By: Haley S.R. No. 1111
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 Beth Stubblefield
1-5 Horace G. Stubblefield, Jr.
1-6 WHEREAS, It is with great sorrow that the Texas Senate noted
1-7 the passing of Horace G. Stubblefield, Jr., and his wife, Beth,
1-8 who died May 15, 1993; and
1-9 WHEREAS, Well-known civic leaders, the esteemed couple had
1-10 made their home in Diboll, Texas, for many years and were known
1-11 throughout the area for their important contributions to their
1-12 community; and
1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Stubblefield tragically lost
1-14 their lives in an auto-train crash at a railroad crossing on
1-15 County Road 22 near their home; and
1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. Stubblefield was born on May 21, 1925, in
1-17 Lufkin, Texas, and attended The University of Texas; he served
1-18 his country with valor as a pilot in the Army Air Corps during
1-19 World War II; and
1-20 WHEREAS, He was a retired corporate Vice-President
1-21 of Temple Inland; as a former president of Sabine Investment
1-22 Company, a division of Temple Inland, he supervised the creation
1-23 of Crown Colony Country Club and the development of Crown Colony
2-1 subdivisions; and
2-2 WHEREAS, Expending his time and abilities to benefit
2-3 all the residents of Diboll, Mr. Stubblefield led the effort to
2-4 eradicate substandard housing by bringing public housing to the
2-5 city; and
2-6 WHEREAS, Thirty-three years ago he founded Deep East Texas
2-7 Development Association and was a former director of First Bank
2-8 and Trust of Diboll; and
2-9 WHEREAS, More than anyone else, the outstanding individual
2-10 was responsible for the development of Diboll; and
2-11 WHEREAS, Mrs. Stubblefield was born on December 24, 1928,
2-12 in Huntington, Texas, and graduated from Baylor University; she
2-13 began her teaching career in Lufkin in 1949 and taught elementary
2-14 grades over 40 years in the Diboll School District; and
2-15 WHEREAS, At the time of her death, she was teaching science
2-16 at Diboll Junior High School; dedicated to her students and to her
2-17 profession, Mrs. Stubblefield loved working with underprivileged
2-18 children; she was also deeply involved in civic activities; and
2-19 WHEREAS, Responsible for molding the lives of countless
2-20 students, Mrs. Stubblefield was one of the most highly respected
2-21 teachers throughout the district; and
2-22 WHEREAS, Horace and Beth Stubblefield leave behind a legacy
2-23 of compassion and commitment that will be remembered and cherished
2-24 by all those who knew and loved them; now, therefore, be it
2-25 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
3-1 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family
3-2 of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Stubblefield: their son and daughter-in-law,
3-3 Gandy and Lisa Stubblefield; their daughter, Suzanne Stubblefield;
3-4 and their grandson, Horace Gandy Stubblefield IV; and, be it further
3-5 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
3-6 members of their family as an expression of deepest sympathy from
3-7 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
3-8 so in memory of Horace and Beth Stubblefield.
3-9 _____________________________________
3-10 President of the Senate
3-11 I hereby certify that the
3-12 above Resolution was adopted by
3-13 the Senate on May 27, 1993,
3-14 by a rising vote.
3-15 _____________________________________
3-16 Secretary of the Senate
3-17 _____________________________________
3-18 Member, Texas Senate