The "Write" Honourable

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Woodcroft (Westmount) Public Library Terminal #XVIII, Edmonton, Alberta

February XXVIIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Once again you have to hand it to Edmonton Public Library (EPL), they are on the "write" track by having Ms. Lynn Coady join their "Writer In Residence" program. Lynn is very skilled & will bring a richness to the program when she gives her ideas & tips for writing to students & library patrons in order to make them develop inII better writers!

"Write" On,

Rory

Source: Www.Epl.Ca

The Saturday Presidential Buzz-Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Beverly Crest Hotel Courtesy Computer, Edmonton, Alberta

February XXVIIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

An Editor's Note: President Dwight Eisenhower ran from New York for his MCMLII (1952) election bid & proceeded to change his personal residency to Kansas in MCMLV (1955) & so ran from that completely different State for his MCMLVI (1956) reelection bid. So Pres. Eisenhower is technically the only II (2) term or greater "sitting" President to have run as a candidate for the Presidency from II (2) States instead of one. His birth State was actually Texas but as an Army man he moved around a lot. 

Looking at common themes here for the Office of the Presidency at Executive Dissertations we see the terrible price war takes on lives & how much the Generals & Admirals hate to fight it, even though that's their job, they wanted peace just as much as the average citizen. Just as XVIIIth President U.S. Grant, Republican-Illnois hated war & bloodshed in The Civil War, we have another V (5) Star General-Of-The Army & Allied Supreme Commander who later went onto become Military Commamder-In-Chief express these same concerns what XC (90) years later. "Ike" expressed these views in a professorial & business like tone to students at The White House since he had been President of Columbia University, he had the technical skill to orate these matters properly. Pres. Eisenhower is considered one of America's finest Generals, but he that war was idiotic & that up & coming generations should strive for peace.

"I hate war as only a soldier who has lived it can, only as one who has seen its brutality, its futility, its stupidity."

January XXth, MCMLIII (1953)-January XXth, MCMLXI (1961),

Rory

Source: XXXIVth President Of The United States Of America Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower, Republican-New York & Kansas.

"He's Dead Jim!"

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #23, 9731-174 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5T 6G4

February XXVIIth, MMXV

Hon.Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Fans of science fiction & students interested in space exploration like me will be sad to hear that Ambassador/Captain/Commander/Lieutenant Commander/Mister Spock of Vulcan & the United Federation Of Planets Starfleet Command, & "Star Trek" (TM), actor Leonard Nimoy is dead. Condolences to his to his widow Susan, his kids by his former and late wife Sandra & all of his family friends, particularly his best friend Bill Shatner who will be absolutely lost without his boswell! An Editor's Note: We write in Vulcan green blood script colour.

Leonard We Have Been-And Always Shall Be-Your Friend,

Rory

Source: Myself & Desilu Studios Incorporated (TM) & National Broadcasting Company (TM) & NBC Universal Television (TM) & Paramount Pictures Incorporated (TM) & "Star Trek" (TM) & "Star Trek: The Next Generation (TM)" & "Star Trek" (TM, MMIX) & "Star Trek: Into Darkness" (TM, MMXIII.)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPBGZRRrEKM  

The Student Sayings Of Joe Friday On Fridays From Los Angeles, California Case Eighty-Four

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #23, 9731-174 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5T 6G4

February XXVIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

A woman & her child who she had just picked up at school were just dropped off at the Georgia Street Receiving Hospital. They were beaten & kidnapped, as well as robbed. Truly a frightening experience for the mom & even more so for for her youngster. Sergeant Joe Friday of the Los Angeles Police Department is sent in to do his job: investigate!

"He took your watch ma'am, do you have the serial number of the watch? Was there anything else stolen, & could you give us a description of the stolen items?"

Sounds Like Joe Friday Of Robbery Division Should Coordinate With The Kidnapping LAPD Squad & Pool Resources To Catch These Monsters,

Rory

Source: "Dragnet", C. National Broadcasting Company, A Mark VII Production.

What Would Captain Kirk Do?

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XXVIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

For The Alberta Hospital Party & their treachery, dishonesty, & generally despicable attitude in poaching former Wildrose executives in an underhanded way, I know exactly the Federation Starship Enterprise's Captain James Tiberius Kirk would advise science fiction fans & science students to do. He'd tell them if they cannot vote for Her Majesty's PC Government, then they should vote for either the Liberals or New Democratics, two opposition party's most likely to dent the chances of The Alberta Hospital Party garnering any form of gain.

First & foremost we have David Swann, MLA, Liberal, Calgary-Mountain View & Interim Leader of the Alberta Liberal Party once again calling the "play-by-play" for his party again. Dr. Swann & quality candidates like the recently acclaimed Laurie Blakeman, MLA, Liberal, Edmonton-Centre will make much better & more effective MLAs in the Alberta Legislature than The Alberta Hospital Party which used to have QR77 Radio host Dave Taylor as the Calgary-Currie MLA (truly one of the darkest periods in Alberta history.) David & Laurie stay true to the Alberta Liberal Party values while rats like Corey Hogan, Tim Grover, Christine Labossiere all abandon their political homes sneakily to join The Alberta Hospital Party whose motto is "Albertans Are Listening." They are listening, but only to your party's dying heartbeat.

Secondly we have Rachel Notley, MLA, New Democratic, Edmonton-Strathcona & Leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party. Rachel & her team stand for progressive, liberal, socialistic, & working class values & who like her late father Grant has street smarts & stamina, traits needed in a good opposition leader. They have like David Swann, honesty & fairness for not just the rich citizenry, but for folks of all working classes & socioeconomic standards. The people of Alberta who want a good opposition that's effective, smart, & able to adapt to hold the government accountable should vote Liberal or NDP, two party's with values. The Alberta Hospital Party & its backers need to get that no one cares! Hell they care less about your party than they do my blog! Just like this blog, no one is reading your stuff! I myself let my cat use your Alberta Hospital Party flyers as even he can't garner the feline vote for them & as such gets "pissed off" every time he sees one!

William Munsey Eats Cherry Pits But Not The Cherries As His Party Is "The Pits",

Rory

Source: Hakuna Matata.

"Will The Senator Yield The Floor?"-Johnny Isakson

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XXVIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Suddenly I "have Georgia on mind" as I talk about Senator Johnny Isakson & The Peach State. Just like the Democratic Governor of Delaware, Johnny wants to make higher education a priority for all despite their income level. A definite trend is running here at Executive Dissertations, a different party & more conservative in focus, but the same message.

"I will also work to keep the dream of a college education within reach of all Americans by supporting federal assistance programs that help make higher education affordable." 

Empire State Of The South,

Rory

Source: Senator Johnny Isakson, Class 3, Republican-Georgia.

Gubernatorial-Delaware

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XXVth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

We return to Delaware (whose Senators Executive Dissertations has already profiled), the very first state in the Union & its Governor Jack Martell. Jack is talking up the fact that rich or poor, every student should have the chance to strive at success in academia. In this way, they'll get a better start in life & thus be able to contribute economically much faster once they have graduated to the State's economy & overall quality of life.

"No student who would benefit from an education here should be denied the opportunity because of an inability to pay."

Dover, 

Rory

Source: LXXIIIrd Governor Jack Martell, Democratic-Delaware.

The Alberta Hospital Party: Deader Than The Confederacy!

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XXVth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

I was talking to some funeral parlour student aides downtown earlier today. They informed me that The Alberta Hospital Party executives such as their former President, Christine Labossiere (now running for a PC Alberta nomination in Edmonton-Rutherford), Corey Hogan, Stephen Carter, Greg Clark & Tim Grover & William Munsey regularly consume more embalming fluid than the corpses that they get ready for burial each day. I can believe those students for sure, yes I can! The Alberta Hospital Party, deader than the Confederate soldiers buried in the Texas graveyard pictured above & they've been gone for a century & a half!

Dead Means Dead I Mean Even The Alberta Liberals Led By Laurie Blakeman, MLA, Liberal, Edmonton-Centre Have More Hope,

Rory

Source: "Tippecanoe & Tyler Too!"

"Will The Senator Yield The Floor?"-Cory Booker

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XXVth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Its time to head back to Senator Cory Booker of The Tomato State of New Jersey. Cory remarks on what is just common sense, a better educated populace will attract more firms to being better job & career opportunities to that jurisdiction. It was a huge focus of Cory's when he was Mayor of Newark, New Jersey.

"Being home to highly educated & highly skilled workers is the only way cities will be able to guarantee that they can attract the best companies & the best jobs."

The Crossroads Of The Revolution, 

Rory

Source: Senator Cory Booker, Class 2, Democratic-New Jersey.

Bobby Ewing Says

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XXIVth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

At a combined Texas & Alberta press conference in Fort McMurray, Robert James "Bobby" Ewing of Ewing Global expresses his disgust to oil rig worker & technician students that the Corus Radio Network & its affiliated radio stations have had The Alberta Hospital Party Leader Greg Clark on XIV (14) times as a guest on their radio broadcasts since January Ist & the Hon. Jim Prentice, PC, MLA, Premier, Progresssive Conservative, Calgary-Foothills (a clearly democratically elected leader) only once in a "Talk II The Premier" segment. Thus not adhering to the proper standards Bobby adhered to of equal time when he served in the office of Texas State Senator for a term.

It seems that Brother Bobby with his outside Texas perspective can see that 630 AM Ched & QR77 Radio AM Host Dave Taylor, a former Liberal & Alberta Hospital Party MLA is trying as station to rig the election expected soon in order to force Alberta Hospital Party MLAs on a public that clearly doesn't want this party. The Alberta Hospital Party is clearly deader than Bob was during the Season VII (7) finale & Season VIII (8) "dream sequence" year of "DALLAS." It boggles the mind of Brother Bobby & many Albertans that the Corus Radio media elite & media in general don't want Corey Hogan & William Munsey & Greg Clark & Stephen Carter  & Tim "The Teabagger" Grover ever get anywhere near power again & he tells the student group he is speaking to so. As I reminded Bob by phone when I myself couldn't attend the conference: these gents gave us our XIVth (14th) Premier & we all know well how that turned out!

"They wouldn't even go to their own mother's funeral unless they thought the undertaker was going to strike oil."

Father Of Christopher Ewing & Lucas Krebbs,

Rory

Source: "DALLAS", C. Lorimar Telepictures Incorporated & Warner Brothers Television Incorporated & Columbia Broadcasting System.

Gubernatorial-Connecticut

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XXIIIrd, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Proving he's not just "A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court", the State of Connecticut & Governor Dannel Malloy talk about literacy. Dannel had trouble learning in school due to dyslexia & yet now has risen to the office of his State's Chief Executive! An amazing accomplishment! Dannel shows students that anyone can be successful if they get help & apply themselves!

 "I have to tell you, I'll be right up front about it: I'm the Governor of the State of Connecticut & I can't write anything well."

Hartford,

Rory

Source: LXXXVIIIth Governor Dannel Malloy, Democratic-Connecticut.

"Will The Senator Yield The Floor?"-Bob Menendez

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XXIIIrd, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Heading over to The Garden State of New Jersey we have Senator Bob Menendez commenting on the importance of home health care visits for lower income families to insure they & their kids are equally healthy than folks who might be able to afford better health care.

"Home visitations by nurses, social workers & other professionals are proven to improve the prenatal health, development, education & economic self-sufficiency of low-income children & families."

The Armpit Of America,

Rory

Source: Senator Bob Menendez, Class 1, Democratic-New Jersey.

Gubernatorial-Colorado

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XXIIIrd, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Colorado & its Governor John Hickenlooper discuss putting kids inII a XXIst (21st) century school system & trying to do what is best for them as students first.

"Education needs to be about what is best for our kids & that means raising the level of their achievement in knowledge & skills necessary to be successful adults."

Denver,

Rory

Source: XLIInd Governor John Hickenlooper, Democratic-Colorado.

"I See Nothing, I Know Nothing!"

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XXIIIrd, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

For political science students a lesson in "trusting" Corey Hogan of The Alberta Hospital Party. Corey betrayed the glorious party that constitutes the Alberta Liberal Party that is once again led by its IInd Interim Leader in a row, Dr. David Swann, MLA, Liberal, Calgary-Mountain View. Corey was in even more denial than Sgt. Schultz of the National Broadcasting Company's "Hogan's Heroes." As his former party's director, Corey obviously "saw nothing & knew nothing." The Alberta Hospital Party convention obviously changes nothing in terms of Corey's attitude.

Corey betrayed the very trust of Leader Swann Lake by abandoning his job with the Alberta Liberals during Leader Swannie River's Ist go around as leader (although to be fair he was fired & replaced by his cat.) Now I ask these very same students, why in the hell would the Alberta Liberals entertain any thought of a merger with The Alberta Hospital Party or any "progressive" party of the left or centre-left when they are so close as to be within striking distance of forming the province's next majority government on their own?

Corey Hogan Makes Even Stephen Carter Seem Honest,

Rory

Source: A Tree Falling In The Forest.

Dimanche Avec Premier Ministres-Stephen Joseph Harper

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Beverly Crest Hotel Courtesy Computer, Edmonton, Alberta

February XXIInd, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Executive Dissertations today concludes its look at the Prime Ministers of The Dominion of Canada with the Right Hon. Steve Harper, PC, MP. When we have more Prime Ministers at future junctures then the feature will of course be back, albeit not on consecutive Dimanches/Sundays.

Facing facts, when he used to have minority status governing power, Prime Minister Harper hated to work with Her Majesty's Loyal Official Opposition & other smaller opposition parties. But, he's refreshingly candid with young people at a coffee gathering in his riding about the need to.

"If you want to be a government in a minority parliament, you have to work with other people."

Has The Medical Disorder Of Asthma & Is Superb At Knowledge Of Canada's Greatest Sport: Hockey & Has Even Authored A Book On The Subject Matter,

Rory

Source: XXIInd Prime Minister Of The Dominion Of Canada The Right Honourable Stephen Joseph Harper, BA, MA, PC, MP, Calgary-Southwest, Reform & Canadian Alliance & Conservative.

The Saturday Presidential Buzz-Harry S. Truman

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Beverly Crest Hotel Courtesy Computer, Edmonton, Alberta

February XXIst, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

An Editor's Note: As stated when this blog did XVIIIth President Ulysses S. Grant, Republican-Illinois, the "S" in President Harry Truman's name (just like Grant's) didn't actually stand for anything. It was a "stand alone" initial as Harry had one grandpa with the last name that started with "S" & another with the Ist name that also started with "S." Thus both grandpas could claim Harry was partly named after them.

As the man from Independence, President Harry S. Truman wasn't allowed to play a lot of rough outdoor sports with other kids. His mother sheltered Harry quite a bit as she wanted him II read & learn. The President instills his mother's & his belief in books & a proper literary foundation in life. This was wise as he had to take over at the tag end in the emergency of WWII & the sudden death of XXXIInd President Franklin Roosevelt, Democratic-New York.

"Upon books the collective education of the race depends; they are the sole instruments of registering, perpetuating & transmitting thought."

April XIIth, MCMXLV (1945)-January XXth, MCMLIII (1953),

Rory

Source: XXXIIIrd President Of The United States Of America Harry S. Truman, Democratic-Missouri.

The Student Sayings Of Joe Friday On Fridays From Los Angeles, California Case Eighty-Three

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XXth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Channeling his best C. Montgomery Burns from Fox Television's "The Simpsons" in wanting to "release the hounds" is Detective Joe Friday of the Los Angeles Police Department. Joe gets tipped off about a young mother being found dead in her car. However, this bright lady had the presence of mind to shoot her attacker bIV she died! As a result she is assisting her own murder investigation post-mortem as the killer now has to flee the murder scene with a blood trail following him. The Detective quite rightly asks that the LAPD Canine Unit be brought inII assist & track that very blood trail. Joe wants to catch him bIV he perhaps injures or kills more victims. Good idea Detective, releasing "The Dogs Of War!"

