SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 715

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Pastor Robert L. Nichols, Jr., a dynamic preacher and 
spiritual leader, who celebrated a special birthday on
April 23, 2005; and

	WHEREAS, Robert Nichols is the senior pastor at The River 
of Life Church in DeSoto; he formerly served in the ministry in 
Mesquite and Garland; he is a man of deep faith who combines his 
evangelistic fervor with a unique ability to convey the 
simplicity of the message of the gospel; and

	WHEREAS, The youngest child of Robert L. Nichols, Sr.,
and Carolyn Nichols, he married his high school sweetheart,
Tina M. Nichols, on January 23, 1993, and the couple has three 
children, LaMiracle, Destiny, and Robert L. Nichols III; and

	WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion, 
Pastor Nichols is a source of strength to his church members 
during their hardships and in times of bereavement; and

	WHEREAS, A mentor and friend to many, he is a highly 
respected church leader who has had a positive effect on the 
lives of countless Christians; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Pastor Robert L. Nichols, Jr., 
for his ministerial leadership and extend to him best wishes for 
the future; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 29, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate