HR1617: HR1617 Johnson-Moore, Dr. Karen; Elder Howard E. Moore; recipients of the 44th Presidential Legacy Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Trinity Girls Network Corp. and Trinity International University of Ambassadors; commend
2025-2026 Regular Session · Introduced version · Last action March 6, 2026
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House Resolution 1617
By: Representatives McClain of the 109 th, Okoye of the 102 nd, Beckles of the 96 th, and
Mitchell of the 88th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring Dr. Karen Johnson-Moore and Elder Howard E. Moore as recipients of the 44th1
Presidential Legacy Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Trinity Girls Network Corp.2
and Trinity International University of Ambassadors; and for other purposes.3
WHEREAS, Black History Month is a sacred observance dedicated t o honoring African4
American leaders whose lives reflect courage, resilience, faith, innovation, and a steadfast5
commitment to advancing communities and uplifting humanity; and6
WHEREAS, Dr. Karen Johnson-Moore and Elder Howard E. Moore have each demonstrated7
extraordinary dedication to spiritual leadership, community transformation, and generational8
empowerment through decades of faithful service; and9
WHEREAS, Elder Howard E. Moore has served faithfully in ministr y for many years,10
offering pastoral leadership, biblical teaching, spiritual coun sel, and mentorship that has11
strengthened families, fortified congregations, and cultivated emerging leaders - standing as12
a pillar of integrity and unwavering faith within the community; and13
WHEREAS, Dr. Karen Johnson-Moore, born in Philadelphia, Pennsyl vania, exemplifies14
excellence shaped through perseverance and scholarship– earning academic distinction,15
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pursuing higher education at a Historically Black College or Un iversity, and building a16
distinguished 25-year career in the technology industry as a Computer Science professional17
and strategic leader; and18
WHEREAS, her professional success evolved into global ministry entrepreneurship19
following a transformative spiritual encounter that revealed th e dynamic intersection of20
biblical principles, leadership development, and personal empowerment; and21
WHEREAS, as Founder and Executive Administrator of A Gathering of Women, she has22
united women internationally in fellowship, discipleship, and l eadership training,23
empowering them to grow in faith and resilience; and 24
WHEREAS, through "Covenant Partners," she has strengthened marr iages globally by25
equipping couples with biblical guidance rooted in her own enduring marital testimony; and 26
WHEREAS, through "Sistahs for Life," born from her courageous battle with breast cancer,27
she has advanced life-saving breast cancer awareness and early detection advocacy on an28
international scale; and 29
WHEREAS, together, Dr. Karen Johnson-Moore and Elder Howard E. Moore represent a30
unified legacy of faith, family, entrepreneurship, ministry, an d community service–31
demonstrating that true leadership produces lasting transformation across generations.32
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that33
the members of this body proudly recognize and honor Dr. Karen Johnson-Moore and Elder34
Howard E. Moore for their lifetime of ministry excellence, comm unity impact,35
entrepreneurial innovation, and global humanitarian leadership as well as congratulate them36
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upon the grand occasion of receiving the 44th Presidential Lega cy Lifetime Achievement37
Award presented by Trinity Girls Network Corp. and Trinity Inte rnational University of38
Ambassadors.39
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized40
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.41
Karen Johnson-Moore and Elder Howard E. Moore.42
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