SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 149
In Memory
of
Jimmie DeVeril Norman
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
residents of Houston and Bellaire, Texas, in mourning the loss of
Sergeant Jimmie DeVeril Norman of the Bellaire Police
Department, who died in the line of duty on December 24, 2012, at
the age of 53; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Norman proudly served the Bellaire
Police Department for more than two decades and was known for his
steadfast bravery; he made the ultimate sacrifice to keep his
community safe from harm, and his life is a testament to all
Texans of the service that men and women in uniform perform
daily; and
WHEREAS, Jimmie Norman was born November 17, 1959, in
Dallas, to James and Billie Norman; he began his career at the
Bellaire Police Department as a communications specialist; he
later served in various positions, including patrolman,
investigator, supervisor, and training officer; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Norman received numerous awards during
his service in the Houston-area community of Bellaire; they
include the Bellaire Police Life Saving Commendation, the
Exemplary Service Commendation, the Master Peace Officer award,
the Bellaire Police Officer of the Year award, the Outstanding
Police Officer of the Year award, and the Home Town Hero award
from the Greater Southwest Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, He also received a commendation from the Federal
Bureau of Investigation recognizing Sergeant Norman and 13 other
Bellaire officers for helping to end a series of violent bank
robberies in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Known by his colleagues and loved ones as a doting
father, a family man, a mentor, and a problem solver, Sergeant
Norman had a passion for police work; he was admired as a deft
communicator inside and outside the precinct; he will be
remembered for his warmth, wisdom, wise counsel, and sacrifice;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Jimmie DeVeril Norman; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Jimmie Norman.
Huffman
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 7, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate