SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 14
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Edward K. Norfleet Jr.
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Edward K. "Eddy" Norfleet Jr., who died
  January 7, 2021, at the age of 67; and
         WHEREAS, Eddy Norfleet was born on June 18, 1953, in
  Atlanta, Georgia; he grew up in Oklahoma and earned a bachelor's
  degree and a law degree from the University of Oklahoma, where he
  was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity; he remained a
  dedicated Sooner football fan throughout his life; and
         WHEREAS, After his law school graduation, he moved to
  Amarillo and served for a time as in-house counsel for a
  prominent oil and gas corporation; he later entered into private
  practice, and for 24 years he focused on family law, wills and
  probate, and oil and gas matters; he was highly respected in the
  legal community and received numerous awards; and
         WHEREAS, Eddy married his best friend and the love of his
  life, Gina Bowers, in 1993; his children, Edward Keats Norfleet
  III and Emily Nell Norfleet, and Gina's children, Blake Bunnett
  and Chris Bunnett, joined together to create a loving, blended
  family; his adoring granddaughters, Parker, Price, Boston, and
  Emma, brought him great joy, and he cherished time spent with
  them; and
         WHEREAS, Eddy was known for his strong religious faith and
  for his wisdom and compassion; he gave unselfishly to others, and
  his generous spirit will long be a source of inspiration to those
  who were privileged to share in his life; and
         WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
  grandfather, 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, 87th
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Edward K. Norfleet Jr.; 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 Edward K. Norfleet Jr.
 
  Schwertner
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on January 26, 2021, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate