ENGROSSED HOUSE
CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION NO. 1003	By:	Martin (Steve) of the House

			      and

		Ford of the Senate

A Concurrent Resolution honoring the memory of S.M. “Monsieur” Moore; proclaiming September 25, 2011, as S.M. “Monsieur” Moore Day; and directing distribution.   

WHEREAS, the late S.M. “Monsieur” Moore, from his birth in 1903 until his death at the age of 91, was the personification of the western pioneer; and 
WHEREAS, for over 40 years, S.M. “Monsieur” Moore bred cattle and horses on his 10,000-acre ranch near Dewey; and
WHEREAS, S.M. “Monsieur” Moore was a founding member of several organizations and served as a director of the American Quarter Horse Association from 1964 to 1979, as well as serving as their eleventh president in 1961; and
WHEREAS, S.M. “Monsieur” Moore’s influence was important in the successful establishment of the Dewey Bank and many civic organizations in Northeastern Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, S.M. “Monsieur” Moore was an unparalleled blend of horse breeder, cattleman, western pioneer, banker, oil producer, civic leader and mentor to his family and friends. 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 53RD OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN:
THAT the Legislature hereby honors the memory of S.M. “Monsieur” Moore. 
THAT the Oklahoma House of Representatives does hereby proclaim September 25, 2011, as S.M. “Monsieur” Moore Day.
THAT an official copy of this resolution be distributed to Mr. Moore’s daughter, Marilyn Tate. 
Adopted by the House of Representatives the 1st day of March, 2011.

	
Presiding Officer of the House of
	Representatives

Adopted by the Senate the ____ day of ____________, 2011.

	
Presiding Officer of the Senate