Bill Text: TX HR500 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 500 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of former high school coach Teddy Westbrook Tate of Kountze.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-15 - Reported enrolled [HR500 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR500-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 500



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, The life of a beloved high school coach drew to a
	close with the passing of Teddy Westbrook Tate of Kountze on
	February 1, 2019, at the age of 86; and
	WHEREAS, Ted Tate was born in Colmesneil on June 13, 1932, to
	Robert and Jessie Tate, and he grew up with the companionship of
	three siblings, John, Eugenia, and Aline; after spending his
	childhood in Kountze, he lived in Austin during his high school
	years; and
	WHEREAS, An accomplished athlete, Mr. Tate played catcher on
	The University of Texas at Austin baseball team in the early 1950s;
	he used his collegiate experience as a springboard to the
	professional ranks, playing with the Beaumont Exporters
	minor-league team; and
	WHEREAS, In 1962, Mr. Tate began what would become a
	legendary coaching career in Kountze; he ultimately guided his high
	school teams to state semifinal berths in three different sports,
	baseball, basketball, and football; the all-time winningest coach
	in school history, he compiled an impressive overall career record
	of 502 victories, 258 losses, and 5 ties; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Coach Tate enjoyed the love
	and support of his wife, Billie; he was the devoted father of three
	children, Tatia, Tanda, and Tray, and he experienced the joy of
	welcoming into his family five grandchildren, Taryl, Sydney, Cara,
	Tate, and Sterling; and
	WHEREAS, Ted Tate made a positive difference in the lives of
	hundreds of Kountze students, and he leaves behind a legacy that
	will long be treasured by all those who held him dear; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Teddy Westbrook
	Tate and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and his many
	friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ted Tate.

	White

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 500 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 13, 2019.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House