By Keffer H.R. No. 467
77R8541 MJS-D
R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
1-2 Neal Robert Moore of Cisco as he celebrates his 100th birthday on
1-3 March 16, 2001; and
1-4 WHEREAS, Born on March 16, 1901, in Parker County, Mr. Moore
1-5 had a productive career working in grocery stores before retiring
1-6 in 1966; he then restored homes with his grandsons for the United
1-7 States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Through the years, he has had many hobbies and
1-9 interests, including raising and selling plants and flowers from
1-10 his own greenhouse; in addition, Mr. Moore participated in the
1-11 prestigious Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1984 when he donned a
1-12 self-made cowboy clown outfit, and he performed with the Cisco
1-13 Junior College Wrangler Band and Belles; and
1-14 WHEREAS, A native Texan, he has enjoyed the love and support
1-15 of his wife, Thelma, for 64 years; the couple's union is blessed
1-16 with a daughter, three grandchildren, and a number of
1-17 great-grandchildren; and
1-18 WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman is also a longtime and
1-19 valued member of the Church of Christ, where he has served as a
1-20 deacon and as an elder; and
1-21 WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of a notable and highly respected
1-22 Texan is indeed worthy of special recognition, and it is most
1-23 appropriate to pay tribute to Mr. Moore at this time; now,
1-24 therefore, be it
2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
2-2 Legislature hereby congratulate Neal Robert Moore on the joyous
2-3 occasion of his 100th birthday and extend to him sincere best
2-4 wishes for continued good fortune and happiness; and, be it further
2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-6 prepared for Mr. Moore as an expression of high regard by the Texas
2-7 House of Representatives.