HR1367 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Noah Christian Moore of Danvers, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on November 12, 2014 after a heroic battle with cancer; and

WHEREAS, Noah Moore devoted his life to the people who mattered most, his beloved family, his dear friends, and his valued co-workers; and

WHEREAS, Noah Moore also dedicated his life and career to helping others; he worked as a senior technician for the Illinois Eye-Bank for 5 years and worked tirelessly to give the gift of sight to those in need; he traveled tens of thousands of miles, across state borders, often during the middle of the night, to recover donor tissue that would help someone see again; and

WHEREAS, Noah Moore was actively involved with the Boy Scouts of America, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; he was passionate about supporting the Scouting program throughout his life and demonstrated strong leadership as he served as troop leader for Boy Scout Troop 27 in Danvers; and

WHEREAS, Noah Moore selflessly dedicated his time and unique talents to better his community, a place that loved him as much as he loved it; he served as a volunteer firefighter for the Danvers Fire Department, where he was active on the color guard for the department and made a lasting impression on everyone around him; and

WHEREAS, Noah Moore was prominent in Danvers for his unmatched dedication to volunteer work; he was also active in the Danvers Lions Club and was a longtime member of the Danvers Baptist Church, where his passion for the improvement of his community and the welfare of his fellow man grew; and

WHEREAS, Noah Moore loved reveling in the tranquility of the outdoors; he was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping; and

WHEREAS, Noah Moore cherished his family most of all; he will be remembered as a loyal friend; a loving father to his 2 wonderful sons, Ethan and Eli; and a devoted husband to his dear wife, Stephanie; most importantly, he will be remembered for his unyielding commitment to making a difference in the lives of others; and

WHEREAS, Noah Moore was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; and

WHEREAS, Noah Moore is survived by his wife of 5 years, Stephanie; his 2 children, Ethan and Eli Moore; his mother, Marsha (Danny-Joe) Albert; his father, Michael (Lillie) Moore; 3 brothers, including Christopher Moore; 3 sisters, Adrienne Kurtz, Erica Kurtz, and Angela Moore; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ruth Ann and Mike Fogler; his sister-in-law, Heidi (Gary) Kitchcart; and his brother-in-law, Scott (Shari) Fogler; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Noah Christian Moore, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Noah Moore as an expression of our deepest sympathy.