Moore presented with Long Leaf Pine award
L to R - Senator Steve Jarvis, Rev. Lamar Moore, Representative Larry Potts {Contributed photo}
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY
OFFICE OF SENATOR STEVE JARVIS
Contact: Andrew Emanuels
Andrew.Emanuels@ncleg.gov
Davidson County man awarded Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Davidson County, NC - Reverend Lamar Moore has been awarded the highest honor for state service granted by the Office of the Governor for achievement and service, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.
North Carolina Senator Steve Jarvis presented the award to Moore on May 9th during the Davidson County Board of County Commissioners' regular meeting for his service to older citizens and the Davidson County Department of Senior Services.
Since 1963, North Carolina’s governors have reserved their highest honor, The Order of the Long Leaf Pine award, for persons who have made significant contributions to the state and their communities through their exemplary service and exceptional accomplishments. Persons named to The Order become North Carolina “Ambassadors,” with their names and award dates recorded on a roster maintained by The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society.
Senior Services Director Thessia Everhart-Roberts spoke of Moore’s involvement in the Department of Senior Services development. “In the early 1970s, Rev. Moore was among a group of individuals who, realizing a need and the opportunities available, pioneered the first federally funded aging services in Davidson County. The group was a non-profit known as the Council on Aging. After several years of financial difficulties for the council and recognition of the importance of services for older adults, in 1975, the board of county commissioners agreed to assume responsibilities of the council and create a county department of aging. Rev. Moore was approached to lead this effort. He agreed, and the Davidson County Department of Senior Services was formed.”
Moore, a retired pastor of thirty years, has served older adults in several capacities, including the Senior Services Advisory Board as a member and long-time Chairman, the North Carolina Senior Tarheel Legislature as the Davidson County Delegate and speaker, the Davidson County Board of Health and the Piedmont Triad Regional Council on Aging.
Moore received numerous awards and recognition for his dedication to services for older adults, including the Margaret Hart Preeminence in Aging Award from the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services and the Office of the Governor’s Lifelong Achievement award, which is presented to a North Carolina individual who has exhibited a lifelong commitment to volunteerism and community service with a substantial and long-term impact in the community as a result of their service efforts.
“Through the years, he has been appropriately given many titles by Senior Services staff, such as The Founding Father, Mr. Senior Services, The Godfather; and my favorite, Grand-poobah, but none of those titles can match that of a faithful friend. A caring and compassionate friend to generations, young and old. It is an extraordinary feat for someone to serve in an uninterrupted volunteer capacity for this length of time.”
Following Everhart-Roberts remarks, Senator Jarvis presented Moore with the award stating, “Rev. Lamar Moore is more than deserving of the Order of The Long Leaf Pine as he’s dedicated more than 40 years to the constituents of Davidson County; being an advocate for senior services as well as spearheading the department’s existence. Rev. Moore is a true servant to our community and exemplifies the best of Davidson County. I am pleased to have worked with Governor Cooper and Director Thessia Everhart-Roberts to get Rev. Moore recognized for the highest citizen award that North Carolina has to offer. Congratulations to Rev. Lamar Moore on a life of selflessness and dedication to our community.”
Kyle Bridges, District Director for U.S. House of Representatives Ted Budd, presented Moore with a personalized letter from Representative Budd. (Attached)
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners commended Moore for his dedication and years of service.
Among those in attendance were Moore’s family, Representative Larry Potts, local artist and friend Bob Timberlake, Senior Services Board Chair Dwight Cartner, Senior Services staff, and many additional supporters.
