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TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF DAVID L. NORMAN OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were deeply saddened to learn of the death of David L. Norman of Orangeburg County on March 23, 2015; and
Whereas, Mr. Norman, who was principal of Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five's Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School, began his service with the district in 1987, including six years as assistant principal (2005-2011). He served three years as principal of Blackville-Hilda Middle/High School before accepting the position of principal at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School on July 1, 2014; and
Whereas, in preparation for his career, David Norman earned a bachelor's degree in health and physical education from South Carolina State University and a master's degree in secondary education from the University of South Carolina. He held multiple certifications, including Tier 2 Secondary Principal, Secondary Principal, Secondary Supervisor, and Health/Physical Education. Mr. Norman was a member of the South Carolina Education Association, the National Education Association, and the South Carolina Alliance of Black School Educators; and
Whereas, an accomplished athlete, David Norman was inducted into the South Carolina State University Athletic Hall of Fame, Class of 2010, and also served on the Scholarship Fund Committee. His love of athletics carried forward into his career as an educator, during which he coached student athletes in football, baseball, and basketball; and
Whereas, this dedicated educator will be remembered for his passionate commitment to advancing the achievements of his school, his students, and his community; and
Whereas, David Norman leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Debra Watson Norman; his daughter, Taylor Simone Norman; his faculty, students, and parent supporters; and a host of friends. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the death of David L. Norman of Orangeburg County and extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Mrs. Debra Watson Norman for the family.
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