[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 169 (Saturday, December 18, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2201]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE SERVICE AND DEDICATION OF JAMES L. STUBBLEFIELD

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 17, 2010

  Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
James L. Stubblefield for his contributions to the Sixth Congressional 
District of Tennessee. As any member of Congress knows, our legislative 
achievements and successful constituent services programs would not be 
possible without a cadre of great staff working behind the scenes. 
Throughout my time in Congress, I have been fortunate to have many 
bright, able staff members with an interest in serving their country by 
working in this body. Today, I'd like to single out someone who has 
accomplished an amazing feat that deserves recognition, applause, and 
perhaps, a test of his sanity; incredibly, Jimmy Stubblefield has been 
a part of my staff for all of my 26 years in Congress.
  Jimmy graduated a few years after I did from Middle Tennessee State 
University and jumped right in to my first campaign for Congress. He 
has served as my field representative ever since that first election, 
criss-crossing the district with me and logging countless late nights. 
Jimmy has helped thousands of Middle Tennesseans resolve issues with 
federal agencies, straighten out immigration and passport issues and 
receive needed benefits. He has touched the lives of many families and 
helped keep my Murfreesboro office running smoothly.
  Jimmy has always been known as the man who can get things done. He 
has worked with community leaders around the district to cut through 
red tape and make planned improvements a reality. He has helped 
spearhead the expansion of the Stones River National Battlefield, now 
one of the top historical destinations in the region. He saw to 
fruition the development of the Greenway system, which has given 
Rutherford County residents space to exercise and preserved our 
community's green spaces in the midst of incredible population growth. 
Jimmy knows each of these projects like the back of his hand, down to 
the fences and sign posts. He has ensured our alma mater MTSU has the 
resources and assistance it needs to accommodate the largest 
undergraduate student body in the state. Rutherford County has seen 
incredible development since Jimmy and I began working together, and 
Jimmy's fingerprints are all over it.
  Jimmy serves as president of MTSU's Alumni Association, and he and I 
have cheered the Blue Raiders through many ups and downs over the 
years. It's a good thing he's a sports fan because his athletic 
daughters have kept him busy running to games and cross country meets 
all around the area. Jimmy met his wife Nancy through my campaign, and 
it has been wonderful watching Katherine and Margaret grow up.
  Jimmy is one of three men who have stood by me from the very 
beginning, through victories and disasters--through hell and, 
literally, high water in the aftermath of tornadoes and severe 
flooding. Along with Kent Syler and Billy G. Smith, Jimmy has been 
there every step of the way.
  Madam Speaker, I could not have accomplished half of what I did 
without Jimmy's dedication and friendship. Jimmy, thank you for all 
your help and loyalty over these many years. I wish you, Nancy, 
Katherine and Margaret all the best.

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