Bill Text: TX SR14 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Edward K. Norfleet Jr.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-01-26 - Reported enrolled [SR14 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SR14-Enrolled.html

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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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 26, 2021, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate