[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 170 (Tuesday, November 17, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2791]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               ARNO HOTT

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 17, 2009

  Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Arno Hott, who is 
stepping down from the Hampshire County Commission on Aging after 35 
years; 25 served as board chairman.
  Arno Hott was born in Kirby, WV, on November 13, 1924. On his 85th 
birthday we honor him for all the work he has done for Hampshire 
County. His wife, Dorothy, and four children should be extremely proud 
as Arno was one of the first board members on the Commission on Aging. 
What started with just three employees has grown to employ 110 people, 
making it among the top ten employers in Hampshire County.
  We honor him for his time with the Commission on Aging, but his 
service to Hampshire County reaches much further. A graduate of 
Shepherd College, Arno taught in Hampshire County Schools for 36 years. 
He is very active with the community choir, the county fair, as well as 
the Ruritan Club, where he has been a member for 50 years. An 
instrumental part in starting a day care for seniors, Arno's 
involvement in the community has benefited so many and it is only right 
he receive acknowledgement in return for all his public service.
  Having received the Distinguished West Virginian Award from four 
different Governors as well as the Outstanding West Virginian Award, it 
is an honor to recognize Arno Hott. It says great things about West 
Virginia to have people like you representing our great State.

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