[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 58 (Thursday, May 9, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S4141]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        DEATH OF NORMAN JOHNSON

  Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, one of the finest attorneys in the country, 
Norman Johnson, one of the great attorneys and leaders from my home 
state of Utah, died last Saturday.
  The loss of Norm is a personal loss to me. He has been one of my best 
friends. Norm was not only a fine lawyer, a fine businessman, a fine 
husband and father, a fine Christian, and a wonderful friend.
  Norm was a partner in one of Utah's most prestigious law firms. He 
was one of the most informed authorities in the field of securities law 
and nationally recognized both before and after appointment as one of 
the five commissioners on the United States Security and Exchange 
Commission. As S.E.C. Commissioner, Norm held one of the most 
prestigious and high-level positions in the Federal Government. Norm 
served well and was highly respected. I know. I watched his service and 
was so proud of him.
  Norm loved his wife Carol and his children, all of whom are beautiful 
and exemplary in their own lives. I'm sure they are very grieved at his 
death. He was so proud of them.
  Norm was one of the most soft-spoken people I ever knew. He was kind, 
generous to a fault, and a friend to all.
  We lived in the same neighborhood in Salt Lake City, when I was 
Bishop of the Salt Lake Mt. Olympus 10th Ward. We became instant 
friends and our friendship has endured over thirty years.
  Norm courageously battled esophageal cancer for a lengthy time. I 
remember visiting him in the hospital many times. He beat one of the 
worst of all cancers and then went on to his exceptional government 
service. I never heard him complain and he bore his difficulties with 
grace and humor, but the suffering took its toll.
  I loved Norm as a brother and have always and will always be a friend 
of his family.
  His funeral is today and I deeply regret that, because of pressing 
Senate business and an important meeting with the President of the 
United States at the White House, I have not been able to attend. My 
beloved wife, Elaine, will be in attendance. She left for Utah this 
morning. As usual, Elaine will represent me well.

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