By Driver                                      H.C.R. No. 127

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                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 1-1           WHEREAS, Words cannot convey the deep shock and sorrow that

 1-2     accompanied the tragic death of Officer Michael David Moore, who

 1-3     was killed in the line of duty on February 15, 1997; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, A graduate of Madison High School in Middletown,

 1-5     Ohio, he maintained an abiding commitment to public service

 1-6     throughout his lifetime and dutifully served his country as a

 1-7     member of the United States Marine Corps from 1982 to 1986,

 1-8     completing two tours of duty in Beirut, Lebanon; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, This March, Officer Moore would have completed a

1-10     decade of distinguished service with the Garland Police Department;

1-11     throughout his career, he exemplified the highest standards of

1-12     professionalism, inspiring others by his loyalty, dependability,

1-13     and exemplary conduct; and

1-14           WHEREAS, He began his law enforcement career in the

1-15     department's narcotics unit before joining the patrol division,

1-16     where he capably served his fellow citizens at the time of his

1-17     passing; and

1-18           WHEREAS, During his tenure, Officer Moore earned the respect

1-19     and admiration of his associates for his strong sense of duty and

1-20     brave and meritorious service; he was honored for his efforts with

1-21     several prestigious awards, including eight Certificates of Merit,

1-22     two Merit Award Bars, and 17 citizen commendations, and he was

1-23     named Officer of the Month in March 1993; and

1-24           WHEREAS, Officer Moore was a man of tremendous integrity and

 2-1     courage whose outstanding record of public service speaks for

 2-2     itself; though his life has been cut tragically short, his memory

 2-3     endures as an inspiration to all who were privileged to know him,

 2-4     as well as to a new generation of law enforcement officers who

 2-5     choose to follow in this difficult but essential profession; now,

 2-6     therefore, be it

 2-7           RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas

 2-8     hereby pay tribute to the life of Officer Michael David Moore and

 2-9     extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his

2-10     beloved wife, Sheila Moore; to his daughters, Courtney Moore and

2-11     Caitlin Moore; to his son, Zachary Moore; to his parents, Robert

2-12     and Glenna Moore; and to the many other friends and relatives of

2-13     this esteemed Texan; and, be it further

2-14           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-15     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas

2-16     House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in

2-17     memory of Officer Michael David Moore.