TITLE: In memory of John P. Nieman.

SUMMARY: In memory of John P. Nieman.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of John P. Nieman, who died April 26, 2013, at the age of 87; and WHEREAS, A man of sterling character, John Nieman was a native of Austin and the son of the late John and Betty Nieman; as a young man, he attended Austin High School and graduated from The University of Texas; and WHEREAS, During World War II, Mr. Nieman served in the United States Army Air Corps; he also served his country in the Korean War as a member of the United States Air Force; and WHEREAS, In 1953, he started his highly successful career in the insurance business and became a partner in the firm of Nieman Hanks and Puryear; he and his wife, Rosie, had a full and rewarding life in Austin, where John supported numerous civic and philanthropic organizations; and WHEREAS, A leading Austin citizen, Mr. Nieman gave generously of his time and energy to such organizations as the Austin Junior Chamber of Commerce, the American Cancer Society, the Counseling and Pastoral Care Center of Austin, and Recording for the Blind; he was a life member of the Downtown Austin Rotary Club and an active member of Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church; and WHEREAS, This exemplary gentleman will be remembered as a devoted father and a man of many interests who loved astronomy and photography, collecting antique barbed wire, and gardening with his beloved Rosie; he leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by his children, Paul and Nancy, by his grandchildren, and by the many others who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of John P. Nieman; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his 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 John Nieman. Watson President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 20, 2013, by a rising vote.