[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 110 (Thursday, June 24, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E690]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE CAREER OF CARLA DOLES

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                             HON. JIM BANKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 24, 2021

  Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of Carla 
Doles. Carla just retired after 44 years of service as a public-school 
teacher and show choir director. All 44 years of her career as an 
educator were in northeast Indiana.
  She was a beloved figure of her community, wielding a profound and 
lasting influence upon students across two school districts for more 
than two generations. 27 years of her career were spent at Carroll High 
School in Fort Wayne; the other 17 at Norwell High School in Ossian.
  Carla's love for her vocation and devotion to her students' future 
was evident every single day. That love and devotion inspired the 
confidence of many of her students to compete in choral and other 
national competitions across the country.
  It was also evident in her desire to create new opportunities for 
students. Carla helped found the small mixed (men & women) division of 
show choirs.
  I wish Carla the best for all that she has done after a long and 
distinguished career. This is a testament to her service and 
selflessness for which Fort Wayne, Ossian and the entirety of our 
region is grateful.

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