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
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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.
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Chief Clerk of the House