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
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 7, 2013, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate