[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 19 (Friday, February 18, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E294]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF GEORGE HODDY

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 17, 2005

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
100th birthday of Mr. George Hoddy and to pay tribute to his lifetime 
of achievements and service to the city of Owosso and people of the 
State of Michigan. On March 7, 2005, Mr. Hoddy will be celebrating his 
100th birthday and deserves recognition for his lifetime of service to 
his community.
  Born in Columbus, Ohio in 1905 and educated at the Ohio State 
University, George Hoddy came to Michigan armed with a Masters degree 
in electrical engineering to work for Charles Kettering. In 1942, after 
several roles as a research engineer for various electric companies, 
George Hoddy started the Universal Electric Company in Owosso, 
Michigan. Owosso has been forever touched by the roots Mr. Hoddy has 
put down there, his legacy of community involvement will not be 
forgotten by the people who call it home.
  In the last 60 years, Mr. Hoddy has served on the Board of Directors 
for over twenty community organizations in the city of Owosso including 
an eighteen year tenure on the Owosso Public School Board and fifty 
years of service and support of the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Hoddy 
has served as the Director of the Michigan United Way, President of the 
Shiawasee county United Way. Has been a member of the United States 
Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufactures and 
Owosso Rotary Club. Mr. Hoddy has also served as the Chairman of the 
Board of Regents for Baker College and continues to serve as a Regent 
today.
  Mr. Speaker, George Hoddy is responsible for enriching the Owosso 
community and has been instrumental in the industrial and economic 
development of Owosso, Michigan. He is an inspiration to all those who 
have the opportunity to meet him. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing the lifetime of achievements of George Hoddy and to wish 
him all the very best as he celebrates his 100th birthday.

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