[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 16, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E266-E267]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE OF JONATHAN B. HOTCHKISS TO THE NEW 
                         HAMPSHIRE FARM MUSEUM

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 16, 2022

  Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Jonathan B. 
Hotchkiss's long history of volunteerism and nearly 20 years of service 
to the New Hampshire Farm Museum in Milton, NH. For the past two 
decades, Jonathan has served his community as a steadfast supporter of 
New Hampshire agriculture and culture.
  Jon worked with the Farm Museum in a variety of capacities including 
the facility maintenance, cost-saving program development, grant 
writing, reenactments, and as both a member and President of the Board 
of Trustees. He worked tirelessly to develop community and business 
relationships that enabled the museum to become more organized, 
creative and financially stable.

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  As public health precautions during the coronavirus pandemic caused 
many institutions to close their doors to the public for prolonged 
periods of times and face financial hardship. Due to Jon's hard work 
developing the museum's innovative cost-saving program, the Farm Museum 
gained a financial stability that has helped it weather the continuing 
pandemic.
  Prior to 1900, nearly 90 percent of New Hampshire residents lived on 
a farm. Our state's history is deeply tied to its agriculture and 
Jonathan's commitment to the preservation of this history is 
commendable.
  On behalf of my constituents in New Hampshire's First Congressional 
District, I want to thank Jonathan for his continued dedication to the 
Granite State and wish him the best as he transitions from his work 
with the museum.

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