[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 15 (Friday, January 24, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E69]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF BILLIE AUBRY HITT

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 24, 2020

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life of Billie Aubry Hitt, who passed away on January 21st at the 
age of 81.


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  January 24, 2020, page E69, the following appeared: Mr. KELLY. 
Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of Billie Aubry 
Hitt, who passed away on January 21st at the age of 81.
  
  The online version has been corrected to read: Mr. KELLY of 
Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of 
Billie Aubry Hitt, who passed away on January 21st at the age of 
81.


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  Billie, a lifelong resident of Calhoun County, Mississippi, answered 
the call to serve our great nation with the National Guard and later 
enlisted in the United States Air Force. His career took him all over 
the world, then brought him back home to Mississippi at the Columbus 
Air Force Base. Billie later retired and returned to Calhoun County, 
where he served as both Justice Court Judge and as Sheriff.
  Billie, a member of Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church, set an 
example of faith for his family to follow. He was an active member in 
his community with the Post 50 American Legion, Disabled American 
Veterans, National Order of Trench Rats, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 
Mississippi Sons of Confederate Veterans, the Calhoun City Rotary Club, 
the Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 1969 and the Calhoun County 
Republican Party.
  Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Geneise Winters Hitt, as well 
as many friends and family members. Billie Hitt's life was one of 
service, grace, love for his family, and community. He will be greatly 
missed by all whom he encountered.

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