TITLE: In memory of former Brownfield mayor Bradford L. Moore.

SUMMARY: In memory of former Brownfield mayor Bradford L. Moore.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Terry County and the city of Brownfield lost a beloved civic leader with the death of Bradford L. Moore on January 2, 2021, at the age of 68; and WHEREAS, Born on February 9, 1952, Brad Moore was the son of Billie and Jimmy Moore; he graduated from Brownfield High School in 1970 before earning his bachelor's degree at Texas Tech University, where he was a member of Delta Theta Phi; and WHEREAS, After receiving his doctor of jurisprudence degree from the Texas Tech School of Law in 1977, Mr. Moore returned to Brownfield and embarked on an accomplished law career that would ultimately span more than four decades; he was a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Brownfield Bar Association, and the West Texas Bankruptcy Bar Association; and WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his community, Mr. Moore served as the mayor of Brownfield from 1998 to 2000; moreover, he was a prominent figure in the Terry County Republican Party and held the office of chair from 2010 until the time of his passing; and WHEREAS, Mr. Moore met the love of his life, the former Carmie Chaffin, at age 14, and the couple were wed in 1971; they raised two daughters, April and Ashli, and with the passing years, Mr. Moore had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include five grandchildren, Michael, Laura, Alli, Sedge, and Orion; and WHEREAS, Christianity was an essential touchstone in Mr. Moore's life, and he was passionate about sharing his faith through music; he loved writing and recording songs and released a number of albums with his band, Moore About Him; and WHEREAS, Brad Moore was a devoted family man and a significant asset to his community, and his commitment to his loved ones and to his fellow citizens will be remembered and admired for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Bradford L. Moore and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Carmie Moore; to his daughters, April Pier and Ashli Moore and her husband, Paul Bartell; to his grandchildren, Michael Pier, Laura Pier, Alli Pier, Sedge Bartell, and Orion Bartell; to his siblings, Judy Davis, Pam O'Neal, and Rod Moore and his wife, Karen; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Brad Moore. Burrows Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 177 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 10, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House