[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 130 (Thursday, July 27, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E740]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




MOURNING THE LOSS OF FORMER MARYLAND STATE SENATOR NORMAN R. STONE, JR.

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                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 27, 2023

  Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to my dear friend 
former Maryland State Senator Norman R. Stone, Jr., who sadly passed 
away last month at the age of 87. I join many Marylanders and Americans 
in mourning his loss and in giving thanks for his life of service.
  Elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1962 and later to the 
State Senate in 1966, Norman served in the Maryland General Assembly 
for 52 years. We became good friends and close colleagues during our 
time in the State Senate together. He had become the longest-serving 
member of the Maryland General Assembly by the time of his retirement 
in 2015. Not only was the length of Norman's tenure admirable, so too 
was his character.
  Norman was 1 of the most steadfast, trustworthy, and honest people 
I've known. Although I did not agree with him on every issue, he never 
judged me or anyone else for a difference in opinion. He was humble and 
forthright--never 1 to resort to showmanship and politicking. You 
always knew where he stood on an issue. And you always knew that Norman 
would do what he thought was right for his constituents. He was truly 
an exemplary legislator.
  Norman showed devotion not only to public service but also to his 
family. My prayers are with his wife of 38 years Joanne; his children 
Norman, David, Jerry, and Lori; his stepson Lennie Lehner, Jr.; his 7 
grandchildren; and the rest of his family. I like so many others 
throughout our community and state, grieve with them.
  I ask all my colleagues to join me in honoring Norman, who lived a 
life worthy of emulation--a life of service, character, and conviction.

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