E2394 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 29, 2009 Description of project: $12,000,000.00 to Whereas, Dusty Byers was a supportive to walk away. Lenoir County Schools Super- allow for the planning, design and construction team player; and intendent Terry Cline announced Tuesday of the Magna Water District water reuse and Whereas, Dusty Byers always displayed that Lynch had decided to retire. The announcement was made during a groundwater recharge project. sportsmanship on and off of the field; now, Lenoir County Schools opening ceremony for f therefore, be it staff held at Kinston High School. A major- Resolved, that along with his friends, family, ity of those in attendance weren’t aware HONORING THE YALE and the residents of the 18th Congressional Lynch was stepping down, Cline said. WHIFFENPOOFS OF YALE UNI- District, I congratulate Dusty Byers on winning Cline said the school board members were VERSITY ON THEIR CENTENNIAL the Boys’ Division III State Baseball Cham- notified last Thursday of Lynch’s retirement ANNIVERSARY pionship. We recognize the tremendous hard plan. On Monday, the school district’s senior central staff and principals were notified. work and sportsmanship he has demonstrated Lynch said there was no specific reason she HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO during the 2008–2009 baseball season. decided to retire this month. OF CONNECTICUT f ‘‘It’s just the right time,’’ she said. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lynch said she plans to stay active in the Tuesday, September 29, 2009 PERSONAL EXPLANATION school district until her final day. Lenoir County schools open for students Tuesday. Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, it gives She said she plans to visit several schools me great pleasure to rise today to extend my HON. CHRISTOPHER P. CARNEY during opening week. sincere congratulations to the Yale OF PENNSYLVANIA Cline said he was reluctant to accept Whiffenpoofs—the oldest continuous collegiate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lynch’s retirement because of her value to singing group in America—as they the school district. Tuesday, September 29, 2009 ‘‘I am happy for her but it’s a sad day for celebrate their centennial anniversary. Mr. CARNEY. Madam Speaker, on Tues- Lenoir County Schools,’’ Cline said. ‘‘I can’t The Whiffenpoofs of were replace her because she is a very special first formed at the old Mory’s Bar on Temple day, September 22, I was absent for three roll- call votes. If I had been here, I would have lady.’’ Street in New Haven, Connecticut one hun- Cline said he hasn’t decided yet if the dred years ago by 5 men, Denton Fowler, voted: ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote 720, ‘‘yes’’ on roll- school district will hire an interim or full- James Merriam Howard, Carl Lohmann, call vote 721, and ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote 722. time associate superintendent. A decision Meade Minnigerode, and George Pomeroy, f will come in the next few months. Cline said. Lynch began her career during 1973 with where they performed weekly concerts. Thus HONORING DIANE LYNCH Wayne County Schools, where she taught el- began one of Yale University’s most cele- ementary school. After several years there, brated and hallowed traditions. she continued her career at Moss Hill Ele- Each year, fourteen men are selected to HON. WALTER B. JONES mentary School in Lenoir County. She participate in this time honored institution and OF NORTH CAROLINA taught at Moss Hill for nine years. are asked to make an international tour to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lynch later became assistant principal at U.S. Embassies, foreign capitals, palaces, Tuesday, September 29, 2009 La Grange Elementary School and then prin- churches, and the smallest of villages on cipal at Northwest Elementary School for 13 Mr. JONES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to years. For the past three years, Lynch has every continent. These outstanding songsters pay tribute to Diane Lynch, a great North Car- served as associate superintendent. serve as ambassadors of song and goodwill olinian and a great educator, upon the occa- During her career, Lynch said she strived on behalf of Yale University, college students, sion of her August 31st retirement from the to help students excel and reach their goals. and the United States. The Whiffenpoofs also The personal connections she made with her Public School System in my State. stand as a model for a cappella singing students will last forever, she said. All of us in Congress know, or should know, groups formed at colleges and universities ‘‘I am always satisfied when I see my that educating our youth is key to insuring a across America. former students in the community and we The Whiffenpoofs are perhaps best know for prosperous future. Diane Lynch, of the Moss talk about good times,’’ Lynch said. ‘‘I was Hill Community of Kinston, North Carolina, always fair and consistent and worked to the ‘‘Whiffenpoof Song’’—an unpublished set- earn the respect of my co-workers.’’ ting of Rudyard Kipling’s ‘‘Gentlemen-Rank- dedicated her entire working life—some thirty- six years—to the ideal of imparting the very Lynch said she doesn’t know what she will ers.’’ The ‘‘Whiffenpoof Song’’ was the adopt- do during her retirement. She said she is ed theme song of the brave men of the Black best education possible to young people. looking forward to a break from the daily Sheep Squadron of the U.S. Army Air Force in For Diane, educating young people was an grind. World War II and, over the years, has been imperative that she fulfilled tirelessly every ‘‘I’m going to rest for a few months,’’ day, even when doing so was sometimes Lynch said. recorded by some of America’s greatest artists During their five years together, Cline said including , Ella Fitzgerald, Louis thankless and unappreciated. Diane Lynch is an example to all of us of the power of per- he developed a strong working relationship Armstrong, and . We could not be with Lynch. more proud of all that this wonderful singing sonal commitment. Her professionalism, dedi- ‘‘We cried and laughed together,’’ Cline group has accomplished over its 100-year his- cation, perseverance and love served very said. ‘‘There were things that I told her that tory. well, not only her students and co-workers, but I didn’t tell my wife because I didn’t want to For their many contributions to our commu- also the hundreds of families whose lives she get my wife involved in the politics. Super- touched and improved. intendents have very lonely positions.’’ nity and for all the joy they have brought to Lynch acknowledged she had a great work- audiences around the world, I am very proud Starting as a teacher in 1973, and then ris- ing to Assistant Principal, then Principal and fi- ing relationship with Cline. She thanked him to stand today to extend my heartfelt con- for working to make Lenoir County Schools gratulations to the Yale Whiffenpoofs as they nally to Associate Superintendent, Diane’s ca- a better place for students. reer spanned thirty-six years. Her energy and celebrate their 100th Anniversary. I wish them f all the best for another century of song, tradi- love of education will be sorely missed. tion, fellowship, and friendship. Congratulations to Diane Lynch for her long MINNIE LOUISE THOMPSON and valuable service. GARDNER f Madam Speaker I ask that an article about A PROCLAMATION HONORING Diane Lynch’s retirement, which appeared in HON. BOB INGLIS DUSTY BYERS FOR WINNING THE the August 18, 2009 edition of the Kinston OF SOUTH CAROLINA BOYS’ DIVISION III STATE BASE- Daily Free Press be submitted in its entirety. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BALL CHAMPIONSHIP [From the Kinston Daily Free Press] Tuesday, September 29, 2009 SAYING GOODBYE Mr. INGLIS. Madam Speaker, October 8, HON. ZACHARY T. SPACE (By Chris Lavender) OF OHIO 2009 marks the 100th anniversary of Minnie Diane Lynch, long-time teacher and prin- Louise Thompson Gardner. She departed this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cipal and current associate superintendent of life on Sunday, January 7, 2007. Her life was Tuesday, September 29, 2009 Lenoir County Schools, will soon say good- bye to a career she has developed for the past committed to God, service to family. Friends Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: 36 years. and community. Whereas, Dusty Byers showed hard work Lynch will retire from the school district Early in her youth, she accepted Christ and and dedication to the sport of baseball; and Aug. 31, after making a decision this summer united with Springfield Baptist Church, where

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