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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 794

	In Memory

of

Norman Lee Malone

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of La Porte in mourning the loss of Norman Lee Malone, 
who died on April 30, 2004, at the age of 76; and
	WHEREAS, Born on July 23, 1927, Norman Malone "Notche" 
served as mayor of the City of La Porte for almost 20 years, and 
he was considered one of the city's most popular public servants; 
and
	WHEREAS, Norman Malone earned a bachelor of science degree 
and a master's degree in education from the University of Houston;
he shared a long and loving marriage with Ann Malone, and the 
couple was blessed with three children; and
	WHEREAS, He worked for Shell Chemical for 11 years and 
retired from the Pasadena Independent School District after
30 years of service, including 17 years as a vocational director; 
and
	WHEREAS, Prior to serving as the mayor of La Porte, Norman 
was the mayor of the City of Lomax from 1975 through 1980; after 
that city was consolidated with La Porte, he served on the
La Porte City Council until 1985, when he became La Porte's 
mayor; he won all subsequent elections to the position and was 
still mayor of La Porte at the time of his death; and
	WHEREAS, Mayor Malone was beloved and respected by the 
people of La Porte; he served as La Porte's voice of leadership


during numerous key periods in its development and was dedicated 
to his work on behalf of the city and its citizens; and
	WHEREAS, Norman Malone lived his life to the fullest and 
was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves behind memories 
that will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Norman Malone:  his wife of 53 years,
Mary Ann Uloth Malone; his sons, Scott and Todd Malone; his 
daughter, Georgia Malone; his brother, James Vernon "Paddy" Malone; 
and his four grandchildren; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of 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 Norman Malone.
                                                                         Jackson




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 5, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate