a store for half a century; originally known as White's Automotive Store, it became a Western Auto and is now known as Jackson's True Value; in his leisure time, Mr. Jackson enjoyed hunting with his sons, traveling, and hosting family and friends at his home; he was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, A warm, outgoing, and good-humored man, Ivan Jackson lived a rich and purposeful life, and he will be long remembered with deep affection by all who were fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Ivan N. Jackson Sr. and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and many friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ivan Jackson.