[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 9433-9434]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              IN HONOR OF REV. DR. BRITT ARMANDO STARGHILL

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 11, 2015

  Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Rev. 
Dr. Britt Armando Starghill, a man who inspired South Jersey through 
his words and his selfless actions. Motivating youths to pursue 
academic careers and serving his church for 19 years, Armando was 
undoubtedly a champion for Camden, NJ and he will truly be missed by 
all.
  Over the course of his career at Kaighn Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. 
Starghill's visionary leadership transformed practical ministry and his 
community. By connecting the church with area youths he was able to 
serve as a vital mentor to the community through services like hosting 
the Baccalaureate mass. He dedicated his entire life to serving others. 
Encouraging young adults in the city of Camden to attend college, 
Armando viewed education as the ultimate liberator for Camden's youth.
  Rev. Starghill began preaching at the age of 13 and dedicated his 
entire life to service. After graduating from Virginia Union 
University, he went on to earn his doctorate from Colgate Rochester 
Crozer Divinity School, Rochester, NY. He then pursued a religious 
career and answered the call to serve wherever that led him. A social 
justice advocate, Rev. Starghill began a non-profit community 
development corporation to improve the socio-economic environment for 
Camden's citizens.

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By working on the Nehemiah Project, the Reverend attempted to combine a 
spiritual belonging in the Baptist Church with a sense of 
responsibility and pride in Camden's revitalization efforts.
  Rev. Starghill was also a devoted husband and father. He was also 
revered by his parents, who are still living in Detroit, and he will be 
sorely missed by his sisters, brothers, and a host of other relatives.
  Mr. Speaker, Reverend Starghill was an incredible man, devoted to his 
family and dedicated to his community. He leaves behind a great legacy 
and I join the Camden community and the entire state of New Jersey in 
honoring the achievements and the life of this extraordinary man.

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