[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 51 (Wednesday, May 3, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E697]
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                       TRIBUTE TO BURTON HOFFMAN

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 3, 2006

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take this opportunity to recognize 
Mr. Burton Hoffman of Nevada, Missouri. Born on August 7, 1903, Mr. 
Hoffman celebrates his 103rd birthday this year.
  Mr. Hoffman has lived a very full and productive life. He married his 
late wife in 1925 and remained devoted to her until her death in 1999. 
He was a long-time employee of Farm and Home Savings and Loan in 
Nevada, Missouri. Mr. Hoffman joined Osage Lodge 303 of the Ancient 
Free and Accepted Masons in February 1934 and was raised to the level 
of Master Mason on April 20, 1934. He is also a member of the Elks 
lodge. In 2004, Mr. Hoffman was presented with a 70-year pin from the 
Missouri Grand Master, Stanley Thompson, and he was honored by the Elks 
in 2005.
  Mr. Speaker, I am certain that my colleagues will join me in wishing 
Mr. Burton Hoffman all the best in the days to come.

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