Memorial Resolution for Robert Moore
WHEREAS, In his infinite wisdom, Almighty God has granted eternal peace to Robert Moore on December 20, 2018; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Anthony Beale, Alderman of the 9lh Ward; and
WHEREAS, Robert I. Moore was born on October 1, 1987 to loving parents, Walter Moore Sr. and Robin Moore of Chicago, Illinois. He was the youngest son of three children. Robert loved his family dearly, and he and his brothers shared an unbreakable bond. Through the years, Robert continually expressed his appreciation for the support his parents gave him throughout all of his entrepreneurial endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Robert, lovingly know to all as Bobbie, was named for both of his grandfathers and had both of their personalities. His father's, father, Isaiah Moore was a man of charisma and magnetism and his mother's father, Robert Scott is a man of wisdom and charity. Robert loved his grandmother Carol Scott (Grandma Touhy). He could always get anything from her with his charming smile, and she called him her Booboo; and
WHEREAS, Robert was christened and raised in Monument of Faith Church until the age of six. He later attended Emmanuel Temple Evangelist Church where he professed Christ as his Savior and became active in the youth ministry. Robert performed in plays, sang in the choir and kept the grounds clean with his brothers and father; and
WHEREAS, He loved sports; playing basketball, baseball and football in elementary school and through college; he also played Arena Football in Arizona; and
WHEREAS, Robert received his High School Diploma at Morgan Park High School and also attended Tennessee State University; and
WHEREAS, He attended the IBEW trade school in Arizona and always said he would become a power linemen like his dad. Robert attended Dawson Skill Center where he learned the overhead lineman skills; and
WHEREAS, Robert's love of the outdoors helped shape his career. His last employer was Asplundh Tree Expert, a lawn and tree trimming service where as a tree trimmer; learned to climb trees with confidence and ease. Robert decided to start his own company, Black Walnut Tree Artisans. There, he employed and mentored his male cousins and other young men to work with him. His main employee and partner was his cousin, Arthur Powell Jr. Arthur stayed faithful to Robert until his last day on earth; and
WHEREAS, Robert had a deep love for dogs and he made sure his family shared his love for the dogs he bred. Many of his family members will always be reminded of him through the pets he gave them; and
WHEREAS, Robert had so many dreams; he was able to accomplish some of them and some he wasn't. He had a love for culinary and as a young child he loved watching the cooking channels. He later went on to attend Kennedy King Culinary School where he was able to expand his cooking talents. He created a breakfast meal that he called Bobbie's Goulash, and everybody loved it. Recently he went on a family vacation to Florida, where he and his nieces and nephew cooked breakfast every morning. They felt as if they were eating at a 5 Star restaurant. Whenever his friends would gather for barbecues Bobbie would always cook up his famous barbeque- Bobbie sauce; and
WHEREAS, Robert was a devoted husband, son, brother, uncle and friend. Robert would light up a room when he enteredHis smile was radiant and infectious. He left a lasting impression on all those who met him; and
WHEREAS, Robert's whole life revolved around the women he loved with all of his heart. His Queen Juliette who helped keep him balanced. He tenderly cared for Juliette, making sure all of her needs were met; and
WHEREAS, Robert leaves to cherish his adoring wife and Queen, Juliette Moore; his loving parents, Walter Moore Sr., Mother: Robin Moore; devoted Brothers, Walter Moore Jr., Desmond Moore (Kristen); cherished Grandparents, Robert and Carol Scott; faithful cousin & Partner, Arthur Powell Jr; and twelve nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of other relatives and treasured friends; and now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we the Mayor and members of the City of Chicago City Council, gathered here this twenty-third day of January 2019, do hereby extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Robert Moore; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution will be presented to the family of Robert Moore as a sign of our sympathy and good wishes.
ANTHONY BEALE ALDERMAN, 9th Ward