[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 119 (Thursday, September 21, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S9894]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO DOROTHY C. STRATTON

 Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, today I honor and remember Dorothy 
C. Stratton, founder of the Women's Reserve for the Coast Guard during 
World War II and a strong proponent of women's education throughout her 
lifetime.
  Dr. Stratton became the first full-time Dean of Women at Purdue 
University in 1933. During her tenure at Purdue, Dr. Stratton saw the 
enrollment of women students increase from 500 to over 1,400. In 
addition, a liberal science program for women in the School of Science 
was inaugurated, three modern residence halls for women were 
constructed, and an employment placement center for Purdue women was 
instituted.
  In 1942, she was commissioned a senior lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. 
Later in 1942, she transferred to the U.S. Coast Guard where she 
created and became the first director of the Women's Reserve of the 
U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. Upon being named director, she was 
promoted to lieutenant commander in 1942 and advanced to commander in 
January 1944 and to the grade of captain 1 month later. She was awarded 
the Legion of Merit medal for her contributions to women in the 
military upon retirement in 1946.
  Dr. Stratton then became the first director of personnel at the 
International Monetary Fund followed by service as executive director 
of the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. She was the United Nations 
representative of the International Federation of University Women and 
chairman of the Women's Committee within the President's Commission on 
Employment of the Handicapped.
  Please join me in honor and remembrance of Dorothy C. Stratton. I 
offer my deep condolences to all her family and friends, and to the 
many who have been inspired and touched by all that she has 
given.

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