AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES
Addresses
Acceptance of Eisenhower World Affairs Institute Leadership Award: Senator Stevens, S7962-S7964 [30JN]
Award of Franklin Delano Roosevelt Freedom Medal to Senator Kennedy: William J. vanden Huevel, Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt Institute, S11752 [30SE]
Awarding of Presidential Medal of Freedom to Evelyn Dubrow: President Clinton, S13063 [22OC]
Four Freedoms—A Gateway to the New Millennum: William J. vanden Huevel, Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt Institute, S11752 [30SE]
Presentation of Camp Fire Club of America Medal of Honor to William B. Ruger: Scott T. Sutton, Camp Fire Club of America, S868 [21JA]
Presidential Medal of Freedom: George J. Mitchell, S4213 [27AP]
Purple Heart Presentation: Clarence Lien, S7154 [16JN]
Stuart Eizenstat's Receipt of the Dept. of State Distinguished Service Award: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, E2351 [11NO]
———Stuart Eizenstat, E2352 [11NO]
Tribute to National Medal of the Arts and Humanities Recipients: President Clinton, E2049 [6OC]
Announcements
1998 Dealer of the Year John M. Alexander, Jr., E195 [10FE]
Appointments
Congressional Award Board, S6813 [9JN]
Articles and editorials
Always in the Game—Football, Gordon Wood Style, Still Absorbs Coach of Century, E2439-E2441 [18NO]
Award Recalls Chaplains' Heroism at Sea—Archbishop Tutu Will Bestow Two Honors in Sunday Ceremony, E176 [9FE]
Bid Made To Give Paniolo His Due, S13034 [21OC]
Chamber Announces Albright Winners—Tom Rechtin, S8403 [13JY]
Collier Looks Back at His Career, E1785 [5AU]
Congress Supports Award for Parks, E1109 [26MY]
Dr. William R., Wilson, Jr. Is Native Son for 1999, E1372 [23JN]
East Side Boy Scout Leader Wins National Award, E1067 [24MY]
Ellis Island Medals of Honor Awards Ceremony—NECO Chairman William Denis Fugazy Leads Dramatic Ceremony, E1360 [22JN]
Eunice M. Waller's Service, E2355 [11NO]
Foglietta To Get Rights Award in S. Korea—The Ambassador to Italy Will Be Honored for Supporting Democracy in That Asian Nation, E2397 [16NO]
Four Saluted as Teachers of the Year, E1903 [21SE]
It'll Be Anchors Aweigh When Superbusy Senior Leaves University High, E1379 [23JN]
John Hope Franklin, Historian and Educator, Gets Truman Honor, E1109 [26MY]
Journalist, a Gentleman, S723 [19JA]
Labor Movement Pioneers Gather To Celebrate, Reflect, E1683 [30JY]
Local Real Estate Firm Honored by Century 21, E1458 [1JY]
Nationwide Miracle—One Man's Vision Produces Unique Network Marketing Biz, S4719 [4MY], S8160-S8162 [1JY]
Poinsettia Breeder Recognized With a Slot in Horticultural Hall of Fame, E2063 [7OC]
Rocky Mount Is All-American, E1529 [13JY]
Rodeo Hall of Fame Adds Isle Paniolo, S13034 [21OC]
Science of Nurturing, E527 [23MR]
St. Paul Teen-ager Awarded $25,000 Oprah Scholarship, E617 [13AP]
Submiss—The Mysterious Death of the U.S.S. Scorpion (SSN 589), S3149 [23MR], S3292-S3294 [24MR], S3540-S3542 [25MR]
2 Local Teachers Named Best in County, E1904 [21SE]
Villa Tragara Honored by Italian Academy, Government, S4400 [28AP]
What Alex Knows, S5881 [24MY]
White Bear Gets a Top Odyssey Award—Central Middle Honored for Creativity—Anoka High Among Top State Finishers, E1173 [9JN]
White Bear Police Are ``Top Cops'' in International Competition, E2139 [19OC]
WW II Seaplane Crew Still Battling With Navy Red Tape Over Medals, S7276 [18JN]
Bills and resolutions
Alabama (U.S.S.): tribute to crew (see S.J. Res. 18), S3634 [13AP] (see H. Res. 123), H1473 [18MR]
Aldrin, Edwin E. (Buzz): award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2815), H7996 [8SE]
Armed Forces: establish a combat artillery medal (see H.R. 3043), H9645 [7OC]
———prohibit awarding of the Purple Heart to persons convicted of a capital crime (see H.R. 550), H418 [3FE]
Armstrong, Neil A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2815), H7996 [8SE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Gerald R. and Betty Ford (see H. Con. Res. 196), H9899 [12OC]
———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Rosa Parks (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3859 [8JN]
Clark, Wesley K.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2459), H5334 [1JY]
Collins, Michael: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2815), H7996 [8SE]
Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (see S. 380), S1258 [4FE]
Dept. of Defense: eliminate backlog of requests for issuance or replacement of military medals and decorations (see S. 687), S3123 [23MR] (see H.R. 1226), H1596 [23MR]
Education: tribute to Toshiba America, Inc./National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards program (see H. Con. Res. 126), H3857 [8JN]
Eliach, Yaffa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 561), S2411 [8MR]
Friedman, Milton: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1971), S15088 [19NO]
Fulmer, Phillip: Football Writers Association of America Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year award recipient (see H. Res. 33), H377 [2FE]
Glenn, John: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 239), H240 [7JA]
Hesburg, Theodore M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1332), S8084 [1JY]
Hesburgh, Theodore M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1932), H3604 [25MY]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Presidential Unit Citation to final crew (see S.J. Res. 25, 26), S5954 [25MY] (see H.J. Res. 48), H2469 [28AP]
Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1709), H2810 [5MY] (see H.R. 1821), H3211 [14MY]
Kerrey, Senator: anniversary of events giving rise to his receiving the Medal of Honor (see S. Res. 61), S2729 [16MR]
Medal of Honor: recognize and honor recipients for their selfless acts and commend IPALCO Enterprises for its contributions to honor these recipients (see H. Res. 191), H3694 [26MY]
———recognize certain National Medal of Honor sites as national memorials (see S. 1633), S11430 [24SE]
Metchear, Charles R.: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 1831), H3215 [17MY]
NASA: design and present an award to the Apollo astronauts (see H.R. 2572), H6018 [20JY]
Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 552), H418 [3FE]
Organ donors: establish congressional commemorative medal (see S. 499), S2095 [2MR] (see H.R. 941), H891 [2MR]
Parks, Rosa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 531), S2273 [4MR] (see H.R. 573), H459 [4FE]
POW: issue a POW medal to civilian Federal employees who are forcibly detained by enemy forces under wartime conditions (see S. 182), S343 [19JA]
Public safety officers: establish national medal for those who act with extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty (see S. 39), S339 [19JA] (see H.R. 46), H226 [6JA]
Riverside, CA: designate memorial being built at Riverside National Cemetery to honor Medal of Honor recipients as a national memorial (see H.R. 1663), H2635 [4MY]
Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 384), H270 [19JA]
Shelton, Henry H.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2672), H6842 [2AU]
Smith, Andrew J.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2858), H8289 [14SE]
Thorpe, Jim: recognize as the Athlete of the Century (see S. Res. 91), S4578 [3MY] (see H. Res. 198), H3711 [27MY]
Tutu, Desmond: Immortal Chaplains Prize for Humanity recipient (see S. Res. 31), S1145 [3FE]
Veterans: eligibility for hospital care and services relative to awarding of Purple Heart (see S. 329), S1076 [28JA] (see H.R. 430), H374 [2FE]
———issue commemorative postage stamp honoring Purple Heart recipients (see S. Con. Res. 42), S7590 [24JN] (see H. Con. Res. 77), H1697 [24MR]
Vincent, Strong: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 584), H459 [4FE]
Walsh, John: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 986), H1011 [4MR]
Biographies
Parks, Rosa, S2279 [4MR]
Briefings
Awarding of Distinguished Service Medal to James W. (Bud) Nance, S5452 [18MY]
Brochures
U.S. Military Campaign in Ardennes-Alsace During World War II, H9317-H9326 [5OC]
Citations
Awarding of Distinguished Service Medal to James W. (Bud) Nance, S5453 [18MY]
Awarding of Medal of Honor to James E. Williams, S14429 [9NO]
Tribute to Daniel H. Johnson for Receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Medal: Richard Danzig, Sec. of the Navy, H8943 [28SE]
Descriptions
La Costa Heights Elementary School, Carlsbad, CA, E1022 [19MY]
Magnolia Elementary School, Carlsbad, CA, E1023 [19MY]
Solana Vista School, Solana Beach, CA, E1023 [19MY]
Essays
Old Mama: Courtenay Burt, S6884 [10JN]
Inscriptions
Sandra Sopak recipient of the National Genealogical Society Award of Merit, E1348 [22JN]
Letters
Medal of Honor Memorial dedication in Indianapolis, IN: Robert G. Moorhead, S7831 [29JN]
National Medal of Honor Memorial Act: Paul W. Bucha, Congressional Medal of Honor Society, H9313 [5OC]
Nomination of A.M. Rosenthal for Pulitzer Prize for Commentary: several individuals, H11831 [9NO]
Samuel Stroum recipient of Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement: Senator Gorton, S5503 [18MY]
Tribute to Gail F. Downing for being awarded the USA Today USA Teachers Team Award: Representative Meehan, E868 [5MY]
Tribute to Medal of Honor recipients: Robert Moorehead, E1698 [30JY]
Tribute to Meyer (Mike) Berman: John Buyers, S6728 [8JN]
Veterans Expedited Military Medals Act: Dennis Cullinan, VFW, S3139 [23MR]
Lists
Academic Achievement Award recipients, E1208 [10JN]
Congressional Certificate of Merit award recipients from New Mexico's First Congressional District, E1188 [9JN]
Congressional Coalition on Adoption 1999 Angels in Adoption award recipients, S14791 [18NO]
Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1360-E1362 [22JN]
Guam Excel Program award recipients, E2170 [25OC]
Indiana Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest district winners and county representatives, S3024 [19MR]
Madison, NJ, Police Unity Tour participants, E1016 [19MY]
Medal of Honor recipients for the U.S. Military Campaign in Ardennes-Alsace during World War II, H9317 [5OC]
National Service-Learning Leader Schools, S7708 [28JN]
South Pacific Games medal winners from Guam, E1714 [2AU]
Victoria, TX, High School drill team, E1021 [19MY]
Victoria, TX, High School varsity cheerleaders, E377 [10MR]
Poems
``Courage,'' Amelia Earhart, H6588 [29JY]
``Invictus,'' William E. Henley, S2705 [16MR]
``The Unknown Soldier,'' Lisa Naftzger, E336 [4MR]
Press releases
Selection of Pedro Martinez as American League Cy Young Award recipient by the Baseball Writers' Association of America: Boston Red Sox (baseball team), S14691 [17NO]
Remarks in House
Abington, PA: tribute to Abington Senior High School for recognition by Corp. for National and Community Service as a National Service-Learning Leaders School, E1120 [27MY]
Adamson, Kathy: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E552 [24MR]
Adkisson, Casey L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1573 [16JY]
Adkisson, Matthew W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1570 [16JY]
Agriculture: tribute to Common Threads Award recipients, E365 [9MR]
Aguirre, Horacio: Miami International Press Club Good News Award recipient, E595 [25MR]
Alabama (U.S.S.): tribute to crew (H. Res. 123), H2102 [15AP], E643 [14AP]
Albuquerque, NM: tribute to Albuquerque Academy participants in the Toshiba America, Inc./National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards program, E1743 [4AU]
Alexander, John M., Jr.: ATD/Heavy Duty Trucking Dealer of the Year Award recipient, E194 [10FE]
Alexander, Stanford and Joan: American Israel Public Affairs Committee Melvin A. Dow Distinguished Leadership Award recipients, E503 [22MR]
Allegiance Healthcare Corp.: Opportunity, Inc., Handicapable Leadership Award recipient, E2059 [7OC]
Allemon, Andrea: Leadership Troy (organization) Troy, MI, Distinguished Citizen of the Year, E2217 [29OC]
Allstate Insurance Co.: tribute to From Whence We Came Award recipients, H785 [24FE]
Altshuler, Ruth Collins Sharp: National Society of Fund Raising Executives Outstanding Philanthropist Award recipient, E68 [19JA]
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.: Honda Soccer Player of the Year Award recipients, E68 [19JA]
AmeriCorps: tribute to All-AmeriCorps award recipients, E2146 [20OC]
Amor, Emily A.: Central Union Mission Volunteer of the Century award recipient, E1775 [5AU]
Anderson, Kevin: Illinois Audubon Society Wildlife Art Challenge exhibiter, E1725 [3AU]
Anger, Jeffery J., II: Eau Claire, WI, Fire Department and Firefighters Local Union 487 Citizen Community Involvement Award recipient, E447 [16MR]
Annapolis (MD) Capital: Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association Newspaper of the Year award recipient, E1016 [19MY]
Ansin, Ronald: United Way National Alexis de Tocqueville Society Award for Community Service recipient, E663 [15AP]
Appel, Madeleine: American Jewish Committee Helene Susman Woman of Prominence Award recipient, E781 [27AP], E879 [6MY], E1181 [9JN]
