Congressman DeFazio Statement on the Death of Frank Moore

Congressman Peter DeFazio (OR-04) today released a statement following news that Frank Moore had passed away.

"I am deeply saddened to hear the news that my friend Frank Moore has passed away at the age of 98. Frank's contributions and service to the state of Oregon was monumental. A local World War II veteran and avid fly fisherman, Frank was one of the foremost conservationists in our state's history. He served on the State of Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission from 1971 to 1974 and has been repeatedly recognized for his efforts to preserve fish habitats.

"I'm proud to have worked with him to designate the 100,000 acres in the Steamboat Creek watershed in Umpqua national forest for steelhead salmon preservation. The Special Management Area will forever bear his name, and we will honor his work to conserve our natural world for generations. Rest in peace, Frank."