[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 182 (Monday, December 7, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S12615]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIIBUTE TO DR. JAMES A. (DOLPH) NORTON

 Mr. VOINOVICH. Mr. President, I wish to congratulate a 
distinguished American public administrator, Dr. James A. (Dolph) 
Norton, who is being awarded the 2009 George Graham Award for 
Exceptional Service by the National Academy of Public Administration, 
NAPA. NAPA is a congressionally chartered national institution created 
to help governments serve the public better and achieve excellence. Dr. 
Norton's career in public service stands as a shining example and 
testament to the high ideals of public administration that NAPA 
represents. His diverse and numerous accomplishments serve as an 
inspiration to those who may also aspire to careers in public 
administration.
  During the course of his outstanding career, Dr. Norton earned 
degrees from both Louisiana State University and Harvard University. He 
served with distinction on the faculties at Florida State University, 
Case Western Reserve University, and the University of Virginia. He 
went on to become the chief executive officer of several organizations 
during times of notable achievement. He directed a comprehensive 
research study on urban governance for the city of Cleveland, served as 
director of the Greater Cleveland Associated Foundation and director of 
the Cleveland Foundation, the Nation's oldest and then-largest 
community foundation, and as chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents as 
the State innovated funding for centers of excellence at universities.
  In retirement he answered the call to serve from several institutions 
of higher education throughout the Nation by providing the unique 
skills necessary to manage their transition from one generation of 
leadership to another. He served with distinction as interim chancellor 
of the University of Maryland System, interim president of Hiram 
College in Ohio, interim president of Adelphi University in New York, 
interim president of Bryant College in Rhode Island, interim chancellor 
of Lamar University System in Texas, and interim president of Central 
Washington University.
  I commend Dr. Norton for his lifelong dedication to public service 
and outstanding leadership, and congratulate him on his award.

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