[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 148 (Monday, December 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1751]
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                      HONORING MR. HASTING BULLOCK

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 8, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
courageous and remarkable veteran, Mr. Hasting Bullock.
  Mr. Hasting Bullock was born on August 8, 1920 in Yazoo City to the 
late Elnora Young, and the late Thomas Bullock. They later moved to 
Pickens, Mississippi where he was reared.
  Mr. Hasting Bullock later met his wife of 70 years, the late Elmira 
Howard, and to this union they had 12 children. He joined the U.S. Army 
in 1942 and served as a 740 Air crafter for 3 years.
  He was stationed at New Ginning, and fought in World War II. After 
departing from the military he began his farming career from 1946-1983. 
He retired from his farming career and began to work as a local barber. 
He is now 94 years old and a widower still residing in Pickens, 
Mississippi.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. 
Hasting Bullock for his time and dedication to serving our country and 
others.

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