A statement was made by John Clark, which was attributed to Nick Nurse. The context of this statement is not clear, but it appears to be related to a significant event. The statement itself expresses gratitude for congratulations received from acquaintances.

It mentions that nearly everyone known to the speaker has reached out to offer congratulations. Further details about the event that prompted these congratulations are not available in this brief. For more information, readers can refer to the original source, the Galveston County Daily News.