[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 17 (Wednesday, February 16, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E256]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          DR. CARL KUTTLER, JR. DAY IN ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA

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                         HON. C. W. BILL YOUNG

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 16, 2005

  Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, every once in a while you have the 
opportunity to work with an individual who touches a community in a 
special way. For me, that person is Dr. Carl Kuttler, Jr., the 
President of the St. Petersburg College in St. Petersburg, Florida.
  As President of the College for the past 26 years, Carl has touched 
the lives of thousands of students. He has made college an option for 
many students who otherwise due to cost or scheduling conflicts would 
not have been able to attend. He also has responded to the needs of our 
community by creating programs of study to fulfill labor demands, such 
as qualified teachers, nurses, pharmacists, law enforcement personnel, 
and most recently specialists in the field of orthotics and 
prosthetics.
  Carl is one of those public servants who lead by example and with 
vision and commitment. He has been such a strong and consistent force 
for change in our community that the St. Petersburg City Council 
recently honored him by declaring January 31, 2005 as Dr. Carl Kuttler 
Jr. Day.
  Following my remarks, I would ask that the city's resolution be 
included so that my colleagues in the House can see what a dynamic 
leader Carl Kuttler is. He is an example for all public officials and 
college Presidents to follow in leading with a creative energy that not 
only enhances the quality of education but the quality of life for an 
entire community.
  Mr. Speaker, Dr. Carl Kuttler Jr. is a unique individual, a man with 
more energy and ideas than any person I know. It is an honor to share 
his story with you today.

       Whereas, Dr. Carl Kuttler is a long time St. Petersburg 
     citizen and has led St. Petersburg College for 26 years as 
     President; and
       Whereas, Recently Dr. Kuttler has helped St. Petersburg 
     College evolve into a four-year school, offering 
     baccalaureate degrees, the first community college in Florida 
     to be given such a privilege; and
       Whereas, Dr. Kuttler has been an advocate for Community 
     Colleges everywhere; and
       Whereas, Dr. Kuttler has worked with the City of St. 
     Petersburg to develop a joint use library at Gibbs High 
     School, the largest public library in the city; and
       Whereas, Dr. Kuttler agreed to oversee the 300-100 year 
     anniversary celebration between St. Petersburg, Russia and 
     St. Petersburg, Florida, culminating with the two cities 
     signing a twin city agreement; and
       Whereas, Dr. Kuttler has led efforts to establish St. 
     Petersburg College campuses in Midtown and Downtown St. 
     Petersburg; and
       Whereas, January 31, 2005 is Dr. Kuttler's 65th birthday.
       Now, therefore, I, Rick Baker, Mayor of the City of St. 
     Petersburg, Florida, proclaim January 31, 2005 as Dr. Carl 
     Kuttler Jr. Day in St. Petersburg, and I urge residents to 
     join with me in recognizing the great and proactive impact he 
     is making on our community.

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