[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 156 (Thursday, December 2, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2059-E2060]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN HONOR OF MR. ARMSTER HINTON

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                      HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 2, 2010

  Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to join my 
constituents in celebrating the 124th Anniversary of Greater Saint Mark 
AME Church in Columbus, Georgia. As part of this celebration, we honor 
the Church's oldest living member, Mr. Armster Hinton, who is 96 years 
old and has spent the majority of his life worshiping as a parishioner 
at Greater Saint Mark AME Church.
  Born April 16, 1914 in Hurtsboro, Alabama, where his family owned a 
horse farm, Mr. Hinton is the son of the late Merion and Daisy Hinton. 
He was educated at William H. Spencer High School, and graduated from 
that institution in 1933.
  Mr. Hinton sought higher education, and graduated from Albany State 
College with a degree in business. He went on to honorably serve his 
country during World War II. While a soldier in the U.S. Army, his 
company in the Army made dog tags for the troops. He also instructed 
his fellow soldiers in reading and writing, helping many of them to 
attain a fourth grade level education.
  In 1934, Mr. Hinton was married to the love of his life, the late 
Mrs. Nell Blanchette Gibson Hinton. They were married for 71 wonderful 
years and were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Mrs. Beverly Gaynell 
Hinton Hugle. Mrs. Hugle is married to Mr. Kenneth Hugle, who Mr. 
Hinton considers a son. Mr. Hinton's family also includes his 
precocious grandson, Master Destin Hinton Hugle.
  Along with his immediate family, Mr. Hinton's great love has impacted 
countless lives, namely those of his god-children: Mrs. Doris Burton 
Upshaw; Mrs. Frances Jones Walker; Mrs. Rose Marie Wilson Arnold; Rev. 
Paul Berry, III; Mrs. Jasper Dawkins, Jr.; and Mrs. Jasmine Dawkins 
Jones.
  A master tailor, he is retired from Tillman's Men's Clothing in 
Columbus. In his retirement, he has utilized his many talents as an 
avid cook and a consummate gardener. Mr. Hinton also has been the 
recipient of numerous recognitions from Greater Saint Mark AME Church, 
where he has been a life-long member since childhood.
  He is known throughout the community for his resplendent appearance. 
When asked about it, his favorite expression is, ``I can't help that; I 
was born looking good.'' He attributes his longevity to a powerful 
faith in

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God, along with ``having a ball'' with family and friends.
  Madam Speaker, from his service in the U.S. Army to his life-long 
dedication to his community, our country, the State of Georgia, and the 
City of Columbus, Mr. Armster Hinton has led a life of purpose. He is a 
kind-hearted and compassionate man who upholds the true meaning of 
Christianity. Today I join Greater Saint Mark AME Church in honoring 
Mr. Hinton's longevity. May he continue to inspire generations to come.

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