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.