Orrin Hatch: “one of the finest attorneys in the country, Norman Johnson, one of the great attorneys and leaders from my home state of…”

“one of the finest attorneys in the country, Norman Johnson, one of the great attorneys and leaders from my home state of Utah, died last Saturday. The loss of Norm is a personal loss to me. He has been one of my best friends. Norm was not only a fine lawyer, a fine businessman, a fine husband and father, a fine Christian, and a wonderful friend. Norm was a partner in one of Utah's most prestigious law firms. He was one of the most informed authorities in the field of securities law and nationally recognized both before and after appointment as one of the five commissioners on the United States Security and Exchange Commission. As S.E.C. Commissioner, Norm held one of the most prestigious and high-level positions in the Federal Government. Norm served well and was highly respected. I know. I watched his service and was so proud of him. Norm loved his wife Carol and his children, all of whom are beautiful and exemplary in their own lives. I'm sure they are very grieved at his death. He was so proud of them. Norm was one of the most soft-spoken people I ever knew. He was kind, generous to a fault, and a friend to all. We lived in the same neighborhood in Salt Lake City, when I was Bishop of the Salt Lake Mt. Olympus 10th Ward. We became instant friends and our friendship has endured over thirty years. Norm courageously battled esophageal cancer for a lengthy time. I remember visiting him in the hospital many times.…”