The resolution honors the life and legacy of Dr. J. Carl Norris Jr., who passed away on January 6, 2024, at the age of 100. Born in Arkansas and raised in Texas, Dr. Norris excelled academically, graduating as valedictorian from Southern College of Optometry after serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He established a successful optometry practice in Mineola, where he served the community for 45 years and held various leadership roles, including mayor, school board trustee, and member of the boards of the Mineola Chamber of Commerce and First National Bank. His contributions to the community were recognized with several awards, including the Mineola Rotary Man of the Year Award.

Dr. Norris was also a devoted family man, having shared a 78-year marriage with his wife, Charm, until her passing in 2020. He was actively involved in his church and dedicated to his family, taking pride in his daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The resolution expresses admiration for Dr. Norris's commitment to his family, faith, and community, and extends condolences to those mourning his loss. It concludes with a directive for the Texas Senate to adjourn in his memory.