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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN ERNEST “RED” MOORE
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. Wherefore, we labor that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of Him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that everyone may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
II Corinthians 5:8-10
WHEREAS, John Ernest "Red" Moore was born in Yazoo County, Mississippi, on February 24, 1950; and
WHEREAS, John Ernest "Red" Moore was the sixth child of Rosetta Bell Moore; and
WHEREAS, John Ernest "Red" Moore received his formal education in the Jackson public school system and was a proud graduate of Brinkley High School; and
WHEREAS, in 1972, John Ernest "Red" Moore moved to Chicago, Illinois after graduation, where he worked many years at Sears & Robuck; and
WHEREAS, in 1977, John Ernest "Red" Moore moved back to Mississippi and worked in construction with his brother Hooker until he retired in 2015; and
WHEREAS, John enjoyed the fellowship with co-workers and working in the construction industry; and
WHEREAS, John Ernest "Red" Moore took great pleasure being in the midst of nature whether it was working in his yard or napping on his porch; and
WHEREAS, John Ernest "Red" Moore always trusted and believed in a true and living God. He accepted Christ totally as his Lord and Savior in the latter months of his extended illness; and
WHEREAS, during this time, he often shared his talks to the Lord. Listening to Psalms 23 gave him comfort toward the end of life; and
WHEREAS, John Ernest "Red" Moore is preceded in death by his mother Rosetta Bell Moore, brother Eddie Earl Moore, sister-in-law Marie Moore, one brother-in-law Ozzie Lewis., and niece Mary Johnson; and
WHEREAS, John Ernest "Red" Moore leaves precious memories to be cherished by three sisters and five brothers: Eunice Hollins and Essie Lewis (Jackson, Mississippi), Ruby Walters (James) Wake Forest, North Carolina; Johnny Hooker (Mary) Moore, L. C. Moore and Wilson Moore of Jackson, Mississippi. Herman Bell (Bronx, New York), and Earl (Tina) Bell, Chicago, Illinois; sister-in-law Verna P. Moore (Columbus, Georgia); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss him dearly; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, on behalf of the 5.2 million residents of Cook County do hereby recognize the great contributions and legacy of John Ernest “Red” Moore made during his years on this earth; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Proclamation be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that an official copy of the same be tendered to the family of John Ernest "Red" Moore.
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