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To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Mickey M. Tate, 1956 - 2026
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WHEREAS, Mickey Tate was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, and has been a pillar of strength and inspiration within the community, embodying the values of resilience, compassion, and dedication to service; and
WHEREAS, Mickey Tate served with honor in the United States Air Force from 1976 to 1979, including overseas deployments in Japan and Korea, exemplifying dedication and commitment to his country; and
WHEREAS, despite facing personal challenges, including struggles with addiction, Mickey Tate has remained resilient and committed to personal growth, achieving sobriety since 1989 and becoming a beacon of hope and inspiration for others in recovery; and
WHEREAS, Mickey Tate has impacted the lived of hundreds of children and young adults through his mentoring and coaching across the city; and
WHEREAS, Mickey Tate was a father of ten children and instilled in them the values of leadership, mentorship, and endurance, and served as a positive role model for fatherhood and family; and
WHEREAS, Mickey Tate treated everyone as family and was a beacon of leadership and hope at Columbus City Hall; and
WHEREAS, Homegoing services for Mickey M. Tate will be on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at New Covenant Believer's Church. Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M., with service at 12:00 P.M.; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus extends its sincere condolences to the friends and family of Mickey M. Tate, including his children, grandchildren, and the countless other family members, friends, faith leaders, and loved ones across Columbus and beyond; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this council does hereby honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Mickey M. Tate.