[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 6 (Tuesday, January 13, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H235]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE MEMORY OF HUGH TARBUTTON

  (Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life of Mr. Hugh Tarbutton. Hugh will be fondly remembered and sorely 
missed.
  During his life, Hugh was many things: a husband, a father, a 
philanthropist, and an entrepreneur. Mr. Tarbutton attended the 
Sandersville high school and went on to Emory Oxford College.
  Among his many accolades, Hugh received the Emory Medal, which is the 
highest medal given and honor granted to Emory alumni. In addition to 
advancing education, Mr. Tarbutton championed economic growth in 
Georgia while serving as president and CEO of the Sandersville Railroad 
Company.
  Mr. Tarbutton is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gena, and their 
four children--Hugh, Jr., Charles, Ben, and Loulie--and their eight 
grandchildren.
  Hugh will be remembered in many ways, but to those who knew him best, 
he will be remembered as a great friend.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life and 
legacy of Hugh Tarbutton.

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