Norm Coleman - United States Senator - Minnesota
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Album: October 2005
Last updated on 11/10/2005


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On October 21st, 2005, Sen. Coleman met with William Lee to present him with the Purple Heart on behalf of his father, George Lee Jr., a World War veteran who passed away in 1964. George Lee, who served in the Army Air Force and flew over 50 missions, was awarded the Purple Heart after suffering facial wounds while being shot at over Munich in June of 1944. After William contacted Coleman’s office, the senator’s casework staff worked with him to secure the Purple Heart on behalf of his father.

William Lee receives Purple Heart on behalf of his father, a WWII veteran
On October 21st, Senator Coleman presented Sgt. Ted Knutson, a veteran of the Vietnam War, with the Purple Heart after Coleman helped secure the medals from the military. Sgt. Knutson, who served in the Marines from 1965-1969, was awarded seven medals for his service, but only received three – all of which were lost. After Sgt. Knutson contacted his office, Coleman’s staff worked with the National Personnel Records Center, eventually helping Knutson receive his medals.

Senator Coleman pins Purple Heart on Sgt. Ted Knutson
On Friday, October 21st, Senator Coleman met with 5-year-old Minnesotan Fartuun Sheikh and her family in Coleman's St. Paul office. In September, Coleman helped secure Fartuun's return to her family in St. Paul after she was wrongly detained by Kenyan immigration authorities during a trip to visit relatives with her grandmother.

Senator Coleman meets with 5-year-old Fartuun Sheikh and family
On October 20, Minnesota native Benson K. Whitney appeared before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations regarding his nomination to be the next United States Ambassador to Norway. Once confirmed, Whitney’s duties will include overseeing the Embassy and managing economic, consular and immigration issues, as well as political and military relations with Norway.

Ben Whitney testifies at nomination hearing to be Ambassador to Norway
On October 18 , Senator Norm Coleman questioned Paul Volcker, Chairman of the Independent Inquiry Committee into the United Nations Oil-for-Food Program, during a hearing entitled

Senator Coleman questions Paul Volcker at Senate hearing on U.N. reform
On October 6, Senator Norm Coleman spoke at a press conference announcing Concordia Language Village’s new Arabic camp, opening near the city of Detroit Lakes.

Senator Coleman speaks at Concordia Language Village press conference
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