[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 30, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E640]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING DR. RAY ANN HAVASY

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. STEVE ISRAEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 30, 2014

  Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Ray Ann 
Havasy, an esteemed resident of my congressional district. Not only is 
she an active and vocal member of her community in Port Washington, she 
is also the Director of the Center for Science Teaching and Learning, a 
valuable and necessary organization on Long Island.
   The Center for Science Teaching and Learning exists to promote 
science education and literacy in children and adults. They accomplish 
this by holding workshops that engage our youth and challenge them to 
pursue their education inside and outside of the classroom.
   Dr. Havasy, along with CSTL, has made an effort to promote S.T.E.M. 
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) learning through local 
competitions that challenge participants to think critically about 
their studies and allow them to sharpen their knowledge in an 
applicable manner. The efforts of CSTL represent the type of 
innovative, out-of-the-box thinking we need to ensure that our 
children's academic competence remains that of a global leader.
   Dr. Havasy and the Center for Science Teaching and Learning 
represent a positive institution in our community and I applaud their 
work. I am honored to be able to represent them here in Congress.

                          ____________________