[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 7 (Thursday, February 5, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E110]
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                 CONGRATULATIONS TO CAROL BARNES PIERCY

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                       HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 5, 1998

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Clovis 
Unified School District teacher Carol Barnes Piercy for being 
recognized with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching 
Mathematics. Carol Piercy is committed to her teachings and is very 
deserving of this honor.
  The Presidential Award program was initiated in 1983 by President 
Ronald Reagan to encourage excellence in teaching math and science. In 
January, Clovis Unified School District teacher Carol Piercy received 
this award for her accomplishments in teaching. Ms. Piercy has an 
extensive educational background with a Bachelor of Science degree from 
Stanford University, a Master of Science degree from Oregon State 
University, and a teaching credential from California State University, 
Fresno.
  Carol Piercy has held multiple leadership roles in the community 
during her career. A few of her many achievements include acting as 
Chairperson of the Mathematics Curriculum Committee from 1993-1994, as 
a Family Math Leader at the University of Berkeley in 1995, and as 
consultant for the Department of Defense Schools from 1995-1997.
  As a speaker and presenter, Ms. Piercy has dedicated herself towards 
making a difference. She has participated in numerous presentations 
that include contributions to the Fresno County Office of Education 
during 1994, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Western 
Regional Office, and the California League of Middle Schools Conference 
in San Diego.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I congratulate Carol Barnes 
Piercy for being honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in 
Teaching Mathematics. It is the guidance and commitment shown by Ms. 
Piercy that should serve as a model for all teachers. I ask my 
colleagues to join me in wishing Ms. Carol Piercy many more years of 
success.

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