Robert Alan Trott

Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to Robert A. Trott, a former constituent of Michigan's 11th Congressional District. Mr. Trott, enjoying his 74th year on this earth, passed away on October 22, 2001.

Mr. Trott spent most of his life in Michigan before he retired in 1992 and moved to Ohio. He grew up in Rochester and attended the Detroit College of Law. After his graduation, he eventually worked his way up to become senior vice president of mortgage servicing for Advance Mortgage Corporation in Detroit.

In 1976, he founded the Trott & Trott law firm with the assistance of his first wife, Rose, who predeceased him in 1986. It has grown over the years to become one of the largest firms in the Nation conducting residential default procedures. It employs over 250 people representing clients nationwide and is now run by Mr. Trott's son, David Trott.

Robert Trott was committed to his law firm and he was committed to serving his profession; he was a member of the State Bar of Michigan, a member of the Bankruptcy Rules Committee for the Eastern District of Michigan, and he was chairman of the Servicing Committee of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America.

But most of all, Mr. Trott was committed to his family. As a husband, father, and grandfather, he had a kind heart and gave unselfishly to his family. He used to tell his family that he was always in their corner rooting for them. Mr. Trott taught his finally about many things, but most importantly, he taught and gave them love.

Mr. Speaker, Robert Trott achieved many great goals which has improved Michigan's community, but his biggest contribution was his commitment to his family. I send my prayers to everyone who knew Bob, especially his wife Jo Ann, his son and daughter-in-law David and Kathlenn, and his three grandchildren, Duke, Courtney, and Taylor Rose, during this difficult time.