[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 49 (Wednesday, April 17, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E551-E552]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS TEACHING

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                          HON. JAMES M. TALENT

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 17, 1996

  Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge, Linda Lee 
Hydar, Linda Marie Kralina, and Kathleen M. Vielhaber in recognition of 
their 1995 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science and 
Mathematics Teaching.

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  The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science and Mathematics 
Teaching Program, administered by the National Science Foundation, is 
designed to recognize and reward outstanding teachers from elementary 
and secondary schools. These teachers serve as models for their 
colleagues in many important areas. At the same time, through such 
awards, they are able to increase the visibility and rewards of 
teaching in hopes of encouraging high quality individuals to enter and 
remain in the educational field.
  In addition to the individual recognition that Ms. Hydar, Ms. 
Kralina, and Ms. Vielhaber receive, the school at which each teaches 
will be given a $7,500 grant from the National Science Foundation. 
These funds are to be used under the direction of the recipients to 
continue their excellent work in educating our Nation's children.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor and a privilege for me to pay tribute to 
these fine teachers, and commend them upon their efforts in ensuring 
the next generation of quality foundation from where they can pursue 
their ambitions. I join the National Science Foundation in honoring the 
excellent work that each of these three teachers has been able to 
accomplish.

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