TITLE: In memory of James Douglas Ivy of Waco.

SUMMARY: In memory of James Douglas Ivy of Waco.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of James Douglas Ivy of Waco, who passed away on March 18, 2011, at the age of 60; and WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. Army, Jimmy Ivy was employed by the Brazos River Authority for eight years; he then changed fields to become a mechanic, and he thrived in his new line of work; and WHEREAS, Mr. Ivy met the love of his life, the former Joyce McCurdy, in 1969, and the couple were married the following year; together they raised four children, Timbo, Jason, Misty, and Tanya; and WHEREAS, In his free time, Mr. Ivy enjoyed the company of his loved ones and indulging in his favorite pastimes of hunting, fishing, camping, and playing poker with his Aunt Lucy and Uncle Leonard; and WHEREAS, Although he is deeply missed, Jimmy Ivy will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of all those who had the good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James Douglas Ivy and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Joyce Ivy; to his children, Timbo and Stephanie, Jason and Kristal, Misty and Daniel, and Tanya; to his brother, Joe Ivy; to his sister, Darlene Farmer, and her husband, Roy; to his grandchildren, Arron, Renee, Kayla, Whitney, Rusty, Heather, Jason, Sasha, and Christal; to his great-grandchildren, Jimmy and Robert; and to his other relatives and 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 Jimmy Ivy. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1284 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 21, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House