Florida Senate - 2008 (NP) SR 3020
By Senator Gaetz
4-08923-08 20083020__
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Senate Resolution
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A resolution recognizing Sergeant Major Frank O. Moore of
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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, on his induction into the Army
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Ranger Hall of Fame.
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WHEREAS, Sergeant Major Frank O. Moore has had a
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distinguished military career, beginning in the Marine Corps and
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continuing through 15 years in the Army, and
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WHEREAS, his career in the Army developed from his service
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in the Rangers in Vietnam through several reconnaissance units
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and Ranger Battalions to Special Forces A Teams, and
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WHEREAS, Sergeant Major Moore was one of the first members
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of the HALO (High Altitude - Low Opening) jump team and he logged
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thousands of jumps while in military service, and
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WHEREAS, he received more than 21 awards and decorations
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during his outstanding career, including the Silver Star, the
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Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, and the Air Medal, and
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WHEREAS, following his stalwart military service to his
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country, Sergeant Major Moore retired with his wife, Leone, to
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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, where he continues an active life with
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other retired Rangers and their families, and
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WHEREAS, the Army Ranger Hall of Fame was formed to honor
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and preserve the contributions of the most extraordinary U.S.
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Rangers in American history, and its Selection Board takes
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particular care to ensure that only the most extraordinary
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Rangers are inducted, and
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WHEREAS, Sergeant Major Frank O. Moore will be inducted into
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the Army Ranger Hall of Fame at Fort Benning, Georgia, on June
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11, 2008, NOW, THEREFORE,
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Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:
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That the Senate recognizes and honors the outstanding career
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accomplishments and dedicated military service of Sergeant Major
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Frank O. Moore, and congratulates him heartily on his well-earned
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induction into the Army Ranger Hall of Fame.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, with
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the Seal of the Senate affixed, be presented to Sergeant Major
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Frank O. Moore as a tangible token of the esteem of the Florida
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Senate.
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