SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 438 WHEREAS, Nikita Fridia was sworn in as justice of the peace for Morris County Precinct 1 on February 1, 2017; and WHEREAS, A native of Cason, Nikita Fridia graduated from Daingerfield High School before joining the United States Navy in 1994; she was among the first group of women to be stationed aboard an aircraft carrier when she joined the crew of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower; over the course of her navy tenure, she worked in flight operations and communications, and her assignments took her to Dubai, the Bahamas, Turkey, and Israel; and WHEREAS, Following the conclusion of her military service in 1997, Nikita Fridia established a career as a licensed vocational nurse in Pittsburg; and WHEREAS, In taking on her duties as justice of the peace, Nikita Fridia is performing a vital service for the citizens of Morris County, and the dedication she has demonstrated in her previous endeavors is sure to prove equally valuable in this important new role; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby congratulate Nikita Fridia on her appointment as justice of the peace for Morris County Precinct 1 and extend to her sincere best wishes for success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Nikita Fridia as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Hughes ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 16, 2017. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate