R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, For many years, the people of Texas have benefitted 1-2 from the vision and leadership of Charles Moore, and it gives the 1-3 members of this chamber great pleasure to honor him at this time; 1-4 and 1-5 WHEREAS, Mr. Moore is the son of former State Representative 1-6 Grady Moore, who admirably served the people of Red River County 1-7 during the 49th and 50th legislative sessions; Charles Moore 1-8 maintained his father's legacy of commitment both through his 1-9 service to the Texas Legislature and through his involvement in 1-10 public affairs; and 1-11 WHEREAS, During the 51st and 52nd Texas Legislatures, Charles 1-12 Moore served as the lone clerk for five legislative committees, 1-13 adeptly managing a host of responsibilities while also pursuing his 1-14 education at The University of Texas at Austin; he later shared his 1-15 interest in state and local government with his fellow Texans as 1-16 owner, editor, and publisher of Texas Local Government Official 1-17 Review and as a correspondent for Texas Weekly; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Mr. Moore moved to Alaska in 1951 and remained 1-19 involved in legislative issues in that locale as well, attending 1-20 the territory's constitutional convention before returning to the 1-21 Lone Star State in 1956; and 1-22 WHEREAS, In addition to his outstanding work in these areas, 1-23 he is also highly regarded for his achievements in the private 1-24 sector; a pioneer in Alaska's oil and gas industry, he enjoyed a 2-1 successful venture in our state as both an independent oil operator 2-2 and as an industry consultant for 40 years; and 2-3 WHEREAS, This eminent gentleman has also drawn on his 2-4 abundant skills to assist humanitarian efforts, and as the senior 2-5 trust officer of the Christian Endowment Fund, he has helped to 2-6 support numerous missionary efforts worldwide; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Charles Moore has worked for the betterment of his 2-8 fellow citizens in myriad ways, and his exceptional commitment is a 2-9 source of inspiration to all who are privileged to know him; now, 2-10 therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-12 Legislature hereby commend Charles Moore for his exceptional 2-13 contributions in behalf of others and extend to him warmest best 2-14 wishes for continued success and happiness in all his future 2-15 endeavors; and, be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-17 prepared for Mr. Moore as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-18 House of Representatives. Jones of Lubbock _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 420 was adopted by the House on April 11, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House