SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 972


In Memory

of

Joe Douglas Moore


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Wimberley in mourning the loss of Joe Douglas Moore, 
who died April 21, 2005, at the age of 48; and
	WHEREAS, Doug was born on April 16, 1957, in Paducah, Kentucky,
and graduated from Marshall County High School; he became a Texan 
in 1981, and he married the love of his life, Laurie Cain Moore in 
September of 1987 in Houston; and
	WHEREAS, He was employed for the last 18 months as a 
high-line electrician for the Lower Colorado River Authority 
after working more than 20 years as a journeyman lineman in 
Houston; and
	WHEREAS, Doug loved the environment, treasuring clear 
skies and clean water and valuing every animal on Earth; he lived 
an exemplary life that was cut short by a tragic accident; and
	WHEREAS, Doug enriched the lives of all who knew him with 
his warmth, his kindness, and his enthusiasm for living each day 
to the fullest; and
	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, 
and brother, and he leaves behind memories that will be long 
treasured by his 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 Joe Douglas Moore:  his wife of 18 years, 
Laurie Cain Moore; his daughter, Sandra; his granddaughters, 
Lauren and Natalie; his mother, Judy Peck; his father, Don Moore; 
his brother, Bryan Moore; his sister, Kathy Don Henderson; and 
his grandfather, Richard Dykes; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
his 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 Joe Douglas Moore.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 20, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate