[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E358-E359]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SALLYE RUTH MOORE

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2025

  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary life 
and legacy of a true Texas trailblazer, Mrs. Sallye Ruth Moore--a 
pioneering educator, a fierce advocate for equity, and a beloved pillar 
of the Grand Prairie community. Mrs. Moore passed away in 2025 at the 
age of 91, leaving behind a profound legacy that will continue to 
inspire generations.
  Over the course of more than four decades, Mrs. Moore dedicated her 
life to uplifting children and advancing educational excellence. She 
made history as the first African American to serve as Associate 
Superintendent of the Grand Prairie Independent School District--
shattering glass ceilings and opening doors for so many who followed in 
her footsteps.
  Before her tenure in district leadership, Mrs. Moore served as a 
devoted teacher at Dalworth High School and Grand Prairie High School, 
later rising through the ranks as a counselor, instructional leader, 
and principal of Dalworth Elementary School. She was widely respected 
for her vision, discipline, and her deep love for students. As 
Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and later as Associate 
Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, she led with clarity and 
compassion--setting high standards and helping multiple GPISD campuses 
earn the coveted ``Exemplary'' status under the Texas Accountability 
system.
  But Mrs. Moore's contributions extended far beyond the classroom. She 
was a champion for justice and fairness--a tireless advocate who worked 
throughout Grand Prairie to ensure equal opportunity for all. She was 
honored with countless awards throughout her life, but remained 
grounded in grace, humility, and her enduring belief in the power of 
education. In 2001, her impact was forever immortalized when a school 
was named in her honor: Sallye Moore Elementary. Today, that name is 
not only etched on a building, but etched in the hearts of the many 
students, educators, and neighbors whose lives she forever changed.
  Mrs. Moore is survived by a loving community that will carry forward 
her legacy. Congress joins me in remembering Sallye Ruth Moore--a giant 
in Texas education, a servant leader, and a beacon of hope and 
excellence. May her memory be a blessing, and may her legacy continue 
to inspire us all.

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