AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES

Addresses

Hispanic College Fund, Inc., Scholarship Award Acceptance: Yalile Ramirez, S11249 [27OC]

National Conference for Community and Justice (organization) Humanitarian Award: Frank Arlinghaus, E1788 [13OC]

Presentation of Citizen Patriot Award to Jack Valenti: William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, E2164 [8DE]

Presidential Medal of Freedom Presentation to Mildred Jeffrey: President Clinton, E1689 [6OC]

Tribute to Katherine Koch-Laveen: Senator Grams, S10889 [23OC]

Tribute to Les Brownlee: Jack Keane, Army Vice Chief of Staff, S5021 [13JN]

Amendments

Public safety officers: establish national medal for those who act with extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty (H.R. 46), S11931 [15DE]

Schulz, Charles M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3642), S3266, S3268 [2MY], H3893 [6JN]

Appointments

Congressional Award Board, S2131 [4AP], S11614 [5DE]

Articles and editorials

Animals and Research Part 1—Unlocking the Secrets of Genetic Disease Through Animal Research, E744 [17MY]

Animals and Research Part 2—Animals Benefit From Research, E745 [17MY]

COTS Director Is Our Vermonter of the Year, S162 [31JA]

Dedication Runs in the Family for Donoghues, S1666 [23MR]

Douglas Takes Bite Out of Award, S10404 [12OC]

Emmett O. Templeton, M.D., S9849 [4OC]

Fitting Tribute to Reagan, S3325 [3MY]

Former Teacher Enjoys New Role as a Volunteer, S11246 [27OC]

Fourth Graders Win the American Dream Scholarship, E1207 [11JY]

Honors for Police Heroes, E106 [9FE]

Los Alamos Bank Wins Prestigious National Award, E2152 [7DE]

Medal of Honor's Roster of Wartime Valor, H3045 [15MY]

Mike Wilson Named Home Builders Association Gary Komarow Memorial Executive Officer of the Year, E1572 [22SE]

Personal Glory Was Never Goal of Japanese-American Soldiers, H3045 [15MY]

Polio Can't Keep '53 Grad Down—Carmen Scialabba Wins Prestigious BHS Award, E987 [13JN]

Purdue Enjoys Historic Lunar Links, H8078 [26SE]

Qualcomm Chief Named Scientist of the Year by Women's Group, E531 [11AP]

Six Local Students Chosen as Latino Leader Finalists, E767 [18MY]

That Others May Live, H9664 [11OC]

21 on Medal of Honor List, H3044 [15MY]

Bills and resolutions

Aldrin, Edwin E. (Buzz): award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2632), S4460 [25MY]

Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2078), S680 [22FE]

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: tribute to individuals who are being awarded the Medal for Military Service (see H. Con. Res. 283), H1077 [15MR]

———tribute to Medal for Military Service recipients (see S. Con. Res. 96), S1461 [20MR]

Armed Forces: declare the American G.I. as the ``Person of the Century'' for the 20th century (see H. Con. Res. 282), H997 [14MR]

———permit certain retired members who were awarded a Purple Heart and have a service-connected disability to receive compensation concurrently with retired pay and preserve benefits for surviving spouses (see H.R. 4909), H6717 [20JY]

Armstrong, Lance: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5258), H7991 [21SE]

Armstrong, Neil A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2632), S4460 [25MY]

Cadigan, James L.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 4918), H6719 [20JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Theodore M. Hesburgh (see H. Con. Res. 344), H3924 [6JN]

Carter, Jimmy and Rosalyn: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2641), S4460 [25MY] (see H.R. 4289), H2337 [13AP]

Clark, Wesley K.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2824), S6121 [29JN]

Collins, Michael: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2632), S4460 [25MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the W. John Child Memorial Foreign Language Award for employees in the Foreign Service (see H.R. 5487), H10256 [18OC]

Dept. of Defense: return unclaimed military decorations subject to State escheatment to the proper military department for donation to museums and resource centers (see H.R. 5517), H10472 [19OC]

Drucker, Peter F.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5370), H8735 [3OC]

Freeman, Ed W.: award Medal of Honor (see S. 2722), S5027 [13JN]

Friedman, Milton: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4672), H4590 [15JN]

Fry, Varian: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3155), S9702 [3OC]

Government regulations: require Federal agencies to impose certain requirements on recipients of awards for scientific and engineering research (see H.R. 4414), H2905 [10MY]

Health: establish Alzheimer's clinical research and training awards (see H.R. 4015), H1118 [16MR]

———establish Alzheimer's clinical research and training awards, expand Medicare definition of homebound relative to home health services, and revise tax treatment of long-term care insurance (see H.R. 4029), H1119 [16MR]

Higgins, Andrew Jackson and family: award Congressional Gold Medals (see S. 2689), S4669 [7JN] (see H.R. 4384), H2605 [4MY]

Higgins Industries: award Congressional Gold Medal to World War II-era employees (see S. 2689), S4669 [7JN] (see H.R. 4384), H2605 [4MY]

Medal of Honor: provide for use of gold in metal content (see H.R. 3584), H253 [8FE]

Miller, Doris: waive certain time limitations to allow the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor for actions while a member of the Navy during World War II (see H.R. 5443), H9767 [11OC]

Mitchell, George J.: urge the awarding of the Nobel Prize for Northern Ireland peace efforts (see H. Con. Res. 242), H49 [27JA]

Navajo Code Talkers: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2408), S2616 [12AP] (see H.R. 4527), H3649 [23MY]

Navy: authorize special awards to veterans of the U.S. Navy Armed Guard during World War I and World War II (see S.J. Res. 51), S8105 [6SE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Eric R. Kandel and Paul Greengard for physiology or medicine (see H. Res. 642), H10257 [18OC]

O'Connor, John Cardinal: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2076), S680 [22FE] (see H.R. 3557), H89 [31JA]

Okubo, James K.: award Medal of Honor (see S. 2722), S5027 [13JN]

Pope John Paul II: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2453), S2728 [13AP] (see S. Con. Res. 128), S6257 [30JN] (see H.R. 3544), H49 [27JA]

———urge the awarding of the Nobel Prize for Peace (see H. Con. Res. 369), H5736 [10JY]

Pueblo, CO: recognize Heroes Plaza for honoring Medal of Honor recipients (see H. Con. Res. 351), H4174 [9JN]

Reagan, Ronald and Nancy: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2459), S2865 [25AP] (see H.R. 3591), H253 [8FE]

Schindler, Oskar: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3155), S9702 [3OC]

Schulz, Charles M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2060), S613 [10FE] (see H.R. 3642), H341 [10FE]

Smith, Andrew J.: award Medal of Honor (see S. 2722), S5027 [13JN]

Taxation: treatment of diplomas, medals, and amounts received as part of international awards for physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, economics, and peace (see H.R. 5505), H10472 [19OC]

William Kenzo Nakamura U.S. Courthouse, Seattle, WA: designate (see S. 3109), S9267 [26SE] (see H.R. 5302), H8200 [26SE]

Woods, Tiger: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4926), H6776 [24JY]

Biographies

Franklin A. Polk Public Service Merit Award recipients, E104 [9FE]

Briefs

Posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor to Theodore Roosevelt: Representative Lazio, H4331-H4333 [13JN]

Citations

Medal of Honor Award to Senator Inouye, S5585 [22JN]

Essays

Proud To Be Bilingual: Oscar Zepeda, E93 [8FE]

Letters

American Dream Challenge: Susan Lanyon, E1207 [11JY]

Ronald and Nancy Reagan Congressional Gold Medal award recipients: Mikhail Gorbachev, International Foundation for Socio-Economic and Political Studies, H1654 [3AP]

Lists

Boston Celtics (basketball team) ``Heroes Among Us'' honorees, S5734 [23JN]

Boy Scout Eagle Scout recipients from Rhode Island, S11901 [15DE]

``Celebrating the Women of Lewiston/Auburn'' honorees, E242 [8MR]

Congressional Award Gala Steering Committee, E392 [22MR]

Congressional Certificate of Merit award recipients from New Mexico's First Congressional District, E1296 [21JY]

Congressional Coalition on Adoption—``Angels in Adoption'' award recipients, S9361 [27SE]

Corp. for National and Community Service National Service-Learning Leader Schools Program award recipients, S5238 [15JN]

Girl Scout Gold Award recipients from Rhode Island, S11901 [15DE]

Girl Scout Silver Award recipients from Rhode Island, S11901 [15DE]

Good Shepherd (rehabilitation facility) Raker Memorial Award recipients, E388 [22MR]

Guam Governor's Employee Recognition Program award recipients, E1213 [11JY]

J. William Ditter (U.S.S.) crew, S2707 [13AP]

Northeast Dairy Farms Beautification Program Dairy of Distinctions Award recipients from Vermont, S5023 [13JN]

Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipients, S4815 [8JN]

Poems

``How Far Away Is the Temple of Fame?'', S1692 [23MR]

``Medal of Honor for Senator Inouye,'' Senator Byrd, S4949 [12JN]

``Transportation'', E937 [9JN]

Prayers

My Prayer for America: Alexis D. Black, E1259 [18JY]

Questions and answers

Apollo Exploration Award Act (H.R. 2572): Representative Souder, H8077 [26SE]

Remarks in House

A.O. Reed & Co.: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Spirit of Cooperation Award recipient, E786 [19MY]

Acebal, Jacinto: Postal Service Dot Sharpe Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1931 [25OC]

Adams, Celi: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leader award recipient, E976 [12JN]

Adams, Lillian L.: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E1585 [25SE]

Adams, Stanley T.: Medal of Honor recipient, E1170 [30JN]

Aemisegger, Christopher: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E1002 [14JN]

Aguilar, Dan: Silver Plaque International Alpine Solidarity Award recipient, E1641 [2OC]

Alaadeen, Ahmad: Missouri Humanities Council Community Heritage Award recipient, E1781 [13OC]

Albertville, AL: McCord Elementary School recipient of Title I Distinguished School Award, E589 [13AP]

Albuquerque, NM: Marshall Floyd Award recipients for excellence in teaching, E995 [14JN]

Aldrin, Edwin E. (Buzz): award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2815), H4714-H4719 [20JN], E1067 [21JN]

Alexandria, VA: tribute to T.C. Williams High School women's crew team, E1041 [19JN]

Alfke, Kathy: National Right To Read Foundation Patrick Groff Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1715 [6OC]

Allardyce, Tom: Architectural Digest (publication) AD 100 interior design honoree, E191 [29FE]

Alpert, Lee K.: Fernando Award Foundation Outstanding Volunteer award recipient, E266 [9MR]

Alpine Bank: Grand Junction, CO, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E145 [15FE]

Amarillo, TX: Amarillo VA Health Care System recipient of Dept. of Veterans Affairs Robert W. Carey Quality Award, E1663 [4OC]

Ambrose, Stephen E.: Army Distaff Foundation, Inc., Eisenhower Distinguished Citizens Award recipient, E1446 [13SE]

American Leadership Forum (organization): Jing Lyman Civic Leadership Award presentation, E1096 [23JN]

Ancich, Marijon: National Football League/KABC-TV (Los Angeles, CA) High School Coach of the Year Award recipient, E158 [16FE]

Anderson, Lonnie R.: Kentucky School Boards Association F.L. Dupree Award recipient, E271 [9MR]

Anderson, SC: T.L. Hanna High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E847 [25MY]

Anderson County, SC: All-American City award recipient, E1106 [23JN]

Andriotis, Nick A.: St. Demetrios Cathedral Odyssey Award recipient, E1973 [28OC]

Angola, LA: Louisiana State Penitentiary hospice program recipient of the American Hospital Association Circle of Life Award, E691 [10MY]

Anguiano, Robert: Hispanic Heritage Awards Foundation National Youth Award for Sports recipient, E1408 [6SE]

Ann Arbor, MI: Ann Arbor Huron High School recipient of the GRAMMY Signature School award, E703 [11MY], E735 [16MY]

Anschutz, Philip: Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans honoree, E649 [4MY]

Antakli, Nicola M.: Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America Antonian Gold Medal Award recipient, E1125 [27JN]

Appalachian Trail Conference (organization): Honor Roll of Volunteers honorees, E1372 [27JY]

Apple Valley, MN: Apple Valley High School recipient of the GRAMMY Signature School award, E692 [10MY]

Arensman, Meredith: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, E647 [4MY]

Argue, Mandy: American Ambulance Association Star of Life award recipient, E674 [9MY]

Arizona: Valley del Sol Profiles of Success Hispanic Leadership Award recipients, E1139 [28JN]

Armed Forces: declare the American GI as the ``Person of the Century'' for the 20th century (H. Con. Res. 282), H1966-H1970 [10AP], E522 [10AP]

Armstead, Ernie: AARP National Community Spirit Award recipient, E1773 [13OC]

Armstrong, Lance: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 5258), H7936 [21SE]

Armstrong, Neil A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2815), H4714-H4719 [20JN], E1067 [21JN]

Ashdown, David: Time Warner Cable National Teacher Award recipient, E914 [8JN]

Bagaforo, John A.: Guam Police Dept. Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E930 [9JN]

Baier, Robert E.: Cleveland State University Alumni Association Outstanding Engineer Award recipient, E1110 [26JN]

Baker, Aaron: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E1010 [14JN]

Balchunas, Joseph: Florida Dept. of Education and Burdines Corp., Florida Teacher of the Year award recipient, E883 [6JN]

———Florida Teacher of the Year award recipient, E803 [22MY]

Ballantine, Morley C.: Colorado Governor's Commission on National Community Service and the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Outstanding Philanthropist award recipient, E1642 [2OC]

Balter, Bruce: Holocaust Education Award recipient, E78 [8FE]

Banda, Martin: Boys and Girls Clubs of America Southwest Region Youth of the Year award recipient, E88 [8FE]

Barrera, Joe: Purple Heart award recipient, E1988 [28OC]

Barrett, Martha: Ventura County, CA, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1473 [13SE]

Barrett-Hayes, Debi: National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, E1003, E1012 [14JN]

Batinovich, Robert (Bat): Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Francisco Loaves and Fishes Award recipient, E293 [14MR]

Bayonne, NJ: tribute to Elks Lodge No. 434 Student of the Month award recipients, E608 [2MY]

Baystate Health Systems (business): American Hospital Association NOVA Award recipient, H2781 [10MY]

Beascochea, Valerie: U.S. National Collegiate Award in Nursing recipient, E986 [13JN]

Beirne, Richard: West Haven, CT, Irishman of the Year award recipient, E306 [14MR]

Belknap County Economic Development Council: New Hampshire Small Business Financial Services Advocate of the Year award recipient, E883 [6JN]

Berger Health System (business): Circle of Caring Program recipient of American Hospital Association Hospital Award for Volunteer Excellence, E688 [10MY]

Berman, Lee and Kathy: Temple Bat Yahm Spirit of Life Award recipients, E620 [3MY]

Berry, Nancy: National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, E1325 [26JY]

Black, Alexis D.: KQCV-Radio (Oklahoma City, OK) My Prayer for America contest winner, E1259 [18JY]

Blakeslee, Judy: Garfield County, CO, Employee of the Year award recipient, E304 [14MR]

Boaz, AL: Carlisle Elementary School recipient of Title I Distinguished School Award, E589 [13AP]

Boecker, Paul: Congressional Fire Services Institute Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award recipient, E619 [3MY]

Bonavolonta, Jules J.: North Ward Center Monsignor Geno Baroni Award recipient, E2124 [5DE]

Boneal, Inc.: Postal Service Quality Supplier Award recipient, E873 [25MY]

Bortz, Neil K.: National Conference for Community and Justice (organization) Distinguished Service Citation recipient, E782 [19MY]

Boteler, Blake L.: Top Cop Award recipient, E1106 [23JN]

Bowler, Michael J.: Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (organization) Caring Hands Gold Award recipient, E1150 [29JN]

Boyd, Milton: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for the District of Columbia, E645 [4MY]

Bradbury, Ray: National Book Foundation lifetime achievement award recipient, E2093 [14NO]

Bradenton, FL: selection by Money (publication) as one of the best places to retire in America, E1365 [27JY]

Breeze, Erin: George J. Mitchell Scholarship recipient, E31 [31JA]

Breiseth, Chris and Jane: Wilkes-Barre Society of Fellows, Anti-Defamation League Distinguished Community Service Awards recipients, E610 [2MY]

Bronx Community College: tribute to Hall of Fame for Great Americans, E692 [10MY]

Broward County, FL: Broward County Fire Rescue recipient of the Florida Dept. of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services EMS Injury Prevention Agency of the Year, E1831 [19OC]

———tribute to Broward County Public School District for recognition by the Dept. of Education National Awards Program for Model Professional Development, E1722 [6OC]

Brown, Casey and Jean: Durango Pro Rodeo Association Western Service Award recipients, E1516 [18SE]

Brownsville, TX: Oliviera Middle School recipient of the Concerned Businessmen's Association of America Set a Good Example Competition award, E766 [18MY]

Burt, Charles M.: California Irrigation Institute Irrigation Person of the Year award recipient, E56 [2FE]

Burtonsville, MD: Paint Branch Senior High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1799 [16OC]

Business Technologies and Solutions, Inc.: Ohio Region V Minority Small Business Firm of the Year award recipient, E1453 [13SE]

Caffrey, Thomas R.: C-SPAN American Presidents—Life Portraits Viewers Contest winner, E377 [22MR], E431 [28MR]

Caine, Nona and Bill: Versailles, MO, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, E791 [19MY]

California: Excellence in Business Award recipients, E1363 [27JY]

———tribute to California Dept. of Education Distinguished Schools award recipients, E638 [4MY]

———tribute to KSEE-TV (Fresno, CA) and Companies That Care African-American Portraits of Success Award recipients, E57 [2FE]

Camerlo, Tom: Colorado Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, E2144 [7DE]

Camp, Lloyd V.: National Officer Candidate School Infantry Hall of Fame inductee, E447 [30MR]

Campbell, Jane L.: Governing Magazine Public Official of the Year award recipient, E2094 [14NO]

———Jewish National Fund (organization) Tree of Life honoree, E1412 [6SE]

Capers, Jean Murrell: Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation Life Achievement Award recipient, E1246 [14JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Theodore M. Hesburgh (H. Con. Res. 344), H5177-H5179 [27JN]

Capps, Representative: University of California, Santa Barbara Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, E925 [9JN]

Carbajal, Raul: National Association of Letter Carriers Regional Hero of the Year award recipient, E1465 [13SE]

Carleo, Louie D.: Pueblo, CO, Chamber of Commerce Charles W. Crews Business Leader of the Year award recipient, E1185 [10JY]

Carlsen, Janet: Newman, CA, Chamber of Commerce John T. Silveira Award recipient, E1024 [15JN]

Carroll, Elizabeth Rose: Congressional Artistic Discovery student art competition winner, E719 [11MY]

Caulfield, Thomas J. (Sarge): Western New York Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, E1816 [17OC]

Cedaredge, CO: Police Dept. recipient of Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police Accreditation Award, E1419 [7SE]

Celanese Chemicals (business): La Porte-Bayshore, TX, Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year award recipient, E1798 [16OC]

Chan, Lyn: National Education Association Christa McAuliffe Award recipient, E2090 [13NO]

Charles City, IA: Charles City High School recipient of the GRAMMY Signature School award, E598 [2MY]

Chicago, IL: tribute to Eagle Scout Award recipients, E186 [29FE]

———tribute to Spirit of Achievement Award recipients, E1375, E1380 [27JY], E1634 [29SE]

———tribute to Whitney M. Young Public High School, H9805 [11OC]

Chomik, Kataryna: Flint International Institute Golden Door Award recipient, E1663 [4OC]

CIA: presentation of Agency Medallions to members of the Free Thai Movement during World War II, E652 [4MY]

Cincinnati, OH: Reading Community Junior Senior High School Esteem Team recipient of Ohio BEST Practices Award, E2134 [6DE]

———tribute to Anderson High School National Energy Education Development project team, E1144 [29JN]

———tribute to Mariemont High School Destination ImagiNation Team, E784 [19MY]

Clark, Frederick W.: Boston, MA, Jaycees (organization) Ten Outstanding Young Leaders of 2000 honoree, E410 [23MR]

Clark, Howard D.: Safe Care, Inc., National Country Doctor of the Year award recipient, E2182 [14DE]

Clinton, MO: All-American City award recipient, E1191 [10JY]

Cofield, Elsie: West Haven, CT, Black Coalition Distinguished Citizens Award recipient, E189 [29FE]

Cokinos, Ellen: FBI Community Leadership Award recipient, E2051 [1NO]

