TITLE: Congratulating Wendell Dee Moore of Lubbock on being recognized by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for maintaining his CPA license for 50 years.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Wendell Dee Moore of Lubbock on being recognized by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for maintaining his CPA license for 50 years.

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WHEREAS, Wendell Dee Moore of Lubbock has been recognized by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for his 50 years of distinguished service as a CPA; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Tech University, Mr. Moore joined the accounting firm of Pratas, Smith and Moore in 1960; he obtained his Texas CPA license the following year and became a partner in the firm in 1963; and WHEREAS, During the past five decades, Mr. Moore has served Pratas, Smith and Moore as administrative partner, and he has assisted with the firm's tax and financial planning practices; he has also worked in litigation support, testifying as an expert witness in numerous legal proceedings; since retiring as a partner in September 2004, he has continued to serve the business as a consultant; and WHEREAS, Mr. Moore is a respected leader in his field; he has served as president of the Lubbock Chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs, the South Plains Estate & Trust Council, and the Texas Tech Tax Institute and as a member of TSCPAs committees on tax curriculum, relations with the Internal Revenue Service, relations with bankers and bank regulatory authorities, the Texas tax institute, and public practice curriculum; and WHEREAS, In addition to his professional activities, Mr. Moore has benefited a number of civic and charitable organizations and played an instrumental role in the formation of several companies; and WHEREAS, Wendell Moore has distinguished himself through his exceptional dedication to his profession, and he has truly earned the respect and admiration of his peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Wendell Dee Moore on being recognized by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for maintaining his CPA license for 50 years and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Moore as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Perry Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 179 was adopted by the House on June 27, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House