[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 60 (Friday, April 13, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E459]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING MATTHEW OTT OF PENNSYLVANIA FOR MORE THAN 10 YEARS OF 
                   VOLUNTEER SERVICE TO OUR VETERANS

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 13, 2018

  Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, today I extend my sincere thanks and 
congratulations to my constituent, Matthew Ott, for his efforts over 
the last 10 years to raise donations and awareness for Veterans in 
need.
   Matthew was just 11 months old when his mother, Patricia, a Veteran, 
died from an illness. At age nine, Matthew started a lemonade stand 
business in her honor and donated the proceeds directly to local 
Veteran organizations.
   On April 21, 2018, Matthew will conduct his 10th and final Veterans 
charity event. Assisted by his father, John, and many local supporters, 
Matthew has raised more than $32,000 for Veterans in our community. 
He's earned countless awards and commendations for his service, 
including the Rotary Club of York's Charles Wolf Award.
   I've long appreciated the commitment of people who devote themselves 
selflessly to serving our communities and fellow citizens. Matthew took 
a tragic event and turned it into an opportunity to touch the lives of 
countless Veterans and their families. His legacy of service to our 
Veterans and community truly is an inspiration.
   On behalf of Pennsylvania's Fourth Congressional District, I 
commend, thank and congratulate Matthew Ott on his volunteer service 
and wish him continued great success in his future adventures.

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