The Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Moore Jr. Family was selected as the 2023 Illinois 4-H Family Spirit award winners from Jersey County.
Hugh and June Moore have set an example for their family in Jersey County to build a foundation beginning with 4-H. With over four generations, 24 Moore family members have contributed a combined 160 years of 4-H club membership. Their legacy is honored as the 2023 Illinois 4-H Foundation Family Spirit Award.
In the Moore Family, the motto of Head, Heart, Hands and Health is something that is engrained into their value system at a young age. Their application stated the following, “We use our HEADS in order to put knowledge to work when it comes to leadership roles, participating in competition and bettering ourselves at enrichment events. Our HEART belongs to the land, to the livestock and to the generations that are coming next to take care for it. Our HANDS are used for hard work and service to the farm, our community and to help teach those around us. Our HEALTH is provided by the Lord to help be the light and share their talents with the community.”
Many 4-H members from the Moore family went on to volunteer with the organization, serving a combined 300 years as 4-H volunteers, including a combined 68 years of club leadership.
“4-H has been a foundation for our family to help learn the skills to succeed in life, and allow us to give back to the community we love. We have met so many friends through our work with 4-H.” says Emily Adcock.
Congratulations to the Hugh W. Moore Jr. & Family!