"Lets get the dogs, we need to find this guy now!"

Maybe The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Canine Unit Would Lend A Hand Joe,

Rory

Source: "Dragnet", C. American Broadcasting Company, Dick Wolf Productions & "The Simpsons", C. Fox Television & "The Dogs Of War", C. United Artists & MGM Studios Incorporated.

Spruce "Grover" Solutions

Super "Grover" From Sesame Street. Certainly The Sanest Grover Of Them All & Not Just A Puppet (Oh Wait!)

President Stephen "Grover" Cleveland, Democratic, New York. Dead 100 Years But Still Closer To Majority Power Than Stephen Carter, Greg Clark, Glenn Taylor, Sue Huff, QR77 Radio's Dave Taylor, 630 Ched Radio's Ryan Jespersen & The Alberta Hospital Party!

The City Of Spruce "Grove", A Great Vaykay Spot (Unless You Run Into Doug Horner!)

Alberta Hospital Party Executive Director Tim "Grover" Slogan Who Complains Of Being "Sore" Each Time He Leaves The Bottle Depot Returning His Empties That His Wife Nagged For A Year To Turn In!

Alberta Hospital Party Executive Director & Former Wildrose Candidate Against Steve Mandel & Certified Teabagging Specialist Tim "Grover" & Not Just A Puppet (Oh Wait!)

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XIXth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Above are some samples of the words "grove" & "grover." They are brought to you & Alberta's youngsters by The Alberta Hospital Party & The Alberta Liberal Party leader & interim leaders. Who calculate their chances at obtaining power at two other new words they want kids to learn: "slim" & "none."

Wait IV It: Raj Sherman Is Managing The Alberta Liberal Party Campaign: Wasn't His Great Grandpa The Chief Surgeon On The HMS Titanic?,

Rory

Source: Grove Trees (As Opposed To Shrubs.)

"Will The Senator Yield The Floor?"-Pat Toomey

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XVIIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Back onto The Oil State of Pennsylvania & its other federal representative, Senator Pat Toomey. Pat being a Republican is in the unique position of having his fellow Senator be a Democrat. So he has to work with him at times, even though they may fight on party matters. Today, Pat works with Sen. Joe Manchin, Democratic-West Virginia in a bipartisan matter to protect children from sexual predators in schools.

"We have an obligation to do everything in our power to safeguard our children from sexual predators. I am grateful to Sen. Manchin for joining me in this effort to protect America's children."

The Quaker State,

Rory

Source: Senator Pat Toomey, Class 3, Republican-Pennsylvania.

Gubernatorial-California

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XVIIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

California is the land of movie stars & dreams, but even I'd never thought they'd bring back Moonbeam Brown. Yes Governor Jerry Brown has just been reelected to his IInd term in a row & IVth overall some XXXVI (36) years after he first was sworn in. The II term limit not applying to Jerry as it came into place under Governor Gray Davis, Democratic. Of course in Cali-for-ni-a anything is possible as they elected an Austrian Terminator & Action Star as Governor in a state thats what 55% latino?! Jerry talks up the need for trying his best in the struggle to fix educational issues as his father Pat was also California Governor so he has a true family perspective on the matter & realizes how broken it is & all he can do is the best he can with the time he has.

"I approach this task with some humility, & a realization that there is no silver bullet that will fix everything. Education improvement takes time, persistence, & a systematic approach."

Sacramento,

Rory

Source: XXXIXth Governor Jerry Brown, Democratic-California.

"Will The Senator Yield The Floor?"-Bob Casey

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XVIIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Just as with several MP entries, we have Senator Bob Casey of The Keystone State of Pennsylvania working for veterans & their families.

"Our military families make countless sacrifices on our nation's behalf. We have an obligation to take steps that aid these families as they serve."

The Coal State,

Rory

Source: Senator Bob Casey, Class 1, Democratic-Pennsylvania.

