[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 34 (Monday, February 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E217-E218]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            TRIBUTE TO MR. WILLIAM TATE ON HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY

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                             HON. MO BROOKS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 26, 2018

  Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. 
William Tate of Meridianville, Alabama on the occasion of his 90th 
birthday, and join Mr. Tate's family and friends in congratulating him 
on this momentous milestone. I sincerely wish Mr. Tate continued good 
health and contentment.
  As so many in our community know, Mr. Tate has led an extraordinary 
life full of accomplishment and service to others. Through his 
lifetime, he has shown exemplary dedication to his family, church, and 
farming community--all of which are undeniably stronger and more 
prosperous because of him. Mr. Tate transformed his small family farm 
into a thriving agritourism business visited by more than 60,000 every 
year, and all four of his sons have chosen careers in farming--a point 
of pride for Mr. Tate.
  Mr. Speaker, parenthetically, my own children and grandchildren have 
all enjoyed family and school field trips to Tate Farms.

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  Mr. Tate's record of service to our community is exceptional. He has 
served in numerous civic and industry positions including on the Farm 
Service Agency Community Committee, Madison County Farmers Federation 
Board of Directors, Alabama Farmers Federation Cotton Committee, U.S. 
Department of Agriculture Cotton Board, Alabama Cotton Commission, and 
Madison County YMCA Board of Directors, just to name a few. As a member 
of Flint River Baptist Church, Mr. Tate has served as a Sunday School 
Teacher, Deacon, Trustee, and Deacon Emeritus, among others. Mr. Tate 
has set a fine example for others in our community to follow.
  In closing, I would like to thank Mr. Tate for his contributions to 
our community, and wish him a very happy 90th birthday.

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