[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 84 (Tuesday, June 17, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1230]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING DANISE CANTLON OF ELLIOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                          HON. DEBBIE STABENOW

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 17, 1997

  Ms. STABENOW Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the citizens of Michigan's 
Eighth Congressional District, I am pleased to honor Danise Joan 
Cantlon, a math teacher from Elliott Elementary School in Holt, MI, on 
the occasion of her receipt of the 1996 Presidential Award in 
Mathematics and Science Training.
  The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science 
Training are designed to recognize and reward outstanding teachers in 
the area of science and math. In addition to the national recognition, 
Danise will receive a National Science Federation grant of $7,500 to be 
used under her direction.
  Teachers such as Ms. Cantlon are role models to our students. Through 
the receipt of this prestigious award, I hope the students of Elliot 
Elementary will be even more encouraged and stimulated to excel in math 
and science. Most importantly, this award should be an inspiration to 
many young girls in mid-Michigan. Research conducted by the American 
Association of University Women recently concluded that, in many of our 
schools, there remains a gender gap in science course enrollment, 
advanced math courses, and scientific and technological careers. By 
recognizing successful women in the field of math and science, we also 
inspire and encourage girls to pursue interests and careers in these 
areas.
  I applaud the work Danise Cantlon has done at Elliot Elementary 
School. We are very lucky to have her teaching our children.

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