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TX SR603
Resolution
Status
5/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Hughes
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AI Summary
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Memorial resolution honoring Dr. J. Carl Norris Jr. of Mineola, who passed away on January 6, 2024, at age 100
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Dr. Norris served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, survived a plane crash, and graduated as valedictorian from Southern College of Optometry in 1945
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Practiced optometry in Mineola for 45 years and helped establish what is now Mineola Eyecare
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Served the community as school board trustee, Mineola City Council member, mayor (one of the youngest in city history), and chair of the Meredith Foundation board for over two decades
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Received the 1981 Mineola Rotary Man of the Year Award and the Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizen Award; was married to his wife Charm for 78 years until her passing in 2020
Legislative Description
In memory of J. Carl Norris Jr. of Mineola.
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Reported enrolled
5/31/2025