1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 688 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Dr. Ann D. Nichols 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of Galena Park in mourning the death of a beloved 1-8 physician, Dr. Ann D. Nichols, who died March 24, 2001; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born October 13, 1926, in Oklahoma City, Ann was 1-10 the daughter of Irene and Dr. Grady Deaton, founder of Deaton 1-11 Hospital; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Ann attended The University of Texas before 1-13 obtaining her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine; 1-14 after finishing her studies, she settled permanently in the 1-15 Houston area and practiced anesthesiology in Galena Park; and 1-16 WHEREAS, A dedicated professional, Dr. Nichols was respected 1-17 and loved by her colleagues and patients; she was especially 1-18 receptive to the needs of the poor; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Though not originally from Texas, Ann Nichols came 1-20 to love her adopted state as a native daughter, delighting 1-21 especially in the state's beautiful wild flowers; and 1-22 WHEREAS, A well-known civic leader, Dr. Nichols was active 2-1 in the Junior League, Delta Gamma, the Daughters of the American 2-2 Revolution, the Bluebonnet Republican Women, the Harris County 2-3 Medical Society, and two bridge clubs; and 2-4 WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 2-5 Ann Nichols gave unselfishly of her time to the people of Galena 2-6 Park, and her wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be 2-7 forgotten by those who knew her; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Exceptionally talented and compassionate, 2-9 Dr. Nichols was a devoted physician, and her efforts helped 2-10 ensure the health of thousands in her state; Texas is proud to 2-11 have called her its citizen; now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-13 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-14 family of Dr. Ann D. Nichols: her husband, John; her children, 2-15 Don, David, Carolyn, and Joann; and her eight grandchildren; and, 2-16 be it further 2-17 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-18 for her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-19 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 2-20 so in memory of Dr. Ann D. Nichols. 2-21 Gallegos 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 President of the Senate 2-24 I hereby certify that the above 2-25 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-26 on April 9, 2001, by a rising vote. 2-27 ______________________________________ 2-28 Secretary of the Senate 2-29 ______________________________________ 2-30 Member, Texas Senate