85R23175 BPG-D
By: Thierry H.R. No. 1501
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 90th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed
cause for celebration, and Carolyn Moore of Houston is marking that
significant milestone in her life on April 26, 2017, to the delight
of her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Born in Lufkin in 1927, Mrs. Moore has lived in
Houston since she was nine months old; she attended Montrose
Elementary School, Lanier Middle School, and Lamar High School in
the Houston Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Moore began her long career with Houston ISD as
a history teacher at Jackson Junior High School; after completing
her master's degree at the University of Houston and earning
certification in counseling, she served as a school counselor at
Jackson, Sharpstown, and T. H. Rogers Junior High Schools; she went
on to join the faculty of Lee High School before her retirement; at
each school, she held leadership roles, and she served as president
of the Counselors Association as well; and
WHEREAS, Today, Mrs. Moore is involved in both the Houston
Association of Retired Teachers and the Texas Retired Teachers
Association; she is also an active member of St. Martin's Episcopal
Church, and she gives generously of her time and talents to support
breast cancer awareness; a resident of Clarewood House, she serves
as an usher at the chapel and is a member of the prayer shawl
ministry; and
WHEREAS, Gracious and kind, Carolyn Moore has enriched the
lives of innumerable people through her contributions to education
and to her community, and she has earned the lasting respect and
admiration of all who are fortunate enough to know her; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Carolyn Moore on the joyous
occasion of her 90th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes
for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Moore as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.