By Ellis                                               H.R. No. 572
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Luther C. "Sandy" Moore celebrated his 94th birthday
 1-2     on March 26, 1999, and this occasion is indeed worthy of special
 1-3     legislative recognition; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, A native of Camden, Arkansas, Mr. Moore was born to
 1-5     Don Duane and Martha Bell Moore on March 26, 1905; he attended
 1-6     Livingston High School, graduating in 1924, and continued his
 1-7     education at Sam Houston State University, earning bachelor's and
 1-8     master's degrees; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Mr. Moore maintained his commitment to education by
1-10     pursuing a career as a teacher in Polk County and taught at schools
1-11     in Analaska, Camp Ruby, East Tempe, Carmona, and Corrigan; in 1939,
1-12     this remarkable individual began what would become a 41-year tenure
1-13     as county school superintendent, a post he held with distinction
1-14     until his retirement in January 1980; and
1-15           WHEREAS, He has also served his fellow citizens as a charter
1-16     member and first president of the Lions Club, director of the
1-17     chamber of commerce, scoutmaster, and merit badge instructor for
1-18     the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of America; and
1-19           WHEREAS, A longtime member of the Democratic Party, Mr. Moore
1-20     has demonstrated his dedication to the Lone Star State as a member
1-21     of the Heritage Society and the Historical Heritage Society and as
1-22     chairman of the Texas Historical Commission's Historical Marker
1-23     Committee; and
1-24           WHEREAS, Sandy Moore has made many wonderful contributions to
 2-1     his fellow citizens, and it is indeed a pleasure to offer him best
 2-2     wishes for a happy 94th birthday at this time; now, therefore, be
 2-3     it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-5     Legislature hereby recognize the 94th birthday of Luther C. "Sandy"
 2-6     Moore; and, be it further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-8     prepared for Mr. Moore as an expression of high esteem from the
 2-9     Texas House of Representatives.