2025 SESSION

INTRODUCED

25107621D

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 819

Offered February 20, 2025

Celebrating the life of Ivan Elbert Horton, Jr.

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Patron—Kilgore

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WHEREAS, Ivan Elbert Horton, Jr., an honorable veteran, accomplished farmer, esteemed public servant, and beloved member of the Fairview community in Scott County, died on February 9, 2025; and

WHEREAS, after graduating from Fairview High School, Ivan Horton was drafted into the United States Army, and he honorably served his country as a medic during his deployment to Korea; and

WHEREAS, a skilled and knowledgeable steward of the land, Ivan Horton devoted many years to his family's farm raising cattle and tobacco; and

WHEREAS, Ivan Horton contributed greatly to the growth and development of young people over many years as a school bus driver with Scott County Public Schools, relishing the opportunity to connect with and bring joy to the children he transported; and

WHEREAS, Ivan Horton proudly served his community for 12 years as a member of the Scott County Board of Supervisors, making great efforts to promote the safety and prosperity of the locality; and

WHEREAS, guided throughout his life by his Christian faith, Ivan Horton was a dedicated Bible scholar and Sunday school teacher and enjoyed worship and fellowship with his community at Purchase Ridge Community Church in Scott County; and

WHEREAS, Ivan Horton will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his wife of 69 years, Polly; his children, Christopher, Philip, Larry, and Mitchell, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Ivan Elbert Horton, Jr., a cherished member of the Fairview community whose abundant love and compassion and unwavering faith inspired all who knew him; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Ivan Elbert Horton, Jr., as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.