[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 156 (Tuesday, November 13, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2053]
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                       TRIBUTE TO ROBERT A. TROTT

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 13, 2001

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to Robert A. Trott, 
a former constituent of Michigan's 11th Congressional District. Mr. 
Trott, enjoying his 74th year on this earth, passed away on October 22, 
2001.
  Mr. Trott spent most of his life in Michigan before he retired in 
1992 and moved to Ohio. He grew up in Rochester and attended the 
Detroit College of Law. After his graduation, he eventually worked his 
way up to become senior vice president of mortgage servicing for 
Advance Mortgage Corporation in Detroit.
  In 1976, he founded the Trott & Trott law firm with the assistance of 
his first wife, Rose, who predeceased him in 1986. It has grown over 
the years to become one of the largest firms in the Nation conducting 
residential default procedures. It employs over 250 people representing 
clients nationwide and is now run by Mr. Trott's son, David Trott.
  Robert Trott was committed to his law firm and he was committed to 
serving his profession; he was a member of the State Bar of Michigan, a 
member of the Bankruptcy Rules Committee for the Eastern District of 
Michigan, and he was chairman of the Servicing Committee of the 
Mortgage Bankers Association of America.
  But most of all, Mr. Trott was committed to his family. As a husband, 
father, and grandfather, he had a kind heart and gave unselfishly to 
his family. He used to tell his family that he was always in their 
corner rooting for them. Mr. Trott taught his finally about many 
things, but most importantly, he taught and gave them love.
  Mr. Speaker, Robert Trott achieved many great goals which has 
improved Michigan's community, but his biggest contribution was his 
commitment to his family. I send my prayers to everyone who knew Bob, 
especially his wife Jo Ann, his son and daughter-in-law David and 
Kathlenn, and his three grandchildren, Duke, Courtney, and Taylor Rose, 
during this difficult time.

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