[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 113 (Wednesday, July 13, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S5086]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 SENATE RESOLUTION 531--CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ALBERT 
EINSTEIN DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM AND RECOGNIZING THE 
          SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS OF ALBERT EINSTEIN FELLOWS

  Mr. TILLIS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions:

                              S. Res. 531

       Whereas the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator 
     Fellowship Program was established in 1990 and formalized by 
     law in 1994;
       Whereas Einstein Fellows are selected through a highly 
     competitive process from among the best science, technology, 
     engineering, and mathematics teachers in the field and 
     represent diverse geographic regions and communities;
       Whereas the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator 
     Fellowship Program places exceptional teachers in positions 
     within Federal agencies and on Capitol Hill where they 
     contribute to advancing the fields of education, science, 
     technology, engineering, mathematics, and public policy;
       Whereas the Department of Energy, through its Office of 
     Workforce Development for Teachers & Scientists, and the 
     Triangle Coalition for STEM Education have nurtured and 
     developed the Einstein Fellowship Program;
       Whereas over 270 Einstein Fellows have served 
     professionally at the Department of Education, the Department 
     of Energy, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
     (NASA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National 
     Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the National 
     Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National 
     Science Foundation (NSF), the Office of Science and 
     Technology Policy (OSTP), the United States Senate, and the 
     United States House of Representatives;
       Whereas the Einstein Fellowship Program fosters a spirit of 
     cooperation between Federal agencies by placing a network of 
     fellows at different agencies;
       Whereas Einstein Fellows provide practical perspectives on 
     the application and impact of education policy;
       Whereas Einstein Fellows have made invaluable contributions 
     to the formulation of educational policy through advice to 
     Members of Congress and officials in Federal agencies, the 
     development of legislation, and the creation of innovative 
     educational programs and interventions;
       Whereas Einstein Fellows have experienced unique 
     opportunities for professional growth and development that 
     allow for the expansion of skills and knowledge;
       Whereas Einstein Fellows learn valuable leadership skills 
     to advance the fields of education, science, technology, 
     engineering, mathematics, and public policy; and
       Whereas Einstein Fellows, during their service and upon the 
     continuation of their professional careers, serve as role 
     models and examples of dedication and commitment for past, 
     present, and future generations of educators and public 
     servants: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes the significance of the 25th anniversary of 
     the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship 
     Program;
       (2) recognizes the value of having current science, 
     technology, engineering, and mathematics teachers directly 
     engaged in the policymaking process;
       (3) recognizes the sacrifices made by teachers who 
     interrupt their careers to serve as Einstein Fellows;
       (4) supports the continuation of the Einstein Fellowship 
     program;
       (5) encourages Federal agencies and congressional offices 
     to host Einstein Fellows and to leverage the expertise of 
     former Einstein Fellows; and
       (6) recognizes the contributions of past, present, and 
     future Einstein Fellows.

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