[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 49 (Thursday, March 16, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E617-E618]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      SUSSMAN'S SUCCESS IN SCIENCE

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                        HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 15, 1995
  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ms. Beverly 
Sussman of Buffalo 
[[Page E618]] Grove, IL, who has been selected to be a recipient of the 
Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics teaching. 
I am pleased to have this opportunity to recognize her outstanding 
service to her community and the children whose lives she has touched.
  This award represents the Nation's highest honor for teachers of 
mathematics and science in grades K-12. It was established by President 
Ronald Reagan and the Congress in 1983. Recipients are chosen on the 
basis of the excellence of their teaching performance. Only two 
teachers from each State are chosen each year.
  Ms. Sussman has taught sixth grade science at Ivy Hall Middle School 
in Buffalo Grove for the last 17 years. It is her dedication to her 
students that first led to her nomination for this award. It is my 
understanding that it is this dedication that has made her the first 
sixth grade science teacher ever to receive this honor.
  I need not remind my colleagues of the importance of educating our 
children. It is with them that the future of our country lies. We must 
constantly demand excellence from those charged with the responsibility 
of educating our children and honor those who have dedicated their 
lives to this cause. The Presidential Award for Excellence in Science 
and Mathematics honors those who do excel. Ms. Sussman is no exception.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to recognize Beverly Sussman 
for receiving this prestigious award. Once again, I congratulate her 
and offer her my best wishes for continued success.


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