[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 21 (Wednesday, March 1, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E207-E208]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    TRIBUTE TO LOUIE MOORE II IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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                         HON. MARTIN OLAV SABO

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 1, 2000

  Mr. SABO. Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate the history and heritage of 
African-Americans this month, I wish to take this opportunity today, 
February 18, 2000, to recognize a very special man who lives in my 
Congressional District of Minneapolis--Louis Moore II.
  Louie Moore II--a respected historian, successful businessman, 
outstanding community leader, and a caring and kind citizen--has made 
countless contributions to his community, his state, and his country 
over the course of his 84 years.
  Louie was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1916. He attended the now-
closed Mechanic Arts High School in St. Paul--where he quickly 
established a reputation as a star athlete, playing on the tennis and 
football teams and running track.
  After graduating from the University of Minnesota in 1938 and 
marrying Harriet Mayle a year later, Louie began his long and 
distinguished professional career. In 1939, Harriet and Louie moved to 
Washington, D.C. where Louie worked for the United States Department of 
Agriculture for several years. During the time the Moores lived in 
Washington, their only child, Louis III, was born.
  In 1950, Louie moved his family back to St. Paul, where he served as 
a USDA grain inspector. In 1955 the family moved to Minneapolis. Louie 
started work as a marketing manager for General Mills Incorporated--one 
of the few people of color to work at the corporate level during that 
time--and later joined the marketing department of Minneapolis' 
International Multifoods Corporation. Louie has been widely recognized 
for his marketing skills and his business savvy, helping to launch 
several successful companies throughout the Minneapolis community.
  Louie has also worked to educate others about the legacy of African-
Americans in the state of Minnesota. He played a key role in compiling 
information for the publication of a book called The Negro in 
Minnesota. This book, published in 1961, detailed the accomplishments 
of African-Americans throughout the state's history.
  After Louie's retirement from corporate life, he became actively 
involved with the Minnesota Historical Society. His interest was first 
sparked when he worked with the Society on plans for Minnesota's 
Statehood Centennial Celebration in the 1950's. He became a member of 
the Society's Executive Council in 1972, and today he serves as an 
Honorary Council Member of the Minnesota Historical Society Board.
  Louie has been a member of several other community, civic, and social 
organizations throughout the Twin Cities. He has served on the Board of 
Directors at the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center and he was a board 
member of the Twin Cities Opportunity Industrialization Center. He has 
also served with the

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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Urban 
League; the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; the Twin Cities Rod and Gun 
Club; and the Forty Social Club. He is a respected member of the 
Omicron Boule of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity which, over the years, has 
honored him for his many achievements and his leadership in the 
community.
  Louie Moore is a former member of St. Philip's Episcopal Church in 
St. Paul, and a current member of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church in 
Minneapolis.
  Mr. Speaker, when you ask any of Louis Moore's many friends for the 
words that best describe him, the answers flow freely: ``kind,'' 
``well-loved,'' ``involved,'' ``respected.'' In fact, one of his 
friends from the Minnesota Historical Society says regarding Louie, 
``He is a wonderful person--delightful to talk to, with a warm 
personality. He has always been interested in `bettering' situations 
and helping others.''
  I am proud to know Louis Moore II, and it is an honor to recognize 
him today in celebration of Black History Month. His son, Louis III, is 
a member of my Congressional staff, and through him I have learned many 
things about this fine man. In his lifetime, Louis Moore II has 
developed a simply amazing list of professional and personal 
accomplishments--many more than those which I have mentioned today.
  Mr. Speaker, today I salute Louis Moore II--a pillar of our 
community. I offer him my best wishes for good health and happiness 
always.

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