[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 136 (Friday, September 27, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1733]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      MOURNING THE LOSS OF KILLEEN JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ROBERT L. 
                              STUBBLEFIELD

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                           HON. CHET EDWARDS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 1996

  Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share with Members the loss 
of a community leader in my 11th Texas Congressional District.
  Robert L. Stubblefield died July 28 from lung cancer. This strong and 
able public servant went far beyond his official duties to improve his 
beloved community. The beginning of the school year in Texas reminds us 
of his contributions to education and central Texas youth.
  Robert Stubblefield, known as Stubby to his friends, moved to Killeen 
in 1951. He worked as a postal employee for more than 35 years and rose 
to the supervisory ranks. Robert Stubblefield served as a justice of 
the peace for 10 years. In addition he was a volunteer firefighter and 
served as president of the State Fireman's and Fire Marshalls' 
Association of Texas.
  A strong advocate of education, Robert Stubblefield was a trustee for 
18 years and served as president of the Killeen Independent School 
District. Robert Stubblefield believed that children were a valuable 
asset. He crafted a juvenile program in his justice of the peace court 
that moved young offenders from the streets back to study and a high 
school diploma. He devoted countless hours to many local youth 
programs.
  I ask Members to join with me in honoring the memory of Robert 
Stubblefield, a man who will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers 
go out to the family and friends of this community leader.

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