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RECOGNIZING HENRY LOYD IVEY'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

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On 2026-06-22, Representative Robert B. Aderholt (R-AL-4) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING HENRY LOYD IVEY'S 100TH BIRTHDAY" in the House.

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RECOGNIZING HENRY LOYD IVEY'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E596-E597] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING HENRY LOYD IVEY'S 100TH BIRTHDAY ______ HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT of alabama in the house of representatives Monday, June 22, 2026 Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize Mr. Henry Loyd Ivey of Henagar, Alabama, on the occasion of his 100th birthday, which he will celebrate on June 26, 2026. Mr. Ivey's century of life has been marked by faithful service to his country, his community, his church, and his family. A proud member of the Greatest Generation, he served honorably in the United States Army from January 1945 to August 1946 with the 25th Ordnance Maintenance Company. During his military service, he earned the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Ribbon, two Overseas Service Bars, and Sharpshooter qualification with the rifle. He was honorably discharged at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on August 28, 1946. Following his military service, Mr. Ivey dedicated his life to hard work and public service. He farmed for many years while also building a successful career with DuPont in Chattanooga, where he worked for more than 32 years before retiring at the age of 55. He further demonstrated his commitment to his hometown through 16 years of service on the Henagar City Council. Mr. Ivey's faith has been a cornerstone of his life. He has been a member of Liberty Baptist Church since 1944 and has faithfully served as a deacon since 1965. His decades of spiritual leadership have positively impacted countless individuals throughout the Henagar community. He has shared this remarkable journey with his wife, Louise, whom he married on June 29, 1951. Together they have built a loving family that includes four children, seven grandchildren, and eight great- grandchildren. For nearly seven decades, they have made their home on Lee's Chapel Road in Henagar, where they have been admired for their devotion to family, faith, and community. [[Page E597]] As Mr. Ivey reaches this extraordinary milestone, we celebrate a life well lived and a legacy defined by service, integrity, perseverance, and unwavering faith. His example stands as an inspiration to all who know him, and I join his family, friends, and neighbors in honoring his many contributions and expressing gratitude for the impact he has made over the course of a remarkable century. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING HENRY LOYD IVEY'S 100TH BIRTHDAY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E596-E597] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING HENRY LOYD IVEY'S 100TH BIRTHDAY ______ HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT of alabama in the house of representatives Monday, June 22, 2026 Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize Mr. Henry Loyd Ivey of Henagar, Alabama, on the occasion of his 100th birthday, which he will celebrate on June 26, 2026. Mr. Ivey's century of life has been marked by faithful service to his country, his community, his church, and his family. A proud member of the Greatest Generation, he served honorably in the United States Army from January 1945 to August 1946 with the 25th Ordnance Maintenance Company. During his military service, he earned the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Ribbon, two Overseas Service Bars, and Sharpshooter qualification with the rifle. He was honorably discharged at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on August 28, 1946. Following his military service, Mr. Ivey dedicated his life to hard work and public service. He farmed for many years while also building a successful career with DuPont in Chattanooga, where he worked for more than 32 years before retiring at the age of 55. He further demonstrated his commitment to his hometown through 16 years of service on the Henagar City Council. Mr. Ivey's faith has been a cornerstone of his life. He has been a member of Liberty Baptist Church since 1944 and has faithfully served as a deacon since 1965. His decades of spiritual leadership have positively impacted countless individuals throughout the Henagar community. He has shared this remarkable journey with his wife, Louise, whom he married on June 29, 1951. Together they have built a loving family that includes four children, seven grandchildren, and eight great- grandchildren. For nearly seven decades, they have made their home on Lee's Chapel Road in Henagar, where they have been admired for their devotion to family, faith, and community. [[Page E597]] As Mr. Ivey reaches this extraordinary milestone, we celebrate a life well lived and a legacy defined by service, integrity, perseverance, and unwavering faith. His example stands as an inspiration to all who know him, and I join his family, friends, and neighbors in honoring his many contributions and expressing gratitude for the impact he has made over the course of a remarkable century. ____________________