Gubernatorial-Arkansas

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XVIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

We transfer over to Arkansas, the Home State of Former XLIInd U.S. President Bill Clinton, Democratic. The new man in charge there after last month is Governor Asa Hutchinson. While still Governor-Elect waiting to be sworn in, Asa talks about his new Director of Arkansas Department of Career Education, a Dr. Charisse Childers. One of many duties of leaders is to appoint folks that believe will use their authority well to make things work.

"She recognizes the critical nature career education plays in our economy, & she has the experience necessary to lead this department under my administration. I have no doubt she will serve this position well."

Little Rock,

Rory

Source: XLVIth Governor Asa Hutchinson, Republican-Arkansas.

"Will The Senator Yield The Floor?"-Chris Coons

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XVIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

We go back to The Diamond State of Delaware to listen to Senator Chris Coons. Chris is promoting the Delaware Adolescent Program Inc. (DAPI) that allows young single mothers to go back to school & complete High School. This will help them get better employment opportunities & be able to make better choices for themselves & their babies &/or youngsters. Chris gives a nice keynote address.

"Let other people into help you. Let them take that walk with you."

The Small Wonder,

Rory

Source: Senator Chris Coons, Class 2, Democratic-Delaware.

Gubernatorial-Arizona

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XVIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

We head next to Arizona which is one of several states that encompasses The Grand Canyon. The new State Governor Doug Ducey talks about getting funds & resources to classrooms directly. Having just been sworn in last month, Doug does so in the form of a Gubernatorial Executive Order, just the IInd one of his administration.

"5. The reports shall address the following: Maximizing the delivery of funds to teachers & classroom instruction."

Phoenix,

Rory

Source: XXIIIrd Governor Doug Ducey, Republican-Arizona.

"Will The Senator Yield The Floor?"-Tom Carper

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XVIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

In the order that they entered the Union, we begin with The First State, that being Delaware & Senator Tom Carper. Tom discusses his need to use his elected position to improve educational standards for the citizens of his state.

"In the last Congress, I continued to support education policies that will enhance educational excellence in Delaware."

The Blue Hen State,

Rory

Source: Senator Tom Carper, Class 1, Democratic-Delaware.

Gubernatorial-Alaska

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XVIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

As the old Johnny Horton standard goes, we head "North To Alaska" & its Governor Bill Walker who just assumed office on December Ist last year. Alaska being so remote faces extra costs in having items sent to its residents & their families in the Interior, not to mention the energy costs expended in getting these items and Alaskan citizens around. Not just from the contiguous XLVIII (48) American States, but from points around the world & so the Governor wants to lower the economic burden for families.

"I will continue to work closely with the highest levels of my staff & cabinet to expedite these efforts & relieve the burden facing Interior residents."

Juneau,

Rory

Source: XIth Governor Bill Walker, Independent-Alaska.

The Alberta Liberals: A Family Focused Party

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #23, 9731-174 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5T 6G4

February XVIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

On this Family Day, created by the glorious former Progressive Conservative Premier Donald Ross Getty, we at Executive Dissertations focus on the truly great family party, the Alberta Liberals. They & their sublime (par) Interim Leader Dr. David Swann (dive), MLA, Liberal, Calgary-Mountain View (the IInd Interim Leader in a row with the Ist being Dr. Sherman) have chosen former Edmonton-Meadowlark Liberal MLA Maurice Tougas to run in Edmonton-McClung against its current Progressive Conservative MLA, Mr. David Xiao. Yes the Alberta Liberal Party, so inept in its apparatchik its renewing its family by bringing in an Interim Leader who never faced an election & former MLAs as candidates who admitted publicly that they "regretted" being MLAs in the first place!

Premier Greg Clark Or Premier Glenn Taylor Or "Acting" Premier Sue Huff Or Premier David Swann Or...Wait For It: Premier Laurie Blakeman!,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Examiner.

P.S.: Thanks to Rev. W. Wade Izzard of the Universal Life Church Canada-First Nations Youth Outreach Ministries for this valuable background information!

