[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 37 (Monday, February 27, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H883-H884]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   CELEBRATING HUGH HIX STUBBLEFIELD

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Tennessee (Mr. Rose) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. ROSE. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to celebrate a U.S. Army 
veteran, a great Tennessean, teacher, and mentor to many.
  Hugh Hix Stubblefield, also called Hix or Stub, passed away late last 
year after a long life of inspiring others.
  Professor Stubblefield discovered his passion for the classroom in 
1951 as a student at Texas Tech University. From there, he became an 
educator himself, teaching high school in Atlanta and Cincinnati.
  He went on to earn a master's degree from George Peabody College and 
the University of Missouri. And then in 1962, while reporting for the 
local newspaper, he returned to Tennessee Tech to teach journalism 
until he retired in 1999. I had the pleasure of being one of his many 
students.
  Another former student of his, Lindsay Pride, now the editor of the 
Herald-Citizen in the local paper in Cookeville, wrote, ``Hugh didn't 
lecture students, he shared stories.'' I agree.
  His experiences gave students real-world examples of the do's and 
don'ts of journalism, and those nuggets of wisdom could apply to any 
field. His advice was just flat-out helpful for an undergraduate 
student getting their start in life or a journalism student.
  Perhaps one of the most important lessons he taught us was patience. 
He emphasized that it is better to be accurate than first. He stressed 
the importance of having multiple genuine sources. He spoke about the 
consequences of lacking accuracy and objectivity.
  We are living through many of those consequences right now as a 
country. Now more than ever, we could all benefit from Professor 
Stubblefield's Introduction to Journalism class.
  He fostered discipline in his students, discipline that came in handy 
in many professions and even everyday life, including independent 
thought, double-checking facts, and fairness.
  He showed a genuine interest in the long-term success of his students 
and kept in touch with many of them as they maneuvered the professional 
world. That kind of attentiveness had an impact on countless alumni, 
including a writer for the Los Angeles Times, an editor for The New 
York Times, a novelist, and, yes, at least one United States 
Congressman.
  Professor Stubblefield did more than teach. He served as adviser for 
the university yearbook and student newspaper for decades. In fact, he 
received several honors from the National Council on College 
Publication Advisors over his career.
  For years, Professor Stubblefield was an active member of the 
community, serving on the Upper Cumberland chapter of the Tennessee 
Trails Association. He was also very involved with Park View Friendship 
United Methodist Church in Cookeville.
  He leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Ann Elizabeth Blair 
Stubblefield--also a teacher of mine--two children, Katie Elizabeth and 
Jon David; a granddaughter, and several great-grandchildren.
  I know his kindness will continue to live on in them and his many 
former students.


                      Tennessee Pilots Remembered

  Mr. ROSE. Mr. Speaker, for 136 years, the Tennessee National Guard 
has stood ready to respond to any State or Federal mission. That takes 
more than manpower or equipment. It takes training to ensure our 
soldiers and airmen are truly prepared for any emergency scenario or 
conflict. But even training comes with its share of hazards and 
sacrifice.
  Our hearts are still broken after two Tennessee Army National Guard 
pilots lost their lives during some of that training in a helicopter 
crash in Huntsville, Alabama, 12 days ago.
  Chief Warrant Officers Daniel Wadham and Danny Randolph had nearly 30 
years of combined public service. They left behind a grateful State and 
Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, I invite my House colleagues to join me in praying for 
their families. Let us all do what we can to make sure their commitment 
to freedom is never forgotten.

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