Bill Text: TX HR2141 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating Jerry and Rose Nichols of Richardson on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-05-21 - Reported enrolled [HR2141 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-HR2141-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 2141 |
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WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced | ||
by a great and enduring love, Jerry and Rose Nichols celebrated | ||
their 60th wedding anniversary on January 4, 2013; and | ||
WHEREAS, Jerry Lee Nichols and Rose Marie Nichols met on a | ||
blind date in October 1952, and they were united in matrimony at a | ||
ceremony held in Bel-Nor, Missouri, a few months later; over the | ||
years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made | ||
even richer with the addition of two children, Daniel and Danette, | ||
as well as two grandchildren, Elijah and Mackenzie; and | ||
WHEREAS, Pastor Nichols earned his master of divinity degree | ||
from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, while Mrs. Nichols worked at a | ||
local hospital; after entering the ministry, Pastor Nichols | ||
established new churches across Texas, and Mrs. Nichols assisted | ||
him in his work by performing clerical duties; since his retirement | ||
in 1998, Pastor Nichols has continued his service as a volunteer | ||
chaplain at Methodist Richardson Medical Center; in addition, the | ||
couple participated in cross-cultural ministry at Living Water | ||
Community Church in northeast Richardson for several years; and | ||
WHEREAS, Active in their community, Pastor and Mrs. Nichols | ||
have also contributed their time and talents as volunteers for | ||
their state representative; moreover, Pastor Nichols is a graduate | ||
of Leadership Richardson; and | ||
WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the | ||
world during the past six decades, this devoted husband and wife | ||
have remained constant in their commitment to each other, and the | ||
strength of their love has enabled them to meet life's challenges | ||
and opportunities with grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas | ||
Legislature hereby congratulate Jerry and Rose Nichols on their | ||
60th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for | ||
continued happiness; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
prepared for Pastor and Mrs. Nichols as an expression of high regard | ||
by the Texas House of Representatives. | ||
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Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 2141 was adopted by the House on May | ||
17, 2013, by a non-record vote. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||