The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Coast Guard Medal to Chief Warrant Officer Ronald L. Moore, United States Coast Guard, for heroism in the performance of duty from 17 to 19 October 1994 during the catastrophic floods that impacted the San Jacinto River in Texas. Acting as the On-Scene Commander, Chief Warrant Officer Moore organized and directed the rescue operations that resulted in the successful evacuation of more than 100 victims from imminent peril in their flood-stricken neighborhoods. He personally participated in the rescue and evacuation of 44 victims. These rescues were conducted under conditions presenting great danger to himself and his crew with currents running 10 to 12 knots, uncertain and fouled bottoms, large amounts of floating debris threatening to disable or sink his boat, houses collapsing or coming off their foundations in his vicinity, and frequently under conditions of darkness. One particularly harrowing rescue involved the nighttime retrieval of a Coast Guardsman stranded at a house during a previous evacuation. Surrounded by a grove of trees, the approach in the dark, through the swift and treacherous current was extremely hazardous. Using superb ingenuity, Chief Warrant Officer Moore “walked” his boat downstream, through the grove, by securing lines to several trees and lowering it towards the house. After 45 minutes of extraordinary intense operation, he successfully recovered his shipmate. Chief Warrant Officer Moore demonstrated remarkable initiative, exceptional fortitude, and daring in spite of imminent personal danger during these rescues. His courage and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Coast Guard.