TITLE: In memory of Norman E. Vinson of Waco.

SUMMARY: In memory of Norman E. Vinson of Waco.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Norman E. Vinson of Waco, who passed away on April 6, 2011, at the age of 63; and WHEREAS, Norman Vinson was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on December 22, 1947, to Cecil and Norma Vinson; he attended Arlington Community High School in Indianapolis and Casper College and the University of Wyoming/Casper College Center, both in Casper, Wyoming; and WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Vinson enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War; he subsequently retired from the military because of wounds he sustained on April 21, 1967; and WHEREAS, Mr. Vinson was blessed with four children, Jennifer, Kimberly, Craig, and Brian, as well as two grandchildren, Alora and Josiah; and WHEREAS, A brave soldier and a caring father, Norman Vinson will be deeply missed, but memories of his wonderful sense of humor and compassionate spirit remain to comfort and inspire his friends and family; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Norman E. Vinson and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer Lynn and Robert Baker; to his sons and daughters-in-law, Craig and Katherine Vinson and Brian and Holly Vinson; to his grandchildren, Alora Vinson and Josiah Vinson; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Norman Vinson. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1936 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 19, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House