James Henry Norick (January 23, 1920 – March 4, 2015) was an American politician. He served as mayor of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, from 1959 to 1963 and 1967 to 1971. He was a member of the Democratic party. Norick also served on Oklahoma City council prior to serving as mayor, from 1951 to 1955. His son, Ron Norick, was also a mayor of Oklahoma City, serving from 1987 to 1998. He was the son of Henry Calvin and Ruth Norick. His father owned a printing business. James Norick attended the Oklahoma Military Academy and served in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1945.[1] Norick died on March 4, 2015, at the age of 95.[2]
James Norick | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Oklahoma City | |
| In office April 7, 1959 – April 9, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Allen Street |
| Succeeded by | Jack S. Wilkes |
| In office April 11, 1967 – April 13, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | George H. Shirk |
| Succeeded by | Patience Latting |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Henry Norick January 23, 1920 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Died | March 4, 2015 (aged 95) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma[citation needed] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Madalynne King (m.1940) |
| Children | Ronald, James, Vickie Lynne |
| Alma mater | Oklahoma Military Academy |
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