[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 140 (Tuesday, October 7, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1986]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO CASHER CHOATE

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                           HON. LINCOLN DAVIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 7, 2003

  Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay 
tribute to Mr. Chaser Choate, who recently passed away following an 
extended illness. He will be sorely missed by his family, friends, and 
community.
  Mr. Choate, born January 18, 1931, was the first of nine children of 
Edison and Eva Choate. Following high school graduation and after one 
quarter at Tennessee Tech, Mr. Choate was called to duty for service in 
the Korean war. In his third year of service, he was diagnosed with 
cancer and was forced to retire from the military. After having 85 
percent of his stomach removed, due to the cancer, Mr. Choate returned 
to Tennessee Tech where he graduated with a degree in business.
  Upon receiving his undergraduate degree he embarked for Florida. 
While in Florida and after a brief stint as an insurance adjuster, he 
found his calling as an educator. He returned to Tennessee and obtained 
a master's degree. He took a position with York Institute, his old high 
school, as a guidance counselor. Mr. Choate spent the rest of his 
career at York serving as a teacher of general business, economics, and 
English.
  While at York, he was instrumental in the establishment of the 
Community Education Program. He helped establish the Adult Education 
Program and served as administrator of the GED Program. Mr. Choate was 
active in the Fentress County Literacy Council, Fentress County Foster 
Care Review Board, Fentress County Retired Teachers Association, 
Jamestown Rotary Club, and was a dedicated member of the Jamestown 
United Methodist Church.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Mr. Choate today. His 
dedication and selflessness to his community are examples to all who 
wish to lead.

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