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.
Kacal
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 743 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 13, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House