Bob Tata
Bob Tata | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 85th district | |
| In office January 11, 1984 – January 8, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Julie Leonard Smith |
| Succeeded by | Scott W. Taylor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 27, 1930 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | June 11, 2021 (aged 91) Stanardsville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Martha Jeraldine Morris |
| Residence | Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1954–1956 |
Robert Tata (January 27, 1930 – June 11, 2021) was an American politician. A Republican and the member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1984 to 2014, representing the 85th district in Virginia Beach.[1][2] Tata announced that he would not run for reelection in 2013.[3]
Early life
Tata was born and raised in
Coaching career
| Coaching career ( Apprentice | |
|---|---|
| 1965 | NGranby HS (VA) |
| 1967–1979 | Norview HS (VA) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 3–3–2 (college) |
Tata spent about 30 years as a teacher and guidance counselor in the
In 1965, his only year as head coach at Granby High School, the team went 10−1, losing only the state championship game.[4][7] He then coached at Norview High School 1967 to 1979, winning six district championships with an overall record of 101−32−2.[4][8]
Personal life and death
Tata taught for 40 years, and served for four years on the Virginia Beach School Board. The Tatas had two sons and a daughter. Robert M. Tata attended the
References
- ^ a b "Virginia House of Delegates 2013; Delegate Robert Tata". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- ^ "Re-Elect Bob Tata, Virginia House of Delegates, 85th District". Archived from the original on August 24, 2013. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- ^ Lewis, Bob (April 3, 2013). "In Virginia reconvened session, Putney heads august class of retiring lawmakers bidding adieu". The Washington Post. Associated Press. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
- ^ a b c d Minium, Harry (January 30, 2006). "Delegate says he is nearing end of his public life". The Virginian-Pilot. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- ^ Apprentice Builders coaching records Archived December 2, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Apprentice School football timeline". Daily Press. December 27, 1920. Retrieved December 4, 2016.
- ^ Molinaro, Bob (November 23, 2006). "A feast from the past. Remember when?". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- ^ "Career coaching records; non-active coaches". VirginiaPreps.com. Archived from the original on November 2, 2006. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- ^ "Robert Tata Obituary (1930 - 2021) - Stanardsville, VA - Daily Progress". Legacy.com. June 12, 2021.