[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 196 (Friday, December 16, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1313]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF JOHN H. MOON SR.

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                            HON. BRIAN BABIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 16, 2022

  Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of my friend 
and longtime community leader, John Moon Sr. of Pasadena, Texas, who 
passed away on December 7, 2022.
  John was born on August 19, 1937, in Van Buren, Arkansas, to Benjamin 
and Alma Moon. He married the love of his life, Rose A. Moon, on August 
16, 1958. They had two sons: John Moon Jr. and Randall Moon.
  John became a Certified Public Accountant at the age of 21, one of 
the youngest in Texas history. He was soon hired by Texas Eastern 
Transmission and relocated his family to Houston. Several years later, 
he accepted an opportunity at the Houston Research Center and 
eventually became a bank owner.
  In 1970, John was invited to join the Rotary Club of Pasadena. Since 
that time, he has never missed a meeting. John was the epitome of a 
Rotarian, serving the community with leadership and compassion.
  In 1973, John was named ``Outstanding Young Man of the Year'' by the 
Pasadena Junior Chamber of Commerce. Nearly 20 years later, he was 
named the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce's ``Citizen of the Year'' and 
was eventually inducted into the Pasadena Hall of Fame. John's devotion 
to his community was truly remarkable. Over the years, he held 
positions on the Harris County Industrial Commission, Sam Houston 
Parkway Transportation Corp., San Jacinto River Authority, and Harris 
County Economic Development Council.
  John's civic and philanthropic work for Pasadena and Harris Counties 
remains unmatched. He exemplified the Rotary motto, ``Service Above 
Self.''
  Madam Speaker, it is a privilege to honor my friend, John Moon Sr. I 
know this is something he would have cherished. My most sincere prayers 
are being sent to his family and friends during this difficult time.

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