Aranha, Mary Curtis: American Mothers, Inc., Maryland Mother of the Year award recipient, E369 [9MR]
Arntz, Dee: National Wetlands Award recipient, E1512 [12JY]
Ashwell, Jerry: Eau Claire, WI, Fire Department and Firefighters Local Union 487 Citizen Community Involvement Award recipient, E449 [16MR]
Asian-American Medical Society: Northwest Indiana Crystal Globe Award recipients, E2335 [10NO]
Auburn, WA: Terminal Park Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1040 [20MY]
Aulakh, Gurmit Singh: Council of Khalistan Man of the Year award recipient, E2090 [13OC]
Bader, Daniel J.: Milwaukee, WI, American Jewish Committee Community Service Human Relations Award recipient, E1039 [20MY]
Barbera, Joseph R.: Italian American Cultural Society Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2085 [13OC]
Barone, John: West Haven, CT, Italian American of the Year award recipient, E2075 [12OC]
Barrett, John: Cincinnati, OH, Boys Hope/Girls Hope (organization) Heart of Gold Award recipient, E1132 [27MY]
Barrios, Thelma: San Fernando, CA, Police Advisory Council Chief Dominick J. Rivetti Award recipient, E1073 [25MY]
Barrouk, Stephen M.: Leadership Wilkes-Barre Distinguished Leadership Award recipient, E1066 [24MY]
Barthen, Angela M.: Eau Claire, WI, Fire Department and Firefighters Local Union 487 Citizen Community Involvement Award recipient, E437 [16MR]
Baughn, Bessie: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E544 [24MR]
Bauknecht, Brent: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1641 [22JY]
Bauman, Betty: American Sportfishing Association Woman of the Year award recipient, E1144 [7JN]
Beck, Shawn: Eau Claire, WI, Fire Department and Firefighters Local Union 487 Citizen Community Involvement Award recipient, E442 [16MR]
Bedrosian, Nathan: National Security Education Program Undergraduate Scholarship and Graduate Fellows award recipient, E1700 [30JY]
Belafonte, Harry: Drum Major for Justice Award recipient, E835 [4MY]
Beltran, Carlos: Baseball Writers' Association of America American League Rookie of the Year honoree, E2426 [17NO], E2499 [19NO]
Benavides, Luz: American Association of Retired Persons Vida De Oro (Life of Gold) Award recipient, E2243 [2NO]
Bentsen, Lloyd: award Presidential Medal of Freedom, E1793 [5AU]
Bergamo, Vincent: Harness Hall of Fame Proximity Award recipient, E1442 [29JN]
Bergen County, NJ: Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch Center recipient of Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Certificate of Public Safety Communications Accreditation, E915 [11MY]
Bernton, Horace W.: Bell Atlantic Corp. Outstanding Leader Award recipient, E1400 [24JN]
Berrie, Russ: Oakland, NJ, Republican Club Honorary Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E881 [6MY]
Best, Delbert: induction into Missouri Track and Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame, E174 [9FE]
Bethesda, MD: Ashburton Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1038 [20MY]
Beymer, Chester: French National Order of the Legion of Honor recipient, E1525 [13JY]
Biehl, Amy: Immortal Chaplains Prize for Humanity recipient, E175 [9FE]
Birckhead, Oliver: Cincinnati Brain Injury Association Award recipient, E1991 [29SE]
Bivins, James L.: International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, E259 [23FE]
Blain, Michael: Star of Peace and Hope Award recipient, E2024 [4OC]
Bloomfield, Emma Jane: Concord, NY, Rotary Club award recipient, E838 [4MY]
Boettcher, Dick: Boy Scouts Longs Peak Council Weld Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E352 [4MR]
Bonano, Tito: National Minority Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, H8472 [22SE]
Book, Ronald L.: American Association of Bikur Cholim Hospital International Brotherhood Award recipient, E2467 [19NO]
Borja, Albert: Congressional Arts Competition winner, E1412 [25JN]
Botifoll, Luis J.: Association of Cuban Journalists National Award recipient, E2174 [25OC]
Bowen, William F.: Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian award recipient, E234 [12FE]
Bowie (MD) Blade-News: Maryland-Delaware-District of Columbia Press Association Newspaper of the Year award recipient, E726 [21AP]
Boys Hope/Girls Hope (organization): Points of Light Foundation Daily Points of Light Award recipient, E2002 [1OC]
Bozicas, Paul: Worcester County, MA, Interfaith Award recipient, E859 [5MY]
Bozrah, CT: Rivers/Janowicz Amercan Legion Post 138 recipient of Connecticut American Legion Sidney P. Simon Award, E1620 [21JY]
Brett, George H.: election to Baseball Hall of Fame, E47 [7JA]
Brewer, Harold: Clinton Township, MI, Democratic Club honoree, E2316 [9NO]
Bringelson, Deberah: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E521 [23MR]
Bringhurst, Bertram: French National Order of the Legion of Honor recipient, E2371 [11NO]
Bronx Community College: anniversary of Hall of Fame 10K Run, E837 [4MY]
Brooks, Emily: College Board (organization) National Advanced Placement Scholar from Colorado, E796 [28AP]
Brown, Betty: Carpinterian of the Year award recipient, E117 [2FE]
Brown, Lizette: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E657 [14AP]
Brown, Theresa D.: New Jersey Conference of Mayors Freeholder of the Year Award recipient, E674 [15AP]
Brownie Baker (business): Small Business of the Year Award recipient, E1570 [16JY]
Brownsville, TX: tribute to Oliviera Middle School students for participation in the Concerned Businessmen's Association of America Set a Good Example Competition, E1423 [29JN]
Bryan, TX: Johnson Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2226 [29OC]
Buckley, James: Fannie Mae Foundation James A. Johnson Community Fellowship recipient, E1631 [22JY]
Buda, TX: Jack C. Hays School Rebel Band recipient of the John Philip Sousa Foundation Sudler Flag of Honor award, E847 [4MY], E897 [6MY]
Buechner, Kirk T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1477 [1JY]
Bush Boake Allen Inc.: OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Star Award recipient, E2328 [10NO]
Butkiewicz, Jerry: John S. Lyons Memorial Banquet Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E1837 [9SE]
Butt, Charles C.: Border Texan of the Year award recipient, E316 [2MR]
Calamaras, Paul: Broadway-Astoria Merchants & Professionals Association Men of the Year award recipient, E558 [25MR]
Calamaras, Tom: Broadway-Astoria Merchants & Professionals Association Men of the Year award recipient, E558 [25MR]
California: tribute to California Family Business Award finalists, E1406 [25JN]
———tribute to KSEE-TV (Fresno, CA) and Companies That Care African-American Portraits of Success Award recipients, E1169 [8JN]
———tribute to KSEE-TV (Fresno, CA) and Companies That Care Asian-American Portraits of Success Award recipients, E1226 [10JN]
———tribute to KSEE-TV (Fresno, CA) and Companies That Care (organization) Hispanic-American Portraits of Success Award recipients, E1825 [9SE], E1957 [24SE]
———tribute to National AP Scholars from the 41st District, E704 [20AP]
California Institute of Technology: tribute to exhibit honoring Linus Pauling, E836 [4MY]
Campbell, Donald J.: Federal Laboratory Consortium Laboratory Director of the Year award recipient, E727 [21AP]
Campbell, George: Auburn, MA, Police Department Meritorious Service Medal recipient, E207 [11FE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Gerald R. and Betty Ford (H. Con. Res. 196), H10138, H10139, H10155 [18OC]
———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Rosa Parks (H. Con. Res. 127), H4030, H4031 [10JN]
Capodice, Nicholas A.: Bayonne, NJ, Sicilian Citizen's Club Man of the Year award recipient, E2164 [21OC]
Carattini, Heriberto (Eddie): American Police Hall of Fame Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, E974 [14MY]
Cardinale, Gerald: Woodcliff Lake, NJ, Republican Club Lincoln Award recipient, E883 [6MY]
Carey, Rea: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Award of Excellence recipient, E2151 [20OC]
Carlsbad, CA: La Costa Heights Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1022 [19MY]
———Magnolia Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1022 [19MY]
Carnahan, Mel: Americans for the Arts and the U.S. Conference of Mayors Award for State Arts Leadership recipient, E143 [4FE]
Carpenter, Krista: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E1236 [10JN]
Casanova, Gina: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E654 [14AP]
Cassell, Arthur E.: Sikeston, MO, Daughters of Sunset (organization) Recognition Program honoree, E2268 [4NO]
Cedarbaum, Bernard: Scarsdale Bowl Award recipient, E992 [18MY], E1027 [19MY]
Century 21 Robinson Realty, Inc.: Century 21 Real Estate Corp. Quality Service Pinnacle Award recipient, E1457 [1JY]
Cesaro, Anthony: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2334 [10NO]
Chambers, J.C.: Lubbock, TX, Award for Philanthropy recipient, E2394 [16NO]
Chapin, SC: tribute to Chapin High School Naval Junior ROTC Unit on selection by the Navy League of the U.S. as the ``Most Outstanding Naval Junior ROTC Unit in the Nation'', E2148 [20OC]
Chekerdemian, Meyer: Armenian Education Foundation Educator of the Year Award recipient, E454 [17MR]
Cheltenham, PA: Cheltenham Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1117 [27MY]
Chesley, Stanley M.: Jewish National Fund (organization) Shalom Peace Award recipient, E1880 [15SE]
Chiang, John: San Fernando Valley Democratic Party Legislator of the Year Award recipient, E994 [18MY]
Church, Marian K.: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E380 [10MR]
Cincinnati, OH: tribute to Tall Stacks celebration for inclusion in Library of Congress Local Legacies Project, E2117 [18OC]
Cisneros, Jose: induction into El Paso, TX, Artists' Hall of Fame, E337 [4MR]
Clark, James A.: Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship recipient, E1534 [14JY]
Clark, Mary Beth: Eau Claire, WI, Fire Department and Firefighters Local Union 487 Citizen Community Involvement Award recipient, E438 [16MR]
Clark, Ryan W.: Los Angeles, CA, Police Dept. Medal of Valor recipient, E1859 [14SE]
———Top Cop Award recipient, E1859 [14SE]
Cohen, Jerome: Southtown Council (organization) American Citizen award recipient, E1935 [22SE]
Colorado: tribute to National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, E2187 [26OC]
Committee To Protect Journalism: International Press Freedom Award recipients, E2452 [18NO]
Communities Can! (organization): tribute to Communities of Excellence Award recipients, H4229 [15JN]
Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 380), H8103-H8106 [13SE]
Congressional Certificate of Merit: award recipients from New Mexico's First Congressional District, E1188 [9JN]
Contreras, Gabriella: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arizona, E792 [28AP], E854 [4MY]
Copus, Matthew: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Mexico, E212 [11FE], E836 [4MY]
Corrigan, Susan: Hudson County, NJ, United Way Congresswoman Mary T. Norton Memorial Award recipient, E1945 [23SE]
Cortez, Jacque: Visalia, CA, Good Kid award recipient, E1692 [30JY]
Cosentino, Carmen: induction into Society of American Florists Floriculture Hall of Fame, E2038 [6OC]
Covington, Virgil: Milken Foundation National Educators Award recipient, H11072 [28OC], E2224 [29OC]
Crates, Kathleen C.: National Association of Secondary School Principals' Ohio Principal of the Year award recipient, E1992 [29SE]
Cravens, Jim W.: Cleveland, OH, Lincoln Post No. 13 Polish Legion of American Veterans Veteran of the Year award recipient, E2228 [1NO]
Crowley, Patti Tang: Arthritis Foundation Humanitarian Award recipient, E1918 [22SE]
Cruz, Pamela: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Mexico, E212 [11FE], E840 [4MY]
Cuseglio, Thomas: Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation honoree, E2282 [5NO]
Cyra-Korsgaard, Frank: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alaska, E361 [8MR]
Dailey, Patty: Silverton, CO, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1816 [9SE]
Dale City, VA: tribute to Dale City Civic Association award recipients, E108 [2FE]
D'Alesandro, Thomas J., III: Loyola College in Maryland President's Medal recipient, E1306 [17JN], E1827 [9SE]
Dallons, Berna: National Council for Resource Development Benefactor of the Year award recipient, E2274 [5NO]
David, Charles W.: Immortal Chaplains Prize for Humanity recipient, E175 [9FE]
Davidovith, Peter W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2334 [10NO]
Davis, Marlene: Michigan School Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E414 [11MR]
Davis, Steve: National Press Photographers Association Dan Cooke Press Information Officer Award of Excellence recipient, E1449 [30JN]
Dedenbach, Albert and Evelyn: Clinton Township, MI, Goodfellows of the Year award recipients, E627 [13AP]
Delci, Ed: Valley del Sol Profiles of Success Leadership Award recipient, E2055 [7OC]
Demby, Jamila: NCAA Woman of the Year award recipient, E2454 [18NO]
Dept. of Defense: eliminate backlog of requests for issuance or replacement of military medals and decorations (H.R. 1226), E515 [23MR]
Dismond, Samuel R., Jr.: American Lung Association Individual Health Advocate of the Year award recipient for the Genesee Valley region of Michigan, E383 [10MR]
Dolan, James: Pennsylvania National Guard Soldier of the Year award recipient, E477 [18MR]
Donohue, Mary Bustillo: Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey Outstanding Service Award recipient, E2291 [5NO]
Doolan, Martin P.: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, Inc., Ellis Island Medal of Honor award recipient, E1451 [30JN]
Dorman, Linneaus C.: National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers Percy L. Julian Award recipient, E1581 [16JY]
Dorn, Warren M.: University of California, Santa Barbara, Alumni Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E287 [25FE]
Doucet, Joseph (Cat): Louisiana Political Hall of Fame inductee, E228 [11FE]
Dougherty, John: Philadelphia, PA, UNICO Gold Medal of Achievement recipient, E1184 [9JN]
Drescher, Amanda C.: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E407 [11MR]
Duke, Jan: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, E1712 [2AU]
Edgewater, MD: Summit School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1041 [20MY]
Education: tribute to Toshiba America, Inc./National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Award recipients, E1137 [7JN]
———tribute to Toshiba America, Inc./National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards program (H. Con. Res. 126), E1139 [7JN]
Edwards, Sonia Daniels: Fountain Valley, CA, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E2162 [21OC]
Eigner, Jeri: Anti-Defamation League and Santa Barbara, CA, B'nai B'rith Lodge Distinguished Community Service Award recipient, E2271 [4NO]
Eizenstat, Stuart: Dept. of State Distinguished Service Award recipient, E2351 [11NO]
Elam, Joan K.: Reader's Digest American Heroes in Education Award recipient, E606 [12AP]
Elkins Park, PA: McKinley Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1117 [27MY]
Ellingson, Leslie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E651 [14AP]
Erwin, Bill: Bryan-College Station, TX, Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year and Citizen of the Year award recipient, E775 [27AP]
———Lonestar Achievement Award recipient, E775 [27AP]
Evans, Mary Harris: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E526 [23MR]
Fairfax, VA: tribute to Fairfax Central Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Award recipients, E279 [24FE]
Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E181 [9FE]
Farber, Zulima: Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award recipient, E255 [23FE]
Farr, William D.: Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District's Citizen of the West award recipient, E31 [7JA]
Fayetteville, AR: Washington Regional Medical Center recipient of American Hospital Association NOVA Award, E942 [12MY]
Fernandez, Thomas: recognition as BMX Grand National Champion, E483 [18MR]
Ferre, Isolina: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E1852 [13SE], E1860 [14SE]
Fisher, Raymond C.: University of California, Santa Barbara, Distinguished Alumnus award recipient, E360 [8MR]
Flagg, E. Alma: Newark, NJ, Second Annual Kwanzaa Festival honoree, E51 [7JA]
Fleetwood Homes of Tennessee (business): National Champions of Customer Satisfaction Award recipient, E181 [9FE]
Fletcher, Jennifer: Seventeen (publication) volunteerism award recipient, H1274 [16MR]
Fletcher, Richard: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1140 [7JN]
Flint, MI: UAW Local 599 Walter P. Reuther Distinguished Service Award recipients, E2276, E2278 [5NO], E2515 [19NO]
Flynn, John (Mike): Froment-Moroney Leadership by Action award recipient, E706 [20AP]
Foglietta, Thomas M.: Korean Institute for Human Rights award recipient, E2396 [16NO]
Forest, Carol: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E517 [23MR]
Formica, Palma E.: St. Peter's University Hospital and Muscular Dystrophy Association Woman of the Century award recipient, E2364 [11NO]
Fort Benning, GA: Army Communities of Excellence Commander-in-Chief Award recipient, E571 [25MR]
Fort-Brescia, Bernardo: Interior Design Magazine Hall of Fame inductee, E2531 [22NO]
Frain, William T., Jr.: New Hampshire SBA District Advocacy award recipient, E862 [5MY]
Freed-Finnegan, Marc: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Jersey, E338 [4MR]
Freeman, Ira: Action Democrats of the San Fernando Valley (organization) Annual Achievement Award recipient, E1848 [13SE]
Freeman, Ralph: Long Island Farm Bureau Citizen Award recipient, E516 [23MR]
Fremont, CA: Irvington High School recipient of California Dept. of Education Distinguished Schools award, E942 [12MY]
French, Heather R.: Miss America pageant winner, H10628 [21OC]
Fresno, CA: Exceptional Parents Unlimited recipient of Points of Light Foundation Daily Points of Light Award, E1175, E1183 [9JN]
———Top Ten Business Professional Women of the Year honorees, E2326 [10NO]
Fresno (CA) Bee: tribute to Excellence in Business Award recipients, E1544 [14JY]
Friedlander, William: Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian award recipient, E231 [12FE]
Friestad, Mark: Great American Think-Off award recipient, E1527 [13JY]
Fritz, Eric C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2334 [10NO]
Fruehwirth, Franz: induction into Society of American Florists Floriculture Hall of Fame, E2062 [7OC]
Gallo, Marie T. Damrell: Anti-Defamation League Torch of Liberty Award for the Central Pacific Region recipient, E486 [18MR]
Galloway, Timothy: John S. Lyons Memorial Banquet Distinguished Service award recipient, E1838 [9SE]
Garcia, Mary Lou Tullos: National Hispana Leadership Institute National Mujer Award recipient, E2274 [5NO]
Garland, Beverly: NoHo Theatre & Arts Festival Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E1227 [10JN]
Gary, IN: tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees, E73 [20JA]
Geller, Judy: Temple Valley Beth Shalom Woman of the Year award recipient, E908 [10MY]
Gerstle, Irene: Toyota's Investment in Mathematics Excellence grant recipient, E1634 [22JY]
Gibson, Keith: Sikeston, MO, Daughters of Sunset (organization) Recognition Program honoree, E2266 [4NO]
Gilbert, Richard K.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E622 [13AP]
Gill, David and Elaine: Brandeis-Bardin Institute honorees, E1140 [7JN], E1164 [8JN]
Gillette, Christine: New Hampshire SBA Media Advocate of the Year award recipient, E862 [5MY]
Gillette, Joshua: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E1236 [10JN]
Gilman, Sam: Quad Cities Israel Bonds Council Jerusalem Medal recipient, H2525 [29AP], E764 [26AP]
Gilroy, Ethel: Southeastern Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross Outstanding Supporter award recipient, E2407 [17NO]
Ginsburg, David: French National Order of the Legion of Honor recipient, E453 [17MR]
Glass, Julie: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching California Professor of the Year award recipient, E2289 [5NO]
Godwin, James P., Sr. (Pat): Occoneechee Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Service Award recipient, E2203 [27OC]
Goldberg, Richard M.: S.J. Strauss Lodge of B'Nai B'rith Community Service Award recipient, E188 [10FE]
Goldsboro, NC: Communities Can! (organization) Community of Excellence Award recipient, H4327 [15JN]
Goltz, William: Boy Scout Heroism Award recipient, E916 [11MY]
Goodacre, Glenna: Texas Tech University College of Human Sciences Distinguished Leader honoree, E246 [23FE]
Gorgoglione, Vincent: Worcester County, MA, Distinguished Law Enforcement Award recipient, E859 [5MY]
Gotlieb, Brian L.: B'nai B'rith Brighton-Atlantic Unit 1671 Youth Services Award recipient, E2431 [17NO], E2447 [18NO]
GPO: Vice President's National Partnership for Reinventing Government Hammer Award recipient, H5441 [13JY]
Grabara, Stanley: John S. Lyons Memorial Banquet Distinguished Service award recipient, E1839 [9SE]
Grand Haven, MI: designation as Coast Guard City U.S.A., H7237 [4AU]
Grand Junction, CO: Grand Junction VA Hospital recipient of Robert W. Carey Quality Award, E2072 [12OC]
Grand Rapids, MI: Dept. of Education and National Association of Secondary School Principals selection of East Grand Rapids High School as a New American High School national showcase site, E2476 [19NO]
Granillo, Peter A.: Tucson, AZ, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Businessman of the Year award recipient, E1977 [28SE]
Graves, Benjamin B.: Arthritis Foundation James Record Humanitarian Award recipient, E1911 [21SE]
Gray, Harvey L.: French National Order of the Legion of Honor recipient, H10334 [19OC]
Green Bay, WI: All-America City Award recipient, H9027 [30SE]
———tribute to Green Bay Police Dept. for receipt of the Herman Goldstein Award for Excellence in Problem-Oriented Policing, E1944 [23SE]
Grillo, Mary: San Diego-Imperial Counties, CA, Labor Council, AFL-CIO Leadership Award recipient, E1120 [27MY]
Grobstein, Michael and Barrie: Jewish Home for the Aging Circle of Life Award recipients, E1971 [27SE]
Guam: tribute to Excel Program award recipients, E2170 [25OC]
———tribute to Tan Chong Padula Humanitarian Awards ceremony, E844 [4MY]
Hamilton, Harriet: United Way Congresswoman Mary T. Norton Memorial Award recipient, E1941 [23SE]
Hamilton, John: Massachusetts SBA Financial Services Advocate of the Year award recipient, E923 [11MY]
Hammond, IN: Calumet Project (organization) community award recipients, E2355 [11NO]
Hansen, Jon: National Press Photographers Association Dan Cooke Press Information Officer Award of Excellence recipient, E1449 [30JN]
Hanson, Irene: Flint International Institute Golden Door Award recipient, E2061 [7OC]
Harris, Ed: Illinois Principal of the Year award recipient, E1923 [22SE]
Harris, Maude: Sikeston, MO, Daughters of Sunset (organization) Recognition Program honoree, E2267 [4NO]
Hartwick, Ruth: Walter P. Reuther Distinguished Service Award recipient, E2211 [28OC]
Haugh, Patricia: Wisconsin Outstanding Nurses of the Year Award recipient, E906 [10MY]
HealthPlus of Michigan (business): American Lung Association Corporate Health Advocate award recipient for the Genesee Valley region of Michigan, E383 [10MR]
Hendrix, Earl: Progressive Farmer, Inc., Man of the Year in Southeast Agriculture award recipient, E525 [23MR]
Hero, Rodney: American Political Science Association Woodrow Wilson Foundation Award recipient, E2035 [6OC]
Herrera, A.J.: Parade (publication) high school soccer Player of the Year award recipient, E842 [4MY]
Herrera, Silvestre: Valley del Sol Profiles of Success Leadership Award recipient, E2046 [6OC]
Hesburgh, Theodore M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1932), H9847-H9853 [12OC], E1086 [25MY], E2492 [19NO]
Higgins, Vonda: Honorary Chairlady of the Top Ladies of Distinction in Houston, TX, E639 [14AP]
Hildalgo, Frank: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc., Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1177 [9JN]
Hispanic Young Peoples Alternative (organization): tribute to Youth Award recipients, E1333 [18JN]
Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc.: National Guard Employer Support Freedom Award recipient, E2262 [3NO]
Hodgson, Les: Walter B. Jones Memorial and NOAA Excellence Award for Coastal and Ocean Resource Management recipient, E2132 [19OC]
Hoeksema, Timothy E.: American Jewish Committee Institute of Human Relations Award recipient, E2341 [10NO]
Holbrook, Sara: Eau Claire, WI, Fire Department and Firefighters Local Union 487 Citizen Community Involvement Award recipient, E441 [16MR]
Holden, MA: tribute to Holden Police Dept. for receipt of Worcester County, MA, Outstanding Community Service Award, E859 [5MY]
Homestake Mining Co.: Ruby Hill Mine recipient of Environmental Excellence in Mine Reclamation Award, H9827 [12OC]
Honolulu, HI: Princess Victoria Ka'uilani Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1088 [25MY]
Horsey, David: National Press Foundation Berryman Cartoonist of the Year Award recipient, E536 [24MR]
———recipient of Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning, E718 [21AP]
House, N. Gerry: American Association of School Administrators' National Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E282 [24FE]
Houser, John: induction into El Paso, TX, Artists' Hall of Fame, E335 [4MR]
Houston, Grant: Lake City, CO, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1629 [22JY]
Houston, TX: tribute to Willie Velasquez Hispanic Excellence Award, E729 [21AP]
Hoyle, Rebecca: North Carolina Teacher of the Year award recipient, H2923 [10MY]
Hutchinson, Elijah M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1977 [28SE]
Hyman, Ruth: Jewish Community Center of Monmouth County, NJ, honoree, E1144 [7JN]
Iams, Sarah: Siemens Foundation Award for Advanced Placement recipient, E191 [10FE]
Iannuzzi, Amanda: Bronze Congressional Award recipient, E1090 [25MY]
Icardo, Jimmie: Kern County, CA, Fair Agriculturist of the Year award recipient, E1901 [21SE]
Iglesias, Enrique V.: Latin Finance (publication) Man of the Year award recipient, E804 [28AP]
Illinois: Eagle Scout Award recipients, E277 [24FE], E1295 [16JN]
———tribute to Sixth Congressional District essay contest winners, E995 [18MY], E1094 [26MY]
Indiana: tribute to recipients of Crystal Apple Award for outstanding educators, E813 [29AP]
Indianapolis, IN: dedication of Medal of Honor Memorial, E1413 [25JN]
Jackson, Teresa: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E650 [14AP]
Jalonen, Nancy: Hillbarn Theatre League Bravo Award recipient, E661 [15AP]
Jamerson, Rachelle F.: Dept. of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency National Minority Female Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, E2348 [11NO]
James, Janice: Kentucky Teacher of the Year award recipient, E2037 [6OC]
Jarrett, Patricia C.: National Industries for the Blind (organization) Milton J. Samuelson Career Achievement Award recipient, E2048 [6OC]
Jenkins, Jessica M.: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E524 [23MR]
Jensen, Rodger B.: Community Salute honoree, E1713 [2AU]
Jersey City, NJ: tribute to Ecuadorian Flag Raising Ceremony honorees, E1808 [8SE]
Johnson, Daniel H.: Navy and Marine Corps Medal recipient, H8942 [28SE]
Jones, Alison M.: Army Soldier's Medal recipient, E962 [14MY]
Jones, Olga M.: Distinguished Woman of North Carolina award recipient, E1366 [23JN]
Jones, Phelicia: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E526 [23MR]
Jonesboro (AR) Sun: tribute, H2058 [15AP]
Joseph, Marion: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E546 [24MR]
Joseph Gallo Farms (business): Baker, Peterson & Franklin Ag Business Award recipient, E2502 [19NO]
Kalomiris, Stavros: St. George Greek Church of Fresno, CA, Georgie Award recipient, E2240 [2NO]
Kasper, Marcie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E648 [14AP]
Keillor, Garrison: National Medal of the Arts and Humanities award recipient, E2049 [6OC]
Kein, Robert E.: Eau Claire, WI, Fire Department and Firefighters Local Union 487 Citizen Community Involvement Award recipient, E444 [16MR]
Kelleher, John: Auburn, MA, Police Department Exceptional Duty Medal recipient, E207 [11FE]
Kelly, Christine: Worcester County, MA, Distinguished Law Enforcement Award recipient, E859 [5MY]
Kelly, Margaret: American Federation of Teachers Living the Legacy Award recipient, E1683 [30JY]
Kendall, J. Peter and Fran: West Bergen Mental Healthcare (business) Distinguished Service Award recipients, E666 [15AP]
Kirby, Mary Anne: Queens, NY, Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 22 Hibernian of the Year award recipient, E740 [22AP]
Kirkland, WA: Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1142 [7JN]
Kittaka, Dorothy: National Teacher Hall of Fame inductee, E963 [14MY]
Klamar, Lois: Presidential Teaching Award recipient, E1148 [7JN]
Klyn, Mary Jeanne: Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian award recipient, E232 [12FE]
Knox, J.D.: Springfield, IL, Firefighters Union Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E1525 [13JY]
Kohl, Aaron: College Board (organization) National Advanced Placement Scholar from Colorado, E794 [28AP]
Kohli, Payal: College Board (organization) National Advanced Placement Scholar from Colorado, E793 [28AP]
Konkol, Daniel L.: Milwaukee, WI, Southside Business Club Man of the Year award recipient, E2184 [26OC]
Koppri, Jan: Mancos, CO, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2391 [16NO]
Koske-McBride, Patrick: tribute for participation in National History Day Competition, E1252 [15JN]
Kovner, Victor A.: American Jewish Committee Stanley M. Isaacs Human Relations Award recipient, E1141 [7JN]
Kozloski, Judith Whitmer: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E519 [23MR]
Kreis, Carol: Security Industry Foundation Teacher Recognition Award recipient, E1468 [1JY]
Krigsvold, Gene: Eau Claire, WI, Fire Department and Firefighters Local Union 487 Citizen Community Involvement Award recipient, E448 [16MR]
Kristi Yamaguchi Always Dream Foundation: tribute, E1954 [24SE]
LaBonte, Thomas G.: National Distinguished Principal award recipient, E2099 [14OC]
Laguna Niguel, CA: Moulton Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1037 [20MY]
Lakewood, CA: tribute to Bellflower Unified School District for receipt of American School Board Journal and Sodexho Marriott School Services Magna Award for Outstanding Programs in Student Achievement, E800 [28AP]
Lamphier, Charles: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2334 [10NO]
Lancaster, CA: Antelope Valley Hospital recipient of American Hospital Association Hospital Award for Volunteer Excellence, E923 [11MY]
Landis, Richard: American Ambulance Association Star of Life award recipient, E971 [14MY]
Langille, Charles E.: Veterans' Council of North Attleboro, MA, Fred. F. Holmes Award recipient, E573 [25MR]
Largo, FL: Innovations in American Government Awards finalist, E2103 [14OC]
Lattimer, Dick: Archery Hall of Fame inductee, E835 [4MY]
Laval, Claude C., III, and family: Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Living & Giving Award recipients, E620 [13AP]
Lee, Eugene: French National Order of the Legion of Honor recipient, E453 [17MR]
Lee, Lorraine: Valley del Sol Profiles of Success Leadership Award recipient, E2057 [7OC]
Lewin, Ernie: Long Island Farm Bureau Amherst Davis Memorial Farmer Citizen Award recipient, E516 [23MR]
Lewis, Fen: Presidential Teaching Award recipient, E1148 [7JN]
Lexmark International, Inc.: Kentucky Governor's Environmental Excellence Award for Industrial Environmental Leadership recipient, E2481 [19NO]
Leybas, Ryan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arizona, E854 [4MY]
Leyden, Tom: Texas Association of Secondary School Principals Texas Principal of the Year award recipient, H2149 [20AP]
Lieberman, Jeff: National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund National Police Officer of the Month honoree, E998 [18MY]
Linnebur, Lanay M.: Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship recipient, E1560 [15JY]
Lipps, Betty: Jefferson County, IL, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E991 [18MY]
``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals, E2330, E2338 [10NO], E2521 [19NO]
Loeffler, Frederic A. (Rick): New Hampshire Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E862 [5MY]
Loizides, Titina: Pancyprian Association of America Woman of the Year honoree, E599 [12AP]
Long, Loretta: Hudson County, NJ, United Way Congresswoman Mary T. Norton Memorial Award recipient, E1944 [23SE]
Lopez Foods, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce National Minority Manufacturing Firm of the Year award recipient, E1945 [23SE]
Los Angeles, CA: Community Magnet School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2261 [3NO]
———tribute to John M. Langston Bar Association Hall of Fame inductees, E1940 [23SE]
Los Angeles County, CA: tribute to Switzer Center School and Clinical Services South Bay Women of the Year honorees, E741 [22AP]
Loughney, Thomas M.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) W. Francis Swingle Award recipient, E429 [15MR]
Lujan, Art: San Diego-Imperial Counties, CA, Labor Council, AFL-CIO Leadership Award recipient, E1127 [27MY]
Lund, Keith: American Ambulance Association Star of Life Award recipient, E1007 [18MY]
Lupo, Ronald: March of Dimes (organization) Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1829 [9SE]
Lykouretzos, George: Berwyn, IL, Charles E. Piper Business Achievement Award recipient, E2064 [7OC]
Madison, NJ: tribute to Police Unity Tour participants for contributions to National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, E1016 [19MY]
Magoon, Arlene: New Hampshire SBA Women in Business Advocate of the Year award recipient, E862 [5MY]
Majors, Greg: Sam Walton Business Leader Award recipient, E2074 [12OC]
Makar, Thomas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1640 [22JY]
Malcolm, Dan: Viticulture and Enology Research Center Award recipient, E356 [4MR]
Mandel, Charles J.: Highland Park Conservative Temple and Center Chaver Award recipient, E453 [17MR]
Manzanares, Joe: Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp., Dorothy Richarson Award for Resident Leadership Development recipient, E2392 [16NO]
Markel, Jeffery: Zionist Organization of America Israel Service Award recipient, E1852 [13SE]
Markgraf, Jared: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1475 [1JY]
Marron, Owen A.: Central Labor Council of Alameda County, CA, Unionist of the Year award recipient, E1172 [9JN]
Marshall, Mark: Carson City, NV, Rotary Club Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, H4027 [10JN]
Martella, Fred: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce and Kings County, CA, Farm Bureau Agriculturist of the Year award recipient, E1943 [23SE]
Martin, Mariah: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Colorado, E452 [17MR]
Martinez, Sylvia: Junior Carpinterian of the Year award recipient, E113 [2FE]
Mason, William D.: Parma, OH, Democrat of the Year award recipient, E2028 [5OC]
Mauer, Eric and Shirley: Rabbi Elijah J. and Penina Schochet Founders Award for Community Service recipients, E906 [10MY]
McAfee, Mary: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E324 [3MR]
McCammond, Patrick E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H870 [2MR]
McCarthy, Gene: Goin' South (organization) Irishman of the Year award recipient, E406 [11MR]
McCarthy, Leo T.: San Francisco Law School Hall of Fame inductee, E2306 [8NO]
McClellan, Eva: Green Thumb, Inc., Prime Time Award recipient, E879 [6MY]
McClelland, Sara: National Young Leaders Conference participant, E338 [4MR]
McDonnell, Brenda: Time Warner Cable National Teacher Award recipient, E1410 [25JN]
McElhannon, James D.: Military Order of the Purple Heart Award recipient, E1630 [22JY]
McGinty, Terry: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E428 [15MR]
McKeon, Robert: National Volunteer Fire Council Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E2241 [2NO]
McKinley, Martha: Fresno County, CA, Women in Chambers of Commerce Mother of the Year award recipient, E1410 [25JN]
McRae, George E.: Miami (FL) Herald Charles Whited Spirit of Excellence Award recipient, E2190 [26OC]
Medal of Honor: recognize and honor recipients for their selfless acts, E1698 [30JY]
———recognize and honor recipients for their selfless acts and commend IPALCO Enterprises for its contributions to honor these recipients (H. Res. 191), E1103 [26MY]
———recognize certain National Medal of Honor sites as national memorials (H.R. 1663), H9312-H9315 [5OC], E2029 [5OC]
Meisner, Mary: Colorado County Nurse Association, Inc., Florence Award recipient, E2363 [11NO]
Meyer, Bridget: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E543 [24MR]
Meyers, Deanne: University of California Friends of Agricultural Extension Outstanding Achievement Award recipient, E882 [6MY]
Michigan: tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, E886 [6MY]
———tribute to Michigan Women's Hall of Fame inductees, E2157 [21OC]
Middleton, Jeanette M.: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, E1533 [14JY]
Middletown, OH: Middletown Regional Hospital recipient of American Hospital Association NOVA Award, E924 [11MY]
Mikolasy, Karen: Washington State's Teacher of the Year award recipient, E828 [3MY]
Miller, Sondra: Diane White Advocate for Women's Justice Award recipient, E2080 [13OC]
Missoula, MT: St. Patrick Hospital recipient of American Hospital Association NOVA Award, H2934 [11MY]
Missouri: tribute to President's Challenge Physical Fitness Award Program State championship schools, E1996 [30SE]
Mize, Richard: Mountaineer Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E2055 [7OC]
Mobile Meals (organization): Spirit of Freedom Award recipient, H3771 [8JN]
Monihan, E. James: National Volunteer Fire Council Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award recipient, E774 [27AP]
Monroe, NC: Shiloh Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H4534 [17JN]
Mooney, Helen: Time Warner Cable National Teacher Award recipient, E1410 [25JN]
Moore, Jessica: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, E313 [2MR]
Morgan, Marilyn: Fresh Start Award recipient for leadership in bankruptcy issues, E69 [19JA]
Morris, Mervin G. and Roslyn G.: Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula Leading Citizens Award recipients, E662, E664 [15AP]
Morrow, William: Upper Peninsula Labor Hall of Fame inductee, E724 [21AP]
Moynihan, Patrick M.: Queens, NY, Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 21 Hibernian of the Year award recipient, E740 [22AP]
Murchie, Gordon: Virginia Winegrowers Advisory Board Virginia Wine Industry Person of the Year award recipient, E912 [11MY]
Naftzger, Lisa: National Young Leaders Conference participant, E336 [4MR]
NASA: design and present an award to the Apollo astronauts (H.R. 2572), H5987 [20JY]
Nein, Leah: National Association of Secondary School Principals and Herff Jones, Inc., National Principal Leadership Award recipient, E1020 [19MY]
Nelson, Dan K.: Boy Scouts of America William T. Hornaday Gold Medal award recipient, E1067 [24MY]
Nelson, Lorraine: Ventura County, CA, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1948 [23SE]
Nespoli, John L.: Arthritis Foundation Community Leader of the Year award recipient, E1926 [22SE]
New Belgium Brewing Co.: Ernst & Young Rock Mountain Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, E1725 [3AU]
New Jersey: Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., Outstanding Teachers award recipient, E2430 [17NO]
New Mexico: tribute to New Mexico Parents of the Year award recipients, E2096 [14OC]
New Mexico Parent's Day Coalition: tribute to New Mexico Parents of the Year award recipients, E535 [24MR]
New York, NY: tribute to Academic Achievement Award recipients, E1207 [10JN]
———tribute to Revitalization of the Southern Area of the Slope (organization) Community Service Awards Banquet, E1051 [20MY]
Nightingale, Sheila: Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship recipient, E1560 [15JY]
NOAA: Computerworld, Inc., Smithsonian Award recipient, E1770 [5AU]
Nobel Prize: nomination of Gurmit Singh Aulakh for peace prize, E2109 [14OC]
Nordquist, Amy: Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship recipient, E1560 [15JY]
Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency: Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations Outstanding Overall Achievement for Large Metropolitan Planning Organizations award recipient, E2303 [8NO]
Northwest Indiana Hispanic Coordinating Council: tribute to award recipients, E773 [27AP]
Notestein, Barbara: Milwaukee, WI, National Organization for Women Woman of the Year award recipient, E290 [25FE]
Nou Ka Yang: Boys and Girls Clubs of America Minnesota Youth of the Year award recipient, E616 [13AP]
Oak Park, IL: naming of Oak Park Fire Dept. as an ``Accredited Fire Department'' by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, E2416 [17NO]
Obbink, Bruch: Fresno, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E359 [8MR]
O'Brian, Deborah: March of Dimes (organization) Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1828 [9SE]
Ocasek, Oliver: YMCA USA's Volunteerism Award recipient, E848 [4MY], E868 [5MY]
O'Connor, Bob: Zionist Organization of America Natalie E. Novick Community Leadership Award recipient, E1852 [13SE]
Offord, Todd: Orange County, CA, Reserve Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E2083 [13OC]
Ogden, UT: tribute to Mount Ogden Middle School for winning Channel One Network current events competition, E2008 [1OC]
Oglesby, William G. (Captain Glady): French National Order of the Legion of Honor recipient, H1789 [25MR]
O'Keeffe, Brigid: National Security Education Program Undergraduate Scholarship and Graduate Fellows award recipient, E1698 [30JY]
Olathe State Bank: Independent Bankers of Colorado Crown Service Award for Outstanding Service to the Community recipient, E2351 [11NO]
Olney, MD: Brooke Grove Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1040 [20MY]
Olsen, John W.: State of Israel Bonds Labor Medal recipient, E2467 [19NO]
O'Neil, John J. (Buck): John Stanford Education Heroes Award recipient, E2336 [10NO]
Organ donors: establish congressional commemorative medal (H.R. 941), E317 [2MR]
Orion International Technologies, Inc.: SBA National Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year award recipient, E1305 [17JN]
Ortega, Daniel R., Jr.: Arizona Anti-Defamation League Leader of Distinction Award recipient, E902 [6MY]
Ortega-Rosales, Hilda: Valley del Sol Profiles of Success Leadership Award recipient, E2042 [6OC]
Ortiz de Pinedo, Jose: Mr. Amigo Association Mr. Amigo award recipient, E223 [11FE]
Owens, Howard L.: Health Access of California (business) Lifetime Health Care Advocate Award recipient, E31 [7JA]
Page, Amy: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E360 [8MR]
Pakchoian, John: American Vineyard's Grower of the Year award recipient, E2252 [3NO]
Palos Verdes, CA: Peninsula High School recipient of California Dept. of Education Distinguished Schools award, E929 [11MY]
Palumbo, Dominic: North Haven, CT, High School Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E2387 [15NO]
Pan Gregorian Fund of Metropolitan New York and Long Island, Inc.: tribute to Academic Awards Banquet honorees, E620 [13AP]
Pankrat, Beverly: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E367 [9MR]
Papadakis, Angie: Switzer Center School and Clinical Services Switzer Star award recipient, E741 [22AP]
Paramount, CA: tribute to Pocket Parks Program for receipt of U.S. Conference of Mayors City Livability Award, E1851 [13SE]
Parks, Rosa: award Congressional Gold Medal, H4230 [15JN], E1253, E1254 [15JN], E1325 [17JN]
———award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 573), H451 [4FE], H787, H788 [24FE], H2150-H2161, H2182 [20AP], E156 [8FE], E717, E726 [21AP], E743 [22AP]
———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 531), H2178 [20AP]
Parma, OH: St. Columbkille Parish School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1103 [26MY]
Pawlowski, Frank: Bayonne, NJ, Family YMCA Distinguished Service Award recipient, E773 [27AP]
Payne & Dolan, Inc.: Dept. of Labor Exemplary Volunteer Efforts Award recipient, E2063 [7OC]
Peck, Carolyn: John and Nellie Wooden Award recipient, H2031 [14AP]
Peerless, Sidney: American Jewish Committee Community Service Award recipient, E1908 [21SE]
Peninsula, OH: Boston Mills/Brandywine Ski Resort recipient of Times Mirror Co., Silver Eagle Award for Environmental Excellence, E1155 [7JN]
Perman, Esther: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alaska, E361 [8MR]
Perrucci, Jean and Frank: Bayonne Historical Society, Inc., Lifetime Achievement Couple award recipients, E2466 [19NO]
Petro, Mike: Orange County, CA, Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E2081 [13OC]
Petrucci, Dino: Senior Farmer of the Year Award recipient, E1711 [2AU]
Pfizenmaier, Brandon W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2334 [10NO]
Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Rasheed A. Wallace Foundation Trail Blazing for Children Award recipients, E1472 [1JY]
Phipps, Kelly: Ohio winner of U.S. Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest, E1477 [1JY]
Pierantoni, Fred, III: Italian American Association of Luzerne County Person of the Year award recipient, E2037 [6OC]
Pierson, Alisa: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E1835 [9SE]
Pittsburgh, PA: Dept. of Education and National Association of Secondary School Principals selection of Fox Chapel Area High School as a New American High School national showcase site, E2464 [19NO]
———tribute to Bloomfield Citizens Council Awards recipients, E782 [27AP]
Plank, Kathy: Eau Claire, WI, Fire Department and Firefighters Local Union 487 Citizen Community Involvement Award recipient, E449 [16MR]
Polden, Bob: Eau Claire, WI, Fire Department and Firefighters Local Union 487 Citizen Community Involvement Award recipient, E446 [16MR]
Polden, Jerry: Eau Claire, WI, Fire Department and Firefighters Local Union 487 Citizen Community Involvement Award recipient, E446 [16MR]
Poliakoff, Gary A.: American Jewish Committee Learned Hand Human Relations Award recipient, E386 [10MR]
Polish National Alliance of the U.S.: tribute to Silver Bell Club, Lodge 2365 for hosting the Hank Stram-Tony Zale Sports Award Banquet, E915 [11MY]
Pollock, Jeffrey M.: New Hampshire SBA Financial Services Advocate of the Year award recipient, E862 [5MY]
Poplau, Ronald W.: National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, E851 [4MY]
Potomac, MD: Our Lady of Mercy School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1035 [20MY]
Potter, Rosemary: Milwaukee, WI, National Organization for Women Woman of the Year award recipient, E288 [25FE]
Praeger, Sandy: Kansas Medical Society Dr. Nathan Davis Award recipient, H6024 [21JY]
Prendergast, Naomi and Zack: Parents of the Year award recipient, E1630 [22JY]
Prescott, Ronald: California State University at Los Angeles Charter School of Education Distinguished Educator Award recipient, E2167 [25OC]
Prince William County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E563 [25MR]
Public safety officers: establish national medal for those who act with extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty (H.R. 46), H1879-H1881, H1896 [13AP], E646 [14AP], E688 [19AP]
Pugh, Thomas E.: Ethics Institute of Northeastern Pennsylvania honoree, E1889 [15SE]
Quinn, Robert: Worcester County, MA, Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement Education recipient, E859 [5MY]
Rapfogel, William E.: Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America Distinguished Community Service Award recipient, E1142 [7JN]
Rascon, Alfred P.: award Medal of Honor, H4078 [10JN]
Ray, Charlotte: Fayette County, KY, Public Schools High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1906 [21SE]
Reckas, Violet: St. George Greek Church of Fresno, CA, Georgie Award recipient, E2240 [2NO]
Reeves, Garth: Florida Black Business Investment Board Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E718 [21AP]
Reliant Energy HL&P/Entex (business): Deer Park, TX, Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year award recipient, E2387 [15NO]
Renfrow, Edward: Joint Financial Management Improvement Program Donald L. Scantlebury Memorial Award for Distinguished Leadership in Financial Management Improvement recipient, E1504 [1JY]
Repsher, Marilyn: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Professor of the Year award recipient, E2251 [3NO]
Reston, VA: Best of Reston Community Service Award recipients, E753 [22AP]
Riches, Bradley J.: Orange County, CA, Sheriff's Dept., Blue and Gold Posthumous Award recipient, E2082 [13OC]
Rieveschl, George, Jr.: Cincinnati, OH, Art Museum George Rieveschl Medal for Distinguished Service award recipient, E2249 [3NO]
Rios, Miguel: National Minority Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, H8472 [22SE]
Riverside, CA: designate memorial being built at Riverside National Cemetery to honor Medal of Honor recipients as a national memorial (H.R. 1663), H2642 [5MY]
Riverside, MD: Templeton Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1179 [9JN]
Robinson, Justin (Jo Mo): Sikeston, MO, Daughters of Sunset (organization) Outstanding Athlete of the Year award recipient, E2270 [4NO]
Rocky Mount, NC: All-America City Award recipient, E1529 [13JY]
Rodriguez, Ivan: Baseball Writers' Association of America American League Most Valuable Player honoree, E2535 [3DE]
Roman, Mathew S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E503 [22MR]
Romano, Albert M. (Buddy): Air Force Outstanding Airman of the Year award recipient, E2065 [7OC]
Rooney, Megan: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E1234 [10JN]
Rosenthal, Robert H.: West Coast Florida American Jewish Committee 2000 Institute of Human Relations Award recipient, E2143 [20OC]
Rostafinski, Wojciech: Polonia Foundation of Ohio, Inc., honoree, E2000 [1OC]
Rozakis, Christina: National Young Leaders Conference participant, E335 [4MR]
Russell, Barbara: Texas Association of Realtors' Realtor of the Year award recipient, E2435 [18NO]
Russo, Sherllynn: Clinton Township, MI, Goodfellows of the Year award recipient, E624 [13AP]
Ruthven, John: Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian award recipient, E233 [12FE]
Ryan, Nolan: election to Baseball Hall of Fame, E9 [6JA], E44 [7JA]
Sacramento, CA: tribute to Japanese American Citizens League community service honorees, E2200 [27OC]
Sage Products, Inc.: Opportunity, Inc., Handicapable Leadership Award recipient, E2059 [7OC]
Salem, OR: tribute to Prague High School for receipt of Grammy Signature School Gold Award, E899 [6MY]
Salve Regina University: National Trust for Historic Preservation National Preservation Award recipient, E2195 [26OC]
Sambade, Al: Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation honoree, E2282 [5NO]
Samson, Allan: Israel Bonds Council Star of David Award recipient, E1073 [25MY]
San Antonio, TX: Glen Oaks Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1044 [20MY]
———Henry T. Brauchle Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1043 [20MY]
———Lackland Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1052 [20MY]
San Benito, TX: tribute to Landrum Elementary School students for participation in the Concerned Businessmen's Association of America Set a Good Example Competition, E1423 [29JN]
San Clemente, CA: Concordia Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1037 [20MY]
San Diego County, CA: Teachers of the Year award recipients, E1903 [21SE]
Sanders, Rob: Milken Foundation National Educators Award recipient, E2357 [11NO]
Sanders, Theresa J.: Eau Claire, WI, Fire Department and Firefighters Local Union 487 Citizen Community Involvement Award recipient, E444 [16MR]
Santa Ana, CA: tribute to Santa Ana Police Employee Recognition Award recipients, E978 [14MY]
Santa Clara County, CA: tribute to Santa Clara County Human Relations Commission award recipients, E331 [3MR]
Sapp, Anthony: National Football League Teacher of the Month award recipient, E2233 [1NO]
Saul, Ray: Hazleton, PA, Sons of Italy Italian American of the Year award recipient, E2064 [7OC]
Saxe, Allan: Tarrant County, TX, Meals on Wheels Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E638 [14AP]
Schaefer, Rowland: Simon Wiesenthal Center National Community Service Award recipient, E341 [4MR]
Schatz, Glenn: Tucson (AZ) Citizen Student Athlete of the Year Award recipient, E1379 [23JN]
Schwartz, Jodi J.: American Friends of the Hebrew University George A. Katz Torch of Learning Award recipient, E2103 [14OC]
Sedell, Judie: Ventura County Probation Agency Deputy Probation Officer of the Year award recipient, E1755 [5AU]
Selchert, Julie: Eau Claire, WI, Fire Department and Firefighters Local Union 487 Citizen Community Involvement Award recipient, E449 [16MR]
Selvian, Jack: Purple Heart award recipient, E648 [14AP]
Seto, Cheryl: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E646 [14AP]
Seton, Fenmore and Phyllis: New Haven Colony Historical Society Seal of the City Award recipients, E2017 [1OC]
Sevell, Marie: Garden State Arts Center Foundation Francis Albert Sinatra Tribute to the Performing Arts award recipient, E1509 [12JY]
Sharkey, Mattie: Sikeston, MO, Daughters of Sunset (organization) Recognition Program honoree, E2265 [4NO]
Sharp, Marsha: Texas Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E249 [23FE]
Sharpe, Brett: U.S. Achievement Academy All-American Scholar Award and National Award in Leadership and Service recipient, E1018 [19MY]
Shehadey, Larry: Institute of Family Business Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E650 [14AP]
Sherman, Robert: University of California, Santa Barbara, Alumni Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E293 [25FE]
Shipman Elevator Co.: Dealer Progress (publication) Environmental Respect Award recipient, E2327 [10NO]
Shwerdt, Harold: Griswold Terry Glover American Legion Post No. 803 lifetime membership recipient, E648 [14AP]
Siegman, Earl H.: Southern New Jersey Development Council Chairman's Award recipient, E1353 [22JN]
Silver, Janey: Mancos, CO, Honorary Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2401 [16NO]
Simi Valley, CA: Hollow Hills Fundamental School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1127 [27MY]
Simpson, Steve: Orange County, CA, Sheriff's Dept., Deputy of the Year award recipient, E2079 [13OC]
Singleton, Audra: Channel One Network Teacher of the Year award recipient, H2923 [10MY]
Skolnick, Emily Marks: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E515 [23MR]
Sloan, Deborah A.: Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program participant, E2143 [20OC]
Smith, George W.: San Diego, CA, Urban League Equal Opportunity Award recipient, E1818 [9SE]
Solana Beach, CA: Solana Vista School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1022 [19MY]
Sonora, TX: tribute to Sonora Wool and Mohair Show and National 4-H Wool Judging Contest, E1248 [14JN]
Sopak, Sandra: National Genealogical Society Award of Merit recipient, E1348 [22JN]
Sorenson, Sheri: Eau Claire, WI, Fire Department and Firefighters Local Union 487 Citizen Community Involvement Award recipient, E444 [16MR]
South Dakota: presentation of Medal of Jubilee of Liberty to veterans involved in Normandy invasion during World War II, H4216 [14JN]
South Grand Prairie, TX: Dept. of Education and National Association of Secondary School Principals selection of South Grand Prairie High School as a New American High School national showcase site, E2442 [18NO]
Spainhour, David: Anti-Defamation League and Santa Barbara, CA, B'nai B'rith Lodge Distinguished Community Service Award recipient, E2268 [4NO]
Spear, Laurinda: Interior Design Magazine Hall of Fame inductee, E2531 [22NO]
Spohr, Earl C.: Health Care Financing Administration Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1597 [20JY]
Springfield, MA: Glenwood School recipient of Title I Distinguished School Award, E1231 [10JN]
Springsteen, Bruce: induction into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, E492 [18MR]
St. Joseph, MO: tribute to National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., TOP COPS award recipients, E2155 [21OC]
St. Mary's County, MD: tribute to Saint Maries Optimist Club law enforcement honorees, E888 [6MY]
Stacey, Rulon: American College of Health Care Executives Young Health Care Executive of the Year award recipient, E378 [10MR]
Stafne, Norma: Eau Claire, WI, Fire Department and Firefighters Local Union 487 Citizen Community Involvement Award recipient, E438 [16MR]
Stancil, James V., III: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E191 [10FE]
Stanly County, NC: tribute to North Carolina Teaching Fellows scholarship recipients, E1124 [27MY]
Steinberg, Elizabeth (Biz): California Association of Nonprofits Excellence in Leadership Award recipient, E2176 [25OC]
Stemler, John, III: Ewing, NJ, Kiwanis Club Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E895 [6MY]
Sterling Heights, MI: recognition of Henry Ford II High School by U.S. News & World Report (publication) as top high school, E315 [2MR]
Stewart, Michael: Eau Claire, WI, Fire Department and Firefighters Local Union 487 Citizen Community Involvement Award recipient, E440 [16MR]
Stover, Vern: Good Scout Award recipient, E1295 [16JN]
Strange, Lisa: Eau Claire, WI, Fire Department and Firefighters Local Union 487 Citizen Community Involvement Award recipient, E449 [16MR]
Strong, John: French National Order of the Legion of Honor recipient, E2231 [1NO]
Studnicka, John A., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2334 [10NO]
Sugranes, Rosa: Small Business Council of America Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E831 [3MY]
Sutton, Theresa: National Association of Postmasters of the U.S., Illinois Postmaster of the Year award recipient, E1329 [18JN]
Syracuse, NY: tribute to Westhill High School music department's participation in the Festivals of Music competition, E1351 [22JN]
Takahashi, Yoshito: Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Medal of Honor recipient, E1689 [30JY]
Takaki, Mel: University of Colorado Distinguished Service Award recipient, E1369 [23JN]
Tamarac, FL: Tamarac Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1539 [14JY]
Tang, Esther Don: Arthritis Foundation Humanitarian Award recipient, E1918 [22SE]
Tanowitz, Barry: University of California, Santa Barbara, Alumni Association Teaching Award recipient, E289 [25FE]
Tanzman, Herbert M.: Highland Park Conservative Temple and Center Chaver Award recipient, E451 [17MR]
Taylor, Judith: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1740 [4AU]
Teeple, Volney J.: French National Order of the Legion of Honor recipient, E1510 [12JY]
Telesz, Leo: Polonia Foundation of Ohio, Inc., honoree, E2001 [1OC]
Tennison, Alice: ReliaStar Financial Corp., and Northern Life Insurance Co., Education's Unsung Heroes Award recipient, E1747 [5AU]
Texas Tech University: tribute to marching band for receipt of Sudler Intercollegiate Marching Band Trophy, E1885 [15SE]
Thomas, Jim: Goleta Valley Youth Sports Center Guardian of Youth Award recipient, E1606 [20JY]
Thornton, Eileen: Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey Woman of Achievement award recipient, E827 [3MY]
Tocco, Eleanor: Clinton Township, MI, Democratic Club honoree, E2317 [9NO]
Toledo Metal Spinning Co.: Blue Chip Enterprise Initiative Award recipient, E1224 [10JN]
Topolewski, John: Knight Cross of the French Legion of Honor award recipient, E1504 [1JY]
Toro, Natalia: Intel Science Talent Search award recipient, E527 [23MR]
Torrance, CA: Richardson Middle School recipient of California Dept. of Education Distinguished Schools award, E929 [11MY]
———West High School recipient of California Dept. of Education Distinguished Schools award, E929 [11MY]
Torres, Vera Trinchero: St. Helena, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1781 [5AU]
Toves, Jesus S.: Naval Criminal Investigative Service Civilian Employee of the Year award recipient, E1253 [15JN]
Towne, Andrew: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E1231 [10JN]
Travis, Dean and Sharon: Consumers Energy Co., Centennial Farm marker recipient, E1641 [22JY]
Trinchero, Louis (Bob): San Francisco, CA, Anti-Defamation League Wine and Restaurant Industry Achievement Award recipient, E1176 [9JN]
Troy, MI: recognition of Troy High School by U.S. News & World Report (publication) as top high school, E315 [2MR]
Trudeau, Deborah J.: American Culinary Federation National Chef Professionalism Award recipient, E281 [24FE]
TRW Inc.: Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee of the Southern California Regional Puchasing Councils, Inc., Local Corporation of the Year Award recipient, E1854 [13SE]
Tsivcos, Savas: Panpaphian Association honoree, E2452 [18NO]
Tutu, Desmond: Immortal Chaplains Prize for Humanity recipient, E175 [9FE]
Union City, CA: All-America City Award recipient, E1579 [16JY]
University of Miami: tribute to men's baseball team, E1382 [23JN]
USA Today: tribute to All-USA Teacher Team honorees, E2340 [10NO], E2467 [19NO]
Ussery, Janice: Meals on Wheels (organization) Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1742 [4AU]
Vacco, Anthony: Bedford Park, IL, Man of the Year award recipient, E128 [3FE]
Ventura, CA: tribute to the Ventura High School Wind Orchestra, E884 [6MY]
Verplanck, Joan: Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award recipient, E255 [23FE]
Veterans: eligibility for hospital care and services relative to awarding of Purple Heart (H.R. 430), E97 [2FE]
Victoria, TX: tribute to Victoria High School drill team, E1021 [19MY]
———tribute to Victoria High School varsity cheerleaders, E377 [10MR]
Vida en el Valle (Hispanic publication): National Association of Hispanic Publications Hispanic Print Award recipient, E880 [6MY]
Villegas, Jose and Kathy: Apple Parent Involvement in Education Award recipients, E323 [3MR]
Vinger, Martin L.: French National Order of the Legion of Honor recipient, E942 [12MY]
Volpert, Dick: American Jewish Committee Learned Hand Award recipient, E105 [2FE]
Waller, Eunice M.: NAACP Connecticut chapter Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2355 [11NO]
Walters, Paul: FBI Director's Award recipient, E1530 [13JY]
WAMU-Radio (Washington, DC): March of Dimes (organization) Achievement in Radio Award recipient for ``Metro Connection'' (radio program), E2494 [19NO]
Ward, Linda D.: Central Exchange (organization) Woman of the Year award recipient, E2040 [6OC]
Warren, MI: recognition of De La Salle Collegiate High School by U.S. News & World Report (publication) as top high school, E315 [2MR]
———recognition of Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic High School by U.S. News & World Report (publication) as top high school, E315 [2MR]
Waterford, MI: tribute to Mason Middle School and Crary Middle School Odyssey of the Mind teams, E1539 [14JY]
Watson, William: West University Place, TX, Citizen of the Year award receipient, E1565 [15JY]
Wawona Frozen Foods (business): Baker, Peterson & Franklin Ag Business Award recipient, E360 [8MR]
Waxahachie, TX: recognition of Waxahachie High School by U.S. News & World Report (publication) as top high school, E214 [11FE]
Wayburn, Edgar: award Presidential Medal of Freedom, E1764 [5AU]
Weiner, Sidney: Congregation Kodimoh Humanitarian Award recipient, E1073 [25MY]
Weiss, Michael G.: Congregation Emanu El Rabbi Norman F. Feldheym Award recipient, E1065 [24MY]
Westlake Hills, CA: Westlake Hills Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1161 [8JN]
Whirry, Marilyn: California Teacher of the Year award recipient, E2394 [16NO]
White Bear Lake, MN: International Association of Police Chiefs Community Policing Award recipient, E2139 [19OC]
———tribute to White Bear Lake's Central Middle Schools Odyssey of the Mind team, E1173 [9JN]
Wichita, KS: All-America City Award recipient, H6588 [29JY]
Wieland, Martha Jean (Jill): Illinois Mother of the Year award recipient, E693 [20AP]
Wilk, Marge: Bayonne Historical Society, Inc., Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E2424 [17NO]
Williams, Harvey: Versailles, MO, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E380 [10MR]
Willow Grove, PA: Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1117 [27MY]
Wilson, William R., Jr.: Norwich, CT, Rotary Club Native Son award recipient, E1371 [23JN]
Wiltsie, Michael T.: American Automobile Association Lifesaving Medal recipient, E842 [4MY]
Womick, Benjamin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Carolina, E234 [12FE]
Wong, Margaret W.: Cleveland, OH, League of Women Voters Belle Sherwin Democracy in Action Award recipient, E1803 [8SE]
Wood, Gordon: Dallas (TX) Morning News Coach of the Century award recipient, E2439 [18NO]
Woolf, Jack L.: Fresno, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturist of the Year award recipient, E2409 [17NO]
Worcester, MA: tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, E677 [15AP]
Wright, Bill: Doniphan, MO, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E274 [24FE]
Wright, Christina: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E1233 [10JN]
Wright, Jim: appreciation of receipt of U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award, H3108 [13MY]
———U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award recipient, H3107, H3109 [13MY]
Wyszynski, Tomasz: Polonia Foundation of Ohio, Inc., honoree, E2008 [1OC]
York, Terry and Carole: Boys and Girls Club of San Fernando Valley, CA, Golden Hands Award recipient, E1909 [21SE]
Young Israel of Avenue K (organization): tribute to Journal Luncheon honorees, E1194 [9JN]
Zaccagnino, Joseph: Connecticut Anti-Defamation League Greater New Haven Torch of Liberty Award recipient, E709 [20AP]
Zalewitz, Harry and Thelma: State of Israel Bonds (organization) Independent Issue Award recipients, E1782 [5AU]
Ziegler, Michael: United Cerebral Palsy Association of Sacramento, CA, Humanitarian Award recipient, E2227 [1NO]
Zollner, Fred: Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, H5351 [12JY]
Zremski, Jerry: Harvard University Nieman Fellowship recipient, E870 [5MY]
Zuccaro, Albert: March of Dimes (organization) Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1830 [9SE]
Remarks in Senate
Abraham, Senator: Business Software Alliance Cyber Champion award recipient, S8949 [21JY]
Aguirre, Pam: March of Dimes (organization) Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, S2378 [5MR]
Alabama (U.S.S.): tribute to crew (S.J. Res. 18), S3652 [13AP]
Albuquerque, NM: tribute to Albuquerque Academy students for participation in New Mexico High School Supercomputing Challenge contest, S4815 [5MY]
American Automobile Association: tribute to Lifesaving Medal recipients, S4659 [4MY]
Anchorage, AK: Alaska Air National Guard Air Force Rescue 470 recipient of the Air Force Mackay Trophy, S11377 [23SE]
Archambault, Terrie: Merrimack, NH, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year Award recipient, S1188 [3FE]
Arruda, Gary: New Hampshire VITA Wireless Samaritan Award recipient, S7158 [16JN]
Auburn, WA: Federal Way School District's Internet Academy recipient of Innovation in Education Award, S10262 [4AU]
Baumgartner, Andrew: Council of Chief State School Officers and Scholastic, Inc., National Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3845 [19AP]
———Georgia Teacher of the Year award recipient, S4731 [5MY]
Bedford, NH: Bedford Memorial School recipient of Excellence in Education Committee Top Elementary School of the Year award, S6969 [14JN]
Bernard, Ritchie: Londonderry, NH, Business Council Business Person of the Year award recipient, S5098 [11MY]
Bieze, Judy: Idaho Teacher of the Year award recipient, S4730 [5MY]
Black, Mary Beth Boyer: Mississippi Teacher of the Year award recipient, S4736 [5MY]
Bolton, Steven: Mary Maurita Sengelaub, RSM, Award for Meritorious Service recipient, S2683 [15MR]
Boston Celtics (basketball team): tribute to ``Heroes Among Us'' honorees, S7370 [21JN]
Bradley, Mark A.: Society for History in the Federal Government James Madison prize recipient, S3149 [23MR]
Broward County, FL: tribute to Nan S. Hutchinson Senior Hall of Fame inductees, S4608 [3MY]
Bucca, Mary: Warren, MI, Italian American Cultural Society Senior Group Outstanding Volunteer Award recipient, S1832 [23FE]
Burks, Ruben: March of Dimes (organization) Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, S2378 [5MR]
Burt, Courtenay: American Association of University Women ``Women in Montana History'' essay contest winner, S6884 [10JN]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Gerald R. and Betty Ford (H. Con. Res. 196), S13192 [26OC]
———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Rosa Parks (H. Con. Res. 127), S6915 [10JN]
Cardoso, James L.: Air Force Silver Star recipient, S14650 [16NO]
Casey, Sean: NOAA Environmental Heroes honoree, S4506 [30AP]
Cherry, Stanley J.: French National Order of the Legion of Honor recipient, S3658 [13AP]
Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization: Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations Overall Achievement Award recipient, S13189 [26OC]
Clark, Phillip: South Dakota Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S6275 [27MY]
CLD Consulting Engineers, Inc.: Business NH Magazine Business of the Year Award recipient, S8297 [12JY]
Colleges and universities: tribute to National Recognition Awards Program grant recipients for efforts to develop alcohol abuse prevention and education programs on campus, S12316 [8OC]
Community for Youth (organization): tribute to Steps Ahead program for receipt of Innovation in Education award, S3863 [19AP]
Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 380), S1282 [4FE], S3660 [13AP]
Congressional Coalition on Adoption: 1999 Angels in Adoption award recipients, S14827 [18NO]
Corp. for National and Community Service: tribute to National Service-Learning Leaders Schools program awards recipients, S7708 [28JN]
Council Bluffs, IA: tribute to Eagle Scout Award recipients, S11273 [22SE]
Coventry, RI: Tiogue School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6082 [26MY]
Crim, Diane: Utah Teacher of the Year award recipient, S4732 [5MY]
Dept. of Defense: anniversary of Purple Heart award, S9882 [29JY]
———creation of medal to commemorate the victory of freedom in the cold war, S6250 [27MY]
———eliminate backlog of requests for issuance or replacement of military medals and decorations (S. 687), S3138 [23MR]
———elimination of backlog of requests for replacement of military medals and other decorations, S6251 [27MY]
Dept. of Justice: ``Freemen Prosecution Team'' recipients of the Attorney General's Award for Exceptional Service, S8401 [13JY]
DeRossi, Donald: Hendrick's House Distinguished Service Award recipient, S2459 [9MR]
Dismond, Samuel R., Jr.: American Lung Association Individual Health Advocate of the Year award recipient for the Genesee Valley region of Michigan, S2875 [17MR]
Doyle, William and Olene: Green Mountain Council of Boy Scouts Citizens of the Year award recipients, S14830 [18NO]
Dubrow, Evelyn: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, S13062 [22OC]
Duncan, James: National Society of Fund Raising Executives Outstanding Fund Raising Executive Award recipient, S14432 [9NO]
Dunn, Michael: SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, S6081 [26MY]
Dupuis, Sylvio L.: Business NH Magazine Business Leader of the Year award recipient, S8894 [20JY]
Eaton Corp.: Industry Week (publication) Best Manufacturing Plants in America award recipient, S13993 [4NO]
Edmonds, WA: tribute to Edmonds-Woodway High School ``Wake Up. Get Real. Program'', S13047 [22OC]
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art: Eiteljorg Fellowship of Native American Fine Art recipients, S13614 [1NO]
Fayetteville, AR: Washington Regional Medical Center recipient of American Hospital Association NOVA Award, S5097, S5100 [11MY]
Ferrara, Michael A., Jr.: Sons of Italy Outstanding Italian American award recipient, S3660 [13AP]
Flatley, Joan: Spirit of Asbury Award recipient, S12047 [5OC]
Florida: National Sports Foundation, Inc., National State Parks Gold Medal recipient, S15072 [19NO]
Fort James Corp.: Pulp & Paper Association safety award recipient, S13324 [27OC]
Fraley, Robert T.: National Medal of Technology Award recipient, S4217 [27AP]
France: tribute to French National Order of the Legion of Honor recipients, S3291 [24MR]
Freeman, Raschelle: Innovation in Education award recipient, S9303 [26JY]
French, Heather R.: Miss America pageant winner, S11377 [23SE]
Friedman, Milton: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1971), S15213 [19NO]
Future Farmers of America (organization): Garretson, SD, chapter recipient of the Chapter of the Year award, S13601 [1NO]
Gellise, Yvonne: Mary Maurita Sengelaub, RSM, Award for Meritorious Service recipient, S2681 [15MR]
Georgetown, IL: tribute to Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School for winning the Odyssey of the Mind Environmental Challenge world title, S13993 [4NO]
Gillette, Christine: New Hampshire Small Business Media Advocate of the Year award recipient, S4067 [21AP]
Ginopolis, John: March of Dimes (organization) Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, S2378 [5MR]
Good, Dustin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Pennsylvania, S4929 [6MY]
Grand Rapids, MI: Spectrum Health Hospital recipient of American Hospital Association Hospital Award for Volunteer Excellence, S5097 [11MY]
Grays Harbor County, WA: World Class Scholars program recipient of Innovation in Education Award, S4395 [28AP]
Gylfe, Fred: French National Order of the Legion of Honor recipient, S8529 [14JY]
Halpin, Gerald T.: Fairfax County, VA, Federation of Citizens Associations and Washington (DC) Post Fairfax County Citizen of the Year award recipient, S3862 [19AP]
Hamilton, CA: tribute to Hamilton High School Academy of Music on receipt of GRAMMY Signature School Gold Award, S7238 [17JN]
Harrison Township, MI: Middle School South recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S3715 [14AP]
HealthPlus of Michigan (business): American Lung Association Corporate Health Advocate award recipient for the Genesee Valley region of Michigan, S2875 [17MR]
Hegg, Maureen: Londonderry, NH, Business Council Civic Volunteer of the Year award recipient, S5096 [11MY]
Hesburg, Theodore M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1332), S8129, S8130 [1JY]
Hesburgh, Theodore M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1932), S15213 [19NO]
Hewitt, Joushua: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New York, S1962 [24FE]
Hewlett-Packard Co.: Hispanic Student Outreach Program recpient of President's Service Award, S14583 [10NO]
Hicks, Jeanmarie: South Dakota winner of U.S. Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest, S8251 [12JY]
Hill, Cody: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Oregon, S2229 [3MR]
Hill, Oliver W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom, S3659 [13AP]
Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc.: Business NH Magazine Business of the Year Award recipient, S8402 [13JY]
Holdsclaw, Chamique: James E. Sullivan Memorial Award recipient, S1961 [24FE]
Holm, Kathryn: Arts Administrator of the Year award recipient, S3864 [19AP]
Holtschlag, Margaret: Michigan Teacher of the Year award recipient, S14743 [17NO]
Homfeld, Ned: Ernst & Young International (business) Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, S7964 [30JN]
Horsch, Robert B.: National Medal of Technology Award recipient, S4217 [27AP]
Illinois: tribute to American Association on Mental Retardation Direct Service Award recipients, S12252 [7OC]
Indiana: tribute to Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S3024 [19MR]
Indianapolis, IN: dedication of Medal of Honor Memorial, S7831 [29JN]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Presidential Unit Citation to final crew, S6031-S6034 [26MY]
———award a Presidential Unit Citation to final crew (S.J. Res. 25), S5965-S5967 [25MY]
———award a Presidential Unit Citation to final crew (S.J. Res. 26), S5978 [25MY]
Javits, Jacob K.: recognition by NISH, Inc., for contributions to the disabled, S8808 [19JY]
Jaworski, Ernest G. National Medal of Technology Award recipient, S4218 [27AP]
Johnston, Stan: New Mexico Teacher of the Year award recipient, S4732 [5MY]
Jones, Leslie: Horatio Alger Award recipient, S6881 [10JN]
Kansas: tribute to Scholastic Art & Writing Award recipients, S7156 [16JN]
KBHP-Radio (Bemidji, MN): National Association of Broadcasters Crystal Radio Award recipient, S8294 [12JY]
KELO-TV (Sioux Falls, SD): National Association of Broadcasters ``Friend in Need'' Service to America Award recipient, S7155 [16JN]
Kennedy, Senator: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Freedom Medal award recipient, S11752 [30SE]
Kerrey, Senator: anniversary of events giving rise to his receiving the Medal of Honor (S. Res. 61), S2696-S2705 [16MR], S2974 [18MR]
———appreciation for recognition of anniversary of events giving rise to his receiving the Medal of Honor, S2703 [16MR]
Kfoury, Fred B., Jr.,: Manchester, NH, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S2041 [25FE]
Kimp, Mindi: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Montana, S2141 [2MR]
King, Patryce C.: Miss Missouri pageant winner, S7964 [30JN]
Kingswood, NH: Kingswood Regional High School recipient of New Hampshire Excellence in Education Committee Top Secondary School of the Year award, S7236 [17JN]
Krakeel, Jack: International Fire Chief's Association Fire Chief of the Year award recipient, S11375 [23SE]
Lancaster, CA: Antelope Valley Hospital recipient of American Hospital Association Hospital Award for Volunteer Excellence, S5183 [12MY]
Landau, Henry S.: Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County, MI, Humanitarian Award recipient, S3818 [15AP]
Lien, Clarence: Purple Heart award recipient, S7035 [15JN], S7154 [16JN]
``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals, S14364 [9NO]
Loeffler, Frederick (Rick): New Hampshire Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S4066 [21AP]
Lombardi, Jill: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Montana, S2141 [2MR]
Loon Mountain Recreation Corp.: Times Mirror Co., Silver Eagle Award for Environmental Excellence in Visual Impact recipient, S6727 [8JN]
Lopez, Ernie and Michelle: tribute to Intel International Science and Engineering Fair honorees, S5185 [12MY]
Lopez Foods, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce National Minority Manufacturing Firm of the Year award recipient, S11127 [21SE]
Lymburner, Amy: Londonderry, NH, Business Council Youth of the Year award recipient, S5097 [11MY]
Magoon, Arlene: New Hampshire Women in Business Advocate of the Year award recipient, S4066 [21AP]
Mahfuz, Sy: Business NH Magazine Business Leader of the Year award recipient, S8294 [12JY]
Maine: tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, S12723 [15OC]
Mandel, Charles: Highland Park, NJ, Conservative Temple and Center Chaver Award recipient, S1844 [23FE]
Martel Construction (company): SBA Entrepreneurial Success Award and Montana State University-Bozeman Montana Family Business of the Year award recipient, S14308 [8NO]
Martinez, Pedro: Baseball Writers' Association of America American League Cy Young Award recipient, S14691 [17NO]
Maryland: recipients of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S5975 [25MY]
Marysville, WA: Liberty Elementary School recipient of Innovation in Education Award, S4469 [29AP]
McKenney, Everett: French National Order of the Legion of Honor recipient, S8528 [14JY]
McLaughlin, John: Greater Nashua, NH, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award recipient, S8529 [14JY]
Medal of Honor: recognize certain National Medal of Honor sites as national memorials (H.R. 1663), S12947 [20OC]
———recognize certain National Medal of Honor sites as national memorials (S. 1633), S11430 [24SE]
Mikolasy, Karen: Washington State's Teacher of the Year award recipient, S4661 [4MY]
Miley, Jessica: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Pennsylvania, S4929 [6MY]
Miller, Bruce: NOAA Environmental Heroes honoree, S4506 [30AP]
Miller, Daniel J.: Boy Scouts of America Heroism Award recipient, S13994 [4NO]
Mitchell, George J.: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, S3119 [23MR], S4213 [27AP]
Montana Rail Link (business): E.H. Hariman Memorial award recipient, S5630 [19MY]
Mortensen, Dan: National Finals Rodeo Championship winner, S55 [8JA]
Mullen, Barbara: Londonderry, NH, Business Council Jeffrey May Memorial Award recipient, S5095 [11MY]
Nationwide Cos.: Money Maker's Monthly (publication) Company of the Month recipient, S4719 [4MY], S8160 [1JY]
Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals, S6236 [27MY]
New Jersey: tribute to Making a Difference Awards sponsors and recipients, S5630 [19MY]
Newell, Graham S.: Vermont Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S14826 [18NO]
Nobel Prize: nomination of M. Cherif Bassiouni for peace, S4309 [27AP]
Norwood, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, S4066 [21AP]
Nutfield Country Store (business): Londonderry, NH, Business Council Retail Business of the Year award recipient, S5094 [11MY]
Nutting, Tom: Merrimack, NH, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award recipient, S1184 [3FE]
Ocasek, Oliver: YMCA USA's Volunteerism Award recipient, S5318 [13MY]
Ogren, Camie: World Disabled Water Ski Championships winner, S13486 [28OC]
O'Neil-Skinner, Peggy: Innovation in Education award recipient, S3864 [19AP]
Organ donors: establish congressional commemorative medal (S. 499), S2108 [2MR]
Orion Computer Sourcing Group: Entrepreneur Magazine (publication) ``Hot 100'' fastest growing business award recipient, S7649 [24JN]
Palumbo, Antonio J.: National Society of Fund Raising Executives Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S6887 [10JN]
Parkhurst, Brad: Merrimack, NH, Chamber of Commerce President's Award recipient, S1186 [3FE]
Parks, Rosa: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 531), S2278 [4MR], S3659 [13AP], S3837-S3845 [19AP]
———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 531), unanimous-consent agreement, S3834 [19AP]
Peninsula, OH: Boston Mills/Brandywine Ski Resort recipient of Times Mirror Co., Silver Eagle Award for Environmental Excellence, S5317 [13MY]
Peterson, Russell W.: Creative Grandparenting, Inc., Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S12562 [13OC]
Pittsburg, KS: Mount Carmel Medical Center recipient of American Hospital Association NOVA Award, S5096 [11MY]
Poffenberger, David: Innovation in Education award recipient, S14202 [5NO]
Pollock, Jeffrey: New Hampshire Small Business Financial Services Advocate of the Year award recipient, S4066 [21AP]
Portsmouth, RI: St. Philomena School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6442 [27MY]
POW: issue a POW medal to civilian Federal employees who are forcibly detained by enemy forces under wartime conditions (S. 182), S612 [19JA]
Psaledas, Arthur: Londonderry, NH, Business Council Citizen of the Year award recipient, S5100 [11MY]
Public safety officers: establish national medal for those who act with extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty (S. 39), S442 [19JA], S5504 [18MY]
Purdy, Ikua: Rodeo Hall of Fame inductee, S13033-S13035 [21OC]
Raimondo Family: Fort Lee, NJ, Chamber of Commerce Family of the Year award recipients, S3658 [13AP]
Rascon, Alfred P.: award Medal of Honor, S6041 [26MY], S6168 [27MY]
Rechtin, Tom, Sr.: Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Person award recipient, S8402 [13JY]
RE/MAX 1st Choice (business): Londonderry, NH, Business Council Company of the Year award recipient, S5099 [11MY]
Repeta, Matthew C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, S1032 [27JA]
Riggs, Kate M.: Presidential Scholar award recipient, S6967 [14JN]
Rockville, MD: tribute to Rockville High School Rampage for recognition as best student newspaper in Maryland, S3658 [13AP]
Rogers, Stephen G.: National Medal of Technology Award recipient, S4218 [27AP]
Ross, Constance: Londonderry, NH, Business Council Retail Educator of the Year award recipient, S5095 [11MY]
Rovzar, Christopher R.: Presidential Scholar award recipient, S8404 [13JY]
Ruger, William B.: Camp Fire Club of America Medal of Honor recipient, S868 [21JA]
Saginaw County, MI: tribute to Convention and Visitor's Bureau Pinnacle Award recipients, S14583 [10NO]
Savannah, GA: Thunderbolt Elementary School winner of Concerned Businessmen's Association of America's Set a Good Example Competition, S12562 [13OC]
Schacht, Nathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, S1405 [9FE]
Schatz, Brian: NOAA Environmental Heroes honoree, S4506 [30AP]
Scholtes, Tina Fisher: Mississippi Teacher of the Year award recipient, S4729 [5MY]
Scroll Technologies (business): Industry Week (publication) Best Manufacturing Plants in America award recipient, S13993 [4NO]
Sears, Rollie: Kansas Wheat Association Kansas Wheat Man of the Year award recipient, S1287 [4FE]
Solis, Max: Connecticut Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S8893 [20JY]
Sports: tribute to America's Cup yacht racing in New Zealand, S12778 [18OC]
Springfield, IL: St. John's Hospital recipient of American Hospital Association Hospital Award for Volunteer Excellence, S5096 [11MY]
Stevens, Senator: Eisenhower World Affairs Institute Leadership Award recipient, S7962 [30JN]
Stout, David: Minnesota State Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year award recipient, S8808 [19JY]
Strickland, Carol: Kansas Teacher of the Year award recipient, S4929 [6MY]
Stuckey, Mary E.: University of Mississippi Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher Award recipient, S8367 [13JY]
Sullivan, Gregory: Missouri Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S5883 [24MY]
Swingley, Doug: Alaskan Iditarod Sled Dog Race winner, S2875 [17MR]
Tacoma, WA: Franklin Pierce High School recipient of Innovation in Education Award, S9301 [26JY]
Tanzman, Herbert: Highland Park, NJ, Conservative Temple and Center Chaver Award recipient, S1831 [23FE]
Teague, Delise: Tennessee Teacher of the Year award recipient, S4731 [5MY]
Termeer, Henri: International Institute of Boston Golden Door Award recipient, S14745 [17NO]
Thorpe, Jim: recognize as the Athlete of the Century (S. Res. 91), S4607 [3MY]
TPL, Inc.: SBA Tibbets Award recipient, S13106 [25OC]
Trenton, NJ: tribute to YWCA award recipients, S5094 [11MY]
Tri-Cities, TN-VA: All-America City Award recipient, S8403 [13JY]
Tugel, Joyce: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching award recipient, S7369 [21JN]
Vermont: White River Junction Vet Center recipient of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs Vet Centers of Excellence award, S11374 [23SE]
Veterans: eligibility for hospital care and services relative to awarding of Purple Heart (S. 329), S1096 [28JA]
———issue commemorative postage stamp honoring Purple Heart recipients (S. Con. Res. 42), S7607 [24JN], S14931 [19NO]
Villa Tragara Ristorante (business): Italian Academy of Cuisine Emblem of Excellence Award recipient, S4400 [28AP]
Walsh, Dana: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New York, S1962 [24FE]
Washington: tribute to Tri-City Crystal Apple Awards program for receipt of Innovation in Education award, S3865 [19AP]
Watkins, Walter C., Jr.: March of Dimes (organization) Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, S2379 [5MR]
Wenatchee, WA: Eastmont High School Honor By Listening Program recipient of Innovation in Education Award, S11461 [27SE]
Wilhelmi, Quinn: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Oregon, S2229 [3MR]
Wilson, William R., Jr.: Norwich, CT, Native Son award recipient, S7156 [16JN]
Wood, James D.: National Society of Professional Engineers Federal Engineer of the Year Award finalist, S3061 [22MR]
World War II: review of medals presented to the Patrol Bomber Martin seaplane crew, S7275 [18JN]
Xue, Alex: ``Mathcounts'' award recipient, S5881 [24MY]
Yakima, WA: Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital recipient of American Hospital Association NOVA Award, S5097 [11MY]
Yeaton, Joel: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Hampshire, S7369 [21JN]
York, Melissa: Washington State James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation recipient, S5880 [24MY]
Reports filed
Congressional Award Act Reauthorization: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 380) (S. Rept. 106-38), S3594 [12AP]
National Medal of Honor Memorial Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1663) (H. Rept. 106-351), H9075 [30SE]
Public Safety Medal of Valor Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 39), S4431 [29AP]
Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 46) (H. Rept. 106-83), H1865 [12AP]
Resolutions by organizations
Gurmit Singh Aulakh Named Man of the Year: Council of Khalistan, E2090 [13OC]
Nomination of Gurmit Singh Aulakh for Nobel Peace Prize: Council of Khalistan, E2109 [14OC]
Testimonies
Contribution of Immigrants to America's Armed Forces: Paul Bucha, S6279 [27MY]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 127, permit use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Rosa Parks, H4031 [10JN]
H. Con. Res. 196, permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Gerald R. and Betty Ford, H10138 [18OC]
H. Res. 123, tribute to crew of U.S.S. Alabama, H2102 [15AP], E644 [14AP]
H.R. 46, Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act, H1879 [13AP]
H.R. 941, Gift of Life Congressional Medal Act, E317 [2MR]
H.R. 1663, National Medal of Honor Memorial Act, H9313 [5OC]
H.R. 1932, Father Theodore M. Hesburgh Congressional Gold Medal Act, H9847 [12OC]
S. 38, Public Safety Medal of Valor Act, S5504 [18MY]
S. 182, issue a POW medal to civilian Federal employees who are forcibly detained by enemy forces under wartime conditions, S612 [19JA]
S. 329, eligibility for hospital care and services relative to awarding of Purple Heart, S1096 [28JA]
S. 380, Congressional Award Act reathorization, H8103 [13SE]
S. 380, Congressional Award Act reauthorization, S1282 [4FE], S3660 [13AP]
S. 531, award Congressional Gold Medal to Rosa Parks, S3845 [19AP], H2150, H2178 [20AP]
S. 687, Veterans Expedited Military Medals Act, S3139 [23MR]
S. 1633, National Medal of Honor Memorial Act, S11431 [24SE]
S. 1971, Milton Friedman Congressional Gold Medal Act, S15213 [19NO]
S. Con. Res. 42, issue commemorative postage stamp honoring Purple Heart recipients, S7607 [24JN], S14931 [19NO]
S. Res. 61, anniversary of events giving rise to Senator Kerrey receiving the Medal of Honor, S2705, S2778 [16MR]
S. Res. 91, recognize Jim Thorpe as the Athlete of the Century, S4606 [3MY]
S.J. Res. 18, tribute to crew of U.S.S. Alabama, S3652 [13AP]