[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 75 (Friday, May 27, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E981]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO BRANDON SCHRAUTH

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2011

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a very special 
teacher from Waukee, IA. His name is Brandon Schrauth and he was 
recently selected to receive the 2010 Presidential Award for Excellence 
in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
  This program recognizes our nation's most outstanding teachers for 
their contribution to the teaching and learning of math and science. 
For his exemplary achievement, Brandon has received both a $10,000 
award from the National Science Foundation as well as a signed 
certificate from President Obama.
  President Obama named only 85 teachers across the country to be 
worthy of this prestigious award saying that its recipients 
``demonstrate uncommon skill and devotion in the classroom, nurturing 
the young minds of tomorrow's science and math leaders.''
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to represent Brandon and his students in 
the United States Congress. Brandon is a true testament to Iowa's 
reputation of a strong work ethic and world class education. I know my 
colleagues in the House will join me in congratulating Brandon and I 
wish him the best of luck in the future.

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