SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 830
In Memory
of
Rose Adele Junemann Nieman
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Rose Adele Junemann
Nieman, who died October 15, 2010, at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, Rosie Junemann was born in Galveston, Texas, on
December 1, 1929, to Rose and Fred Junemann; and
WHEREAS, She was a graduate of The University of Texas and
was the devoted wife of John Nieman; she was a lifelong
Christian, and she and her husband were active in Saint Matthew's
Episcopal Church, where she taught vacation Bible school and was
a member of the Tuesday Night Bible Study and the Prayer Shawl
Ministry; and
WHEREAS, Rosie was dedicated to her work as a homemaker and
was known for her enthusiasm for helping others and for her love
of the arts; she was a devotee of the Austin Symphony and was a
longtime member of the Shakespeare Club; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary lady, Rosie was known throughout the
community for her many talents and interests; her culinary skills
were legendary, and she was noted for her expertise as a gardener
and for the joy she took in sharing her bountiful garden with
others; and
WHEREAS, Rosie was beloved by many, and the courage she
showed in the face of her illness was inspirational; she always
lived each day to the fullest and gave unselfishly to others, and
she will be greatly missed by all who were privileged to share in
her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Rose Adele Junemann Nieman: her husband of 59 years,
John Nieman; her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Paul Hilgers;
her son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Mia Nieman; her sister, Pat
Holmgren; her brother, Raymond Junemann; and her four
grandchildren; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her 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 Rosie Nieman.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 26, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate