[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 66 (Friday, April 16, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E409-E410]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE LATE STAFF SERGEANT SPECIALIST JOE HENRY MOORE

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 16, 2021

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
honor the late Staff Sergeant Specialist Joe Henry Moore, a faithful 
servant of God, a veteran, beloved father and friend.
  Whereas, Joe Henry Moore was born on July 27, 1922, on the clay hills 
of Greenville, Mississippi to the late Annie Edwards and George Henry 
Moore; and
  Whereas, Staff Sergeant Specialist Joe Henry Moore, or ``Pops'', 
``Poppa Joe'' and ``Whytaski'', as he was affectionately called was 
raised in Mississippi where he received his primary and secondary 
education at the Dry Bend School, a one-room classroom where he was 
taught by Mrs. Harvey. At an early age, ``Poppa Joe'' attended church 
with his family, at Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church where he 
began his Christian journey with God. He was baptized in a creek called 
Deer Creek by Pastor G. H. Hankins on September 13, 1936; and
  Whereas, Mr. Moore had a sincere desire to become a soldier to serve 
his country and joined the United States Army Air Corps December 2, 
1942 at the tender age of 19 years old. While enlisted, he served 
during the Post Pearl Harbor, World War II, Normandy and the Korean 
Peacetime era. He held multiple positions to include Special Services 
in Le Harve, France. In this role, he was a Certified Sharpshooter and 
Marksman. Other assignments included: Projectionists/Librarian and 
became a Certified Master Chef. ``Poppa Joe'' became such an 
accomplished chef that he prepared meals for General George S. Patton. 
Staff Sergeant Specialist Moore was wounded while fighting for our 
freedom during the Pearl Harbor/World War II--Normandy era earning a 
number of distinguished honors and awards to include the following: The 
Silver Star Medal--for Gallantry in Action; the Bronze Battle Star of 
Normandy, France--25 July-September 1944; the Army Good Conduct Medal; 
The EAMETO Medal--Europe-African Middle Eastern Campaign Service 
Medal--issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt; the Post Pearl Harbor 
Service Medal; the Carbine SS, GCM 5th Award and the Occupational 
Medal-German; and
  Whereas, after serving his country for more than twenty years and 
returning the United States, Mr. Moore was employed as a Police Officer 
at the New Orleans Harbor Police Department and a Foreman at Pan 
American Life Insurance. Mr. Moore became a Mason and achieved the 
highest level as a 33rd degree Mason; and
  Whereas, Staff Sergeant Specialist Moore continued serving God and 
later become an ordained Deacon. He joined the membership of Mt. Airy 
Baptist Church where he served faithfully on the Deacon ministry for 
many years. In 2009, after relocating to Miami, Florida, he joined the 
membership of New Birth Cathedral of Faith International under the 
Senior, pastoral teachings of Bishop Victor T. Curry. He was a faithful 
member and Deacon.
  Whereas, Staff Sergeant Specialist Moore leaves to cherish his 
memories and moments

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of his love, life, and legacy: his six children: Elder JoeAnn (Lucious, 
Jr.) Moore Taylor, Deacon Steven (Deborah) Moore, of Houston, TX, SSgt. 
George (Melonie) Henry Moore (USAF) of Orangeburg, SC, Psalmist Kimbur 
Lee Moore Santacruze of La Place, LA, Sgt. Felix Swanson (USAF) of 
Dallas, TX, Petty Officer 3rd Karl Moore (USAF) of Houston, TX; along 
with their mothers: Mrs. Alma L. Henderson and Ms. Minnie Moore; nine 
grandchildren: Dr. Jessica Diana Jones, Dr. Vincent Johnathan Jones II, 
Enisha (Galen) Santacruze-Joseph, Sophia Santacruze, Simeka Lou Taylor, 
Lucious Taylor III, and Tarilyn Taylor, Tatiana Taylor; three great-
grands, Luke Daniel Bailey Jones, Farrah, Kayden Swanson and one soon-
to-be great granddaughter whose name will be Princess Zoe; and
  Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Frederica S. Wilson, a member 
of the United States House of Representatives representing the 24th 
Congressional District of Florida, am honored to recognize the late 
Staff Sergeant Specialist Joe Henry Moore for his commitment, 
dedication and service to our country.

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