By: Price H.R. No. 401 73R3676 JLZ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, For many years Jefferson County residents have been 1-2 deeply indebted to County Commissioner Ed Moore, who has now 1-3 brought his exceptional dedication to public service to his new 1-4 position of president of the South East Texas Regional Planning 1-5 Commission; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Beaumont, a devoted husband 1-7 and father, and a devout member of his church, Commissioner Moore 1-8 has shown an abiding interest in the well-being of his home town, 1-9 and his lengthy and impressive record of service is eloquent 1-10 testimony to his tireless dedication, wide-ranging interests, and 1-11 selfless desire to improve the quality of life for every segment of 1-12 society; and 1-13 WHEREAS, This esteemed individual has played a prominent role 1-14 in the Beaumont business community, earning respect and admiration 1-15 as a member of the Private Industry Council and as advisory 1-16 director of the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce; he also has been 1-17 active in local civic affairs as a member of the 1972 Beaumont 1-18 Charter Change Committee and the Beaumont Community and Police 1-19 Council; and 1-20 WHEREAS, His continuing efforts to effect positive change in 1-21 the community naturally led to his involvement in the political 1-22 arena, where he has exercised his leadership ability both as a 1-23 former president and secretary of the South Park Voters League and 1-24 as a member of the Beaumont Political and Civic Action Program; and 2-1 WHEREAS, His longstanding record of community service 2-2 includes highly regarded terms as chairman of the Beaumont Parks 2-3 and Recreation Department Advisory Board and as president of the 2-4 Blanchette School PTA as well as his valued service on the boards 2-5 of directors of the Schlesinger Nursing Home and the Golden 2-6 Triangle AIDS Network; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Commissioner Moore has continued his efforts on 2-8 behalf of his fellow citizens as an elected official, justifying 2-9 the voter confidence that entrusted him with great public 2-10 responsibility; he also has gained widespread recognition among his 2-11 fellow county officials by his able representation of his 2-12 constituents' interests as a member of the Texas Association of 2-13 Counties and the Conference of Urban Counties; and 2-14 WHEREAS, He has further expanded the scope of both his 2-15 interests and his influence beyond the needs of his local 2-16 constituency to encompass a regional view that stands to benefit 2-17 the larger Southeast Texas community, making valuable contributions 2-18 as a member of statewide and national associations of regional 2-19 councils; and 2-20 WHEREAS, Since becoming a member of the South East Texas 2-21 Regional Planning Commission, he has earned well-deserved praise 2-22 and recognition for his valued service to the organization in 2-23 numerous leadership positions, including that of secretary, 2-24 treasurer, and first vice-president, before being elevated to his 2-25 current post as commission president; and 2-26 WHEREAS, Noted for his longtime involvement in efforts to 2-27 secure equal rights and equal opportunity for all members of his 3-1 community as a member of the Affirmative Action Committee of the 3-2 city of Beaumont, the Beaumont NAACP, and the Texas Association of 3-3 Black County Commissioners, Mr. Moore has achieved the distinction 3-4 of becoming the first African American to head the South East Texas 3-5 Regional Planning Commission; and 3-6 WHEREAS, Heading this important body, which administers 3-7 federal and state programs in the area comprising Hardin, 3-8 Jefferson, and Orange counties, Commissioner Moore brings to his 3-9 new office a wealth of experience and expertise that will stand the 3-10 commission in good stead as it faces difficult challenges and 3-11 opportunities during the coming year; and 3-12 WHEREAS, Cognizant of the many contributions this outstanding 3-13 Texan has made to the betterment of his community during a long and 3-14 distinguished career, the members of this body take pleasure in 3-15 joining the grateful citizens of Southeast Texas as they express 3-16 their lasting appreciation of his many endeavors in this regard; 3-17 now, therefore, be it 3-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 3-19 Legislature hereby commend the Honorable Ed Moore on his 3-20 exceptional record of service to Beaumont and Jefferson County and 3-21 extend to him best wishes for success in the coming year as 3-22 president of the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission; 3-23 and, be it further 3-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 3-25 prepared for Commissioner Moore as an expression of high esteem by 3-26 the Texas House of Representatives.