SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 340
In Memory
of
Hilmar G. Moore
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Richmond in mourning the loss of Hilmar G. Moore, who
died December 4, 2012, at the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, A legendary figure in the City of Richmond, Hilmar
Moore was an exemplary citizen and public servant who was widely
admired throughout the community for his integrity, his
forthrightness, and his willingness to undertake any task; he was
the mayor of the City of Richmond for 63 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Moore was born into a pioneering Texas family,
and his great-great-grandfather was a signer of the Texas
Declaration of Independence; and
WHEREAS, A longtime cattle rancher and World War II
veteran, Mr. Moore was appointed mayor of Richmond in 1949 to fill
an unexpired term; he subsequently won 32 consecutive mayoral
elections, including his most recent election, unopposed, in
2012; and
WHEREAS, He was a man of humility who was noted for his
determination and down-to-earth personality; throughout his
63-year tenure as mayor, he declined to have a City Hall office or
desk, and he insisted that any roadwork done on city streets be
applied last to the street on which he lived; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his decades of exceptional
service to Richmond, residents of the city commissioned a life-size
bronze statue of him and erected it outside of City Hall; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and tenacity, Hilmar
Moore gave unselfishly to others and was highly respected by all
who knew him; he was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves
behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and
many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Hilmar G. Moore; 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 Hilmar G. Moore.
Hegar
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 4, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate