82R22028 RYA-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 1936
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Norman E. Vinson of Waco, who passed away on April 6, 2011, at the
age of 63; and
WHEREAS, Norman Vinson was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on
December 22, 1947, to Cecil and Norma Vinson; he attended Arlington
Community High School in Indianapolis and Casper College and the
University of Wyoming/Casper College Center, both in Casper,
Wyoming; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Vinson
enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War; he
subsequently retired from the military because of wounds he
sustained on April 21, 1967; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Vinson was blessed with four children, Jennifer,
Kimberly, Craig, and Brian, as well as two grandchildren, Alora and
Josiah; and
WHEREAS, A brave soldier and a caring father, Norman Vinson
will be deeply missed, but memories of his wonderful sense of humor
and compassionate spirit remain to comfort and inspire his friends
and family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Norman E. Vinson and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer Lynn and Robert Baker; to his
sons and daughters-in-law, Craig and Katherine Vinson and Brian and
Holly Vinson; to his grandchildren, Alora Vinson and Josiah Vinson;
and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Norman
Vinson.