TITLE: In memory of Jimmie DeVeril Norman.

SUMMARY: In memory of Jimmie DeVeril Norman.

FULL TEXT:
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.