Bill Text: TX HR40 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 4th Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating Larry Nikiel on his retirement from St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-11-17 - Reported enrolled [HR40 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR40-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 40 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Larry Nikiel is retiring from St. Bernadette | ||
| Catholic Church in 2023, and this occasion provides a fitting | ||
| opportunity to reflect on his decades of exemplary service to the | ||
| congregation; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Nikiel first joined St. Bernadette Catholic | ||
| Church in 1978 as a founding member, and over the years, he has | ||
| volunteered as an usher and a lector; in June 2000, he became the | ||
| parish's maintenance supervisor, and he has made vital | ||
| contributions in this role, including overseeing the | ||
| groundskeeping, preparing facilities for severe weather, and | ||
| managing such projects as the installation of the baptismal | ||
| fountain, construction of the Parish Life Center, and renovation of | ||
| the preschool; in addition, he has reliably been on call to address | ||
| emergencies after hours and on his days off; he has also given of | ||
| his time and talents as a member of the church's Knights of Columbus | ||
| Council; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Nikiel has enjoyed the | ||
| love and support of his wife, Betty, as well as that of their four | ||
| daughters, Amy, Kristin, Beth, and Ann; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Larry Nikiel's dedication, professionalism, and | ||
| commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the congregants of | ||
| St. Bernadette Catholic Church, and he may indeed reflect with | ||
| pride on his outstanding record of achievement as he embarks on the | ||
| next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
| Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Larry Nikiel | ||
| on his retirement from St. Bernadette Catholic Church and extend to | ||
| him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for Mr. Nikiel as an expression of high regard by the Texas | ||
| House of Representatives. | ||
| Paul | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 40 was adopted by the House on | ||
| November 17, 2023, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
