S.C.R. No. 7  




SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Dr. Richard R. Moore on the occasion of his retirement 
from Del Mar College in Corpus Christi in August of 2004 after 40 
years of loyal and distinguished service; and
	WHEREAS, Since joining Del Mar College in 1964, Dr. Moore has 
played a significant role in the college's growth and development; 
he progressed through the academic ranks to become professor of 
history and to serve as chair of the History Department for 10 
years; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Dr. Moore demonstrated his 
commitment to the mission of the college and carried out his many 
academic responsibilities with superior judgment and acumen; he 
actively participated on numerous committees and was elected 
chairman of the Faculty Council; and
	WHEREAS, Professor Moore is well known throughout the 
community for generously devoting time and energy to civic 
organizations; he served as both president and vice president of 
the South Texas Historical Association, as vice president of the 
Coastal Bend Archeological Committee, and as chairman of the Corpus 
Christi American Revolution Bicentennial Commission; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Moore has written numerous academic articles and 
is the author of West Texas After the Discovery of Oil and a 
coauthor of the History of Nueces County and The Heritage of Texas; 
and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Moore is renowned for his professionalism and 
his teaching expertise and is highly respected by his colleagues in 
the field of education, and his presence at Del Mar College will be 
greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
4th Called Session, hereby commend Dr. Richard R. Moore for his 
invaluable contributions to Del Mar College and the educational 
system of this state and extend to him best wishes for the future; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for him 
as an expression of high regard from the Texas Legislature.

                                                                              





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President of the Senate             Speaker of the House
	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 7 was adopted by the Senate 
on May 14, 2004.




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   Secretary of the Senate             
	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 7 was adopted by the House 
on May 17, 2004. 




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   Chief Clerk of the House            



Approved:


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            Date



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          Governor