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Tom’s Anniversary

CHI Founder Tom Areton Celebrates 35 Years as a U.S. Citizen!

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April 1, 2010

Dear Family and Friends,

Today marks my 35th anniversary of becoming a U.S. Citizen…!

It was on April 1, 1975, with Lilka, bright little Lana and 1-year old Kimmie by my side, that I swore to uphold the Constitution of the United States. It was the culmination of a long improbable dream of a young boy living in a sad country surrounded by 500 Volt electric border fences.

As most of you know, ever since I was 12 I thought myself an American. I was sure I was “put in” Czechoslovakia by a cosmic error. It took me almost 21 years (1968) to “return” to my intended country. I am still as excited and as proud to be an American as I was 35 years ago. And, yes, I still believe that America is the hope of the World.

All of you have been instrumental in helping me to be a better Citizen and I am grateful to each and every one of you. Thank you.

Tom

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