[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 127 (Tuesday, September 16, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1800]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING BOB HINTON

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 16, 2003

  Ms. BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
constituent of mine, Bob Hinton. Bob bravely served this country in 
Korea. After his service left him disabled, he continued giving to his 
community by producing a video warning teen drivers of the dangers of 
drunk driving.
  Bob Hinton is an honorable and caring, public servant. However, he is 
not a public servant in the traditional sense. Rather than seeking 
acclaim in public office, Bob follows a passion; his greatest pleasure 
is giving to others.
  In August of 1948, Bob enlisted in the United States Air Force where 
he gallantly served his country and received several accolades in the 
process. After retiring with 100% disability, Bob moved to Florida. 
There, he joined the American Legion Post 139 where he volunteered his 
services, which won him the ``Unsung Hero's Award'' in 1984.
  As an ameatuer videographer, Bob began covering news events in 
Hernando County and central Florida for several local and national TV 
programs including ``Good Morning America.''
  Driven by his continuing zeal to help others, Bob transformed his new 
found skills into an instrument of service. He has voluntarily created 
training videos for the Highway Patrol, the Red Cross, and sheriffs' 
offices in Hernando and surrounding counties. Additionally, Bob has 
donated copies of his drunk driving videos to various schools hoping to 
save teenage lives.
  Even though Bob has recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer and 
undergone several radiation treatments, he has continued to film 
throughout his tribulations and says if he can keep busy helping others 
he won't feel his pain. Bob is never happier than when he is helping 
someone. Thus, he is a shining example of what individuals should 
strive to become.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to call Bob Hinton a constituent and I ask 
you to join with me in thanking him for his continued service.

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