[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 26, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E82-E83]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING MR. FRED AJOOTIAN OF LANCASTER COUNTY, VIRGINIA

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 26, 2010

  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Fred 
Ajootian. Fred

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Ajootian was a proud Lancaster County resident and a strong supporter 
of the Virginia Department of Game and Wildlife, and he honored this 
nation through a lifetime of service to the community. Fred was a 
devoted husband to his beloved wife, Marguerite, and a dedicated father 
to their two children, Aileen and Caroline.
  Fred began his life of service in the United States Navy during World 
War II on the USS SIERRA off the coast of Shanghai, China. His passion 
for the Navy endured and he chose a career in shipbuilding where he 
continued his life's interest. As an avid outdoorsman, Fred also served 
on the Wetlands Board in Lancaster County where he volunteered his time 
for many years.
  Fred also was active after his retirement from shipbuilding, 
continuing his service through volunteering his time at the 
Rappahannock Pistol and Rifle Club. He also managed the Ocran Boat shop 
in White Stone, Virginia.
  Fred Ajootian will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He touched 
many people's lives and the work that he did for his community will 
never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and 
friends.

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