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1		-	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 470
2		-	In Memory
3		-	of
4		-	Thomas Moore
	1	+	2023S0375-1 04/19/23
	2	+	By: Nichols S.R. No. 470
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	5	+	SENATE RESOLUTION
5	6		WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
6		-	commemorates the life of Thomas Harmon Moore, who died on
7		-	~~January~~ 3, 2022, at the age of 84; and
8		-	WHEREAS, Thomas Harmon Moore was born in Lufkin on ~~November~~
9		-	19, 1937, to Tom and Margaret Moore; he graduated from ~~Lufkin~~
10		-	High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from
	7	+	commemorates the life of Thomas Harmon Moore, who died on January
	8	+	3, 2022, at the age of 84; and
	9	+	WHEREAS, Thomas Harmon Moore was born in Lufkin on
	10	+	November 19, 1937, to Tom and Margaret Moore; he graduated from
	11	+	Lufkin High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from
11	12		Southern Methodist University in 1961; and
12	13		WHEREAS, Fascinated by the science of civil engineering
13	14		and especially by the design and construction of roads and
14	15		highways, Thomas joined his uncle Lloyd Moore in the operation of
15	16		the family business, Moore Brothers Construction Company; over
16	17		the years, Thomas proved himself a keenly intelligent and
17	18		talented businessman, rising through the ranks of the company and
18	19		eventually becoming its president; he was also named chairman of
19	20		the board of East Texas Asphalt and Contractor's Supplies and
20	21		served as state president of Associated General Contractors of
21	22		Texas; and
22	23		WHEREAS, An active leader in the Lufkin community, Thomas
23	24		directed numerous organizations, including the local United Way,
24	25		the Angelina Chamber of Commerce, the boards of the Museum of
25	26		East Texas, Hospice in the Pines, the local Salvation Army, and
26	27		the Winnie Berry Humane Society; and
27	28		WHEREAS, Thomas was admired for his spirit of boundless
28	29		generosity, and he dedicated his time and energy to serving the
29	30		greater good; he was a member of First Christian Church, where he
30	31		served as the youth group sponsor and was an elder and chairman of
31	32		the general board; and he also served as chairman of the board of
32	33		Juliette Fowler Communities, a faith-based nonprofit
33	34		organization that offers care for both elderly and young people;
34	35		and
35	36		WHEREAS, Thomas was a loving husband to Nancy, his wife of
36	37		61 years, and he was a devoted father to his son, Harmon Drew
37	38		Moore; his wisdom, strength, and compassion made a positive
38	39		difference in the lives of those around him, and he leaves behind
39	40		memories that will long be cherished by his loved ones and by all
40	41		who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
41	42		RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
42	43		Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
43	44		family of Thomas Harmon Moore; and, be it further
44	45		RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
45	46		his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
46	47		Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
47	48		memory of Thomas Moore.
48		-	Nichols
49		-	________________________________
50		-	President of the Senate
51		-	I hereby certify that the
52		-	above Resolution was adopted by
53		-	the Senate on April 25, 2023, by a
54		-	rising vote.
55		-	________________________________
56		-	Secretary of the Senate
57		-	________________________________
58		-	Member, Texas Senate