H.R. No. 290
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Jerry Jack Moore of Kerrville on April 21, 2020, at the
age of 83; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Moore was born to John and Ouida Moore on
January 25, 1937, in Dallas, and he grew up with three siblings,
June, Olga, and Hoot; he served in the U.S. Army after completing
high school in Arlington, and he later graduated with honors from
Trinity University; and
WHEREAS, A former All-American football player, Mr. Moore
used his knowledge and skills to cultivate subsequent generations
of athletes during his many years as a coach in the Center Point
Independent School District; he spent his later years working on
his horse ranch in the Hill Country, and he served as director of
the Texas Thoroughbred Association; he was also a sportscaster and
host for The Ranch radio station in Kerrville; and
WHEREAS, Valuing his family above all else, Mr. Moore enjoyed
a rewarding marriage with his wife, Linda, and he took great pride
in his children, Amanda and Mark; as the years passed, he was
further blessed with four beloved grandchildren, Madeleine,
Alissa, Brooke, and Bailey; and
WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share in this esteemed
man's love and friendship will always remember him with great
admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jerry Jack Moore and
extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That 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 Jerry
Moore.
Murr
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 290 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 18, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House