H.R. No. 247
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life rich in spiritual faith and meaningful
service to her fellow Texans drew to a close with the passing of
Angnet Marie Rice Norman of San Antonio on June 14, 2011, at the age
of 73; and
WHEREAS, The former Angnet Marie Rice was born on August 17,
1937, in San Antonio, the youngest of the three children of Mary
Louise Rice and Louis Earl Rice; she graduated from Phillis
Wheatley High School in 1955 and the following year married Maurice
Norman, Sr.; the couple became the parents of six children, Sylvia,
Maurice, Darryl, Michael, Alan, and Terryl, and enjoyed a rewarding
relationship until Mr. Norman passed away; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Norman earned an associate's degree from St.
Philip's College and went on to graduate from Incarnate Word
College, becoming an honors student at both institutions; she then
embarked on a career as an educator and taught in the San Antonio
Independent School District for eight years; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian since childhood, Mrs. Norman
accepted the call to minister to others in 1977, when she concluded
her teaching career to dedicate herself full-time to helping the
needy; that same year, she also began a radio program, Testimonies
of God's Greatness, broadcast on the KAPE and KMAC stations; and
WHEREAS, Over the following decades, this committed
spiritual leader became well-known for her tireless work and was
especially active in reaching out to individuals experiencing
poverty and homelessness; she operated her ministry from a series
of offices, which grew steadily larger as her efforts expanded, and
she pioneered various programs to provide those less fortunate with
meals, clothing, school supplies, and financial resources; and
WHEREAS, Sister Norman, as she was known to many San Antonio
residents, made a positive difference in countless lives, and her
generosity and selfless service to her community will remain a
source of inspiration for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Angnet Marie Rice Norman and extend sincere condolences to the
members of her family: to her children, Sylvia McDonald and her
husband, Floyd, Maurice Norman, Jr., Darryl Norman, Michael Norman,
and Alan Norman; to her grandchildren, Deana, Eric, Felicia, Ebony,
Raven, and Kelsea; to her brother, Robert E. Rice, and his wife,
Eunice; to her uncle, Elder Herbert Hardaway; and to her other
relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Angnet
Norman.
McClendon
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 247 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on June 28, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House