[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 145 Introduced in House (IH)]

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114th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 145

 Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Albert Einstein Distinguished 
      Educator Fellowship Program and recognizing the significant 
               contributions of Albert Einstein Fellows.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 13, 2016

Mr. Honda (for himself, Mr. Roe of Tennessee, Mr. Welch, Ms. Slaughter, 
Mr. McDermott, Ms. Judy Chu of California, Ms. Norton, Mr. Sablan, Mr. 
   Takano, Mr. Sarbanes, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. DeSaulnier, and Ms. Eddie 
     Bernice Johnson of Texas) submitted the following concurrent 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the 
                               Workforce

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Albert Einstein Distinguished 
      Educator Fellowship Program and recognizing the significant 
               contributions of Albert Einstein Fellows.

Whereas the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program was 
        established in 1990, and formalized by law in 1994;
Whereas Einstein Fellows are selected through a highly competitive process from 
        among the best science, technology, engineering, and mathematics 
        teachers in the field, and represent diverse geographic regions and 
        communities;
Whereas the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program places 
        these exceptional teachers in positions within Federal agencies and on 
        Capitol Hill where they contribute to advancing the fields of education, 
        science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and public policy;
Whereas the Department of Energy through its Office of Workforce Development for 
        Teachers and Scientists, and the Triangle Coalition for Science and 
        Technology Education have nurtured and grown the Einstein Fellowship 
        Program;
Whereas over 270 Einstein Fellows have served professionally at the Department 
        of Education, the Department of Energy, the National Aeronautics and 
        Space Administration (NASA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 
        the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the National 
        Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Science 
        Foundation (NSF), the President's Office of Science and Technology 
        Policy (OSTP), the U.S. Senate, and the U.S. House of Representatives;
Whereas the Einstein Fellowship Program fosters a spirit of cooperation between 
        Federal agencies by placing a network of fellows at these different 
        agencies;
Whereas Einstein Fellows provide practical perspectives on the application and 
        impact of education policy;
Whereas Einstein Fellows have made invaluable contributions to the formulation 
        of educational policy with their advice to Members of Congress and 
        officials in Federal agencies, by developing legislation, and by 
        creating innovative educational programs and interventions;
Whereas Einstein Fellows have experienced unique opportunities for professional 
        growth and development, expanding their skills and knowledge;
Whereas Einstein Fellows learn valuable leadership skills to advance the fields 
        of education, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and public 
        policy; and
Whereas the contributions of the Einstein Fellows during their service and later 
        upon the continuation of their professional careers, serve as role 
        models and examples of dedication and commitment for past, current, and 
        future generations of educators and public servants: Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) recognizes the significance of the 25th anniversary of 
        the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program;
            (2) recognizes the value of having current science, 
        technology, engineering, and mathematics teachers directly 
        engaged in the policymaking process;
            (3) recognizes the sacrifices made by teachers who 
        interrupt their careers to serve as Einstein Fellows;
            (4) supports continuation of the Einstein Fellowship 
        program;
            (5) encourages Federal agencies and congressional offices 
        to host Einstein Fellows, and to leverage the expertise of 
        former Einstein Fellows; and
            (6) recognizes the contributions of Einstein Fellows, past, 
        present, and future.
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