H.R. No. 2362
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Norris Batiste Jr. rendered exceptional service to
the community at large during his tenure as U.S. marshal for the
Eastern District of Texas; and
WHEREAS, In June 1994, Norris Batiste was nominated by
President Bill Clinton as the U.S. marshal for the Eastern District
of Texas; confirmed by the United States Senate later that year,
Mr. Batiste became the first African American to serve as
U.S. marshal for the Eastern District and only the second Black
individual to hold the title in the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, A longtime community leader, Mr. Batiste is a past
president of the Golden Triangle Coalition of Black Democrats and
has chaired the group's political action committee; he is also a
valued parishioner of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, where he
has served as president of the parish council and of the Parent
Teacher Organization of the church's school; additionally, he was
PTA president for Ozen High School, and he lent his time and
expertise to the L. L. Melton YMCA Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, A proud military veteran, Mr. Batiste served with
the U.S. Army Signal Intelligence Service as a member of the 101st
Airborne Division during the Vietnam War; he went on to distinguish
himself during his civilian career with Exxon Gas System, Inc.,
where he oversaw the company's safety and environmental efforts and
the daily operation of hundreds of miles of pipeline; he holds an
associate's degree and a bachelor's degree from Lamar University;
and
WHEREAS, Norris Batiste exemplified the highest ideals of the
United States Marshals Service over the course of his tenure in the
Eastern District of Texas, and it is indeed a pleasure to join in
recognizing him for his contributions to the safety, protection,
and welfare of his fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Norris Batiste Jr. for his dedicated
service as U.S. marshal for the Eastern District of Texas and extend
to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness in
all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Batiste as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Manuel
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2362 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House