Senate Concurrent Resolution 19 Summary

• Mourns the death of Oklahoma Highway Patrol Captain Rodrick "Pete" Norwood, an 18-year veteran of the OHP who died unexpectedly on March 30 at age 42.

• Honors Captain Norwood's distinguished service record including assignments to multiple troops, promotion to Lieutenant in 2005 and Captain in 2007, and service as the Department of Public Safety's Legislative Liaison at the State Capitol.

• Recognizes Norwood's personal accomplishments including his education at Anadarko High School where he was class president and standout athlete, and his service as a cornerback for the University of Oklahoma football team from 1989-1992.

• Expresses condolences to Norwood's surviving family members: his wife Elizabeth, two sons, step-daughter, mother Linda, stepfather, and brother.

• Directs distribution of the resolution to Captain Norwood's wife Elizabeth, mother Linda, and Department of Public Safety Commissioner Michael C. Thompson.