November 18, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1985 on Turkey and Turkish Americans, I would like leaf cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross, RECOGNIZING ST. AMBROSE to offer my warmest congratulations to the Bronze Star Medal with ‘‘V’’ device and two CATHOLIC SCHOOL, RECIPIENT people of Turkey, as they recently observed oak leaf clusters, Meritorious Service Medal, OF THE 2010 BLUE RIBBON OF the 87th anniversary of the founding of the Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force EXCELLENCE AWARD Turkish Republic on October 29. Commendation Medal, Purple Heart with oak Under the visionary leadership of Mustafa leaf cluster and several unit citations. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Kemal Ataturk and his successors, Turkey North was buried in Wellfleet, Massachu- OF VIRGINIA transformed itself into a modern, secular state setts. During the ceremony, Air Force fighter IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES allied with the democracies of Europe and the jets streaked over Pleasant Hill Cemetery in a Americas. This alliance is enshrined in Tur- final salute. I now ask my colleagues to rise Thursday, November 18, 2010 key’s NATO membership, as evidenced in the with me so that we too may honor Brigadier Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- logistical and reconstruction efforts Turkey has General Kenneth North, a true American hero. er, I rise today to recognize St. Ambrose undertaken in Iraq and Afghanistan. f Catholic School for being named by the United In light of changing geopolitical develop- States Department of Education as a recipient ments, there have been questions about Tur- HONORING PAUL KELLEY of a 2010 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence key’s commitment to its friends in recent Award. years. While there may be bumps in the road HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY The Blue Ribbon School award honors pub- in any friendship, differences that may exist OF CALIFORNIA lic and private elementary, middle and high between Turkey and the United States on cer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES schools that have helped close the achieve- tain issues are evidence of mature and Thursday, November 18, 2010 ment gap and whose students attain and healthy democracies having differences of maintain high academic goals. The program is opinion. The bilateral relationship is still under- Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I rise part of a larger Department of Education effort girded by the same long-term goals of peace, today with my colleague Congressman MIKE to identify and disseminate knowledge about security and prosperity. THOMPSON to recognize Paul Kelley who is re- best school leadership and teaching practices. I am confident that the relationship between tiring after 16 years as a member of the Each year since 1982, the U.S. Department of our two peoples will stand the tests of time, Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. Con- Education has sought out schools where stu- given our shared ideals. Moreover, our ties gressman THOMPSON and I have the distinct dents attain and maintain high academic are cemented by the presence and contribu- privilege of representing Sonoma County and goals, including those that beat the odds. This tions of over 150,000 Turkish Americans, both of our tenures in the House have coin- year St. Ambrose is one of only 314 schools whose ranks are growing every year. Through cided with Mr. Kelley’s tenure on the Board of nationwide, public and private, to receive this diverse fields ranging from music to science— Supervisors. award and is the only school in the 11th Con- and increasingly through politics—Turkish Supervisor Kelley represents the northern- gressional District of Virginia to be so honored Americans contribute to the vibrancy, health, most supervisorial district in Sonoma County, this year. and advancement of our society. We are fortu- which is home to one of the finest wine grape- Quality education is an important compo- nate to have them as our fellow citizens. growing and wine-producing regions in the nent to our community in Northern Virginia, In closing, my congratulations again to all world. His support of agriculture and agri- and it gives me great pride to represent a Turks everywhere on the commemoration of culture-related industries is deep seated. He school as committed and effective at attaining the 87th Turkish Republic Day. grew up on a small farm outside of Santa high achievement goals. St. Ambrose is com- f Rosa and spent his summers as a youth work- mitted to teaching faith and life skills to stu- ing on neighboring ranches and farms in the dents from kindergarten through 8th grade. IN HONOR OF BRIGADIER area. As a supervisor, his work included help- Through rigorous academic programs, robust GENERAL KENNETH W. NORTH ing to bridge the gap between the water needs activities, excellent staff, and a committed of farmers and fisheries, in supporting meas- community, St. Ambrose exemplifies the HON. JOE COURTNEY ures that guaranteed that 22,000 acres in his strong fabric of our shared community here in OF CONNECTICUT district would be protected under the county’s Northern Virginia. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Agricultural Preservation and Open Space Dis- Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues trict acquisitions and encouraging businesses Thursday, November 18, 2010 join me in recognizing and congratulating Prin- and farmers to embrace green technology. cipal Barbara Dalmut, her staff, and the St. Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise Supervisor Kelley also helped create new Ambrose Catholic school community for their today to honor Brigadier General Kenneth W. parks and recreational facilities throughout his efforts toward earning this prestigious award. North, who passed away on September 21, district, including the Boys & Girls Club in f 2010. Kenneth North fought for his country Windsor, and renovate existing youth facilities and survived seven years in a Vietnamese in Cloverdale, Healdsburg and Larkfield- TRIBUTE TO CAROLYN E. POW camp, and I am honored to stand in trib- Wikiup. DALLINGER ute to him. He was the key proponent of returning com- General North was born in 1930 in Rock- mercial air service to the Charles M. Schulz/ HON. TOM LATHAM ville, Connecticut, and graduated from the Uni- Sonoma County Airport. The regional airport OF IOWA versity of Connecticut in 1953. In 1974, he now has daily flights to four western cities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES completed studies at the Naval War College at Supervisor Kelley’s special assignments on Newport, Rhode Island. In Vietnam, North the board included membership on the Thursday, November 18, 2010 served as a fighter pilot and flew 33 combat Sonoma County Transportation Authority, the Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today missions before being downed by enemy fire North Coast Rail Authority, the Water Agency to recognize Carolyn E. Dallinger of Huxley, on August 1, 1966. Committee, the Local Agency Formation Com- Iowa, as the recipient of the 2010 Iowa Pro- Kenneth North repeatedly faced down his mission (Chair), the Eel Russian River Com- fessor of the Year award. She was honored at tormenters during his seven years at the mission (Chair), the Redwood Empire Associa- a reception in Washington, D.C., on November Hanoi Hilton. North was often beaten and tor- tion, the North Coast Air Pollution Control Dis- 18. tured; he endured guards jacking his bound trict, the North Coastal Counties Supervisors’ The U.S. Professors of the Year program, arms behind his back until the shoulder joints Association, the Public Policy Facilitating which is sponsored by the Council for Ad- split. He suffered through these torturous ses- Committee, the Sonoma County Advertising vancement and Support of Education and the sions and defied his captors through bouts of Program, the Sonoma County Indian Gaming Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of solitary confinement. Local Community Benefit Program and the As- Teaching, is the only national program to rec- North, the son of a Vernon mill worker, was sociation of California Water Agencies (Presi- ognize excellence in undergraduate teaching released with 100 other POWs in August 1973 dent). and mentoring. and was the first man off the plane on March Madam Speaker, after 16 years of public Carolyn is currently an Assistant Professor 7 when he reunited with his family. service to the people of Sonoma, Paul Kelley of Social Work and Criminal Justice at Simp- General North’s military decorations and deserves to enjoy the riches of this new phase son College. She enjoys incorporating service awards include the Silver Star, Defense Supe- of his life as a water and transportation con- learning components within her classroom rior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with oak sultant. We wish him well. teaching whenever possible. 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