By Stiles H.R. No. 1364 75R17567 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of the Honorable Sylvester Moore of 1-2 Groves on May 27, 1997, at the age of 68, has brought a great loss 1-3 to the family and many friends of this distinguished Texan; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native of Noble, Louisiana, Mr. Moore had lived 1-5 for 51 years in Groves, where he was retired from his post as a 1-6 general supervisor with Texaco, and he began his fine tenure as a 1-7 public servant when he was first elected to the Groves City Council 1-8 in 1960; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Well regarded throughout the area for the hard work, 1-10 dedication, and expertise he demonstrated throughout his years as 1-11 mayor, he completed his tenure in public office in 1996, after more 1-12 than three decades of outstanding service to his fellow citizens; 1-13 and 1-14 WHEREAS, During his time in office, Mayor Moore embarked on 1-15 several projects that are still reshaping the city; he oversaw the 1-16 site selection process for the wastewater treatment plant, and he 1-17 played an active role in the widening of 39th Street; and 1-18 WHEREAS, This dedicated gentleman also worked for the 1-19 betterment of his community as a private citizen, having served as 1-20 president of the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission and 1-21 as a member of Groves Masonic Lodge No. 1315, the Order of the 1-22 Eastern Star Groves Chapter 953, and the Groves Lions Club; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Sylvester Moore was a man of great vision who left 1-24 an indelible mark on the community he was proud to call home, and 2-1 though his special presence will be deeply missed, his memory will 2-2 long endure in the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved him; 2-3 now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable 2-6 Sylvester Moore and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his 2-7 family: to his beloved wife, Wilma Moore; to his daughter, Carolyn 2-8 Joffrion; to his sons, Sylvester Moore, Jr., Charlie Moore, and 2-9 Larry Moore; to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and to 2-10 the many other friends and relatives of this eminent gentleman; 2-11 and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-13 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-14 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-15 the Honorable Sylvester Moore.