[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 175 (Thursday, December 3, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1703]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA'S BELOVED F.M. 
                            ``BUBBA'' FISHER

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 3, 2015

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
life and legacy of Northwest Florida's beloved F.M. ``Bubba'' Fisher. A 
native son of Northwest Florida, Bubba's contributions to his community 
are unparalleled, and all of Northwest Florida mourns his passing.
   Bubba was born and raised in Santa Rosa County, Florida. The 
youngest of nine children, he learned the value of hard work from his 
parents and siblings, while developing a lifelong love of the outdoors. 
After graduating from Milton High School in 1941, Bubba went to work in 
the family business until the tragic attack on Pearl Harbor, when he 
answered the call of duty, enlisting to serve in the U.S. Navy. During 
World War II, Bubba served with honor and distinction in the Pacific 
Theatre until the end of the war, when he returned home to Northwest 
Florida. Back home, Bubba took over the family business from his father 
and married his wife of nearly 70 years, Mildred.
   Bubba's commitment to service and his dedication to his community 
were exemplified by his many years of public service, including two 
terms on the Milton City Council, two terms on the Santa Rosa County 
Board of Commissioners, four and a half terms as the Santa Rosa County 
Property Appraiser, and two terms as Chairman of the Florida Property 
Appraiser's Association. In addition to his public service and business 
success, Bubba was deeply committed to serving the Lord and his church 
community. A life-long member of First Baptist Church of Milton, Bubba 
taught Sunday School for 25 years, and he and Mildred raised their 
children in a strong faith-based home.
   Throughout his life, Bubba worked tirelessly to serve his Nation and 
community, to carry on the family business, and to help raise a family. 
To some Bubba will be remembered as a veteran, who joined with so many 
in the Greatest Generation to defeat fascism; to others he will be 
remembered as a long-time public servant, who went above and beyond to 
help better the community that he loved; to his friends and family, he 
will be most fondly remembered as a loving husband, father, 
grandfather, and great-grandfather.
   On behalf of the United States Congress, I am honored to recognize 
the life and legacy of my friend, Bubba Fisher. My wife Vicki and I 
extend our heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences to his wife, 
Mildred; son, F.M. ``Dusty''; grandchildren, Jason, Brandon, and 
Candice; great-grandchildren, Sarah, Ben, Grayson, Macey and Noah; and 
the entire Fisher family.

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