SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 671


In Memory

of

Louise Nivison

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Louise "Mimi" Nivison,
who died April 12, 2003, at the age of 83; and
	WHEREAS, Mimi was born December 13, 1919, in Rusk, Texas, 
to Truman and Lottie Matheson; she was married to the late 
Ted Nivison and worked for the City of Austin Parks and 
Recreation Department as an administrative secretary to four 
consecutive executive directors; and
	WHEREAS, Upon her retirement in 1985, she was named by the 
Austin City Council to the city's Parks and Recreation Board; 
when she retired from the board, she served as a member emeritus; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Nivison was a member of the team that planned 
the projects of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s that resulted in much 
of the beauty of Austin today; she was involved in the Town Lake 
Beautification Project, the Hike and Bike Trails project, and the 
greenbelt acquisition and development; and
	WHEREAS, As a board member, she was a staunch protector of 
Town Lake and Lake Austin and was greatly responsible for the 
preservation of many of Austin's parks; her contributions to the 
quality of life in Austin are immeasurable and will live on as her 
legacy for years to come; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Mrs. Nivison gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her 
wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those 
who knew her; and
	WHEREAS, Mimi Nivison lived her life to the fullest and was 
a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she leaves behind 
memories that will be treasured forever by her family and many 
friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Louise Nivison:  her daughters and son-in-law 
Rochelle Pemberton and Janelle and Steve McCann; her four 
grandchildren, Tracey Ulrich, Dyana Herrera, Misty Dickerson, 
and Tony Barnette; and her six great-grandchildren; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 
for her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 
do so in memory of Louise Nivison.
                                                                      Armbrister




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 24, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate