1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 789 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 O. G. Nieman 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins citizens 1-7 throughout West Texas in mourning the loss of O. G. "Speedy" Nieman, 1-8 who died at age 70; and 1-9 WHEREAS, During the Korean War, Speedy served in the 1-10 United States Coast Guard; afterwards, he graduated from Texas 1-11 Technological College and served as editor of its Ex-Students 1-12 Publications; and 1-13 WHEREAS, An exemplary reporter, Speedy Nieman began his 1-14 46-year career as sports editor at the Lamesa Daily Reporter; 1-15 he would work as a writer for the San Angelo Standard-Times 1-16 and the Midland Reporter-Telegram before becoming editor at 1-17 the Lamb County Leader and Brownfield News; in 1965, Speedy 1-18 became partner and publisher of the Slaton Slatonite, and in 1-19 1972, he served the Hereford Brand in a similar capacity; and 1-20 WHEREAS, When Speedy Nieman retired to become publisher 1-21 emeritus in October, 1998, he still continued to write his column, 1-22 "Hereford Bull"; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Ever the dedicated newspaperman, Speedy Nieman 1-24 was an inspiration to friends and colleagues; he recognized that 2-1 careful listening skills are imperative to exceptional journalism; 2-2 Speedy's honed abilities as a listener were key to his professional 2-3 success; his genuine desire to hear and understand others built 2-4 him a praiseworthy career and earned him the respect and love of 2-5 his community; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Speedy's many awards and positions of leadership 2-7 in his field bespeak his journalistic integrity; he was president 2-8 of the Panhandle Press Association in 1976, received this 2-9 association's award for general excellence in 1978, and was 2-10 inducted into its Hall of Fame in 1996; Speedy was also president 2-11 of the West Texas Press Association in 1969; and 2-12 WHEREAS, Speedy was a boon to his community; he served as 2-13 past chairman of the United Way in Hereford and as an officer of the 2-14 Lions Club; in 1977, the Deaf Smith Chamber of Commerce elected him 2-15 their president, and in 1989, they honored him as Citizen of the 2-16 Year; and 2-17 WHEREAS, Speedy Nieman was a true gentleman and a dedicated 2-18 professional; he will be dearly missed by all; now, therefore, be it 2-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-20 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family 2-21 of Speedy Nieman; and, be it further 2-22 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-23 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-24 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-25 in memory of O. G. "Speedy" Nieman. 2-26 Bivins 3-1 ______________________________________ 3-2 President of the Senate 3-3 I hereby certify that the above 3-4 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-5 on April 29, 1999, by a rising vote. 3-6 ______________________________________ 3-7 Secretary of the Senate 3-8 ______________________________________ 3-9 Member, Texas Senate