By Torres H.R. No. 170 74R5197 BNL-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Dr. John Nichols was accorded a great honor when he 1-2 was named Man of the Year by the Galena Park Chamber of Commerce on 1-3 January 26, 1995; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born and reared in Jackson, Michigan, Dr. Nichols 1-5 studied at Michigan State University, Sam Houston State University, 1-6 and the University of Oklahoma before entering Baylor College of 1-7 Medicine in Houston; and 1-8 WHEREAS, It was there that he met his future wife, also a 1-9 medical student, and introduced himself by offering to flip a coin 1-10 to determine which of the pair would buy the other a soda; 1-11 unfortunately, he proceeded to lose eight consecutive nickels to 1-12 her, but he bought her a soda with his last coin, and the couple 1-13 has been together ever since; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Dr. Nichols began his distinguished medical career 1-15 in the United States Air Force Medical Corps, and in 1954 he joined 1-16 the staff of Deaton Hospital and established his home in Galena 1-17 Park; he quickly became a well-known and esteemed member of the 1-18 community through his involvement with the Rotary Club, the Chamber 1-19 of Commerce, the Galena Park Independent School District Board of 1-20 Trustees, and the First Methodist Church; and 1-21 WHEREAS, In addition to holding leadership positions in 1-22 numerous professional organizations, Dr. Nichols has dedicated his 1-23 time and energy to institutions of higher learning as a member of 1-24 the boards of San Jacinto Community College and the Association of 2-1 Community College Trustees, and his devotion to educational issues 2-2 recently led his colleagues in the Rotary Club to establish a 2-3 college scholarship in his name; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Despite his busy schedule, this energetic individual 2-5 still makes time for golf, swimming, and other outdoor activities, 2-6 and he also holds the rank of colonel in the Texas Confederate Air 2-7 Force; he has maintained his active lifestyle even after nearly 2-8 losing a leg in a serious accident, and thus he serves as an 2-9 inspiring role model to his patients; and 2-10 WHEREAS, His marriage, initiated at a cost of only 45 cents, 2-11 appears to be one of the great bargains in history; he is the proud 2-12 father of three Longhorns and one Aggie, and his eight beautiful 2-13 grandchildren, Ashley, Austin, Brooke, Travis, Matthew, and 2-14 triplets Tyler Ann, Michael, and Patrick, are a continuing source 2-15 of joy and delight; and 2-16 WHEREAS, Through his professional service and his community 2-17 involvement, Dr. John Nichols has set an outstanding example of 2-18 civic leadership for others to follow, and his efforts have earned 2-19 him the respect and admiration of his friends and neighbors and the 2-20 gratitude of his fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it 2-21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-22 Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. John Nichols on being named Man 2-23 of the Year by the Galena Park Chamber of Commerce and extend to 2-24 him warmest best wishes for many more years of continued success; 2-25 and, be it further 2-26 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-27 prepared for Dr. Nichols as an expression of high regard by the 3-1 Texas House of Representatives.