Cole, Margaret Martin: Madison County, AL, Democratic Women's Division Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E655 [4MY]

Coleman, William C.: Lebanon Valley, PA, Sertoma Club J. Robert Ladd Community Service Award and Service to Mankind Award recipient, E562 [13AP]

Collins, Michael: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2815), H4714-H4719 [20JN], E1067 [21JN]

Comiskey, Ann Marie: Troy, MI, Women's Association Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1918 [25OC]

Community Healthcare Network (organization): American Hospital Association NOVA Award recipient, E716 [11MY]

Condo, Dominick: Bayonne, NJ, Sicilian Citizens Club Men of the Year award recipient, E1989 [28OC]

Congressional Award Foundation: anniversary, E392 [22MR]

Congressional Certificate of Merit: award recipients from New Mexico's First Congressional District, E1296 [21JY]

Connecticut: Naugatuck Valley towns recipient of National Civic League All-American City award, E1539 [20SE]

Conteh, Abdul: New York Life Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E1833 [19OC]

Cooke, Eileen D.: Points of Light Foundation Daily Points of Light Award recipient, E1177 [30JN]

Corp. for National and Community Service: tribute to National Service-Learning Leader Schools Program award recipients, E984 [13JN]

Coswell, Craig: Colorado Teacher of the Year award recipient, E8 [27JA]

Coviello, Rocco: Bayonne, NJ, Ireland 32 (organization) Millennium honoree, E8 [27JA]

Cox, Darlene L.: Congressional Community Service Award recipient, E1017 [15JN]

Cuevas, Belinda: Puerto Rican Association for Human Development community service honoree, E2123 [5DE]

Cuyahoga County, OH: tribute to Franklin A. Polk Public Service Merit Award recipients, E104 [9FE]

D'Amico, Donald R.: American Century Award recipient, E58 [2FE]

Daub, J. Anderson: Time (publication) Quality Dealer Award recipient, E194 [29FE]

Davila, Rudolph B.: Medal of Honor recipient, E1069 [21JN]

Davis, Dave M.: Colorado Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts recipient, E63 [2FE]

de la O, Gilbert: United Neighborhood Center of America National Alumnus of the Year award recipient, E1552 [21SE]

Dearden, Dennis: Gang Resistance Education and Training Program National Principal of the Year award recipient, E51 [1FE]

DeBonis, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E141 [15FE]

DeCambra, Ho'oipo: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leader award recipient, E1455 [13SE]

Deeb, Edward: National Conference for Community and Justice (organization) American Arab and Jewish Friends Program honoree, E598 [2MY]

Del Valle Family: Puerto Rican Family of the Millennium honorees, E1058 [20JN]

Denihan, William: Cleveland State University Alumni Award for Civic Achievement recipient, E1117 [26JN]

Denver, CO: tribute to National Jewish Medical and Research Center for inclusion in U.S. News & World Report's (publication) ``America's Best Hospitals'' list, E1273 [19JY]

Dept. of Transportation: tribute to Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Futures Program Poetry Contest winners, E937 [9JN]

DeRuise, Crystal: Make a Difference Day honoree, H2319 [13AP]

DeRuise, Trevor: Make a Difference Day honoree, H2319 [13AP]

DeSmith, Erica: Los Angeles, CA, Police Dept. Reserve Officer of the Year award recipient, E474 [3AP]

Devaney, Christopher: New York, NY, Cop of the Year award recipient, E1891 [24OC]

Diamond Bar, CA: Carl H. Lorbeer Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1019 [15JN]

Dickison, Rebecca: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alaska, E245 [8MR]

Digenan, Dennis: Nevada Teacher of the Year award recipient, H2661 [9MY]

Dingfelder, George: ``Heat Hero'' drunk driving arrest award recipient, E1102 [23JN]

———San Luis Valley, CO, Peace Officer of 1999 award recipient, E65 [2FE]

Dinsmore, William: University of California, Santa Barbara Alumni Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1024 [15JN]

Diseases: establish Alzheimer's disease clinical research and training awards, E930 [9JN]

Dobkin, Milt and Bette: Humboldt County, CA, Democratic Central Committee Democrats of the Year award recipients, E1806 [17OC]

Doherty, Megan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Illinois, E668 [8MY]

Dols, Christopher: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Texas, E186 [29FE]

Domijancic, Katrina M.: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E865 [25MY]

Dorsey, Herman S.: American Association of Blacks in Energy 2000 James E. Stewart Award recipient, E335 [16MR]

Dougherty, Cheryl: Dept. of Education Fulbright-Hays Scholarship recipient, E889 [6JN]

Douglas, GA: Coffee Regional Medical Center recipient of the Georgia Rural Health Association Rural Hospital of the Year award, E2049 [1NO]

Downing, Bruce: United Way of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E369 [21MR]

Drain, Tiffany: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks' (fraternal organization) ``What the Pledge of Allegiance Means to Me,''national essay contest award recipient, E1724 [6OC]

Duca, Reece: University of California, Santa Barbara Alumni Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E973 [12JN]

Duncanville, TX: Duncanville High School recipient of the Concerned Businessmen's Association of America Set a Good Example Competition award, E693 [10MY]

Dunlap, J.E.: Ernie Deane Award recipient, E1055 [20JN]

Dunphy, Michael A., Jr.: Army Bronze Star recipient, E684 [9MY]

Dyor, Deborah: Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1167 [30JN]

Eaton, Matt: Montclair, CA, Chamber of Commerce Annual Achievement Award recipient, E1374 [27JY]

Eberly, John: Colorado Cattlemen's Association Law Officer of the Year award recipient, E49 [1FE]

Edina, MN: National Sleep Foundation recognition of the Edina School District as the ``2000 Sleep Capital of the Nation'', E564 [13AP]

Edwards AFB, CA: Air Force Research Laboratory Rocket Site recipient of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics aerospace site designation, E1893 [24OC]

Eid, Frederick M.: naming as Papal Prelate of Honor, E676 [9MY]

El Paso, TX: recognition of Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe by National Concilio de la Raza as ``Nation's Best Clinic'', H6783 [25JY]

Elledge, Robert E.: Purple Heart award recipient, H1682 [4AP], E495 [5AP]

Elliott, Micheal: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leader award recipient, E1004 [14JN]

Encinitas, CA: Diegueno Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1503 [18SE]

Ertola, John A.: San Francisco Forum San Franciscan of the Year award recipient, E838 [25MY]

Escondido, CA: Rincon Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1500 [18SE]

Ewing, Tanya: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alaska, E242 [8MR]

Fairfax, VA: Fairfax Central Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Award recipients, E216 [1MR]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E110, E112, E113 [10FE]

Falat, Diana M.: National Scholastic Art Exhibition Gold Key Award recipient, E1028 [15JN]

Fall River, MA: tribute to Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America's American Dream Challenge Committee, E1207 [11JY]

Farrell, Michael: San Fernando Valley Bar Association Judge of the Year award recipient, E133 [14FE]

Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association: Heroism Award recipients, E1164 [30JN]

Ferraro, Nico: San Diego County Building and Construction Trades Council Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E1373 [27JY]

Finch, Amy: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Colorado, E139 [15FE]

Fishbone, Gerald and Marilyn: Greater New Haven, CT, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International Living and Giving Award recipients, E521 [10AP]

Fiskdale, MA: tribute to Tantasqua Regional Junior High School for recognition by the Corp. for National and Community Service as a National Service-Learning Leaders School, E1267 [19JY]

Flatt, Douglas E.: American Society of Civil Engineers Service to People Award recipient, E1363 [27JY]

Fleming, Kevin M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E180 [29FE]

Flint, MI: tribute to Flint Generals (hockey team), E835 [25MY]

Fondario, Gabe: Montclair, CA, Fire Dept. Employee of the Year award recipient, E26 [31JA]

Ford, James David: Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award recipient, H3176, H3182 [17MY]

Foreman, Spencer: Angela House (organization) honoree, E1969 [28OC]

Foster, David: Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Foundation Albert Schweitzer Leadership Award recipient, E1962 [27OC]

Foster, Robert: Clifton, NJ, Optimist Club Friend of Youth Award recipient, E894 [6JN]

Franklin Square, NY: H. Frank Carey High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1494 [14SE]

———H. Frank Carey High School recipient of New York State Excelsior Award, E1494 [14SE]

Freeman, Ed W.: award Medal of Honor (S. 2722), H4586 [15JN]

———recognize as Medal of Honor recipient, H3752 [24MY]

Fremont, CA: Irvington High School recipient of Dept. of Education New American High School Award, E2186 [14DE]

———Police Dept., recipient of International Association of Chiefs of Police and ITT Industries (business) Night Vision Community Policing Award, E2125 [5DE]

Fresno, CA: Fresno Compact recipient of National Alliance of Business Distinguished Performance Award, E1030 [15JN]

Friedman, Arthur A. and Ida: State of Israel Bonds (organization) Jerusalem-City of Peace Award recipients, E1419 [7SE]

Friends of the Mustangs (organization): BLM Making a Difference award recipient, E606 [2MY]

Fuller Family: Colorado Association of Soil Conservation Districts Farming Conservationist Award recipient, E2104 [14NO]

Gabow, Patricia A.: AMA Dr. Nathan Davis Award recipient, E1268 [19JY]

Gale, Christopher: Boys and Girls Clubs of America Midwest Region Youth of the Year award recipient, H7970 [21SE]

Gallagher, Charles: Mizel Museum of Judaica Community Cultural Enrichment Award recipient, E984 [13JN]

Gallup, Gary: University of California, Santa Barbara Alumni Association Chuck Graver Alumni Service Award recipient, E976 [12JN]

Ganchrow, Mandell I.: Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America Kesser Shem Tov Award recipient, E460 [30MR]

Gann, Rosalie: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E365 [21MR]

Gannam, George K.: Purple Heart award recipient, E2097 [14NO]

Gardner, Garth: Purple Heart award recipient, E1989 [28OC]

Garibaldi, Marie: Hudson County, NJ, United Way Congresswoman Mary T. Norton Memorial Award recipient, E1501 [18SE]

Garney, Charles A.: Metropolitan Lutheran Ministries of Greater Kansas City Friends in Deed Award recipient, E2010 [28OC]

Garnjost, John T.: International Olympic Committee Olympic Order award recipient, E2151 [7DE]

Gary, IN: tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees, E7 [27JA]

Gastonia, NC: All-American City award recipient, E969 [9JN]

Geissert, Katy: Torrance Cultural Arts Center Foundation honoree, E1238 [14JY]

Georgia Gulf Chemicals & Vinyls, L.L.C.: Pasadena, TX, Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year award recipient, E771 [19MY]

Gilligan, Kevin and Eileen: Congressional Coalition on Adoption ``Angels in Adoption'' award recipients, E1627 [28SE]

Giunta, Charles A.: Italian American Association of Luzerne County, PA, Person of the Year award recipient, E1635 [29SE]

Goncz, Arpad (President, Hungary): Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Disability Award recipient, E850 [25MY]

Gonzalez, Cathy: Hudson County, NJ, United Way Congresswoman Mary T. Norton Memorial Award recipient, E1506 [18SE]

Goode, Richard: University of California, Santa Barbara Alumni Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1092 [23JN]

Gould, Cleotilde Castro: Guam Humanities Council Humanities Award for Lifetime Contribution recipient, E1883 [23OC]

Gould Construction (business): Associated General Contractors of America Design-Build Award recipient, E1395 [27JY]

Grand Rapids, MI: tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, E643 [4MY]

Grasmick, Nancy S.: McGraw-Hill Cos., Harold W. McGraw, Jr., Prize in Education award recipient, H8310, H8311 [27SE]

Graves, Adam: Boys and Girls Club of Passaic, NJ, Sportsman of the Year honoree, E1156 [29JN]

Greco, Philip E.: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Family of the Year Award recipient, E1585 [25SE]

Green, Anthony G., I: Sikeston, MO, Daughters of Sunset (organization) Recognition Program honoree, E400 [23MR]

Greenville, SC: Upstate Urban League recipient of the Congressional Spirit of Freedom Award, E179 [29FE]

Greer, SC: New Jerusalem Baptist Church recipient of the Congressional Spirit of Freedom Award, E183 [29FE]

Gries, Robert W.: Greater Cleveland Knights of Columbus Luncheon Club Catholic Man of the Year award recipient, E1672 [4OC]

Guam: tribute to Governor's Employee Recognition Program award recipients, E1213 [11JY]

Guerrero, Karen: Guam Police Dept. Civilian of the Year award recipient, E930 [9JN]

Guggenheimer, Elinor: New York, NY, Presbyterian Senior Services Maggie Kuhn Award recipient, E286 [13MR]

Gurrola, Aracely: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arizona, E640 [4MY]

Guyton, Candace: NAACP scholarship award recipient, E1370 [27JY]

Haas, Susie: National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, E1005 [14JN]

Hach-Darrow, Kathryn (Kitty): Colorado Business Hall of Fame inductee, E47 [1FE]

Hails, Robert E.: Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame inductee, E1983 [28OC]

Hall, Adele: Central Exchange (organization) Woman of the Year award recipient, E1541 [20SE]

Hallowell, James and Coke: Excellence in Business Hall of Fame Award recipients, E1358 [27JY]

Hamilton, Jamie: Grand Junction, CO, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E187 [29FE]

Hamlett, Brenda Butler: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leader award recipient, E944 [9JN]

Hammond, IN: tribute to Ironworkers Local 395 honorees, E1624 [28SE]

Harber, Dorothy: Dallas, TX, Safari Club Outstanding Hunting Achievement Award recipient, E688 [10MY]

Harding, Barry: National Indian Education Association National Indian Educator of the Year recipient, E1856 [19OC]

Harrington, Dorothy: Bayonne, NJ, Ireland 32 (organization) Millennium honoree, E12 [27JA]

Harris, Leland B.: San Fernando Valley Bar Association Special Recognition Award recipient, E133 [14FE]

Harter, Ruth: Anti-Defamation League Distinguished Community Service Award recipient, E2112 [4DE]

Harvey, Michael: American Ambulance Association Star of Life award recipient, E924 [9JN]

Hassan, Fred: Seton Hall University School of Diplomacy and International Relations Global Citizen Award recipient, E2130 [5DE]

Hawkinson, Bill: Chicagoland Forest District Good Scout Award recipient, E497 [5AP]

Health: establish Alzheimer's disease clinical research and training awards, H11316 [26OC]

Heath, Brittany: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Texas, E627 [3MY]

Hendrix, Illya: Architectural Digest (publication) AD 100 interior design honoree, E190 [29FE]

Henke, Tom: Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E293 [14MR]

Herron, Dorothy Jones and family: Pontiac, MI, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Family of the Year award recipients, E919 [9JN]

Hesselbarth, Maynard: Laubach Literacy International (organization) Outstanding Tutor Award recipient, E1068 [21JN]

Hewett, Ronald E.: North Carolina Sheriff's Association Sheriff of the Year recipient, E1427 [7SE]

Hicks, John: Newburgh, NY, Republican Committee Republican of the Year award recipient, E2208 [15DE]

Higgins, Andrew Jackson and family: award Congressional Gold Medals (H.R. 4384), H2599 [4MY]

Higgins, Debby: Newspaper Association of America Innovators in Education Award recipient, E1181 [30JN]

Higgins Industries: award Congressional Gold Medal to World War II-era employees (H.R. 4384), H2599 [4MY]

Hill, Dennis: Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado Nursery Person of the Year award recipient, E204 [1MR]

Hoffmaster, Nancy: Colorado Woman 2000 Power of One honoree, E13 [27JA]

Hoffner-McCall, Richard: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Pennsylvania, E94 [8FE]

Hojnicki, Joseph: Minquadale, DE, Fire Co. Member of the Century award recipient, E600 [2MY]

Holden, MA: Wachusett Regional High School recipient of GRAMMY Signature School award, E319 [15MR]

Holmes, Roger: National Wetlands Award recipient, E1025 [15JN]

Holton, Desirea: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E602 [2MY]

Honore, Stephan L.: Peace Corps Franklin Williams Award for Outstanding Community Service recipient, E152 [16FE]

Householder, Barbara Ann (Bobbie): Blount County, TN, Pride of Tennessee Award recipient, E2222 [15DE]

Houston, Marcus: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Colorado, E112 [10FE]

Hsi, Andrew: American Association of Medical Colleges Humanism in Medicine Award recipient, E998 [14JN]

Hunt, James: National Deputy Sheriff of the Year award recipient, E1141 [29JN]

Hurlburt Field, FL: Air Force 16th Logistics Group recipient of the Dept. of Defense Maintenance Award, E1962 [27OC]

Hurt, Hobert: Fayette County, KY, Middle School Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1639 [2OC]

Illinois: Senior Citizens of the Year award recipients from the 3d Congressional District, E180 [29FE]

———tribute to ``All-American Eagles'' competition participants, E1200 [11JY]

———tribute to Golden Apple Scholar award recipients from the 20th Congressional District, E397, E404, E405, E406 [23MR], E460 [30MR]

Indiana: tribute to recipients of Crystal Apple Award for outstanding educators, E580 [13AP]

———tribute to Silver Bell Club, Lodge 2365, of the Polish National Alliance of the U.S., Hank Stram-Tony Zale Sports Award recipients, E780 [19MY]

Inoue, Akira: Guam Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E933 [9JN]

INS: tribute to San Antonio, TX, district office on receiving national excellence awards, E21 [27JA]

International Terminals Co.: Deer Park, TX, Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year Award recipient, E1843 [19OC]

Irby family: Colorado Cattlemen's Association Leonard Horn Federal Range Livestockman of the Year Award recipient, E10 [27JA]

Iscovitz, Douglas: Florida Principal of the Year award recipient, E929 [9JN]

Issa, Donna Greco: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Family of the Year Award recipient, E1585 [25SE]

Jackson, Alicia: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, E273 [9MR]

Jackson, Elizabeth A.: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E865 [25MY]

Jackson, Stephanie: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, E162 [16FE]

Jackson, Steve: Montclair, CA, Fire Department Employee of the Year award recipient, E28 [31JA]

Jacobs, Irwin: Achievement Reward for College Scientists (organization) Scientist of the Year award recipient, E530 [11AP]

Jacobsen, Thomas A.: World Trade Center Association Los Angeles-Long Beach Hall of Fame inductee, E673 [9MY]

James, Edgar, III: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1723 [6OC]

Jankowski, Rachel: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E995 [14JN]

Jefferson County, IL: African American Heritage Award recipients, E1054 [20JN]

———tribute to Senior Saints Hall of Fame award recipients, E910 [7JN]

Jeffrey, Mildred: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E1689 [6OC]

Jimenez, Santiago: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship recipient, E1783 [13OC]

Johnson, John: New Jersey AFL-CIO Labor Award recipient, E1987 [28OC]

Johnson, Tracy: SBC Communications Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E1675 [4OC]

Johnson-Williams, Julie: WineSense (organization) Woman of the Year award recipient, E635 [4MY]

Johnston, Beth Ann: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E998 [14JN]

Johnston, Helen Ellis: Huntsville, AL, Arthritis Foundation Humanitarian Award recipient, E1403 [6SE]

Jones, Lovell A.: Howard University Hospital Legacy of Leadership Award for Distinguished Health Care Advocate recipient, E765 [18MY]

Jones, Melva: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leader award recipient, E960 [9JN]

Jones, Nathaniel R.: National Conference for Community and Justice (organization) Distinguished Service Citation recipient, E783 [19MY]

Jones, Tim: Emergency Management Association of Georgia Citizen of the Year award recipient, E127 [14FE]

Kahn, Ilse: Southern California Chapter of American Friends of Neve Shalom/Wahat Al-Salam Lifetime Commitment to Peace Award recipient, E46 [1FE]

Karnoutsos, Carmela Ascolese: Bayonne, NJ, Historical Society Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, E2145 [7DE]

Kaskey, Jacob: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Ohio, E401 [23MR]

Keepnews, John A.: induction into Manhasset, NY, St. Mary's High School Hall of Fame, E1421 [7SE]

Kemp, Rose: Missouri Women's Council Rose Kemp Public Service Award recipient, E579 [13AP]

Kennedy, Eileen: New Hampshire Small Business Women in Business Advocate of the Year award recipient, E883 [6JN]

Kevesdy, Mark K.: Cleveland State University Alumni Emerging Leadership Award recipient, E1116 [26JN]

King, Beverly A.: National Minority Enterprise Development Week Award recipient, E1410 [6SE]

King, Herb: California Gay Veterans (organization) Shiela Kuehl Leadership Award recipient, E1408 [6SE]

King Hussein I (Jordan): Nuclear Age Peace Foundation Peace Leadership Award recipient, E195 [29FE]

