[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 61 (Thursday, April 17, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E651]
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                    IN MEMORY OF DOROTHY PRICE MOORE

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                             HON. MIKE ROSS

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 17, 2008

  Mr. ROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of my dear 
friend Dorothy Moore of Arkansas City, Arkansas, who passed away April 
9, 2008, at the age of 97.
  Dorothy Moore, affectionately known as ``Miss Dorothy'' to all that 
knew her and throughout the state of Arkansas, was a tremendous woman 
and an inspiration to everyone who called her a friend. Raised on her 
family's farm in Southeast Arkansas during the Depression and the Great 
Flood of 1927, she learned the importance of small town values such as 
hard work, honesty, compassion for others, and reverence for all which 
she exemplified throughout her life and were evident in all she did.
  Faithful to her community, Miss Dorothy returned home to Arkansas 
City after college to begin her lifelong career in public service. For 
over two decades Miss Dorothy served as the Deputy Collector in the 
Desha County Sheriff's Office while her husband, Robert S. Moore, held 
the post of Sheriff. During this time she was the backbone of her 
wonderful family as well as a trusted political advisor to her husband. 
After her husband's life was tragically cut short, it was Miss Dorothy 
who stepped in and completed the remainder of his term as Desha County 
Sheriff--a role that was only fitting for a person dedicated to her 
community and committed to public service.
  After Miss Dorothy completed her time as Sheriff, her political 
journey in Arkansas continued as she was selected by then-Governor Bill 
Clinton to serve on his staff. Her friendly style and warm smile became 
so contagious around the office that she was asked to continue working 
for Arkansas's next two governors. Her numerous years spent working in 
the Governor's office established her as a legendary figure in Arkansas 
history.
  Miss Dorothy was a great ambassador for Desha County and Southeast 
Arkansas as she worked tirelessly to create a strong sense of community 
in everything she did. I was truly honored and humbled to be able to 
speak at Miss Dorothy's funeral, and I will always cherish the fond 
memories I have of her. It is with great admiration and heartfelt 
respect that I will remember a lady who was a mother figure to an 
entire state, and whose class and dignity will always represent what 
Southern Hospitality should be.
  I send my deepest condolences to her daughter Dorothy Lee Moore Paige 
and her husband David of Davis, California; her son State 
Representative Robert S. Moore Jr. and his wife Beverly of Arkansas 
City; and to her four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and 
numerous friends across the state. Miss Dorothy will be greatly missed 
in Desha County and throughout the state of Arkansas, and I will 
continue to keep her family in my thoughts and prayers.

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