By Driver H.C.R. No. 127 75R6696 SAJ-D 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.