H.R. No. 179
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Wendell Dee Moore of Lubbock has been recognized by
the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for his 50 years of
distinguished service as a CPA; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Tech University, Mr. Moore
joined the accounting firm of Pratas, Smith and Moore in 1960; he
obtained his Texas CPA license the following year and became a
partner in the firm in 1963; and
WHEREAS, During the past five decades, Mr. Moore has served
Pratas, Smith and Moore as administrative partner, and he has
assisted with the firm's tax and financial planning practices; he
has also worked in litigation support, testifying as an expert
witness in numerous legal proceedings; since retiring as a partner
in September 2004, he has continued to serve the business as a
consultant; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Moore is a respected leader in his field; he has
served as president of the Lubbock Chapter of the Texas Society of
CPAs, the South Plains Estate & Trust Council, and the Texas Tech
Tax Institute and as a member of TSCPAs committees on tax
curriculum, relations with the Internal Revenue Service, relations
with bankers and bank regulatory authorities, the Texas tax
institute, and public practice curriculum; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his professional activities, Mr.
Moore has benefited a number of civic and charitable organizations
and played an instrumental role in the formation of several
companies; and
WHEREAS, Wendell Moore has distinguished himself through his
exceptional dedication to his profession, and he has truly earned
the respect and admiration of his peers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Wendell Dee
Moore on being recognized by the Texas State Board of Public
Accountancy for maintaining his CPA license for 50 years and extend
to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Moore as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Perry
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 179 was adopted by the House on June
27, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House