Bill Text: VA HJR243 | 2014 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Lawrence Hubbard Tate, Jr.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2014-04-29 - Introduced bill reprinted 14103981D [HJR243 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2014-HJR243-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, Lawrence Hubbard Tate, Jr., a man of faith who committed his life to serving others, died on October 14, 2013; and WHEREAS, a graduate of Old Dominion University and resident of Suffolk, Lawrence "Larry" Hubbard Tate, Jr., was the president and owner of Shire Software Engineering; he worked on a multitude of projects, including seawolf-class submarines, the Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers, and nuclear and coal power generation; and WHEREAS, an Eagle Scout in his youth, Larry Tate dedicated his life to serving others; he volunteered to help the homeless, lead high school field trips to the State Capitol, and help pick up litter with the local 4-H club; and WHEREAS, an active member of Suffolk Christian Fellowship, Larry Tate shared his deeply held values of faith, family, and service through his volunteer work in the community, touching the lives of countless individuals; and WHEREAS, Larry Tate will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 23 years, Gina; his seven children, Grace, Daniel, Stephen, Nigel, Hope, Adam, and Joel; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of a devoted volunteer and respected member of the Suffolk community, Lawrence Hubbard Tate, Jr.; and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Lawrence Hubbard Tate, Jr., as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory. |
