– Today, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags be flown at half-staff throughout the state from sunup Wednesday, November 3, to sundown Sunday, November 7, in honor of former 3rd District Kansas Congressman Dennis Moore. Moore passed away on November 2, 2021, suffering from both cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Moore served in Congress from 1999-2009.

“I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Congressman Dennis Moore today,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Congressman Moore was a fierce and tenacious advocate for children, first as Johnson County District Attorney and then as a Member of Congress. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Amber Alert system, in Kansas and nationwide.

“A veteran himself, Moore is also remembered for his commitment to our Armed Forces. Following the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, Moore led the effort to raise death gratuity benefits from $12,000 to $100,000 for the families of fallen servicemembers.

“Beyond his policy contributions, Congressman Moore will be remembered by all who knew him as a kind, pragmatic, common-sense leader who cared deeply about the people he represented. My thoughts are with his wife Stephene, their children and grandchildren,” Governor Kelly said.