Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 42

Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 42-Assemblyman Hettrick

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ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION--Commending Wayne Moore for his heroic effort to save the life of Robert Bugajski.

Whereas, Wayne Moore moved to the State of Nevada in the fall of 1982 and began teaching automotive technology at Douglas High School; and
Whereas, Wayne Moore, along with his wife, Kimberly, and their three children, Nathan, Kristin and Benjamin, have made Carson City their home for the past 15 years; and
Whereas, In 1986, Wayne Moore was presented with the award for "Excellence in Secondary Vocational Automotive Education" by the Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association and the American Vocational Association; and
Whereas, This dedicated teacher has taught pupils from the China Spring Youth Camp after his regular day of teaching at Douglas High School and has also been a part-time instructor at the Western Nevada Community College since 1988; and
Whereas, In 1991, Wayne Moore was recognized for his excellence as an instructor at Western Nevada Community College when he was named the "Part-Time Instructor of the Year"; and
Whereas, Since 1984, the pupils at Douglas High School who have enrolled in Wayne Moore's class in automotive technology have competed in the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition every year except one, an honor that requires participants to be in one of the top 10 designated classes in automotive technology in the State of Nevada; and
Whereas, This year Wayne Moore was named the 1997 Douglas High School's "Teacher of the Year"; and
Whereas, On May 21, 1997, Wayne Moore unselfishly risked his life to rescue 17-year-old Carson City High School student, Robert Bugajski, from a flaming truck that was involved in a collision in Carson City; and
Whereas, This act of bravery further demonstrates what a remarkable, brave and unselfish man Wayne Moore is, as he continues to serve as not only a role model for his students at Douglas High School and Western Nevada Community College, but as an inspiration to all residents of the State of Nevada; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate Concurring, That the members of the 69th Session of the Nevada Legislature do hereby commend Wayne Moore for his heroic effort to save the life of Robert Bugajski, who sadly passed away on May 29; and be it further
Resolved, That Wayne Moore is further commended for his dedication to the youth of Northern Nevada and for his continued efforts to excel in his chosen profession; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to Wayne Moore.
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