By Telford H.C.R. No. 37 76R2822 CHW-D HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Norman Nagle Moser of DeKalb on 1-2 November 24, 1998, at the age of 85, brought a great loss to the 1-3 family, many friends, and community of this esteemed gentleman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Mr. Moser was born in 1913 and raised on a dairy 1-5 farm in Dallas; he studied engineering at the University of 1-6 Cincinnati until a toboggan accident there prompted his return home 1-7 to recover from a broken back; and 1-8 WHEREAS, When he was able, this resilient young man attended 1-9 a smaller school close to home while also helping look after the 1-10 Moser household in Dallas; in December of 1934 his father, then 1-11 chairman of the American Fat and Oil Association in Washington, 1-12 D.C., purchased the old Shaw Prison Farm, an expanse of land on the 1-13 Red River near DeKalb; and 1-14 WHEREAS, While the elder Mr. Moser worked in the nation's 1-15 capital, his vibrant family made the move to their new Northeast 1-16 Texas property in the spring of 1935; with fortitude and grace, the 1-17 Mosers survived the unexpected death of Mr. Moser in Washington in 1-18 July of that year; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Blessed with a courageous mother who stressed the 1-20 importance of higher education, Mr. Moser resumed his studies and 1-21 was graduated from Texas A&M in 1937; he then returned home to 1-22 shoulder his share of responsibilities there; and 1-23 WHEREAS, With adventuresome spirit, steadfast conviction, and 1-24 uncommon zest, Mr. Moser and his mother and two brothers produced 2-1 highly regarded livestock and a bounty of crops, some of which had 2-2 never before been attempted in the area; they also forever endeared 2-3 themselves to the community in which they thrived; and 2-4 WHEREAS, In 1938 Mr. Moser brought his cherished bride, 2-5 Lollie, to the family farm and with this extraordinary woman 2-6 enjoyed 60 years of marriage; together they raised remarkable 2-7 children whose characters today reflect their father's many 2-8 admirable traits; and 2-9 WHEREAS, In 1956 Mr. Moser and his family moved from their 2-10 farm to DeKalb, the citizens of which have greatly benefited from 2-11 this outstanding person's contributions to his community; and 2-12 WHEREAS, He was an active member of the First United 2-13 Methodist Church and an ardent supporter of the area's schools, 2-14 civic organizations, businesses, and sports teams; in addition, he 2-15 was a vital participant in county, state, and national affairs; and 2-16 WHEREAS, This magnanimous Texan will long be remembered for 2-17 his intellect, his teaching, his guidance, his sense of 2-18 responsibility, and his humble respect for the dignity of every 2-19 man; and 2-20 WHEREAS, Although his presence will be deeply missed, surely 2-21 his spirit will live on in the hearts of those who were privileged 2-22 to know him; now, therefore, be it 2-23 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-24 hereby honor the memory of Norman Nagle Moser and extend utmost 2-25 sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Lollie; to his 2-26 children, Kate, Janie, and Chris; to his grandchildren; to his 2-27 great-grandchildren; and to the many other people whose lives were 3-1 touched by this fine man; and, be it further 3-2 RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared 3-3 for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of 3-4 Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory 3-5 of Norman Nagle Moser.