The biggest laugh -- and the only standing ovation -- at the annual chamber awards dinner Thursday went to Jack Hines, who won the E. Bartlett Barnes Distinguished Service award, named for the late Bristol Press publisher and Mum City booster.
Hines, who is the executive vice president at the First Bristol Federal Credit Union, has been involved in the hospital, the United Way, youth organizations, sports and in education, serving on the school board and starting the Academic Challenge Bowl, among other things.
During his acceptance speech, Hines recognized his family, including Beverly, his wife of more than 45 years. He said he knew she was "Miss Right" when they were in high school, adding, "I didn't know her first name was Always." -- Jackie Majerus
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