[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 136 (Thursday, September 24, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S9835]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                TRIBUTE TO OUTSTANDING HAWAII EDUCATORS

 Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I wish to congratulate two 
outstanding educators from my State, elementary school teachers Liane 
Tanigawa of Pearl Ridge Elementary School and Seanyelle Yagi of Kanewai 
Elementary School, for receiving the Presidential Award for Excellence 
in Mathematics and Science Teaching, PAEMST.
  The PAEMST, administered by the National Science Foundation on behalf 
of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, is the 
highest recognition that a mathematics or science teacher may receive. 
Since the program's inception in 1983, more than 3,900 educators 
nationwide have been recognized for their contribution to mathematics 
and science education. As a former educator and principal, I know 
firsthand of the countless hours that go into creating curricula, and 
it makes me proud to see outstanding teachers receive recognition for 
their hard work.
  The dedication of Liane and Seanyelle to their field and to the 
children of Hawaii is undeniable. I congratulate them both for 
receiving this outstanding recognition, and I wish them the very best 
in their future endeavors.

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