[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 96 (Thursday, June 24, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1202]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING THE WINNERS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN 
                    MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE TEACHING

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 24, 2010

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the 
teachers who have been selected to receive the Presidential Award for 
Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Administered by the 
National Science Foundation (NSF) on behalf of the White House Office 
of Science and Technology Policy, this award recognizes exemplary 
teachers for their contributions to the teaching and learning of 
mathematics and science.
  The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science 
Teaching is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 
twelfth-grade math or science teacher can receive for outstanding 
student instruction in the United States. Enacted by Congress in 1983, 
this program authorizes the President to bestow up to 108 awards per 
year. For the 2009 award, President Obama named 103 teachers from the 
seventh through the twelfth grades to be recognized with a citation 
signed by the President and a $10,000 award from the NSF.
  Awards are given to mathematics and science teachers from each of the 
50 states and four U.S. territories. In addition to honoring individual 
achievement, the goal of the award program is to exemplify the highest 
standards of math and science teaching. Honorees serve as models for 
their colleagues, inspire their communities, and lead in the 
improvement of math and science education.
  Congratulations to the recipients--all of whom have demonstrated 
outstanding teaching ability and have contributed greatly to the 
education of our nation's youth. I would especially like to 
congratulate Kimberly Morrow-Leong of Marsteller Middle School in 
Bristow, VA, who has been recognized for mathematics and Dat Le of the 
H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program in Arlington, VA, who has been 
recognized for science. In the words of President Obama, these teachers 
``are inspirations not just to their students, but to the Nation and 
the world.''
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
accomplishments and recognition of the recipients of this Presidential 
award. I wish these, and all teachers, continued success in educating 
our nation's youth in math and science, providing for a brighter 
tomorrow across the country and the world.

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