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“TRIBUTE TO LOUIE MOORE II IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E207-E208 on March 1, 2000.
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TRIBUTE TO LOUIE MOORE II IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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HON. MARTIN OLAV SABO
of minnesota
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, March 1, 2000
Mr. SABO. Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate the history and heritage of African-Americans this month, I wish to take this opportunity today, February 18, 2000, to recognize a very special man who lives in my Congressional District of Minneapolis--Louis Moore II.
Louie Moore II--a respected historian, successful businessman, outstanding community leader, and a caring and kind citizen--has made countless contributions to his community, his state, and his country over the course of his 84 years.
Louie was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1916. He attended the now-
closed Mechanic Arts High School in St. Paul--where he quickly established a reputation as a star athlete, playing on the tennis and football teams and running track.
After graduating from the University of Minnesota in 1938 and marrying Harriet Mayle a year later, Louie began his long and distinguished professional career. In 1939, Harriet and Louie moved to Washington, D.C. where Louie worked for the United States Department of Agriculture for several years. During the time the Moores lived in Washington, their only child, Louis III, was born.
In 1950, Louie moved his family back to St. Paul, where he served as a USDA grain inspector. In 1955 the family moved to Minneapolis. Louie started work as a marketing manager for General Mills Incorporated--one of the few people of color to work at the corporate level during that time--and later joined the marketing department of Minneapolis' International Multifoods Corporation. Louie has been widely recognized for his marketing skills and his business savvy, helping to launch several successful companies throughout the Minneapolis community.
Louie has also worked to educate others about the legacy of African-
Americans in the state of Minnesota. He played a key role in compiling information for the publication of a book called The Negro in Minnesota. This book, published in 1961, detailed the accomplishments of African-Americans throughout the state's history.
After Louie's retirement from corporate life, he became actively involved with the Minnesota Historical Society. His interest was first sparked when he worked with the Society on plans for Minnesota's Statehood Centennial Celebration in the 1950's. He became a member of the Society's Executive Council in 1972, and today he serves as an Honorary Council Member of the Minnesota Historical Society Board.
Louie has been a member of several other community, civic, and social organizations throughout the Twin Cities. He has served on the Board of Directors at the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center and he was a board member of the Twin Cities Opportunity Industrialization Center. He has also served with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Urban League; the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; the Twin Cities Rod and Gun Club; and the Forty Social Club. He is a respected member of the Omicron Boule of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity which, over the years, has honored him for his many achievements and his leadership in the community.
Louie Moore is a former member of St. Philip's Episcopal Church in St. Paul, and a current member of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Minneapolis.
Mr. Speaker, when you ask any of Louis Moore's many friends for the words that best describe him, the answers flow freely: ``kind,''
``well-loved,'' ``involved,'' ``respected.'' In fact, one of his friends from the Minnesota Historical Society says regarding Louie,
``He is a wonderful person--delightful to talk to, with a warm personality. He has always been interested in `bettering' situations and helping others.''
I am proud to know Louis Moore II, and it is an honor to recognize him today in celebration of Black History Month. His son, Louis III, is a member of my Congressional staff, and through him I have learned many things about this fine man. In his lifetime, Louis Moore II has developed a simply amazing list of professional and personal accomplishments--many more than those which I have mentioned today.
Mr. Speaker, today I salute Louis Moore II--a pillar of our community. I offer him my best wishes for good health and happiness always.
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