TITLE: Congratulating Jerry and Rose Nichols of Richardson on their 60th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Jerry and Rose Nichols of Richardson on their 60th wedding anniversary.

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WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced by a great and enduring love, Jerry and Rose Nichols celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on January 4, 2013; and WHEREAS, Jerry Lee Nichols and Rose Marie Nichols met on a blind date in October 1952, and they were united in matrimony at a ceremony held in Bel-Nor, Missouri, a few months later; over the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the addition of two children, Daniel and Danette, as well as two grandchildren, Elijah and Mackenzie; and WHEREAS, Pastor Nichols earned his master of divinity degree from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, while Mrs. Nichols worked at a local hospital; after entering the ministry, Pastor Nichols established new churches across Texas, and Mrs. Nichols assisted him in his work by performing clerical duties; since his retirement in 1998, Pastor Nichols has continued his service as a volunteer chaplain at Methodist Richardson Medical Center; in addition, the couple participated in cross-cultural ministry at Living Water Community Church in northeast Richardson for several years; and WHEREAS, Active in their community, Pastor and Mrs. Nichols have also contributed their time and talents as volunteers for their state representative; moreover, Pastor Nichols is a graduate of Leadership Richardson; and WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the world during the past six decades, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant in their commitment to each other, and the strength of their love has enabled them to meet life's challenges and opportunities with grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jerry and Rose Nichols on their 60th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Pastor and Mrs. Nichols as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Button Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2141 was adopted by the House on May 17, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House