WHEREAS, In 1981, Senator Moore was inducted into the
Infantry School Hall of Fame at Fort Benning, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, After World War II, Senator Moore returned to the
University of Pennsylvania to study finance and commerce at the
Wharton School; and
WHEREAS, Senator Moore settled in New Bloomfield, Perry
County, and established a successful insurance business; and
WHEREAS, Senator Moore was committed to community service,
serving as president of the school board and the Perry County
Boy Scouts; and
WHEREAS, Senator Moore was active in the United Way, the
Masonic Temple of Newport Lodge F. & A.M. and the Keboch United
Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Senator Moore was a strong advocate for the Carson
Long Military Academy and its work with young men; and
WHEREAS, Senator Moore served in the House of Representatives
from 1971 through 1972; and
WHEREAS, Senator Moore was elected to the State Senate in
1972, and reelected in 1976 and 1980; and
WHEREAS, Senator Moore was elected Minority Caucus Secretary
and Majority Caucus Chairman in 1980; and
WHEREAS, Senator Moore is survived by his wife, Sally Jane
Moore, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Senator Moore represented Adams, Franklin, Juniata,
Perry and Cumberland Counties with distinction and dedication;
and
WHEREAS, Senator Moore was a highly respected member of the
Pennsylvania State Senate and will be remembered for his
kindness and optimism; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate honor the life and memory of
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