Kizer, Yolanda Collazos: Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, E504 [6AP]

Kline, Susan: Congregation Kodimoh of Springfield, MA, Brotherhood Humanitarian Award recipient, E824 [24MY]

Kloster, Dan: Snowmass Village, CO, Rotary Club Business/Professional of the Year award recipient, E184 [29FE]

Knowles, Curtis J.: Athens, MI, Bob Ling Memorial Service Award recipient, E1296 [21JY]

Koike, Steven T.: University of California Friends of Agricultural Extension Outstanding Achievement Award recipient, E527 [11AP]

Koren, Justin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E148 [15FE]

Korte, Mary: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E892 [6JN]

Koszdin, Jack P.: Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley honoree, E255 [9MR]

Kouymjian, Dickran: Armenian National Committee of Central California Man of the Year award recipient, E440 [29MR]

Kunz, Josey: Illinois State Organ/Tissue Donor Poster Contest award recipient, E911 [7JN]

Lachvayder, Judy: Ashland, Inc., Ohio Teacher Achievement Award recipient, E191 [29FE]

LaCour, Elwar, Jr. (Ruben): U.S. Achievement Academy National Mathematics Award recipient, E997 [14JN]

Ladanyi, Dezso J.: Cleveland State University Alumni Association Lifetime Leadership Award recipient, E1111 [26JN]

Ladine, Dyanne: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E363 [21MR]

Lamar University: tribute to Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, E716 [11MY]

Lance, Marilyn: New York Teacher of the Year award recipient, E131 [14FE]

LaPilusa, Salvatore: Bayonne, NJ, Sicilian Citizens Club Men of the Year award recipient, E1989 [28OC]

Leddy, Joseph C.: New Hampshire Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E883 [6JN]

Lick, Fred, Jr.: Cleveland State University Alumni Association Lifetime Leadership Award recipient, E1112 [26JN]

Lippman, Fred: Jewish National Fund (organization) Tree of Life Award recipient, E508 [6AP]

Long Beach, CA: Charles Evans Hughes Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E876 [25MY]

———Will Rogers Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E876 [25MY]

Long Beach, NJ: Monmouth Medical Center Pinnacle Award honorees, E548 [12AP]

Los Alamos National Bank: Dept. of Commerce Malcom Baldridge National Quality Award recipient, E2152 [7DE]

Lucchino, Larry: San Diego County Building and Construction Trades Council Johns Fellowship Award recipient, E1374 [27JY]

Luttrell, Gearlene (Gerri): Sikeston, MO, Daughters of Sunset (organization) Recognition Program honoree, E402 [23MR]

Lyles, William M.: California State University, Fresno, Sid Craig School of Business Entrepreneur in Residence honoree, E59 [2FE]

Maceroni, Peter J.: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E1585 [25SE]

Macomb County, MI: tribute to Warren-Center Line-Sterling Heights Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame inductees, E2118 [4DE]

Macon Iron and Paper Stock, Inc.: Georgia Dept. of Labor Director's Award for Safety recipient, E1861 [19OC]

Mahan, Virginia M.: Armed Services YMCA National Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E925 [9JN]

Maher, E. Tunney, Jr.: Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E495 [5AP]

Maine: tribute to ``Celebrating the Women of Lewiston/Auburn'' honorees, E242 [8MR]

Manatee County, FL: Chamber of Commerce recipient of Florida Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber of the Year award, E1504 [18SE]

Mansue, Amy: Planned Parenthood of Central New Jersey Fred Forrest Community Service Award recipient, E783 [19MY]

Manzanares, George: Daily Point of Light Foundation Daily Point of Light Award recipient, E1638 [2OC]

Mardirossian, Albert, Jr.: Passaic, NJ, Lions Club Man of the Year award recipient, E1683 [5OC]

Marsh, Henry G.: Saginaw, MI, Image Award recipient, E67 [3FE]

Martin, Carolyn: New Hampshire Small Business Journalist of the Year award recipient, E883 [6JN]

Martin, Paul D.: Firehouse (publication) Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E589 [13AP]

Martinotti, Brian R.: Italian-American Police Society of New Jersey Christopher Columbus Citizenship Award recipient, E1168 [30JN]

Marty, Edward J.: Purple Heart award recipient, E2233 [15DE]

Maryville, TN: tribute to Maryville High School football team, E2172 [11DE]

Mastandrea, James: Cleveland State University George B. Davis service award recipient, E1114 [26JN]

Mayerson, Manuel D.: Circle of Life Award recipient, E1679 [4OC]

McCain, Theresa: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E1769 [13OC]

McCollum, Charles H.: Houston Surgical Society Distinguished Houston Surgeon award recipient, E44 [1FE]

———Houston Surgical Society Distinguished Surgeon award recipient, E694 [10MY]

McConnell, Frank: University of California, Santa Barbara Alumni Association Outstanding Teaching Award recipient, E974 [12JN]

McDonald's Corp.: EPA Waste Wise Partner of the Year recipient, E1810 [17OC]

McFadden, Thomas M.: Community Association of the Peninsula's Agnes R. Moss Volunteer Award recipient, E535 [11AP]

McFadden, William P.: Greater Pittston, PA, Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick W. Francis Swingle Award recipient, E356 [21MR]

McFeters, Courtnay: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E1004 [14JN]

McGwin, Katie: National Sportsmanship Day essay contest award recipient, E279 [9MR]

McHugh, Michael and Colleena: Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association Wireless Samaritan Award recipients, E991 [13JN]

McIntyre, Gail Hanhart: Fresno (CA) Bee and Fresno Business Council Rose Ann Vuich Ethical Leadership Award recipient, E1265 [19JY]

McNeill, Lorna: Miss North Carolina pageant winner, E1134 [28JN]

McNish, Dorothy: National Council of Negro Women, Inc., North Shore Area Section Mahala Field Atchison Award recipient, E314 [15MR]

McNulty, Carol: Newspaper Association of America Innovators in Education Award recipient, E1181 [30JN]

McVaney, Ed: Colorado Business Hall of Fame inductee, E45 [1FE]

Mechem, Charles, Jr.: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian award recipient, E21 [27JA]

Medal of Honor: provide for use of gold in metal content, H3184 [17MY]

Meyers, Maury: American Heart Association Jay C. Crager Award recipient, E85 [8FE]

Michael, Don L.: Alabama Military Hall of Honor inductee, E1982 [28OC]

Midway, TX: tribute to girls' little league softball team, E1719 [6OC]

Milford, Nadine: American Mothers, Inc., honoree, E714 [11MY]

Miller, Devin: FBI Director's Community Leadership Award recipient, E101 [9FE]

Miller, Doris: waive certain time limitations to allow the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor for actions while a member of the Navy during World War II (H.R. 5443), E1753 [12OC]

Miller, Edythe: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E368 [21MR]

Miller, Robert B., Jr.: Scene Magazine Man of the Year award recipient, E356 [21MR]

Mills, Alex: Civil Air Patrol Gil Robb Wilson Award recipient, E575 [13AP]

Mira Mesa, CA: Mira Mesa High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1499 [18SE]

Missouri: Lake of the Ozarks Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Chapter recipient of SBA National SCORE Chapter of the Year award, E541 [12AP]

Miyashita, Mary: Asian Week (publication) Special Honoree for Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E1411 [6SE]

Moll, William G.: American Advertising Federation Silver Medal Award recipient, E927 [9JN]

Mondavi, Robert: WineVision (organization) Visionary Award recipient, E1160 [30JN]

Montgomery, Mardi: Kentucky Teacher of the Year award recipient, H13 [27JA]

Montgomery County, MD: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E553 [13AP]

Moody, Dorothy M.: Bowden, TX, Business and Professional Women (organization) Woman of the Year award recipient, E1780 [13OC]

Moore, Connie: Illinois Women of Achievement award recipient, E906 [7JN]

Moore, Gwen: National Association of Child Advocates' Leadership in Government Award recipient, E984 [13JN]

Moran, Catherine: St. Thomas Aquinas College Founders Award recipient, E1456 [13SE]

Morelli, Mark: Delaware County, PA, Fireman's Association Valor Award recipient, E187 [29FE]

Morvillo, Robert: New York Council of Defense Lawyers Norman S. Ostrow Award recipient, E409 [23MR]

Mulholland, Donna: Girl Scouts World of Well-Being Award recipient, E273 [9MR]

Mundy, Phyllis: Greater Wilkes-Barre, PA, Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Award recipient, E905 [7JN]

Munzer, Alfred: American Lung Association Will Ross Medal recipient, H2343 [13AP]

Murnane, Margaret: MacArthur Fellows Program honoree, E1030 [15JN]

Nacchio, Joe: National Italian American Foundation Special Achievement in Communications Award recipient, E1948 [26OC]

Nakamura, Leanne: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, H1948 [6AP]

NASA: design and present an award to the Apollo astronauts (H.R. 2572), H8075-H8078 [26SE]

Nassau County, NY: tribute to Holocaust Memorial and Educational Center honorees, E2097 [14NO]

Nasser, Suhaila: Southern California Chapter of American Friends of Neve Shalom/Wahat Al-Salam Lifetime Commitment to Peace Award recipient, E46 [1FE]

National Association of Letter Carriers: Branches 70, 1100, and 2225, San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Community Service Award recipients, E784 [19MY]

National Conference for Community and Justice (organization): Jersey Shore Chapter Humanitarian Award recipients, E1788 [13OC]

National Enzyme Co.: OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Merit Status designee, E1288 [21JY]

Natter, Robert J.: U.S. Naval War College Distinguished Graduate Leadership Award recipient, E544 [12AP]

Naughton, Gail: Intellectual Property Owners Association Inventor of the Year award recipient, E1146 [29JN]

Navajo Code Talkers: award Congressional Gold Medal, H12492 [15DE]

Negrette, Becky: Colorado Woman 2000 Power of One honoree, E16 [27JA]

Nelson, Tammy: Congressional Coalition on Adoption ``Angels in Adoption'' award recipient, H8066 [26SE]

New Hampshire: tribute to Internet Award recipients, E665 [8MY]

New Jersey: tribute to Distinguished Service Medal recipients, E1226 [13JY]

Newman-Keane, Chavis: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alaska, E241 [8MR]

Newton, Carrie: Fayette County, KY, Elementary School Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1637 [2OC]

Nichols, Lindsay: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Illinois, E403 [23MR]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Alan Heeger for chemistry, H9803 [11OC]

