SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 95
In Memory
of
Dale Moran
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with
the passing of the Honorable Dale Edward Moran of Whitehouse on
September 30, 2020, at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, The son of Kenneth and Cleo Moran and brother of
David, Patrick, Paul, and Michael, Dale Moran was born in
Stewardson, Illinois, on July 5, 1944; during his youth, he took
on a number of jobs in his hometown, and he participated in the
Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from high school in 1962,
Mr. Moran enrolled in Miracle Valley Bible College in Southern
Arizona, where he later held three summer tent revivals; he went
on to join the college as a professor and dean of students, and he
played an instrumental role in establishing another location in
Tyler; he subsequently served as the administrator at East Texas
Bible College, and in the mid-1980s, he became the general
manager of the Reverend R. W. Schambach's ministry; he further
distinguished himself as a Sunday school teacher and pastor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Moran served three terms as mayor of
Whitehouse and two terms on the city council, and he contributed
to a number of initiatives, including Keep Whitehouse Beautiful
and an advisory board for local nursing facilities; he was also
appointed to the East Texas Regional Review Committee by Governor
George W. Bush in 1996; and
WHEREAS, A successful entrepreneur as well, Mr. Moran
founded Moran Munchies in 1989, and his son, Patrick Moran,
joined the company soon after; today, the business is known as
Moran Refreshments, and it has become one of the largest
independent vending companies in East Texas; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Moran benefited from
the love and support of his wife, the former Marjorie McCall,
with whom he shared a rewarding marriage that spanned five and a
half decades; in addition to Patrick, they were blessed with
three other sons, Christopher, Daniel, and Nathaniel, and a
daughter, the late Shannon Moran; over the years, Mr. Moran had
the pleasure of welcoming into his family 16 grandchildren and a
great-grandson; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his
community, Dale Moran earned the lasting respect and admiration
of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of the Honorable Dale Edward Moran and extend heartfelt sympathy
to his family and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Dale Moran.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on October 18, 2021, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate