[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 18, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E696]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING TRUMAN ALLEN AND SUSAN L. MOORE

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                        HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 18, 2009

  Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Truman 
Allen and Susan L. Moore for their contributions to the Young Men's 
Christian Association.
  Truman Allen Moore was born to Truman E. and Margaret Allen Moore 
with three siblings. Truman married the love of his life Susan L. Lacy 
at the beginning of his post-graduate education on August 19, 1967. 
They have a daughter and a son, Amanda and Mark. Truman obtained a 
Bachelor of Science in Business in 1967 and a Master of Science in 
Education from Eastern Illinois University in 1971.
  Truman's first job for the YMCA was an Assistant Physical Director in 
Danville while in his post-graduate education. From this position, he 
rose to Program Director in Paris then to Kewanee. Truman was promoted 
to Executive Director of YMCA Youth and Government at Kewanee in 1974. 
He then served this position at Knox County from 1978-2001 and 
Champaign County for two years before becoming President of YMCA Youth 
and Government.
  Lester Y. and Luella C. Lacy had a daughter named Susan L. Moore on 
October 16, 1944. She grew up with a brother and a sister. Susan 
graduated from Kansas High School in 1962 as the Valedictorian. She 
went on to obtain a Bachelor of Arts in Education from DePauw 
University in Indiana in 1966 and a Master of Science in Education from 
Eastern Illinois University in 1971.
  She began her professional life by becoming a teacher at the grade 
school level. Susan served Illinois in towns Flossmoor, Danville, and 
Charleston while pursuing her Master's. She worked at the Wethersfield 
School in Kewanee as a reading specialist for second graders while 
volunteering with the YMCA Youth and Government. She became its 
secretary in 1979 before becoming the Program Director in 2001.
  I hope all of you will join me in recognizing Truman and Susan Moore 
for their contributions to the YMCA and their communities.

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