Office of the City Clerk - Record #: R2014-779

• Record #: R2014-779
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• Intro date: 11/5/2014
• Final action: 11/5/2014
• Title: Gratitude extended to Theophilus Moore, Jr. for distinguished military service and congratulations on 90th birthday
• Sponsors: Burns, William D.

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
11/5/2014	96428	City Council	Adopted	Pass
11/5/2014		City Council	Introduced (Agreed Calendar)

RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF THEOPHILUS MOORE, JR.

WHEREAS, Theophilus Moore, Jr. served our country in two military conflicts, first in World War II and then again in the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, he achieved the rank of Honorary Major upon his honorable discharge on October 31, 1959; and

WHEREAS, he served with distinction, earning a Good Conduct Medal, a Parachutist Badge and two Bronze Stars, one in the World War II Campaign in Northern France, the other in the Rhineland Campaign; and

WHEREAS, following his military service, he worked with the United States Postal Service for 36 years until he retired in 1995; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Moore is also a proud member of the International Free and Accepted Modern Masons and Order ofthe Eastern Star, serving as a 33^rd Degree Mason and a former Grand Master of the State of I llinois; and

WHEREAS, as of October 15, 2014 Theophilus Moore, Jr. has had the strength and courage to live with honor and dignity for 90 years, serving his country, his community and his fellow man, THEREFORE

BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Mayor and members ofthe Chicago City Council assemble this 5^th day of November 2014, do hereby express our gratitude to Mr. Theophilus Moore, Jr. for his distinguished service to our country and wish him a happy belated 90^th birthday; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Mr. Moore and his family.

 

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William D. Burns Alderman, 4th Ward City of Chicago

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