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Current Status Bill Number:View additional legislative information at the LPITS web site.5389 Type of Legislation:House Resolution HR Introducing Body:House Introduced Date:20020604 Primary Sponsor:G.M. Smith All Sponsors:G.M. Smith, J. Young and Weeks Drafted Document Number:l:\council\bills\gjk\21450sd02.doc Date Bill Passed both Bodies:20020604 Subject:Moise, Dr. Davis Deleon History Body Date Action Description Com Leg Involved ______ ________ ______________________________________ _______ ____________ House 20020604 Introduced, adopted Versions of This Bill
TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF DR. DAVIS DELEON MOISE, ONE OF SUMTER'S MOST RESPECTED SURGEONS AND CIVIC LEADERS, UPON HIS DEATH.
Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives were deeply saddened to learn of the recent death of Dr. Davis DeLeon Moise of Sumter; and
Whereas, Dr. Moise practiced general surgery at Tuomey Hospital for thirty-three years, during which time he organized the Cancer Clinic and the first class of emergency medical technicians. He also served as chief of the medical staff and was instrumental in founding and maintaining the Tuomey Medical Library, which is named for him; and
Whereas, less than a year after he retired, Dr. Moise went back to work with the Santee-Wateree Mental Health Center, until he retired again in 1998; and
Whereas, Dr. Moise was born in Sumter, educated at the University of Maryland and Duke University where he earned his doctorate in 1942. He was a decorated soldier with the United States Army Engineer Corps, serving as a battalion surgeon and earning the Philippine liberation ribbon with Bronze Star; and
Whereas, Davis Moise was a very active community and civic leader in Sumter through his work with the Boy Scouts, Sumter County Red Cross, area mental health centers, Temple Sinai, and many other groups and organizations to which he devoted his time and energy; and
Whereas, he was also a warm and personable man with many varied interests, including gardening, sailing, camping, racket ball, and activities at the YMCA; and
Whereas, above all he loved and cared deeply for his wife, three sons, other members of his family, and his large and wonderful group of friends; and
Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives, by this resolution, would like to extend their sincere condolences to the entire Moise family, upon his death at the age of eighty-five. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives express their deepest sympathy to the family and many friends of Dr. Davis DeLeon Moise, one of Sumter's most respected surgeons and civic leaders, upon his death.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to his widow, Mrs. Emily Moise.
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