SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 350
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Major General John F. Nichols, who retired in January
of 2019 as the adjutant general of Texas after a distinguished
40-year career in the United States Air Force; and
WHEREAS, Major General Nichols received his commission in
1979 through the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado
Springs, Colorado; he began his career by serving as an
instructor pilot at Reese Air Force Base before transitioning to
the F-16 with the 474th Tactical Fighter Wing; and
WHEREAS, He went on to serve in the 401st Tactical Fighter
Wing at Torrejon Air Base in Spain, where he advanced to the
position of assistant operations officer in the 614th Tactical
Fighter Squadron; he returned to the United States to work with
the Directorate of Operations on Project Checkmate at the
Pentagon, and he later served with the Wisconsin Air National
Guard; and
WHEREAS, Major General Nichols joined the Texas Air
National Guard in April of 2000 and served as vice commander and
commander of the 149th Fighter Wing before assuming the position
of adjutant general of Texas; over the course of his career as a
command pilot, he amassed more than 3,000 flight hours in fighter
aircraft; and
WHEREAS, An esteemed pilot and officer, he is respected and
admired by all those with whom he served, and his presence at the
Texas Air National Guard will be greatly missed; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Major General John F. Nichols on his
outstanding service to our state and nation and extend to him
best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Campbell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 12, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate