[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 16083]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO REBECCA WILLIAMS

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, I rise today to honor and pay 
tribute to Ms. Rebecca Williams of Henderson, KY. Rebecca was recently 
awarded a James Madison Memorial fellowship.
  The James Madison fellowship, in its 12th year of competition, 
supports the further study of American history by college graduates who 
aspire to become teachers of American history, American government, and 
social studies in the Nation's secondary schools. Named in honor of the 
fourth President of the United States, the fellowship will fund up to 
$24,000 of Ms. William's course of study toward a master's degree.
  The award recognizes promising and distinguished teachers and 
encourages the strengthening of their knowledge of the origins and 
development of American government and history. Ultimately, the award 
acknowledges educators who will provide outstanding tutelage to 
students across the country.
  Ms. Williams is a teacher at Bryan Station High School in Lexington, 
KY. She is one of 56 recipients of the fellowship, selected from 
applicants from across the United States. Ms. Williams has 
distinguished herself as an exceptional and aspiring educator. Her 
dedication to the field of American history and to the education of 
Kentucky's youth is remarkable.
  Ms. Williams is a tribute to Kentucky, and I am proud of her 
achievements. I thank the Senate for allowing me to recognize Ms. 
Williams's wonderful accomplishments. She is Kentucky at its 
finest.

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