Dimanche Avec Premier Ministres-Paul Edgar Philippe Martin

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Beverly Crest Hotel Courtesy Computer, Edmonton, Alberta

February XVth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

As a businessman & respected former Finance Minister, Prime Minister Paul E. Martin really wanted young Canadians, heck all Canadians who wanted to improve themselves to be able to garner all the knowledge they could.

"Every Canadian who wants to learn should have the opportunity to do so."

Former Owner Of Canada Steamship Lines,

Rory

Source: XXIst Prime Minister Of The Dominion Of Canada The Right Honourable Paul Edgar Philippe Martin, BA, Hon. BA, CC, LLB, LLD, DCL, EDD, PC, Liberal.

The Saturday Presidential Buzz-Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Beverly Crest Hotel Courtesy Computer, Edmonton, Alberta

February XIVth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

There was a lot of love for President Franklin Roosevelt, like his cousin Theodore the XXVIth President, Republican-New York, Franklin obtained the highest office in the land & was widely respected. Pres. Roosevelt was the only person to serve more than II (2) terms in the office & in those brilliant IV (4) terms he served America's youth & their families strongly through both The Great Depression of the MCMXXX's (1930's) through the darkest days of the MCMXL's (1940's) & WWII. With all the admiration for him, perhaps its appropriate that Executive Dissertations is typing out this blog for FDR (in red text of course) on Saint Valentines Day. Here, the President talks about the importance of education in a democracy. 

"Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education."

March IVth, MCMXXIII (1933)-April XIIth, MCMXLV (1945),

Rory

Source: XXXIInd President Of The United States Of America Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Democratic-New York.  

Gubernatorial-Alabama

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Lois Hole Public Library Terminal #XX, Edmonton, Alberta

February XIIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

State Governors have a lot of power like Premiers. But they have to guard against American Presidents who become too powerful. Still they have a huge public platform when it comes to making their ideas & voices heard on many matters. So we begin alphabetically with Alabama & its Governor Robert Bentley.

"We will not do anything to hurt the Education Trust Fund."

Montgomery,

Rory

Source: LIIIrd Governor Robert Bentley, Republican-Alabama.

The Parliamentarians-Bob Zimmer, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Lois Hole Public Library Terminal #XX, Edmonton, Alberta

February XIIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

An Editor's Note: While I appreciate the vim & vigour that Bob Zimmer, MP brings to his job, I find it incredibly rude that he didn't bring me a Tim Hortons Double Double as well.

A Secondary Editor's Note: This of course is the tentative "last" edition ever of "The Parliamentarians" series barring any byelections in the former ridings of former MPs Dean Del Mastro (whom I did profile) & Glenn Thibeault, (who resigned before I got to his quote.) If the Hon. John Baird, PC, MP &/or any other MP resigns triggering byelections bIV a general election writ is dropped in September for the IIIrd Monday in October, then I will have to do more editions due to the fact that this Parliament would not yet have been scrubbed in favour of the CCCXXXVIII (338) seat inaugural version! As a result I may wind up with more MP quotes than the number of seats due to the fact that more than one MP sat for a particular riding(s) during this final CCCVIII (308) seat Parliament!

Bobby talks about important the nuclear energy industry is to Canadians. Many may not like nuclear power, but it is an alternative energy source & important economic generator of jobs that keeps families employed.

"I would like to state again how important the nuclear industry is to Canada. It supports 17,000 jobs for Canadians & their families. We support the industry & want to make sure that is environmentally sound but also competitive."

Number CCCVI (306),

Rory

Source: Bob Zimmer, MP, Conservative, Prince George-Peace River.

The Parliamentarians-David Yurdiga, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Lois Hole Public Library Terminal #XX
Edmonton, Alberta

February XIIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

We David Yurdiga, MP & his thoughts on "the labour deficit." Despite economic slowdowns out there, a severe shortage even in these uncertain times exists in trades & the young people to fill those jobs.

"Right now the biggest (labour) deficit we have is in trades. We have a need for more of our youth & young people to pursue trades."

Number CCCV (305),

Rory

Source: David Yurdiga, MP, Conservative, Fort McMurray-Athabasca.

