[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 42 (Monday, March 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E518]
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                        IN MEMORY OF DAVID IVORY

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 12, 2007

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor David Ivory, former 
Fort Worth city manager, who passed away on Friday, March 9, 2007. Mr. 
Ivory was known by many as a loyal, trustworthy, and dedicated public 
servant.
  Mr. Ivory served his country for two years in Korea, achieving the 
rank of Lieutenant. In 1973, he received his master's degree in public 
administration from Brigham Young University. He also served in the 
Utah state legislature for a brief time.
  After moving to the City of Fort Worth, Mr. Ivory served in many City 
Hall positions, ultimately being named city manager in 1989. His 
achievements include involvement in numerous economic developments, 
such as the annexation of the Perot Group's 5600 acres in North Fort 
Worth and the creation of Alliance Airport.
  Mr. Ivory was 62 years old, at the time of his passing. He is 
survived by his wife, Margery; his son, Charles; and his daughter, 
Angela. I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to the Ivory 
family; my thoughts are with them as they endure this difficult time. 
The City of Fort Worth has lost a devoted public servant and a great 
man.

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