[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 105 (Wednesday, July 8, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1016-E1017]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING WARREN E. MOTTS AND THE MOTTS MILITARY MUSEUM

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                           HON. STEVE STIVERS

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 8, 2015

  Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Warren E. Motts, 
the founder of the

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Motts Military Museum in Ohio. As a Colonel in the Ohio National Guard, 
I truly appreciate all that Warren has done to make the museum into 
what it is today.
  In 1987, Groveport, Ohio native Warren Motts established the military 
museum in his family's residence in order to preserve the history of 
our armed forces. As new exhibits were added, the museum was later 
moved to a larger facility on nearly four acres of land.
  After moving, the museum began receiving large donations from 
military families, which allowed for the acquisition of military 
vehicles, aircraft, and a World War II boat. In 2001, the museum had 
the funds to break ground on a new wing to add even more military 
artifacts. The new wing of the museum was completed in 2006 and items 
are still being added to this section of the museum.
  Today, the Motts Military Museum has exhibits for the Revolutionary 
War, the Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the 
Vietnam War, and Desert Storm. The museum also has some historical NASA 
artifacts, medals, and a POW exhibit.
  It is a testament to Warren Motts' dedication that The Motts Military 
Museum has grown into an incredible facility for people all over Ohio 
to learn about the rich history of America's armed services. I thank 
Warren for all of his tremendous work in establishing this museum and 
ensuring it will continue to grow well into the future for our 
community and visitors to enjoy.

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