———recognition of Daniel J. McFadden for economics, H10227 [18OC]

———recognition of Eric R. Kandel and Paul Greengard for physiology or medicine (H. Res. 642), E1832 [19OC]

———recognition of Herbert Kroemer for physics, H9803 [11OC]

———recognition of Jack St. Claire Kilby for physics, H9640 [11OC], E1779 [13OC], E1847 [19OC]

———recognition of Kim Dae Jung for peace, E1810 [17OC]

———recognition of Paul Greengard for physiology or medicine, E1881 [23OC], E1966 [28OC]

Nobozny, Julian C.: National Restaurant Association Cornerstone Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E1583 [25SE]

Northern Mariana Islands: tribute to civilians that served on Saipan during World War II, E39 [1FE]

Northrup, Joseph: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E1005 [14JN]

Nowicki, Gerald: Richard A. Rutkowski Association honoree, E15 [27JA]

O'Connor, John Cardinal: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3557), H380-H385 [15FE], H2590, H2592, H2594 [4MY], E155, E166 [16FE], E216 [1MR], E339 [16MR]

Oklahoma State University: Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation Truman Scholarship Honor Institution award recipient, E2216 [15DE]

Okubo, James K.: award Medal of Honor (S. 2722), H4586 [15JN]

———recognize as Medal of Honor recipient, H3752 [24MY]

O'Laughlin, Brian M.: Missouri Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Man of the Year award recipient, E1456 [13SE]

Oliver, Gloria J.: New Jersey YWCA ``Woman of Influence'' award recipient, E1968 [28OC]

Operation First Choice (organization): USA Today Make a Difference Day Award recipient, E1037 [19JN]

Opp, AL: Mizell Memorial Hospital recipient of the Alabama Quality Award, E2037 [31OC]

Orange County, CA: tribute to Spikers Seniors Volleyball Team, E285 [13MR]

Orange Park, FL: Orange Park High School recipient of GRAMMY Signature School award, E256 [9MR]

Orbach, Raymond L.: California Inland Empire Council Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E638 [4MY]

Orbon, Karin M.: American Councils for International Education Awards for Excellence in Teaching exchange program participant, E1854 [19OC]

———Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E1854 [19OC]

Organ donors: establish congressional commemorative medal (H.R. 941), H354 [14FE]

Orlando, Rocco: Greater New Haven, CT, Italian American Historical Society Distinguished Service Award recipient, E528 [11AP]

Osborne, Steve: Colorado Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E919 [9JN]

O'Shaughnessey, John: Medical Association of Georgia Physician's Award for Community Service recipient, E1079 [22JN]

Owens, Frances: Easter Seals (organization) Edgar F. ``Daddy'' Allen Award recipient, E405 [23MR]

Palko, George: Cleveland State University Alumni Emerging Leadership Award recipient, E1117 [26JN]

Palla, Livio: Kern County, CA, Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1483 [14SE]

Palo Alto, CA: tribute to the VA Western Blind Rehabilitation Center Orientation and Mobility Section for receipt of the Olin E. Teague Award, E1654 [3OC]

———VA Palo Alto Health Care Facility's Western Blind Rehabilitation Center recipient of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) Olin E. Teague Award, E2155 [8DE]

Pasquariello, James K.: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scout's Man of the Year award recipient, E244 [8MR]

Patriots Week: observance, H7715-H7717 [18SE]

Patterson, Ryan: Intel Corp., International Science and Engineering Fair participant, E887 [6JN]

Peabody, Thom: L.S. Wood Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1117 [26JN]

Pelote, Willie: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Friend of the Labor Council Award recipient, E790 [19MY]

Penasquitos, CA: Black Mountain Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1513 [18SE]

Pennsylvania: tribute to Good Shepherd (rehabilitation facility) Raker Memorial Award recipients, E387 [22MR]

Peoria, IL: tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, E608 [2MY]

Perry, Ray: Committee on Political Education Unity Award recipient, E868 [25MY]

Petersburg, Stephen: National Park Service National Resource Management Award recipient, E1606 [27SE]

Pett, Joel: recipient of Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning, E1394 [27JY]

Petty, Bill: Grand Junction, CO, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E210 [1MR]

Pfefferkorn, Janie: Sikeston, MO, Daughters of Sunset (organization) Recognition Program honoree, E398 [23MR]

Phelps, Joseph: St. Helena, CA, Hospital Foundation honoree, E1826 [19OC]

Phipps, Allan: Colorado Business Hall of Fame inductee, E29 [31JA]

Phipps, Gerald H.: Colorado Business Hall of Fame inductee, E30 [31JA]

Pichler, Joseph and Susan: National Conference for Community and Justice (organization) Distinguished Service Citation recipients, E785 [19MY]

Pickens, SC: Pickens Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E850 [25MY]

Pinal, Silvia: Mr. Amigo Association ``Mr. Amigo'' award recipient, E133 [14FE]

Pitney Bowes, Inc.: Blinded American Veterans Foundation Corporate Award recipient, E1358, E1361 [27JY]

Pitsenbarger, William H.: award Medal of Honor, H9664 [11OC]

Pittsburgh, PA: Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh community service honorees, E779 [19MY]

———tribute to Bloomfield Citizens Council awards recipients, E606 [2MY]

Plageman, Gregory, Jr.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission honoree, E776 [19MY]

Poenicke, Andrew: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E997 [14JN]

Politan, Nicholas H.: Columbian Foundation Humanitarian Award recipient, E313 [15MR]

Pollini, Lauren: National History Day Competition participant, E983 [13JN]

Pope John Paul II: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3544), H3543-H3548 [23MY], E896 [6JN]

Porcher, Robert, III: National Fatherhood Initiative (organization) Father of the Year award recipient, E1090 [23JN]

Porter, John: Wayne N. Aspinall Water Leader of the Year award recipient, E131 [14FE]

Posey, Luther: tribute to efforts relative to the Glenwood Springs, CO, Police Dept. receiving the Colorado Dept. of Transportation Silver Buckle Award, E1739 [11OC]

Poway, CA: Meadowbrook Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1510 [18SE]

———Twin Peaks Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1505 [18SE]

Practical Farmers of Iowa (organization): Renew America (organization) National Award for Environmental Sustainability recipient, E1345 [27JY]

Price, Spencer: General Douglas A. MacArthur Leadership Award recipient, E793 [19MY]

Pueblo, CO: Partners for Livable Communities (organization) Most Livable Communities in the U.S. designee, E1591 [26SE]

———recognize Heroes Plaza for honoring Medal of Honor recipients (H. Con. Res. 351), H6791 [25JY]

Purnell, Benjamin: Bayonne, NJ, Ireland 32 (organization) Millennium honoree, E7 [27JA]

Rainwater, Cara: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Texas, E183 [29FE]

Ramone, Phil: Michael Bolton Charities, Inc., Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1539 [20SE]

Rancho Bernardo, CA: Bernardo Heights Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1523 [19SE]

———Rancho Bernardo High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1507 [18SE]

Randle, Bill: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Achievement in Radio Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E3 [24JA]

Rasch, Sunna: Dept. of Education John Stanford Education Heroes Award recipient, E2115 [4DE]

Rau, David: SAM's Club (business) Teacher of the Year award recipient, E673 [9MY]

Razma, Antanas: Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture Man of the Year Award recipient, E1218 [13JY]

Reagan, Ronald and Nancy: award Congressional Gold Medal, H167, H168 [2FE]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3591), H1080 [16MR], H1651-H1655 [3AP], E483 [4AP]

Red Hill Council: BLM Making a Difference award recipient, E608 [2MY]

Reddin, Scott: Shelter Our Sisters (organization) honoree, E677 [9MY]

Redmond, Jason: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alaska, E244 [8MR]

Rednour, John: DuQuoin, IL, Outstanding Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1956 [26OC]

Reid, Arthur, Jr.: posthumous receipt of military medals for service during World War II, E1911 [25OC]

Reston, VA: Best of Reston Community Service Award recipients, E620 [3MY]

Rhee, Jhoon Goo: selection by the National Immigrant Forum and INS as one of the most famous U.S. immigrants, E537 [11AP]

Rio Grande City, TX: tribute to Ringgold Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind team, E1166 [30JN]

Rio Rancho, NM: Mountain View Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1017 [15JN]

Rippy, Gregg: Colorado Contractors Association Contractor of the Year award recipient, E64 [2FE]

Risca, Viviana: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search winner, E323 [15MR]

Roach, George: Smithsonian Institution Computerworld Permanent Research Collection honoree, E440 [29MR]

Roberts, Maurice: National Veterans Administration Chaplain of the Month award recipient, E1054 [20JN]

Robinson, Dick: Colorado Business Hall of Fame inductee, E42 [1FE]

Robinson, Eddie: Colorado Business Hall of Fame inductee, E42 [1FE]

Rodeno, Michaela: WineSense (organization) Woman of the Year award recipient, E637 [4MY]

Rogers, Nannie Parks: New Haven, CT, National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Appreciation Award recipient, E262 [9MR]

Rolling Hills Estates, CA: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E865 [25MY]

———Palos Verdes Peninsula High School recipient of Dept. of Education New American High Schools Award, E865 [25MY]

Ronald McDonald House Charities: designation by the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (organization) as one of the top ten corporate citizens for the Hispanic community, E1641 [2OC]

Rooney, John E.: New Jersey Conference of Mayors Legislator Award recipient, E542 [12AP]

Roosevelt, Theodore: award Medal of Honor, H4329-H4331 [13JN]

Roth, Cynthia G.: ATHENA Foundation ATHENA Award recipient, E635 [4MY]

Roth, Rollie: Simi Valley, CA, Education Foundation honoree, E323 [15MR]

Royal Electrical Services, Inc.: Greater Pueblo, CO, Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award recipient, E1118 [26JN]

Rucker, Bob: Greater Merced, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1093 [23JN]

Rummel, Debbie: National Association for Sport and Physical Education Midwest District High School Physical Educator of the Year Award recipient, E1309 [24JY]

Russo, Basil M.: Italian Sons and Daughters of America (organization) Italian Man of the Year award recipient, E1331 [27JY]

Saathoff, Ron: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Leadership Award recipient, E782 [19MY]

Saire, Velma Backstrom: University of Pittsburgh Distinguished Woman in Education award recipient, E380 [22MR]

Samuel Merritt College: California Governor's Quality Award recipient, E560 [13AP]

San Agustin, Beverly: Guam Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1906 [25OC]

