[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 1143]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF DARRELL NORMAN FOR HIS HONORABLE SERVICE TO THE 
                                 HOUSE

  (Ms. NORTON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, yesterday the House lost one of its own. It 
is with great sadness and heavy heart that I rise today to honor the 
memory of Darrell Norman and his service to the House of 
Representatives.
  Mr. Norman collapsed on these premises and died yesterday. Darrell 
Norman lived in the District of Columbia and served the institution 
with distinction and excellence as a senior technical support 
representative for more than 20 years. His colleagues tell us that they 
will miss his infectious smile and spirit. His daughter, Monea, 
actually interned in my office for part of 2004.
  Kindhearted, professional, and dedicated are words used by Darrell's 
colleagues to describe him. He is known throughout the House as a 
person you can rely on to do whatever it takes to get the job done. He 
has earned the reputation as a person with calm demeanor, steady work 
ethic, and respect for everyone.
  Darrell's kindheartedness and drive to serve others was reflected in 
his work and set a tone for collegial comradery with customers and 
colleagues.
  His service to the House is respected by the Members, chairmen, 
officers, and staff that have benefited from his unwavering disposition 
and willingness to serve in any role needed.
  Darrell was always willing to volunteer his time to assist others. 
His participation on the House emergency preparedness and response 
teams as a critical staff member was above and beyond his daily 
responsibilities.
  Energy and enthusiasm were his trademark characteristics and earned 
him recognition as a ``CAO All Star'' for his ``can do'' attitude and 
living his philosophy to never say no. You could always count on 
Darrell.
  Admired by the people who knew him and appreciated by those he 
served, Darrell was an exceptional role model. He received the CAO 
award for distinguished service in acknowledgement of his consistent 
and selfless service to the U.S. House of Representatives.
  Keeping the House an important part of his life did not eclipse 
Darrell's pride in his children. His eyes would light up and his chest 
expanded every time he spoke of his daughter and son. Darrell is 
survived by his mother, Mary Norman, his younger sister Dorita Norman 
Smith, his younger brother Jeffrey Norman, his daughter Monea Hendricks 
and his son Darrell Norman, Jr.
  It is a privilege to pay respects to a man who lived the spirit of 
unconditional service. On behalf of the entire House community, we 
extend our condolences to Darrell's family, friends and colleagues in 
mourning the loss of a special man.

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