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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 672


In Memory

of

Frankie Reid Neal Moore


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of Houston in mourning the loss of Frankie Reid Neal Moore, who died 
April 19, 2005, at the age of 94; and

	WHEREAS, Born August 31, 1910, in Newnan, Georgia,
Frankie lived most of her adult life in Houston before moving to 
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1995; she was preceded in death by 
her husband, John P. Moore; and

	WHEREAS, She earned a bachelor of science degree from
Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia; she then went on to earn a 
master of education degree in guidance and counseling from
Texas Southern University; and

	WHEREAS, Frankie always took a keen interest in the welfare 
of young people; she taught science in the public schools and 
later served as a high school guidance counselor with the Houston 
Independent School District; she retired in 1980; and

	WHEREAS, Frankie was dedicated to her work with the
Girl Scouts; she began her volunteer work with the organization 
in 1940, and in recognition of her many years of volunteer 
service, she was awarded the Girl Scout Thanks Badge, the highest 
award for volunteer service in Scouting; and

	WHEREAS, She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and 
was a lifetime member of the National Education Association; she 
received numerous citations and commendations for her work in the 
field of education and for her service with religious organizations;
she was a member of the Pilgrim Congregational United Church of 
Christ in Houston and an associate member of the Church of the 
Apostles United Church of Christ in Lancaster, Pennsylvania; and

	WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Frankie gave unselfishly of herself to others, and her wisdom, 
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who 
knew her; and

	WHEREAS, Frankie Moore lived her life to the fullest and 
was a devoted mother and grandmother, and she leaves behind 
memories that will be cherished forever by her family and many 
friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Frankie Reid Neal Moore:  her daughter,
Karna Moore Burkeen; her grandsons, Derrick N. Evans,
Michael K. Burkeen, and Kenneth J. Burkeen; and her 
great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Edward Burkeen; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Frankie Reid Neal Moore.
                                                                           Ellis




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 22, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate