From Harford County government:
The following statement is from Harford County Executive Barry Glassman:
“On behalf of the family of state Senator H. Wayne Norman Jr., I am deeply saddened to announce that Sen. Norman passed away at his home earlier today. In honor of his devoted service to our community, I will be ordering the Harford County flag lowered to half-staff until the day of interment.”
Details regarding funeral arrangements will be forthcoming from McComas Funeral Home.
From the office of the Governor of Maryland:
Statement from Governor Larry Hogan on Senator Wayne Norman
Orders State Flags to Fly at Half Staff
Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement on the passing of Maryland State Senator H. Wayne Norman Jr., and ordered Maryland flags to be flown at half staff in his honor:
“The First Lady and I are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of such a distinguished public servant, husband, and father. Our hearts go out to Senator Norman’s wife, Linda, their two children, and granddaughter.
“Senator Norman devoted decades of his life to serving his constituents in Harford and Cecil Counties, first at the local level, and then as a Delegate and Senator. His important and dedicated work on the Judicial Proceedings and Ethics Committees will not be soon forgotten, nor will his steadfast advocacy on behalf of rural Marylanders and our veterans.
“I know I am joined by the entire General Assembly and all state officials in praying for Senator Norman’s family and friends as we honor his life and service.”
Wayne wasn’t your typical politician, he got a lot done but didn’t come off as a blowhard…he actually was having fun with his work, his tasks at hand…unlike many others who are enraptured with their own rhetoric…Wayne was like the guy at work, who thinks good thoughts, and then makes them happen….a rare gift in this world of overblown, self-righteous scammers of the public, feeding in the public trough at our expense…he was a rare breed for sure…the real deal… we will wait long and hard for someone like him to come forward and stand as he did.
I had the pleasure of conversation with this man on a personal and first name basis,who would stop in his truck on emmorton rd to have a good sense of what every day citizens feel, especially the law, very humble and down to earth…. Thank you for your service and endless compassion for the legislative Authority to which you governed, So long Senator, I will keep you in memory…. Jolly and liberal , so sad….Salute!
I’m very sorry to hear this. I didn’t know him, except to say hello a few times, but he seemed like a nice person. Prayers for his family and loved ones.
will miss seeing him driving around Bel Air in his suv with his big Elect Norman sign. He was always around.