[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 166 (Wednesday, December 15, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S10302]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                      TRIBUTE TO HAWAII EDUCATORS

 Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I wish to congratulate two 
outstanding educators from my state, John Constantinou, from Kea`au 
High School, and Yannabah Lewis, from Kealakehe High School, for 
receiving the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and 
Science Teaching.
  This award, 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 contributions to mathematics 
and science education. As a former educator and principal, I know 
firsthand about 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 John and Yannabah to their field and to the 
children of Hawaii is undeniable. I applaud them both for receiving 
this outstanding recognition, and I wish them the very best in their 
future endeavors.

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