[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 60 (Tuesday, May 10, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E926]
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                 HONORING DR. GERALD ``CARTY'' MONETTE

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                           HON. EARL POMEROY

                            of north dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 10, 2005

  Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a colleague and dear 
friend of mine as he retires as President of the Turtle Mountain 
Community College in my state of North Dakota. I have had the privilege 
of knowing Dr. ``Carty'' Monette since first being elected to Congress 
in 1992 and have seen firsthand the leadership and devoted service he 
has provided in developing the College into the strong institution that 
it is today.
  Dr. Monette has been with the Turtle Mountain Community College ever 
since its inception in 1973. He served his first five years as College 
Director before becoming President in 1978. During his tenure, he 
oversaw the College's growth from a young, fledging institution to a 
nationally-recognized leader in tribally-controlled post-secondary 
education. Not only has Dr. Monette lead the way in helping the College 
achieve excellence, but his efforts have also truly enhanced the entire 
community in Belcourt, North Dakota. After 27 great years, he will be 
difficult to replace.
  I know that Dr. Monette will be sorely missed by all who have known 
his dedication to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa in North Dakota 
and American Indians across the nation. I offer him my congratulations 
and best wishes for his continued success and happiness in his well-
earned retirement years.

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