[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 194 (Thursday, December 5, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S6886]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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  TRIBUTE TO BETH WALSH, CLAIRE PICHETTE, THOMAS REDMON, AND JUSTINE 
                                 HURLEY

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, this week I have the honor of 
recognizing four Montana school teachers for their passion and 
dedication to teaching math and science to young Montanans.
  Beth Walsh from East Valley Middle School, Claire Pichette from 
Helena High School, Thomas Redmon from Daly Elementary, and Justine 
Hurley from White Sulphur Springs Elementary School have all been 
awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and 
Science Teaching between 2017 and 2018.
  The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science 
Teaching is an incredibly high honor for school teachers across the 
country and no easy task to receive. A committee of Montana math and 
science teachers select finalists from a collection of statewide 
applications followed by a national panel of distinguished scientists, 
mathematician, and educators who select four national award winners 
from those finalists.
  These teachers won the Presidential Award for their superior 
abilities to educate young Montanans on mathematics and science ranging 
from kindergarten children to seniors in high school. They show passion 
for their profession daily. and this award is a symbol of that passion. 
We are lucky to have such highly qualified teachers educating Montana 
students.
  It is my honor to recognize Beth Walsh, Claire Pichette, Thomas 
Redmon, and Justine Hurley for their exemplary work educating Montana 
students. They are a true testament to the incredible education system 
we have throughout Big Sky Country.

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