By: Johnson, J. H.R. No. 14 73R2151 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The many friends and relatives of B. H. Moore were 1-2 deeply saddened by the passing of this esteemed gentleman on 1-3 January 29, 1992, at the age of 68; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born May 28, 1923, in Shelby County, Mr. Moore 1-5 answered his country's call during World War II by joining the 1-6 armed services in 1941, where he served with distinction until 1-7 1945; and 1-8 WHEREAS, His deep and abiding faith in the political system 1-9 that is the basis for our nation's greatness was reflected in his 1-10 rendering of more than a quarter century of public service; 1-11 Mr. Moore tirelessly devoted his energies serving as election 1-12 judge, Democratic Party precinct chair, party secretary, party 1-13 treasurer, and delegate; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Although Mr. Moore suffered from a chronic physical 1-15 condition that caused him much pain, his will to serve allowed him 1-16 to persevere cheerfully in his duties until his recent death; and 1-17 WHEREAS, With his loving wife, Mattie, Mr. Moore was active 1-18 in the church and community and deeply devoted to their many family 1-19 and friends; and 1-20 WHEREAS, A man of rare dedication and compassion, B. H. Moore 1-21 will long be remembered by all who were privileged to know him; 1-22 though his presence is gone from us now, his unique spirit will 1-23 continue to live in the hearts of the many people whose lives were 1-24 touched by this outstanding individual; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of B. H. Moore and 2-3 extend deepest sympathy to his wife, Mattie Moore; and, be it 2-4 further 2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-6 prepared for Mattie Moore and that when the Texas House of 2-7 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of B. H. 2-8 Moore.