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2006 SPECIAL SESSION I

060336780
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5052
Offered August 28, 2006
Celebrating the life of Sheriff Charles Edward Moore, Sr.
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Patrons-- Norment, Locke and Williams; Delegates: BaCote, Hamilton, Oder and Rapp
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WHEREAS, Charles Edward Moore, Sr., admired and respected Newport News sheriff and community benefactor, died on July 17, 2006; and

WHEREAS, Charles “Chuck” Moore was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and served his country for 20 years in the United States Army as a military policeman and criminal investigator, including a tour in Vietnam; and

WHEREAS, after leaving military service in the 1970s, Chuck Moore began his distinguished career with the City of Newport News and quickly rose through the ranks as sergeant, captain, major, and chief deputy, before his appointment as sheriff in 2000; and

WHEREAS, Sheriff Moore was a committed public servant and excellent administrator, who served nearly three decades at the Newport News city jail; and

WHEREAS, a hard-working and disciplined corrections and law-enforcement professional, Chuck Moore performed his duties on behalf of his beloved City of Newport News until 2005; and

 WHEREAS, Sheriff Moore was best known for his extraordinary support for youth baseball and the children of Newport News and his invaluable efforts in organizing the popular Denbigh Day parade, which was held annually in September; and

WHEREAS, a great believer in young people, Sheriff Moore served as a mentor to countless children, who benefited from the invaluable lessons of good sportsmanship and teamwork instilled by participating in the Denbigh Youth Baseball League; and

WHEREAS, always concerned regarding the welfare of his neighbors, Sheriff Moore gave his time and immense talents to numerous professional and civic organizations, including the Denbigh Lions Club, the Denbigh Kiwanis, the Denbigh Concerned Citizens, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Virginia Sheriffs' Association, the National Sheriffs' Association, the American Correctional Association, the American Legion, and the Newport News Youth Services Commission; and

WHEREAS, Sheriff Moore will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his devoted wife, Mary, his three children and six grandchildren, his numerous other family members and friends, and the citizens of Newport News; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly mourn the loss of a dedicated public servant and outstanding Virginian, Sheriff Charles Edward Moore, Sr.; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Sheriff Charles Edward Moore, Sr., as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.