Bill Text: TX SR88 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of John Walton Moran.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-10-18 - Reported enrolled [SR88 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-SR88-Enrolled.html
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| John Moran | ||
| WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with | ||
| the passing of John Walton Moran on September 20, 2021, at the | ||
| age of 92; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The son of Patrick and Mary Moran, John Moran was | ||
| born on October 29, 1928, in Olivia, Minnesota, and he grew up | ||
| alongside two sisters, Margaret and Colleen; after graduating | ||
| from Olivia High School as a member of the Class of 1946, he | ||
| continued his education at the College of St. Thomas and the | ||
| University of Minnesota; and | ||
| WHEREAS, During the Korean War, Mr. Moran joined the | ||
| U.S. Navy, and his assignments included service tours in | ||
| Iceland, Africa, and Italy; he was honorably discharged to the | ||
| reserves in 1956, and he was subsequently recalled to the navy, | ||
| earning promotions to commander and aircraft commander; in later | ||
| years, he was involved in a number of service groups, including | ||
| the Daedalians and the American Legion; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Moran also enjoyed a successful civilian | ||
| career, working for a manufacturing company in St. Paul; in 1972, | ||
| he settled in Waco, where he helped form the Marathon Battery | ||
| Company, now known as MarathonNorco Aerospace, and he retired in | ||
| 1996 as director of quality engineering; active in his community, | ||
| he served on the board of Ascension Providence Hospital, and he | ||
| was a founding member of St. Jerome Catholic Church; in his | ||
| leisure time, he loved to play golf; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Valuing family above all else, Mr. Moran was a | ||
| devoted husband to his wife, Ann, and he took great pride in his | ||
| children, Sean, Lisa, Mark, and Brett; with the passing years, he | ||
| had the privilege of welcoming into his family six grandchildren, | ||
| Cole, Elle, Kylee, Kenzee, Aidan, and Jessica; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Although John Moran will be deeply missed, he has | ||
| left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they | ||
| will forever treasure; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th | ||
| Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life | ||
| of John Walton Moran and extend sincere condolences to all who | ||
| mourn his passing; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be | ||
| prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns | ||
| this day, it do so in memory of John Moran. | ||
| Hughes | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on October 18, 2021, by | ||
| a rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
