H.R. No. 2553
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Monte
Moore of Lamesa, who passed away on April 8, 2016, at the age of 51;
and
WHEREAS, Monte Moore was born in Lamesa to Milton and Joan
Moore on February 8, 1965; he was an accomplished athlete at Dawson
High School, where he earned All-State honors as a member of the
school's football team; after graduating, he became the third
generation of his family to enter the water well drilling business,
eventually owning and operating his own firm, Monte Moore Drilling;
and
WHEREAS, A man of faith, he attended First Baptist Church and
was active in the La Mesa De Dios Emmaus community; in his free
time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Moore enjoyed the love and support of his wife,
Shelly, with whom he shared nearly a quarter century of marriage; he
took great pride in his children, Megan and Tyler, and as his
extended family grew, he delighted in the company of his
grandchildren, Madden and Macall; and
WHEREAS, Known for his kindness and generosity, Monte Moore
enriched many lives during his journey on this earth, and he will be
fondly remembered by all who had the great pleasure of sharing in
his love and affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Monte Moore and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Shelly Moore; to his children, Megan Becker and her husband,
Mason, and Tyler Moore; to his grandchildren, Madden and Macall
Becker; to his mother, Joan Moore; to his brothers, Mike Moore and
his wife, Christine, and Richard Moore and his wife, Elonna; and to
his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, Than an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Monte
Moore.
Paddie
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2553 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 28, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House