[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 2 (Tuesday, January 12, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E7]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING MRS. SUZANNE M. PILON FOR BEING AWARDED THE PRESIDENTIAL AWARD 
        FOR EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE TEACHING AWARD

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                       HON. CHRISTOPHER JOHN LEE

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 12, 2010

  Mr. LEE of New York. Madam Speaker, I would like to congratulate Mrs. 
Suzanne M. Pilon of Hilton, New York for being awarded the Presidential 
Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the highest 
recognition that a kindergarten through 12th-grade mathematics or 
science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United 
States.
  A first and second grade science and mathematics teacher at Quest 
Elementary School in Hilton, Suzanne has been teaching at the Hilton 
Central School District for the past 14 years.
  Known for her strong motivational skills, Suzanne also serves as a 
Teacher Leader for the Investigating Science program, is a Child Study 
Team Grade Level Leader, a Technology Committee Representative, an 
Administrative Team member, and a Parent-Teacher-Student Organization 
Team Representative.
  Suzanne offers a daily science workshop to her students and tries to 
weave science into as many other subjects as she can. She continues to 
pursue many professional development activities and has previously been 
recognized as the District Teacher of the Year for Quest School of 
Choice.
  Suzanne is an exceptional educator and Western New York is fortunate 
to have her teaching in our community. I'd like to once again 
congratulate Suzanne on this wonderful accomplishment and thank her for 
her dedication to our nation's youth.

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