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