San Antonio, TX: City Public Service recipient of the SBA Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence, E985 [13JN]

———Louis W. Fox Academic and Technical High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E812 [23MY]

———Sharon Christa McAuliffe Junior High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E814 [23MY]

San Benito, TX: Landrum Elementary School recipient of the Concerned Businessmen's Association of America Set a Good Example Competition award, E740 [17MY]

San Diego County, CA: tribute to National Hispanic Youth Award finalists, E767 [18MY]

San Mateo County, CA: Family Service Agency of San Mateo County Winner's Breakfast honorees, E507 [6AP]

Sanchez, Henry: Bayonne, NJ, Historical Society Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2140 [7DE]

Sandel, Dan: Americans for Peace Now (organization) Yitzhak Rabin Peace Award recipient, E1022 [15JN]

Sather, Marv: Washington Teacher of the Year award recipient, H2953 [11MY]

Schatz, Carol E.: Anti-Defamation League Deborah Awards recipient, E877 [25MY]

Schenck, Gary: Penrose, CO, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E131 [14FE]

Schiefelbein, Jeff: Texas A&M University Outstanding Achievement for a New Committee and Individual Contribution to Campus awards recipient, H8409 [28SE]

Schiller, Noelle: Lutheran Brotherhood (organization) RespecTeen Speak for Yourself Award recipient, E1105 [23JN]

Schlueter, Amy: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Missouri, E694 [10MY]

Schmitt, Shirley: St. Jacob Elementary School Recycling Coordinator of the Year award recipient, E599 [2MY]

Schneider, Stuart: National Park Service Harry Yount National Park Ranger Award recipient, E1422 [7SE]

Schulz, Charles M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3642), H385-H388 [15FE], H3893 [6JN]

Schwarz, John: Public Lands Foundation Outstanding Public Land Professional award recipient, E983 [13JN]

Scialabba, Carmen: Butler, PA, School District Distinguished Graduate Award recipient, E986 [13JN]

Scripps Ranch, CA: Mesa Verde Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1508 [18SE]

———Mount Carmel High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1501 [18SE]

———Scripps Ranch High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1533 [19SE]

Searle, Elizabeth: U.S. National Award Winner in Art recipient, E983 [13JN]

Secure Care Products, Inc.: New Hampshire Small Business Exporter of the Year award recipient, E883 [6JN]

Segura-Lopez, Rosaura: Napa County, CA, Hispanic Network Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1990 [28OC]

Sessions, Gwen: Rocklin, CA, Unified School District Elementary School Teacher of the Year recipient, E1807 [17OC]

Shakoor, Nadia: Intel Corp., International Science and Engineering Fair participant, E1041 [19JN]

Shapiro, Esther K.: Anti-Defamation League Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E441 [29MR]

Sharp, Harry G., III: Sikeston, MO, Daughters of Sunset (organization) Recognition Program honoree, E401 [23MR]

Sharp, Larry: San Bernardino County (CA) Sun Business Leader of the Year award recipient, E974 [12JN]

Shoval, Susan and Judd: S.J. Strauss Lodge of B'nai B'rith Community Service Award recipients, E802 [22MY]

Shrewsbury, MA: Rotary Club recipient of Shrewsbury Community Services Harry Cutting, Jr., Award, E2095 [14NO]

Shuttlesworth, Fred L.: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian award recipient, E19 [27JA]

Sills, Norm: Appalachian Trail Conference (organization) Honor Roll of Volunteers award recipient, E1497 [14SE]

Simi Valley, CA: tribute to Simi Valley High School Academic Decathlon Team, E643 [4MY]

———Valley View Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E828 [24MY]

Simon Wiesenthal Center: Library and Archives recipient of the Institute of Museum and Library Services National Award for Library Services, E522 [10AP]

Siperstein, Herb B.: New Jersey Dept. of Jewish War Veterans Humanitarian Award recipient, E1736 [10OC]

Smith, Andrew J.: award Medal of Honor (S. 2722), H4586 [15JN]

———recognize as Medal of Honor recipient, H3752 [24MY]

Smith, Bette Belle: Green Thumb, Inc., Outstanding Older Worker award recipient for California, E1688 [6OC]

Smith, Byron C.: NAACP scholarship award recipient, E1370 [27JY]

Smith, Jacqueline Y.: Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1167 [30JN]

Smith, Mark: Bayonne, NJ, Circolo Italiano Club Man of the Year award recipient, E440 [29MR]

Snellgrove, Debbie: Liberty Bell Award recipient, E1055 [20JN]

Snyder, Bert: Boy Scouts of America National Court of Honor National Heroism Award recipient, H3036 [15MY]

Solomon, Susan: National Medal of Science recipient, E331 [16MR]

Southwest Texas State University: tribute to All-Girl Cheerleading Squad, E49 [1FE]

Specht, Lisa: American Jewish Committee Learned Hand Award recipient, E497 [5AP]

Sporleder, Sig: Colorado Association of Soil Conservation Districts Conservationist of the Year for Ranching award recipient, E2093 [14NO]

Springfield Remanufacturing Corp.: OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Star Site designee, E1320 [26JY]

St. Mary's Hospital Caritas Connection (organization): American Hospital Association NOVA Award recipient, H2660 [9MY]

St. Paul, MN: tribute to St. Paul Police Dept. Medal of Valor recipients, E105 [9FE]

Stack, Michael J., Jr.: Catholic War Veterans (organization) Distinguished Man of the Year award recipient, E1024 [15JN]

Stamatakis, Manuel N.: Cradel of Liberty Council Scout Mariner Award recipient, E873 [25MY]

Stanley, Woodrow: Flint, MI, Pan-Hellenic Council honoree, E1570 [22SE]

Sterne, Bobbie: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian award recipient, E21 [27JA]

Stevens, Senator: Alaskan of the Year Committee Alaskan of the Century Award recipient, H1409 [27MR]

Stiles Corp.: National Association of Industrial and Office Properties Developer of the Year award recipient, E855 [25MY]

Stone, Jack: Distinguished California Agriculturalist Award recipient, E1110 [26JN]

Stout, Travis: Boy Scouts Medal of Honor recipient, E1402 [6SE]

Strauss, Jean: St. Jane de Chantal Parish of Chicago, IL, Ladies Guild Woman of the Year award recipient, E1064 [20JN]

Stroobants, Alphonse: American Heart Association, Centra Health (healthcare system), and Cardiology Associates of Central Virginia Charles Sackett Heart Award recipient, E500 [5AP]

Strumpf, Robyn: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for California, E683 [9MY]

Stryker, Kristin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Ohio, E400 [23MR]

Sumners, Jerry L., Sr.: Aurora, MO, Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award recipient, E32 [31JA]

Swanson, Chester F.: Michigan's Upper Peninsula Labor Hall of Fame inductee, E588 [13AP]

Swartz, Carl: Educational Excellence and Distinguished Service Award recipient, E1525 [19SE]

Sylacauga, AL: B.B. Comer Memorial Library recipient of National Institute of Museum and Library Services National Award for Library Services, E1142 [29JN]

Tabor, Horace: Colorado Business Hall of Fame inductee, E43 [1FE]

Tahmassebi, Tina: Seventeen/Cover Girl Volunteerism Award recipient, E820 [24MY]

Tamraz, Lincoln S.: AMVETS Silver Helmet Americanism Award recipient, E2077 [3NO]

Tartakoff, Katy: Colorado Woman 2000 Power of One honoree, E15 [27JA]

Tavernier, FL: tribute to Coral Shores High School, E984 [13JN]

Taylor, Carrie C.: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E865 [25MY]

Taylors, SC: Hidden Treasure Christian School recipient of the Congressional Spirit of Freedom Award, E180 [29FE]

Terry, W.G. and Mary: Wolverine State Congress of Christian Education honorees, E921 [9JN]

Texas: tribute to Unsung Heroes award recipients from the 9th Congressional District, E278 [9MR]

Thellmann, Edward L.: Cleveland State University Civic Leadership Award recipient, E1114 [26JN]

Thomas, Valmy: Puerto Rico Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, E1731 [10OC]

Thompson, E. Zipporah: Saginaw, MI, Image Award recipient, E68 [3FE]

Thompson, Lonnie: Research & Development Associates for Military Food & Packaging Systems, Inc., Colonel Merton Singer Award recipient, E1762 [12OC]

Thunderbolt, GA: Thunderbolt Elementary School recipient of the Concerned Businessmen's Association of America Set a Good Example Competition award, E765 [18MY]

Tibbs, Emma: Points of Light Foundation Daily Points of Light Award recipient, E1164 [30JN]

Tiefenwerth, Eleanor: Richard A. Rutkowski Association honoree, E11 [27JA]

Tigue, Michael F.: Greater Pittston, PA, Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Man of the Year award recipient, E343 [16MR]

Tillman, Earl: Civil Air Patrol Gil Robb Wilson Award recipient, E575 [13AP]

Todd, Linda R.: Mesa County Association of Realtors Realtor of the Year award recipient, E2033 [31OC]

Toledo, OH: tribute to Joseph W. Diehn American Legion Post Americanism Program, E388 [22MR]

Tolliver, Stanley E., Sr.: NAACP Freedom Award recipient, E1286 [21JY]

Tomei, Ed: Darien, IL, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E257 [9MR]

Toro, Rafael: Puerto Rican Association for Human Development Outstanding Community Leader of the Year award recipient, E2122 [5DE]

Torrance, CA: Switzer Center School and Clinical Services South Bay Women of the Year award recipients, E263 [9MR]

Tosh, Tom: Green Thumb, Inc., Outstanding Older Worker award recipient for Texas, E1670 [4OC]

Trimble, Charles R.: American Electronics Association Medal of Achievement award recipient, E1592 [26SE]

———American Electronics Association Medal of Achievement recipient, E1647 [2OC]

Trower, Will: Jewish National Fund (organization) Tree of Life Award recipient, E508 [6AP]

Tuttle, Dean: American Foundation for the Blind Migel Professional Award recipient, E1945 [26OC]

Tweet, Bill: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Labor to Neighbor Award recipient, E783 [19MY]

Tzall, Bernard: Green Thumb, Inc., Outstanding Older Worker award recipient for New York, E1655 [3OC]

Union Bank of California: Dept. of Labor Opportunity 2000 Award recipient, E1468 [13SE]

United Cerebral Palsy of Hudson County, NJ (organization): tribute to Outstanding Achievement Award recipients, E606 [2MY]

