SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 398
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Norbert J. Dickman, who was named the 2005 Person of Vision
by the Permian Basin Branch of Prevent Blindness Texas for his 
humanitarian work and his visionary leadership in the Midland 
community; and
	WHEREAS, Norbert Dickman was born in Chicago and moved to 
California after graduating from Quigley Preparatory Seminary; 
he attended Saint Joseph's College in Mountain View, California, 
and earned a bachelor's degree from Saint Patrick's Seminary in 
Menlo Park; and
	WHEREAS, He lived in Rome, Italy, from 1964 to 1968 and 
earned a master's degree in theology from Gregorian University; 
he traveled extensively in Western Europe before returning to 
California; in 1973, he earned a degree from Hastings College of 
the Law in San Francisco and later a master of laws degree in 
taxation from Golden Gate University; and
	WHEREAS, Norbert practiced in many fields of law in
San Francisco before dedicating his practice solely to
Barbara Fasken, of Fasken, Limited, in Midland; he moved to 
Midland in 1988 and now serves as general manager of the various 
Fasken business interests; and
	WHEREAS, Since moving to Midland, Norbert has held numerous
leadership roles in the community; he served as president of the 
board of trustees for both Casa de Amigos and the Trinity School 
of Midland; he is a director of the Fasken family charitable 
organization, The Prairie Foundation, and he has served on the


board of the Permian Basin Area Foundation, the Samaritan 
Counseling Center, and the Boy Scouts of America; and
	WHEREAS, A highly respected civic leader and a 
distinguished gentleman, Norbert Dickman has demonstrated 
exceptional dedication and commitment to his fellow man, and
he indeed deserves special recognition for his outstanding 
contributions to the Midland community and the State of Texas; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Norbert J. Dickman for his
many achievements and extend to him congratulations on being 
named the 2005 Person of Vision by the Permian Basin Branch of 
Prevent Blindness Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                         Seliger




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 15, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate