Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_16 (tenure VARCHAR, date_of_death VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the Tenure of the Officer with a Date of death of 2001-08-31?
### Answer:
SELECT tenure FROM table_name_16 WHERE date_of_death = "2001-08-31"