Arlene Foster: We will all greatly miss Norman Houston, a true ambassador for Northern Ireland in the United States

By The Newsroom
Published 12th Jan 2021, 23:26 BST
Updated 12th Jan 2021, 23:33 BST
Norman Houston, who represented the Northern Ireland Executive in the US, pictured in Washington with then Vice President Joe Biden in March 2016. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press EyeNorman Houston, who represented the Northern Ireland Executive in the US, pictured in Washington with then Vice President Joe Biden in March 2016. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye
Norman Houston, who represented the Northern Ireland Executive in the US, pictured in Washington with then Vice President Joe Biden in March 2016. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye
I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the death of Norman Houston today.

It is devastating news for Norman’s family and his many friends and colleagues both here in Northern Ireland and in the United States.

Norman was a consummate professional and a true ambassador for Northern Ireland.

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Throughout his time as Director of the Washington Bureau he made an enormous contribution to promoting Northern Ireland on a global stage and I was privileged to work with him over many years.

Norman Houston, who represented the Northern Ireland Executive in the US, pictured in Washington with then Vice President Joe Biden in March 2016. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press EyeNorman Houston, who represented the Northern Ireland Executive in the US, pictured in Washington with then Vice President Joe Biden in March 2016. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye
Norman Houston, who represented the Northern Ireland Executive in the US, pictured in Washington with then Vice President Joe Biden in March 2016. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye

Norman’s hard work, dedication and infectious personality helped to build many important relationships, which have benefitted countless people.

We will miss him greatly.

Arlene Foster, First Minister of Northern Ireland

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