[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 84 (Monday, June 7, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S4617]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING ARKANSAS'S OUTSTANDING MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHERS

 Mrs. LINCOLN. Madam President, today I salute two Arkansas 
teachers who have been named as recipients of the prestigious 
Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching: 
Lorraine Darwin from Cabot, Math, and Karen Ladd of Jonesboro, Science. 
This award is given annually to the best pre-college-level science and 
mathematics teachers from across the country. The winners are selected 
by a panel of distinguished scientists, mathematicians, and educators.
  Lorraine and Karen represent the best of Arkansas. Students and 
parents in Cabot and Jonesboro are fortunate to have them as educators 
and as leaders for the community. I commend their hard work and 
dedication to helping students learn and grow.
  There is no issue more intricately connected to the future prosperity 
of our Nation than the quality of our educational system. A skilled and 
educated population is critical if we are to create new jobs in 
Arkansas and sustain economic growth over the long term.
  Every student, regardless of background, deserves the chance to 
achieve his or her full potential, which can only happen with a quality 
education. That is why I will continue doing all I can to make high-
quality education more accessible for Arkansas students and their 
families.
  Again, congratulations to Lorraine and Karen for their dedication to 
education and for giving our youngest Arkansas citizens a solid 
foundation for future success.

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