HomeMy WebLinkAboutEthel Moore Day_2.28.12
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Ethel Moore of Georgetown is being honored for many years of faithful service to the
community of Georgetown; and
WHEREAS, Ethel Moore was a graduate of the Marshall-Carver High School who longed to go to
college, was a supporter of educators, and was a Cosmetology Business owner; and
WHEREAS, Ethel Moore was a long-time member of the Friendly Will Missionary Baptist Church and
loved old church hymns; and
WHEREAS, Ethel Moore was motherless, but was very motherly, and was the Moore Family matriarch
whose hobbies included sewing, baking and hosting social events; and
WHEREAS, Ethel Moore was a true servant to her family, the community, and the needy; and
embraced the community and its culture through programs and activities; and
WHEREAS, Ethel Moore served as president of the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial
Association, helped organize the Socialite Ladies’ Club of Georgetown, served on the Handcrafts Unlimited
Board, United Way, American Cancer Society and March of Dimes, was a servant to the elderly, took pride in
restoration of historical monuments, and was a long-time supporter of the Juneteenth Festivities with an
affiliation since 1952; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE GARVER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, do
hereby proclaim March 13, 2012 as
ETHEL MOORE DAY
in Georgetown, Texas