[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 5, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S665]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                     REMEMBERING CARL WESLEY MOORE

 Ms. DUCKWORTH. Mr. President, I rise today with a heavy heart 
to honor and commemorate the extraordinary life of Carl Wesley Moore, 
who sadly passed away on January 27, 2025. Carl was a dedicated family 
man, a devoted man of faith, and a proud veteran who honorably served 
his country.
  Born on February 10, 1960, Carl grew up in Chicago, IL, where he 
attended Chicago Public Schools and graduated from Chicago Vocational 
High School before enlisting in the U.S. Navy. After his service, Carl 
pursued his passion for theology, earning degrees in biblical studies 
and theology from the Chicagoland Christian Center Bible Institute, as 
well as many academic awards for excellence and leadership.
  Carl had a deep devotion to his faith. He was baptized at the Third 
Baptist Church in Chicago and later attended the First Corinthian 
Church and Chicagoland Christian Center, where he served as a deacon 
for over 5 years. He could quote scripture effortlessly, often engaging 
family and friends in Bible trivia, and would sing ``Order My Steps in 
your World'' every day.
  Carl was also a technology expert. He worked as an operations analyst 
and computer hardware engineer at the Chicago Stock Exchange for 25 
years. Carl had a huge heart and was always willing to help anyone 
needing computer repairs.
  He was a loving family man and a constant reminder that family is the 
most important thing in life. Carl had an enduring partnership with his 
best friend and the love of his life Lawanda, with whom he shared a 
beautiful daughter Corionna and bonus daughter Sierra. His sisters, my 
dear friend Minyon and Diane, stood close by Carl during his hospital 
and long-term healthcare facility stays and provided a great deal of 
comfort to him through their caregiving.
  Carl was always grateful for his family's strong, loving bond. He is 
survived by Lawanda, daughter Corionna Moore-Clayton, Matthew, bonus 
daughter Sierra Williams, Jerome, stepdaughter Shawna Howard, uncle 
Dennis Moore, sisters Diane Cottrell, Warren, and Minyon Moore, 
grandchildren London, Layla, Legend, and Lyric, nephew Christopher, 
Jamille, great-nephew Xavier, aunt Loretta, cousins LaShonn, Trizel, 
Dennis Jr., Shahari, Devin, and Devin Jr., along with many other 
friends and extended family.
  Carl's passing at the age of 64 marks the end of a life filled with 
love, passion, and dedication. His legacy lives on through his family, 
friends, and the countless lives he touched.
  I ask my colleagues in the Senate to join me in honoring the life and 
legacy of Carl Wesley Moore for his unwavering love and his lifelong 
commitment to his family and faith. His story is one of love and 
compassion that we can all strive towards.

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