Bill Text: VA SJR156 | 2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Theodore Edward BaCote, Jr.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-14 - Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ156ER) [SJR156 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2010-SJR156-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, Theodore Edward BaCote, Jr., a respected citizen and community supporter, as well as a beloved coach and educator for the Newport News Public Schools for 30 years, died on June 1, 2009; and WHEREAS, Theodore "Ted" BaCote, Jr., was born in Ansonia, Connecticut, the son of Nancy Saunders BaCote and Theodore E. BaCote, Sr., and he proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps in Korea; and WHEREAS, after his military service, Ted BaCote attended Virginia Union University (VUU), where he was a superb athlete and captain of the 1959 undefeated Panthers football team; graduated with a bachelor's degree in elementary education; and was inducted into the VUU Athletic Department Hall of Fame in 2008; and WHEREAS, Coach BaCote was especially good with young people and he genuinely cared about them and the choices they made; and even after his retirement, he continued working at the Virginia High School League (VHSL) All-Star games, with the VHSL Coaches Association, and for the Apprentice School football leagues; and WHEREAS, Ted BaCote was active in many civic organizations, working as a leader, fund raiser, and advocate for diverse causes within the community, including as a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, the Board of the C. Waldo Scott Center for HOPE, the Hampton Roads Boys Club, the Newport News YMCA, the College Coaches Association, the Knights of Peter Claver, and the Food Bank of the Virginia Peninsula; and WHEREAS, always willing to help his neighbors in need, Ted BaCote was a spiritual man and a faithful member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Newport News; he was active in the church's many missions in the community, especially as a volunteer with the "Back Door" hot lunch program and with the Social Ministries Office; and WHEREAS, Ted BaCote will be fondly remembered as a loyal friend, mentor, and selfless humanitarian and greatly missed by his wife of 49 years, Delegate Mamye BaCote; his three sons, Theodore III, Derek, and Marlon; his daughters-in-law; his 10 wonderful grandchildren; and numerous other dear family members and friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly mourn the passing of a fine educator, community leader, and an outstanding Virginian, Theodore Edward BaCote, Jr.; and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Theodore Edward BaCote, Jr., as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory. |
