Bill > HJR0513

This resolution honors the memory of Alfred Bertram Cate, Jr., a distinguished educator, veteran, and community leader who made significant contributions through his military service and decades-long career in education. A graduate of Memphis State University who served courageously as a U.S. Army First Lieutenant in Vietnam, earning multiple medals including the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, Cate went on to become a highly respected high school history teacher and athletic director at Memphis Central High School for 36 years. The resolution highlights his numerous professional achievements, including being named TSSAA Coach of the Year and inducted into multiple sports halls of fame, while also emphasizing his personal commitment to family and his pride in helping 152 players receive college football scholarships. The document pays tribute to Cate's legacy of integrity, compassion, and dedication, expressing sympathy to his wife Kathy, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild, and formally recognizing his lifetime of service and exemplary character.

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