[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 145 (Wednesday, November 14, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S6795]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                      REMEMBERING DR. EMMA WALTON

 Mr. BEGICH. Mr. President, I wish to recognize the passing of 
one of Alaska's most accomplished, influential and respected educators, 
Dr. Emma Walton. Dr. Walton died recently at the age of 79 in 
Anchorage, AK. At the time of her death, she was a science education 
consultant for NASA's Aerospace Education Services Project at the space 
agency's Ames Research Center.
  An accomplished teacher, Dr. Walton taught high school biology in 
Louisiana, Maryland, and Alaska. Her advanced degrees in science 
education from Bowie State College and Doctoral Degree in Education 
Administration Policy gave her opportunities to meet, interact with and 
work alongside students, teachers and administrators from all over the 
world. Dr. Walton served as the president of the National Science 
Teachers Association and held countless chair positions on committees, 
advisory boards, task forces, judging panels and university groups.
  Dr. Walton, a beloved teacher and mentor, played a key role in the 
development of science education in Alaska and in the United States. 
Her efforts to promote innovative and sound science teaching practices 
influenced countless students and teachers. Her passion for science 
education was second to none, and we are all better for knowing her. 
Dr. Walton will be missed by many.

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