1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 723 1-2 WHEREAS, Essie B. Moore is retiring from the Dallas public 1-3 schools on May 24, 1997, after 21 years of distinguished service, 1-4 and the Texas Senate is pleased to extend congratulations to her 1-5 on this notable occasion; and 1-6 WHEREAS, In her role as a dietician supervisor, Mrs. Moore 1-7 was responsible for providing nourishing meals to all students 1-8 and adults under her administration; she often paid for breakfasts 1-9 or lunches out of her own pocket for children who were hungry and 1-10 had no money; and 1-11 WHEREAS, She has performed her duties with dignity and pride 1-12 each day throughout her tenure and has earned the admiration and 1-13 respect of all those with whom she worked; and 1-14 WHEREAS, In addition to her dedicated service to ensuring 1-15 the good health of those in her care, Essie has volunteered 1-16 countless hours over the years to helping the elderly as well 1-17 as the young people in her community; and 1-18 WHEREAS, A very nurturing individual and devoted Christian, 1-19 Essie Moore is a member of Greater New Zion Baptist Church; the 1-20 first Saturday of every month she serves meals to the sick and 1-21 shut-in members of her church; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Essie B. Moore is truly an exemplary person who 1-23 has made a profound difference in her community through her 2-1 compassion and willingness to serve others; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-3 75th Legislature, hereby express its deep appreciation to 2-4 Essie B. Moore for her special contributions to the Dallas 2-5 public schools and to her community; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-7 her as an expression of the high regard of the Texas Senate with 2-8 best wishes for a most enjoyable retirement. 2-9 West 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 President of the Senate 2-12 I hereby certify that the above 2-13 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-14 on May 13, 1997. 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Secretary of the Senate 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Member, Texas Senate