[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 144 (Thursday, September 7, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S4263]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            MORNING BUSINESS

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                          ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                      REMEMBERING DOROTHY CALDWELL

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise to recognize the life and 
advocacy of child nutrition champion Dorothy Caldwell who passed away 
on August 13, 2023.
  From a young age, it was clear to her teachers and others around her 
that Dorothy would make a difference in Arkansas. She was a 
trailblazer.
  Dorothy was active in 4-H and graduated high school at the age of 16. 
With help from her community, she was the first person in her family to 
attend college. At the University of Arkansas, she was involved in a 
number of activities. She served as vice president and chaplain of Phi 
Upsilon Omicron, the university's home economics sorority. As a senior, 
she traveled all over the State for her duties as president of the 
Arkansas Future Teachers of America.
  She fostered a passion for helping students and went to work 
improving nutrition programs, first as director of food and nutrition 
for the Lee County School District and, from 1988-1997, as director of 
child nutrition for the Arkansas Department of Education. Her skills, 
experience and commitment to public service took her to Washington, DC, 
where she worked at the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 4 years. 
Dorothy continued her leadership advancing child nutrition policy in 
numerous roles including as president of the School Nutrition 
Association. In this capacity she helped develop nationwide child 
nutrition standards. Her tireless advocacy on behalf of school-age 
children resulted in standardized lunch times, education initiatives 
about healthy eating and the launch of student breakfast programs. She 
earned the honor of ``School Nutrition Hero'' from the School Nutrition 
Foundation at its 50th anniversary celebration.
  Dorothy dedicated her career to improving the lives of children and 
ensuring they receive the nutrition necessary to succeed. As we 
continue building on the groundwork she established and improve access 
to USDA school meal programs, we remember and honor her tireless 
efforts and admirable example.
  I offer my deepest condolences to her family, friends and those who 
had the privilege to work alongside such a wonderful person. I am 
hopeful they can find comfort knowing Dorothy's legacy will live 
on.

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