Frank Moore was the sole county commissioner of Bartow County Georgia for many years. He brought a small community from a rural backwards county to one of the fastest growing areas in the United States by clear thinking and forward looking. He was a fine gentleman and one of the few politicians who wielded almost unlimited power to regulate and govern with common sense and he did not let the power corrupt his actions. What he did was almost always for the good of the people who put him in power and kept him there for many years. The following excerpt from the Congressional Record details a little more about the man this building was named for:
TRIBUTE TO FRANK MOORE OF CARTERSVILLE, GA, BARTOW COUNTY COMMISSIONER (House of Representatives - July 17, 1991)
[Page: H5591]The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia [Mr. Darden] is recognized for 5 minutes.
Mr. DARDEN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to Frank Moore of Cartersville, GA, who served as sole Bartow County commissioner until his death on July 6.
Commissioner Moore will long be remembered by members of the Cartersville community as a dedicated and responsible Bartow County commissioner. He was a leader to the young and old, and worked diligently in his position to enhance and encourage better services to the area. It was always a pleasure to work with Commissioner Moore on projects of interest to Bartow County, and I share the feelings of many Cartersville residents when I say I will surely miss him.
Commissioner Moore was first elected Bartow County commissioner in 1980. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Cartersville and the John W. Akin Masonic Lodge. He was past president of the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia, and was active in Little League programs in Bartow County through the years. Commissioner Moore served on the board of directors for the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, and was active in numerous community programs in Cartersville and Bartow County.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Lanier Moore; daughter and son-in-law, Melinda and Danny Gilreath, Cartersville; daughter, Vali Moore, Cartersville; grandson, Tyler Gilreath; parents, E.P. and Beulah Moore, Cartersville; sister, Annie Lou Cato, Mableton; brother Robert Moore, Emerson; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Speaker, I would also like to share with my distinguished colleagues a story in Cartersville's the Daily Tribune News which nicely profiles Commissioner Moore's political career. Excerpts of the article follow:
The three-term commissioner, first elected in 1980, last won re-election in 1988. Prior to his election, he had served as Bartow County clerk.
Commissioner Moore, who had an open ear and door to all Bartow County residents, will be remembered in the community for many reasons--one of which is the new county administration building, currently under construction, that will bear his name.
The county is currently undergoing a major building program with the construction of five facilities, administration building, jail, two senior citizens facilities and a health department, which were all spearheaded by the commissioner.
Moore was an advocate for both the youth and elderly residents, having been a leader in the Little League organization on the local and at higher levels, as well as developing facilities for senior citizens in the community.
He served as an officer, including that of president, of the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia.
Along with the physical changes being seen in the county as a result of the commissioner's leadership, the county underwent other changes, including the adoption of a housing ordinance and adoption of the county's land use map and zoning ordinance.
Moore, who said on numerous occasions that he had the best interest of Bartow County at heart at all times, lead a successful effort to institute the changes deemed necessary.
In addition, he endorsed the establishment of an ordinance allowing the selling of malt beverages and wines, worked toward updating of county services, as well as making those and other services available to more residents throughout the county.
Mr. Speaker, commissioners set the highest standards for honesty and competence in public service. He was totally devoted to the people of Bartow County and to his loyal friends and family. His record as a public servant is one we should all seek to emulate.
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Another amazing tribute to Frank and his for-site... The buildings mentioned in the congressional record and this one were all paid for BEFORE THEY WERE COMPLETED !!!! Imagine that !!!