[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 15 (Friday, January 24, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E71]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING DR. RONALD D. MOORE

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 24, 2020

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Dr. 
Ronald D. Moore of Chowchilla, California, who passed away on January 
14, 2020. Dr. Moore leaves behind a legacy of steadfast service to his 
country, community, and family.
  Dr. Moore was born in Madera, California on October 16, 1939 and 
graduated from Chowchilla High School in 1957. Later that year, he 
joined the United States Marine Corps Reserve and later went on to 
graduate from Fresno State. In 1961, he married Shirley Marie Pacheco 
at St. Joachim's Catholic Church in Madera. Dr. Moore attended Officer 
Candidate School in 1966 and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant after 
graduating as the honor man of his platoon. Dr. Moore then began a 
distinguished career as a Marine.
  Dr. Moore served in Vietnam as a platoon leader, executive officer, 
and company commander from 1967 to 1968 and upon his return, was 
promoted to Captain. He then served with the Fifth Marine Division, 
Third Regiment until he retired in 1969. During his service, he was 
awarded many medals, including the Navy Commendation Medal with a 
bronze ``V'', the National Service Defense Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, 
and the Republic ofVietnam Gallantry Cross--Foreign with a bronze 
service star, among others.
  After his retirement from the Marines Corps, Dr. Moore returned to 
Chowchilla with his family and began his career in education as a 
teacher and coach of football and track at Chowchilla Union High 
School. Dr. Moore later became the Superintendent of Schools and held 
that position for 23 years until his retirement in 1999.
  Throughout his life, Dr. Moore remained involved in his community and 
committed to making it a better place. He was a member of many 
organizations including VFW Post 9886, the Third Marine Division 
Association, the Marines Memorial Club of San Francisco, Rotary 
International, and the Fresno State Bulldog Foundation, where he was 
honored as ``Hero of the Game'' at a Fresno State football game in 
2017.
  Dr. Moore enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling with 
his wife Shirley. Together, they traveled to a variety of countries, 
including a return to Vietnam in 2006 and particularly enjoyed their 
annual Caribbean cruises. As a lifelong student of history, Dr. Moore 
published two novels in retirement, ``Chopper Caper'' and ``Dragon 
Force: The Last Salute.''
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring a man 
whose service to our country and his community have undoubtedly made 
the world a better place. It is both fitting and appropriate we honor 
him as many gather to celebrate his legacy. I wish Dr. Moore's family 
and friends the best as they celebrate his life.

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