[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 160 (Wednesday, December 14, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2520]
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                          HONORING HARRY BOTT

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 14, 2005

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, Harold Bott is a lifelong resident of the 
Bronx, the son of immigrant parents, who has worked to make his home 
borough a better place for all. He followed his father into the 
plumbing business, eventually establishing a successful contracting 
company. But he never forgot his community and his efforts to help were 
continual and tireless. He moved to Woodlawn in 1972 with his wife 
Loretta and their two children and he brought that same sense of 
community to his new neighborhood. He organized the annual 239th Street 
Block Party, which was a success every year. He worked with the Boys 
Club, organized and assisted with the June walk, the placement of flags 
on Katonah Avenue, the Christmas display, and also served as president 
of the Woodlawn Taxpayers Association. He also organized a 9/11 
Memorial Tribute, the annual Veterans Day celebration, and free tennis 
lessons for children. He has given selflessly of himself and has served 
as a role model for how to improve a community. Tonight he is being 
honored for his contributions to the Woodlawn community and I stand 
with the residents of that neighborhood in thanking him for his many 
contributions.

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