[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 165 (Tuesday, October 24, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2002]
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                      A TRIBUTE TO FLOYD I. STUMBO

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                           HON. LARRY COMBEST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 24, 1995

  Mr. COMBEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Floyd I. 
Stumbo. On October 1, 1995, Mr. Stumbo retired after 38 years of 
service to the Children's Home of Lubbock, TX.
  Floyd has been associated with the Children's Home of Lubbock for the 
past 38 years. Since 1957 he has selflessly served in many roles with 
the home. In 1970 he was named their chief executive officer, in which 
capacity he served until 1989, when he was named president. During 
these years the Children's Home of Lubbock flourished and steadily grew 
under his leadership and service. Today, the home stands as a modern 
progressive institution which provides care for over 4,200 children. It 
operates as a debt-free campus, which boast 20 buildings, thanks to his 
guidance.
  Floyd has also given of himself to many other professional and 
community organizations. He has served in the Lubbock Chamber of 
Commerce, Rotary Club of Lubbock, Texas Association of Executives of 
Homes for Children, Texas Association of Licensed Homes for Children, 
Southwest Association of Executives of Homes for Children, the National 
Association of Homes for Children, and the Texas Association of 
Licensed Children's Services, as its President. Even with the demands 
of these many organizations and responsibilities, he still has the time 
and energy to serve as an elder of his church, the Broadway Church of 
Christ in Lubbock.
  His leadership abilities have not gone unnoticed; he has received 
numerous awards for his dedication to the children of Lubbock, among 
which are the Lubbock Christian University Leadership Award of 1986, 
the Christian Child Care Recognition for Leadership for 1985, the 
Pepperdine University Christian Service Award for 1983 and Citizen of 
the Year, Lubbock Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers 
for 1976. Now that he has stepped down from the Presidency, he has 
taken up the directorship of the Children's Home Foundation. This will 
enable him to enjoy some of life's finer pleasures such as golfing, 
travelling, visiting with friends of the Home, and spending more time 
with his family.
  Mr. Speaker, I wholeheartedly thank Floyd for his dedication, 
untiring efforts, and his giving spirit of which the Children's Home of 
Lubbock is the greatest benefactor. I would also like to wish Floyd and 
Pat, his beloved wife, a happy and fulfilling retirement.

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