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14103981D
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 243
Offered January 31, 2014
Celebrating the life of Lawrence Hubbard Tate, Jr.
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Patron-- Morris
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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 Isle of Wight County, 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 Isle of Wight 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.