87R17973 JGH-D
By: Ashby H.R. No. 543
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced
by a great and enduring love, Barbara and Ted Ivy of Huntington
celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on March 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Introduced on a blind date, Mr. and Mrs. Ivy were
united in matrimony at First Baptist Church Pasadena in 1956; over
the years, their family has grown to include 3 children, as well as
11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and a
great-great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Longtime residents of Pasadena, Mr. Ivy worked for
the Shell Oil Company in Deer Park and Mrs. Ivy was employed by
Ancon Oil and Gas in Houston; they have made their home in
Huntington since their retirement more than three decades ago; and
WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past 65
years, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant in
their commitment to each other, and the strength of their love and
their faith has enabled them to meet life's challenges and
opportunities with grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Barbara and Ted Ivy on their 65th
wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for
continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Ivy as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.