Bill Text: MS HR147 | 2026 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Master Sergeant Clyde Moore (Retired); commend on military career and express gratitude for dedicated service.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2026-03-26 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR147 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2026-HR147-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2026 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representative Carpenter
House Resolution 147
(As Adopted by House)
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING RETIRED MASTER SERGEANT CLYDE MOORE ON HIS 24-YEAR MILITARY CAREER AND EXPRESSING GRATITUDE FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE.
WHEREAS, retired Master Sergeant Clyde Moore, an 87-year-old decorated Vietnam Veteran of Columbus, Mississippi, is a loyal American who honorably dedicated 24 years, four months and 14 days of his life to faithfully serve his country with distinction as a member of the United States Air Force; and
WHEREAS, born in the segregated South in 1938, Master Sergeant Moore was driven to enlist in the Air Force in 1954 in Columbus by claiming to be 18 years old, although he was not quite 16, to support his family, particularly his grandmother who played a significant role in his early life and lovingly encouraged him throughout his training at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona; and
WHEREAS, during the Vietnam War, Master Sergeant Moore successfully completed three separate in-country tours, a rare feat only accomplished by a handful of airmen, beginning with his first tour in 1964 through 1965 when he was involved in the battle of Pleiku, without having received any combat training, after arriving in Vietnam as a postal worker assigned to a critical Army Ranger Special Forces Advisory compound; and
WHEREAS, in 1966 through 1967, Master Sergeant Moore returned to Vietnam and was stationed in Saigon, where he experienced the escalating conflict firsthand, before subsequently being sent back to Vietnam for yet a third tour in 1970, serving a year in Da Nang while increasingly dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the lingering effects of war; and
WHEREAS, often in unique and demanding situations, such as when he worked with the Army in advisory roles where Air Force personnel were scarce, Master Sergeant Moore was required to learn quickly and operate in combat zones without the benefit of standard combat training; and
WHEREAS, Master Sergeant Moore's impeccable service in challenging roles, including as a postal worker and at Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, (MACV) advisory compounds, is a testament to his determination and adaptability in times of intense combat, as well as his extraordinary commitment and brave service across different facets of the Vietnam War, from logistical support to direct advisory roles, all while overcoming personal challenges and societal barriers as a Black man from the segregated South; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his service in Vietnam, over the course of his 24-year military career, Master Sergeant Moore served in France, Japan, Guam and Italy, in various roles ranging from postal worker to accounting and finance positions, and in recognition of his exceptional contributions, he was awarded several medals for his service and acknowledged by numerous notable organizations, including the Vietnam Veterans of America Magazine, the National Vietnam War Museum, the American Legion Magazine, Silver Wings at Columbus Air Force Base, and various news outlets such as the Columbus Commercial Dispatch and the Associated Press; and
WHEREAS, totally and permanently disabled due solely to his service-connected disabilities, Master Sergeant Moore retired from the Air Force in 1978, moved to Denver, and enjoyed a successful career as a car salesman, being Honda's top salesman in the nation in 1986, before returning to the Magnolia State and settling into his hometown of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, while Master Sergeant Moore is unique in that he is the only one of 293,000 U.S. Airmen who served three separate tours during the Vietnam War, in his retirement, he has shared his experiences with others, highlighting the pride that comes from serving one's country and helping fellow veterans suffering from PTSD by sharing his struggles and efforts to overcome its effects; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and commend outstanding Mississippians such as retired Master Sergeant Clyde Moore, whose courageous story, one that truly reflects the complex experiences of many Black service members during the Vietnam era, is the epitome of a well-lived life characterized by remarkable military service, personal resilience and unwavering commitment to his fellow men and country:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend retired Master Sergeant Clyde Moore for his more than 24 years of dedicated service to our country, including during the Vietnam War, as a member of the United States Air Force. FURTHER, we do hereby express heartfelt gratitude to retired Master Sergeant Clyde Moore for his service and extend sincerest wishes for only the very best in the years to come.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to retired Master Sergeant Clyde Moore and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
