[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 3 (Wednesday, January 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E18]
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                              GARY NICHOLS

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 13, 2010

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride and pleasure that I 
rise today to recognize Gary W. Nichols for his outstanding service to 
his country, and to congratulate him on receiving his honorary high 
school diploma from North Kansas City High School in North Kansas City, 
Missouri.
  Gary dropped out of high school in 1954 to join the United States 
Navy. He would have been a member of the graduating class of 1956. Gary 
was a career serviceman from 1954-1974 and served on several destroyers 
and carriers during the Vietnam War. He attained the Rank of E-5.
  Gary has earned the gratitude and respect of his fellow veterans and 
fellow citizens of Kansas City, Missouri. He has served as the Post 
Commander as well as the District 3 Commander for the American Legion. 
His life's dedication and hard work should serve as an example to the 
rest of us on how we can better serve each other and our great nation.
  Gary is originally from Kingsville, MO, but he now lives in Kansas 
City with his wife Shirley, where he is the proud father of seven 
children and step-children, 22 grandchildren and five great-
grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join with me in congratulating 
Gary W. Nichols on the occasion of receiving his honorary high school 
diploma on January 30, 2010. I would also like to thank North Kansas 
City High School for providing Gary with the degree he would have 
received had he not left school to fight for his nation. I know Gary's 
colleagues, family and friends join with me in thanking him for his 
commitment to his country and wishing him happiness and good health in 
his future endeavors.

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