[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 22, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1926]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING HILMAR MOORE

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                             HON. TOM DeLAY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 22, 1999

  Mr. DeLAY. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to honor a man whose 
dedication and commitment to his community should not go unnoticed. 
Today, September 22, 1999, marks the 50th anniversary of Hilmar Moore's 
continuous service as the mayor of Richmond, TX.
  The mayor's term is a unique one in Texas and the Nation's history. 
Mayor Hilmar Moore was appointed to serve an unexpired term for 
Richmond, TX, on September 22, 1949. Since then he has unselfishly 
served for the advancement of the community. Mayor Moore has deep-
seeded Texas roots. He is descended from several of Stephen F. Austin's 
original colonists who settled Texas. In fact, Mayor Moore is a life 
member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas. His family's strong 
commitment to community has lasted generations and many have served in 
State and local governments.
  From 1970 to the present, the mayor has been and continues to be, a 
leader in the livestock community. He has served on the Texas & 
Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association as second vice president, first 
vice president, and president from 1974-76. He has served on the Beef 
industry Council of Meat Board as vice chairman from 1979-81 and as 
chairman from 1981-83. In 1983-84, Mayor Moore served as treasurer of 
the National Livestock and Meat Board and in 1984-85 as chairman-elect. 
Also, in 1985, he was named Trustee Emeritus of the Gulf Coast 
Conservation Association. Mayor Moore has received numerous awards and 
recognitions from the National Livestock and Meat Board Association, 
Texas Brahman Breeders Association, and the Golden Spur Award. 
Presently, along with his mayoral duties Hilmar Moore is the director 
of the King Ranch.
  I wish to extend to Mayor Hilmar Moore my heartfelt congratulations 
and I know my colleagues here in the U.S. House of Representatives do 
so as well. It will be a pleasure to continue working with him for the 
improvement of the city of Richmond and the Fort Bend community.

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