[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 70 (Thursday, May 19, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S3166]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       TRIBUTE TO MELANIE AH SOON

 Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I wish to congratulate an 
outstanding educator from my State, Melanie Ah Soon from Sacred Hearts 
Academy, 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 4,000 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 Melanie to her field and to the children of Hawaii 
is undeniable. I applaud her for receiving this outstanding 
recognition, and I wish her the very best in her future 
endeavors.

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