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John Lansford Moore
John Lansford Moore, born on May 21, 1944, died peacefully on November 19, 2023, at his home in Chevy Chase, MD.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Lansford "Bud" and Jane Moore, and his sister, Marti McCartney. He is survived by his loving wife, Bela Moore, his daughters, Lauren (Mark) Roche-Garland and Karen Moore (James Wentworth) and his brother Tom (Shannon) Moore. His memory will live on through his grandchildren, Mairin, Emmy, Thomas, and Everly.
John was a dedicated and accomplished individual with a profound interest in economics. John earned his bachelor's degree in economics from Kalamazoo College and later received his Ph.D. in natural resource economics from the University of Michigan.
His intellectual curiosity and commitment to the field were evident in his numerous publications throughout his illustrious career. One of John's most significant professional accomplishments and sources of pride was his over 30-year tenure at the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress.
He served for many years as the Director of the Resources, Science, and Industry Division and its predecessor division, where his expertise and insights made lasting contributions to the field of natural resource and environmental policy.
Beyond the world of academia and his career, John found enjoyment in the simple pleasures of life. His love for sailing and golf was infectious, and he never missed an opportunity to invite others to share in these passions. Michigan held a special place in his heart, and he reveled in spending summers sailing at Beaver Island with his two daughters when they were children. Later he enjoyed time on his beloved sailboat in Annapolis with family and friends, as well as playing chess with his grandchildren.
He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and colleagues.
Contributions may be made in John's name to the Nature Conservancy. A private celebration of life will be held January 11, 2024. Memories can be shared on the family's online guestbook at www.josephgawlers.com.
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Robert Meltz
December 18, 2023
During my years at CRS, John was always a pleasure to work with -- a keen intellect always supportive of my legal contributions from outside his division. After we both retired from CRS, John, knowing our shared passion for sailing, frequently invited me to sail with him on his 32-foot sloop. Our conversations during those long sails were always stimulating, especially his desire to increase the economic literacy of youth. I will truly miss him.
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