The Student Sayings Of Joe Friday On Fridays From Los Angeles, California Case Eighty-Two

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XIIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

For Sergeant Joe Friday of the Los Angeles Police Department, whenever the XIIIth (13th) of a month is a Friday its very hard. There seems to something in the already muggy L.A. air. Robberies go up on that day & so the Sarge has to now learn to have a sympathetic ear for a woman who has been a kleptomaniac. In otherwords stealing for no other reason than the "need to do it" & not for "profit." He is trying to get at the "root cause" of the female thief's need to take without asking items that are not hers & maybe try & get her some mental help such as counselling through Los Angeles Health Department services.

"She admitted her urge to steal things had started as far back as her Junior High School years. She admitted as a girl she stole books, tablets, pencils, pieces of chalk & as she grew older, it seemed to get more serious with her. It carried over into her college years & thats when her stealing first got her into trouble."

Definitely Sounds Psychology Might Help Joseph,

Rory

Source: "Dragnet", C. Columbia Broadcasting System, A Mark VII Production.

The Parliamentarians-Wai Young, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

For Wai Young, MP a view to looking at helping the homeless in her constituency & the Vancouver metro region.

"We are pleased to partner with Metro Vancouver & the YWCA on this terrific new project. Cause We Care House will provide important services to this community, including ensuring that single mothers & their children have a safe, secure roof over their head."

Number CCCIV (304),

Rory

Source: Wai Young, MP, Conservative, Vancouver-South.

The Parliamentarians-Terence Young, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Having lost a daughter to a bad prescription drug, Terence Young, MP is taking his heartbreak & getting pills to protect other youngsters under her name, Vanessa's Law. Here Terence a true family man & founder of Drug Safety Canada describes the parent/child bond & how he is using his power as an MP for the common good.

"The unconditional love connecting the vulnerability of a child with the protection of a parent transcends this world in a special way. Nothing could be more important to our humanity. It is the most common way that ordinary people get a chance to be like a loving creator. Anyone that intentionally undermines that protection is committing an undeniable wrong. No society should tolerate it for any reason."

Number CCCIII (303),

Rory

Source: Terence Young, MP, Conservative, Oakville.

The Parliamentarians-Lynne Yelich, PC, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

The Hon. Lynne Yelich, PC, MP focuses on good foreign relations. With superb proper diplomatic channels, they'll be more opportunities for Canadian students to study & travel abroad & for foreign students to come here.

"Our two countries have a budding relationship, which has continued to grow since the Krygyz Republic became a genuine parliamentary democracy in Central Asia following the Tulip Revolution in MMX (2010)."

Number CCCII (302),

Rory

Source: The Honourable Lynne Yelich, PC, MP, Minister Of State (Foreign Affairs & Consular), Conservative, Blackstrap.

The Parliamentarians-Stephen Woodworth, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Stephen Woodworth, MP puts folks in the mood to listen to a comment on environmental conservation & sustainability for both both people today & for future generations of Canadian families.

"As the longest serving Member of the Parliamentary Environment Committee, I have studied urban conservation, terrestrial conservation, & the principles of a National Conservation Plan."

Number CCCI (301),

Rory

Source: Stephen Woodworth, MP, Conservative, Kitchener Centre.

The Parliamentarians-Alice Wong, PC, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

The Hon. Alice Wong, PC, MP seems to think that by getting McMaster University involved in building a website that will help seniors stay active is a great idea! Frankly, it is a great idea!

"This will be a one-stop shop for information."

Number CCC (300),

Rory

Source: The Honourable Alice Wong, PC, MP, Minister Of State (Seniors), Conservative, Richmond.

The Parliamentarians-John Williamson, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calagary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

On hand for the blue ribbon cutting of a wastewater management facility in his riding, John Williamson, MP is hard at work making sure there are jobs in his riding & clean water for residents to drink & use.

"The result is a major enhancement to critical infrastructure that serves the needs of families, individuals, & business throughout this area."

Number CCXCIX (299),

Rory

Source: John Williamson, MP, Conservative, New Brunswick Southwest.