Senate Resolution No. 2378

BY: Senator PARKER

MOURNING the death of Theodore James Moore,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of his
community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Theodore Moore of New York, New York, died on April 28,
2024, at the age of 78; and

WHEREAS, Affectionately known as "Teddy," Theodore Moore was born on
March 14, 1946, in New York City; he was the eldest of six siblings and
grew up in a home devoted to Christian faith; and

WHEREAS, Active in his community, Theodore Moore was heavily
involved at Charity Neighborhood Baptist Church in Brooklyn; and

WHEREAS, Graduating from Alexander Hamilton High School, Theodore
Moore was drafted to serve the Nation in the United States Army; he
completed his basic training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina
before he was deployed to Vietnam; and

WHEREAS, For his brave and heroic actions, Theodore Moore was
awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and
the Vietnam Service Medal; and

WHEREAS, Upon returning home, Theodore Moore started working at
Morgan Guaranty Trust Co and Joe Green Typewriter Repair; he later
worked for Eastern Airline until 1991, before serving the New York
Police Department as a Senior Office Appliance Maintainer for 33 years,
until he retired on November 30, 2023; and

WHEREAS, An individual with many passions, Theodore Moore loved
traveling, listening to jazz music, watching track & field, and
attending sporting events with family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Theodore Moore distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and

WHEREAS, Theodore Moore's commitment to excellence, and his spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including
charitable and civic endeavors; and

WHEREAS, Theodore Moore is survived by his wife, Christine
Sanders-Moore; son, Theodore "Tee" Moore; daughter, Traci Moore;
grandson, Robert Moore; and goddaughter, Qiana Thompson; in addition, he
leaves nieces and nephews Simone, James, Jeanna, Jamel, Damon, Tamecka,
Keith, Patricia, Rebecca, Bryon, Michelle, and Gregory and numerous
close friends and extended family; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Theodore Moore leaves behind a legacy which will long endure
the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all he
served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Theodore James Moore, distinguished citizen and
devoted member of his community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Theodore James Moore.