SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1016
In Memory
of
John P. Nieman
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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 20, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate