Dedication in North Houston Heights Park in memory of Arlene Nichols

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NORTHEAST HOUSTON – It is only a water fountain in a small neighborhood park, but it symbolized the efforts of a wonderful community advocate, and what she accomplished in her lifetime.

Arlene Nichols, was the legislative assistant for 18 years to Kevin Bailey, and helped represent the East Aldine District, House District 140, and the Airline and Greenspoint areas in all their public and governmental dealings. She was well known by many residents of the area and civic clubs for her hard work, dedication to their needs, and her pursuit of improved quality of life standards for the area and its residents.

The water and sewer project in North Houston Heights was symbolic of many projects she helped to bring to realization, and many more in her plans. However, she retired from the legislative position in January 2009, and died in April of that year.

The inscription on the fountain reads:

“In memory of Arlene Nichols, a truly devoted public servant, always focused on working with community leaders to bring about a better quality of life for all.”

The East Aldine District plans to continue her work, with more water and sewer projects, public safety, parks, traffic and safety improvements, and other projects that paralleled her interests and work.

During the ceremonies at Gerber Park in North Houston Heights, EAD chairman Clyde Bailey thanked Civic Club president Robert Mooreland, Harris County Infrastructure Director John Blount, Pct. 1 Commissioner Pct. 1 El Franco Lee, Sheriff Adrian Garcia, Sunbelt Water District, contractor Calco Ltd., and others who helped bring this project to a successful completion.

Students of nearby Orange Grove Elementary participated in the ceremonies with the flag presentation.