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HJR 1241

Honor Louis Milford Pate Jr.

2025-2026 Session Introduced by Mary Belk and 12 co-sponsors

Ceremonially honors Louis M. Pate Jr. for military service and long public leadership in NC, extending sympathy to his family and transmitting the resolution.

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Bill Summary · HJR 1241

Overview

  • Type: House Joint Resolution (HJR 1241)
  • Jurisdiction: North Carolina
  • Session: 2025
  • Purpose: Honor and memorialize Louis Milford Pate, Jr., former U.S. Air Force member, state legislator, and public servant
  • Sponsor: Representative Bell (with co-sponsors John Bell, Tim Reeder, Chris Humphrey)
  • Status: Filed June 29, 2026

Main purpose and intent

  • The resolution recognizes and honors the life, service, and contributions of Louis Milford Pate, Jr., detailing his military career, public service in North Carolina, and community involvement.
  • It seeks to publicly acknowledge his service to the nation and the state, and to express condolences to his family.

Key provisions and changes

  • SECTION 1: Formal honor and appreciation
    • The General Assembly expresses appreciation for Pate’s service to his community, state, and nation.
  • SECTION 2: Condolences
    • The General Assembly extends its deepest sympathy to Pate’s family.
  • SECTION 3: Certification and transmission
    • The Secretary of State is tasked with transmitting a certified copy of the resolution to Pate’s family.
  • SECTION 4: Effective date
    • The resolution becomes effective upon ratification.

Who/what would be affected

  • Louis Milford Pate, Jr., his immediate family, and his broader community by public acknowledgment.
  • The State of North Carolina, through the formal expression of appreciation by the General Assembly.

Background on the honoree (as stated in the resolution)

  • Born September 22, 1936; raised in Virginia; resident of Mount Olive, NC.
  • Military service:
    • Enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1962; served as B-57 navigator during the Vietnam War; also served as navigator for B-52 and F-111 missions.
    • Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with three bronze oak leaves, Air Force Commendation Medal, Combat Readiness Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal.
  • Education and career:
    • Earned a BA in Business Administration and an MBA from Golden Gate University.
    • Post-military career included work at Garner Brothers Building Supply.
  • Public service:
    • Mount Olive Town Council; Mayor of Mount Olive (1991–1994 and 1999–2002).
    • North Carolina House of Representatives: elected 1995 (representing parts of Lenoir and Wayne Counties, 11th District); return in 2003–2009.
    • North Carolina Senate: 2011–2019 for the 5th Senate District; served as Deputy President Pro Tempore (2013–2019).
  • Community involvement: member of First Baptist Church of Mount Olive, Rotary Club, Wayne Oratorio Society, and the Third Century Singers.

Timeline and procedural notes

  • The bill was filed June 29, 2026.
  • As a joint resolution, its primary function is ceremonial—expressing honor and condolences, with no fiscal impact or policy changes.
  • If ratified, the resolution takes effect upon ratification and the Secretary of State would forward a certified copy to the honoree’s family.

Summary

HJR 1241 is a ceremonial North Carolina House Joint Resolution honoring the life and public service of Louis Milford Pate, Jr., detailing his military awards, state legislative service (House and Senate), community leadership, and family life. It conveys the General Assembly’s appreciation and sympathy to his family and directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to them. The measure has no legislative or fiscal changes beyond formal recognition.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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