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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Larry Nikiel is retiring from St. Bernadette |
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Catholic Church in 2023, and this occasion provides a fitting |
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opportunity to reflect on his decades of exemplary service to the |
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congregation; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Nikiel first joined St. Bernadette Catholic |
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Church in 1978 as a founding member, and over the years, he has |
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volunteered as an usher and a lector; in June 2000, he became the |
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parish's maintenance supervisor, and he has made vital |
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contributions in this role, including overseeing the |
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groundskeeping, preparing facilities for severe weather, and |
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managing such projects as the installation of the baptismal |
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fountain, construction of the Parish Life Center, and renovation of |
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the preschool; in addition, he has reliably been on call to address |
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emergencies after hours and on his days off; he has also given of |
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his time and talents as a member of the church's Knights of Columbus |
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Council; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Nikiel has enjoyed the |
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love and support of his wife, Betty, as well as that of their four |
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daughters, Amy, Kristin, Beth, and Ann; and |
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WHEREAS, Larry Nikiel's dedication, professionalism, and |
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commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the congregants of |
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St. Bernadette Catholic Church, and he may indeed reflect with |
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pride on his outstanding record of achievement as he embarks on the |
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next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Larry Nikiel |
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on his retirement from St. Bernadette Catholic Church and extend to |
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him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Nikiel as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |