[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 191 (Tuesday, December 13, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2246]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 A TRIBUTE TO DR. DOROTHY TRAVIS MOORE

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                            HON. GWEN MOORE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 13, 2011

  Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Dr. Dorothy Travis Moore an 
educator, author, minister, foster parent, mother, wife and visionary. 
In 1996, she founded Ceria M. Travis Academy, where she is CEO and 
President. The institution named in honor of her mother was started 
utilizing her personal savings to fund her passion to serve both the 
community and children. The school serves approximately 900 students 
enrolled at three campuses. Travis Academy began by educating central 
city boys in grades 6 through 8 with one student and one teacher. The 
school incorporated a girls program 10 years ago and has now expanded 
to grades K4 through 12.
  Dr. Travis Moore is a veteran educator with over 35 years of 
experience and known nationally for her work with at risk students, 
both as a teacher and administrator. She was formerly a National 
Educational Consultant with the National School Safety Center. She 
fostered more than 11 children and has welcomed into her home 
international students from England, Mexico and Africa. She is the 
author of six books with the most recent project entitled ``From 
Violence to Victory--The Passion to Educate.''
  Dr. Dorothy Travis Moore is a licensed minister and member of New 
Testament Church of Milwaukee. During the past 29 years, she has served 
in various capacities including Youth Fellowship Director and Sunday 
School Teacher. Currently she serves on the Associate Minister's Team. 
Dr. Travis Moore loves to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and served 
as Director of Christian Education for the Wisconsin Full Gospel 
Baptist Church Fellowship. She is an international speaker at women's 
conferences, workshops, seminars and churches in the United States, the 
Caribbean and Europe.
  Dr. Travis Moore received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the 
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, earned her Master of Arts Degree from 
Ball State University, Muncie Indiana and received Master's and 
Doctorate degrees in Christian Counseling from Grace Theological 
Seminary.
  Dr. Travis Moore's honors include: ``Top Principal of Leadership,'' 
``Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals in the United States,'' 
``The University of Wisconsin Distinguished Alumni Award,'' the 
prestigious ``Rubies Award'' from the Women of Excellence at Greater 
St. Stephens Full Gospel Baptist Church in New Orleans, LA, ``The Women 
Who Shape Our World Award in Education'' and the ``2007 Pamela Bates 
Porch Outstanding Educator Award'' from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, 
Inc.
  Mr. Speaker, this is why I pay tribute to Dr. Dorothy Travis Moore, a 
trailblazer who celebrates 15 years as CEO/Founder of Ceria M. Travis 
Academy and over 35 years of educating our youth. She has stated that 
her greatest joy is in serving the Lord and has truly followed one of 
her favorite Bible verses ``I can do all things through Christ who 
strengthens me.'' I am proud to call Dr. Dorothy Travis Moore a 
lifelong friend to me and my family and proud that she works and 
educates children in the 4th Congressional District.

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