[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 53 (Wednesday, March 27, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E361-E362]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF BILLY MARTIN

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 27, 2019

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life of Billy Martin, who passed away on Sunday, January 27th at 
the age of 52.
  Billy, a native of Gulfport, Mississippi, graduated from Gulfport 
High School and attended

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Gulf Coast Community College. He went on to be an ice cream delivery 
driver for Blue Bell Ice Cream for over ten years. It was during this 
time that he began investing in the lives of young adults at 
Resurrection Life Worship Center in Picayune, Mississippi. After his 
time at Blue Bell, he accepted a full-time position at RLM serving as 
the administrator for over ten years. It was in this role that Bill's 
heart of service out shined all those around him.
  In a world where everyone seems to be dead set on self-promotion and 
self-advancement, Billy found his joy in serving others. In a world 
where people are going to extreme lengths to draw attention to 
themselves, Billy went the extra mile to draw attention to others. In a 
world where it's common to see people broadcast their own 
accomplishments, Billy was a megaphone for the achievements and good 
qualities of others. In a time when everyone wants to see their dreams 
fulfilled, Billy saw fit to spend his time helping fulfill the dreams 
of others.
  Billy's life is one that should be celebrated and remembered. His 
legacy of obedience to God and selfless service to others lives on in 
all the lives he touched.
  Left to cherish his memory are his wife and best friend of 17 years, 
Jameye Hickman Martin of Picayune, his mother, Shirley Martin; his 
siblings, Randy (Karen) Martin and Terri (Tony) Zbysinski, of the 
Mississippi Gulf Coast; his brothers-in-law, Rev. Allen (Amy) Hickman 
of Picayune and Andrew (Karen) Hickman of Brookhaven, 17 nephews and 
nieces and 9 great-nephews and great-nieces.

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