Bill Text: GA SR1303 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Georgia Senate Resolution 1303 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Nichols, Mr. Theron Travis; condolences

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-03-22 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1303 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR1303-Enrolled.html

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Senate Resolution 1303

By: Senator Carter of the 1st

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Mr. Theron Travis Nichols; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mr. Theron Travis Nichols on March 5, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Nichols was born and raised in Bulloch County, Georgia, and was a dedicated public servant, serving three terms as mayor of Pooler; and

WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy, valiantly and courageously protecting democracy and his fellow Americans as a boiler tender aboard the battleship USS North Carolina during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Nichols worked diligently and conscientiously as a production supervisor at Kaiser Agricultural Chemicals before his retirement in 1984; and

WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Nichols was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Nichols was united in love and marriage for nearly six decades to the late Eunice Inez Nichols and was blessed with two remarkable children, Ronald and Tom; and

WHEREAS, he leaves behind many who will cherish his memory, including his sons, his six wonderful grandchildren, and a number of delightful great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and

WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness and, by the example he made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Mr. Nichols will long be remembered for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal father, grandfather, uncle, and friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Mr. Theron Travis Nichols and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Mr. Theron Travis Nichols.