[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 108 (Thursday, June 11, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E529]
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                   HONORING THE LIFE OF JASON NORTON

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                            HON. DAN BISHOP

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 11, 2020

  Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
the life of Mr. Jason L. Norton, who sadly lost his battle against 
cancer last Wednesday.
  Jason was a native of Hamlet, North Carolina and learned of his 
passion for helping others and athletics early in his life.
  After graduating from Richmond Senior High School in 1990, Jason 
earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Catawba College and 
a Master's Degree in School Administration and Curriculum from the 
University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Jason served as a role model 
to many young people in Richmond County, where he taught mathematics 
while coaching football, baseball, and basketball.
  Jason would later become the Assistant Principal and Athletic 
Director for Pine Forest High School in Fayetteville, where he remained 
dedicated lo the academic and athletic success of his students. He 
served as a mentor to all and was always eager to lend a helping hand. 
Jason led the Educational Based Athletics program at Pine Forest and 
coordinated the annual Play for Kay basketball fundraiser, which has 
raised thousands to advance research for women's cancer. While Jason 
loved lo train student athletes, he instilled values of teamwork, 
perseverance and commitment in all his students.
  Before starting his career in education, Jason served as the 
Assistant Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Hamlet for over 
a decade. He served as a referee, a scheduler, and anything else that 
was needed, living out the principles of service and dedication he 
spent his life teaching.
  Jason was a pillar in his community and was loved by all who knew 
him. He fought until his very last day with us. He is survived by his 
wife, Lauren, and his three children.
  While Jason left us far too young, he had a lasting impact on the 
lives of young people and created a community of folks connected by his 
leadership.
  Jason's passing represents a grave loss in Hamlet and across North 
Carolina. May his selfless dedication and passion be an example for us 
all.

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