Horacena Tate

Horacena E. Tate (born May 8, 1956)^[1][2] is an American politician who served in the Georgia State Senate, representing the 38th District in Fulton County.

Horacena Tate
Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 38th district
In office January 11, 1999 – January 13, 2025
Preceded by	Ralph David Abernathy III
Succeeded by	RaShaun Kemp
Personal details
Born	(1956-05-08) May 8, 1956 (age 69) Griffin, Georgia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Parent	Horace Tate (father)
Education	University of Georgia (BSEd) Clark Atlanta University (MA, EdD)

Biography

Tate was born in Griffin, Georgia, but raised in Atlanta. In 1977, she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia. A Master's degree in Educational Administration followed from Atlanta University in 1988. She received a Ph.D. in 1992 from Clark-Atlanta University, also in Educational Administration.^[3]

Tate was first elected to the Georgia State Senate in 1998. She currently serves on the following committees:^[1]

• Appropriations
• Health and Human Services
• Retirement
• State and Local Governmental Operations

Awards and recognition

• 2003 Leader of Distinction Award, Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority^[3]
• 2001 Public Servant Award, Coalition on Hunger^[3]
• 2000 Distinguished Public Servant Award, Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Merchant Association^[3]
• 2000 Legislator of the Year Award, National Association of Social Workers - Georgia Chapter^[3]
• 2000 Leader of Distinction Award, Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority^[3]
• 1999 Leader of Distinction Award, Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority^[3]