[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 198 (Monday, December 17, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1678-E1679]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING ROBERT E. MOORE

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 17, 2018

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. 
Robert E. Moore, a pillar in the Mississippi Delta.
  In the year of 1945, Robert was born on the 21st day of April. Raised 
in Greenwood, Mississippi, Robert received his undergraduate degree 
from Jackson State University and a graduate degree from the University 
of Southern Mississippi.
  Moore was a United States Marine Corps Veteran. He served in Vietnam 
and was a Purple Heart Recipient.

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  Robert was best known for his persistent leadership while fighting 
for the underprivileged citizens of Leflore County. Robert served as 
President of the Leflore County Board of Supervisors for more than 
fifteen years. He recently retired from Mississippi Valley State 
University after 27\1/2\ years serving as the Director of the 
University Center for Economic Development.
  Mr. Moore has served as Director of the Mid-Delta One Stop Capital 
Shop, the National Center for Excellence, Director of Historical Black 
Colleges and Universities, Urban Development Home Ownership 
Rehabilitation Program, and Department Head of the Social Work Program. 
He also participated in the Lower Mississippi Delta Commission, the 
Empowerment Zone, along with the Delta Individual Investment 
Corporation, Mississippi Blues Commission, and the Delta Regional 
Authority.
  His years of hard work and dedication are worthy of many celebratory 
remarks. As a profound advocate for economic development, Moore is 
highly remembered for his leadership and guidance in the construction 
of the Three Rivers Community Development Corporation, Leflore County 
Micro Loan Program, Leflore County Business Manufacturing Center, 
Leflore County Home Ownership Program, and the Mid-Delta Individual 
Investment Corporation.
  Robert was a lifelong resident of the Browning Community. He was 
indeed a great inspiration and took great pride in the betterment of 
the quality of his district. He had a vision for a community-owned 
business which provided opportunities for its people. He saw an 
expansion of the Browning Well as a Community Heritage Project.
  Moore transitioned on Friday, November 11, 2018. He is survived by 
his three children: Latanya Moore Wallace, Reginald Moore, and Robert 
Andre Moore.
  Mr. Speaker, I honor the life of Mr. Robert E. Moore for his many 
years of service and efforts he has put forth in the Mississippi Delta 
as well as the United States of America.

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