HR0099 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois learned with great sadness of the death in Iraq of Corporal Nathaniel K. Moore, USMC, of Champaign on Wednesday, January 26, 2005; and

WHEREAS, Corporal Moore was born on November 9, 1982, in Urbana to Duane L. and Amber Ryba Moore; he was a former student at Centennial High School, a graduate of Lincoln's Challenge Academy in Rantoul, and his lifelong dream was to be a member of the United States Marine Corps and serve his country; and

WHEREAS, He earned his GED prior to graduation, because he knew it was a requirement for enlistment; he is remembered as cooperative and always willing to go the extra mile; he enjoyed gymnastics and baseball, and was known for his red hair; and

WHEREAS, Corporal Moore was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii; prior to active duty, he served as a military police officer; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Corporal Nathaniel K. Moore, USMC, has been deeply felt by many, especially his parents, Duane and Amber Moore; his sister, Amanda J. Moore; his grandparents, Ret. Msg. Sgt. Donald Ryba, Shirley Ryba, Sally Dickson, and Cliff K. Moore; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Corporal Nathaniel K. Moore, USMC, and we extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we honor the memory of Corporal Moore and his willingness to serve our country which led to him making the ultimate sacrifice; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to his family as an expression of our sincere condolences for their loss.