United Parcel Service of America, Inc.: Forbes (publication) Company of the Year Award recipient, E26 [31JA]

University of Illinois at Chicago: Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame inductees, E569 [13AP]

Urbana, IL: tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, E1457, E1470 [13SE]

Vaden, Diana: Make a Difference Day honoree, H2319 [13AP]

Valenti, Jack: Citizen Patriot Award recipient, E2164 [8DE]

VanWormer, Matthew: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E999 [14JN]

Vermont: tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E627 [3MY]

Veterans: upgrade medals Asian and Pacific Islander veterans received for World War II service to Medals of Honor, H4678 [20JN], E1109, E1111 [26JN]

Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Spirit of Cooperation Award recipient, E787 [19MY]

Villarreal, Luis P.: Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring recipient, E1892 [24OC], E1989 [28OC]

Viola, Carol: Hudson County, NJ, United Way Congresswoman Mary T. Norton Memorial Award recipient, E1504 [18SE]

Vosler, Kent: Ohio State University Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E1463 [13SE]

Wagner, Marcia: Francis Gillespie Excellence Award recipient, E714 [11MY]

Walker, Cynthia Thomas: Pontiac, MI, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Woman of the Year award recipient, E919 [9JN]

Wall, Monroe E.: General Motors Cancer Research Foundation Charles F. Kettering Prize recipient, E920 [9JN]

Wallace, Lakeshia: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for the District of Columbia, E645 [4MY]

Wallace, Milton J.: Miami-Dade Affordable Housing Foundation Housing Heroes Awards Luncheon honoree, E586 [13AP]

Walter, Abby: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E996 [14JN]

Wani, Mansukh C.: General Motors Cancer Research Foundation Charles F. Kettering Prize recipient, E920 [9JN]

Ward, Terry: CIA Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal recipient, E400 [23MR]

Wardrop, Richard M., Jr.: National Safety Council Green Cross for Safety Medallion recipient, E1465 [13SE]

Washington Association for Biomedical Research: Research! America (organization) Award for Exceptional Contributions as Volunteer Advocates for Medical Research recipient, E744 [17MY]

Weakland, Rembert: Milwaukee Ethnic Council Vision for Milwaukee Award recipient, E1285 [21JY]

Weaver, Douglas: 4-H Club of New York Shooting Sports Program Lifetime Achievements Award recipient, E623 [3MY]

Weedling, Aubrie: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, H1948 [6AP]

Weehawken, NJ: tribute to Panasonic ``Kid Witness News'' program and ``New Vision'' award recipients, E714 [11MY]

Weingart, John: New Jersey Environmental Lobby (organization) Frank J. Oliver Environmental Award recipient, E696 [10MY]

Weisberg, Harvey: National Conference for Community and Justice (organization) American Arab and Jewish Friends Program honoree, E598 [2MY]

Weiss, Daune M.: Gaylord, MI, Alpenfest Buergermeister honoree, E1301 [21JY]

Weldon, George H., Sr.: Abyssinian Development Corp., Samuel DeWitt Proctor Phoenix Award recipient, E1614 [27SE]

Wheaton, MD: presentation of Medal of the Jubilee of Liberty at American Legion Post 268 to veterans who participated in the invasion of Normandy during World War II, E1602 [27SE]

Whirry, Marilyn: National Teacher of the Year award recipient, E689 [10MY]

Wilcox, Robert: Chicagoland Forest District Good Scout Award recipient, E497 [5AP]

Wilkinson, Larry: American Library Association/Association for Library Trustees and Advocates Extraordinary Library Advocate of the 20th Century award recipient, E923 [9JN]

William Kenzo Nakamura U.S. Courthouse, Seattle, WA: designate (H.R. 5302), H10000-H10002 [17OC], E1600 [27SE], E1904 [25OC], E2036 [31OC]

Williams, Bill and Helen: St. Joseph Orphanage of Cincinnati, OH, Scholar of Life Award recipients, E688 [10MY]

Williamson, Julie: Illinois Farm Bureau ``Illinois Ag in the Classroom'' Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1030 [15JN]

Willis, Layla: Working Mother (publication) Mother of the Year award recipient, E638 [4MY]

Wilson, Mike: Home Builders Association Gary Komarow Memorial Executive Officer of the Year Award recipient, E1571 [22SE]

Wilson, Susan N.: Planned Parenthood of Central New Jersey Vivian Aaron Leadership Award recipient, E785 [19MY]

Winter, David K.: Anti-Defamation League Distinguished Community Service Award recipient, E2109 [4DE]

Wood, Patty: Research! America (organization) Award for Exceptional Contributions as Volunteer Advocates for Medical Research recipient, E744 [17MY]

Wood, Rebecca: Fayette County, KY, High School Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1641 [2OC]

Wood Family: Harrison, NJ, Family of the Year award recipients, E930 [9JN]

Woodall, Daniel L.: Philadelphia, PA, UNICO Gold Medal of Achievement Award recipient, E975 [12JN]

Wright, Shereka: Gatorade National High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year award recipient, E522 [10AP]

Wytias, Betty: SafeHouse Denver (domestic violence shelter) Carolyn Hamil-Henderson Memorial Award recipient, E1067 [21JN]

Yajko, R. Douglas: Safari Club International Hunting Hall of Fame Award recipient, E988 [13JN]

Yang, Amorette: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for California, E1037 [19JN]

Young, Bob: Glenwood Springs, CO, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E125 [14FE]

Young, Garrett: Intel Corp., International Science and Engineering Fair participant, E939 [9JN]

Youngstown, OH: tribute to Ursuline Irish High School football team, E2116 [4DE]

Zell, Carley: Georgia Older Worker of the Year award recipient, E1668 [4OC]

Zepeda, Oscar: National Association for Bilingual Education Bilingual Student Essay Contest winner, E93 [8FE]

Ziegler, Sarah: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E1006 [14JN]

Zinni, Anthony C.: Montgomery County, PA, Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizen Award recipient, E2110 [4DE]

Zone, Michael and Mary and family: Cleveland, OH, Mount Carmel West Neighborhood Social Club and Archives Giuseppe T. Focca Award recipients, E1621 [28SE]

Remarks in Senate

Adams, Lillian L.: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year Award recipient, S9190 [25SE]

Alaska: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipients, S5454 [20JN]

Aldrin, Edwin E. (Buzz): award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2632), S4462 [25MY]

Alessandro, Thomas: Dept. of Justice Crime Victim Service Award recipient, S4010 [16MY]

Allard, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S8406 [12SE]

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: tribute to Medal for Military Service recipients (S. Con. Res. 96), S1470 [20MR]

Ariail, Robert: nomination for Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning, S2935 [26AP]

Armstrong, Neil A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2632), S4462 [25MY]

Auburn Hills, MI: tribute to Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Education Award recipients, S2722 [13AP]

Baltimore, MD: Baltimore City College High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8818 [20SE]

Beasley, Terry: Alabama Distinguished Principal of the Year recipient, S10785 [19OC]

Bel Air, MD: Bel Air Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8818 [20SE]

Belknap County Economic Development Group: New Hampshire Small Business Financial Services Advocate of the Year award recipient, S5788 [26JN], S7830, S7833 [27JY]

Bell Atlantic Corp.: Business New Hampshire Magazine Businesses of the Decade designee, S4235 [22MY]

Beus, Stephen: Innovation in Education Award recipient, S1021 [1MR]

Boise, ID: Garfield Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Distinguished Title I Schools award, S6115 [29JN]

Borden, Jay: New Hampshire High Technology Council Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, S7830 [27JY]

Boston Celtics (basketball team): tribute to ``Heroes Among Us'' honorees, S5733 [23JN]

Brouse, John S.: Anti-Defamation League American Heritage Award recipient, S220 [1FE]

Brownfox, James: District of Columbia Hall of Fame inductee for education, S2722 [13AP]

Buck, Mike: Innovation in Education Award recipient, S1507 [21MR]

Bunker, Richard: National Jewish Medical and Research Center Humanitarian Award recipient, S3912 [11MY], S4456 [25MY]

Bunning, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S7536 [25JY]

Burack, Thomas: Cotton Cleveland Leadership Award recipient, S5787 [26JN]

Burke, Jerry: Innovation in Education Award recipient, S1742 [27MR]

Burtonsville, MD: Paint Branch High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8818 [20SE]

Byron Center, MI: Byron Center High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8755 [19SE]

Callahan, John J.: St. Bonaventure University Gaudete Medal recipient, S1508 [21MR]

Callen, Jolyn: Congressional Coalition on Adoption ``Angels in Adoption'' award recipient, S9362 [27SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Theodore M. Hesburgh (H. Con. Res. 344), S6036 [28JN]

Carbon, Susan B.: Frank Rowe Kenison Award recipient for contributions to law and justice in New Hampshire, S7832 [27JY]

Carter, Jimmy and Rosalyn: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2641), S4474 [25MY]

Casa Alianza (organization): Hilton Foundation Conrad N. Hilton Award recipient, S11909 [15DE]

Causey, Rhode B., Sr.: Green Thumb, Inc., Outstanding Older Worker award recipient for Arkansas, S11565 [5DE]

Center Line, MI: Center Line High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S644 [10FE]

———Wolfe Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Schools award, S9694 [3OC]

Central Paper Products (business): Business New Hampshire Magazine Businesses of the Decade designee, S4235 [22MY]

Clark, Howard D.: Safe Care, Inc., National Country Doctor of the Year award recipient, S11735 [7DE]

Clark, Wesley K.: award Congressional Gold Medal, S6297 [30JN]

Clarksville, IN: Our Lady of Providence Junior Senior High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S9462 [28SE]

Coast Guard: Distinguished Flying Cross recipients, S5458 [20JN]

Cole, Dionne A.: Michigan Family Independence Agency Achiever of the Month award recipient, S2102 [4AP]

Cole, Gail and Larry: Congressional Coalition on Adoption ``Angels in Adoption'' award recipient, S9360 [27SE]

Cole, Lynette: Congressional Coalition on Adoption ``Angels in Adoption'' award recipient, S9360 [27SE]

Collins, Michael: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2632), S4462 [25MY]

Congressional Coalition on Adoption: tribute to ``Angels in Adoption'' award recipients, S9359-S9362 [27SE]

Corcoran, Thomas W.: Phillipsburg, NJ, Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizen Award recipient, S9190 [25SE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: tribute to National Service-Learning Leader Schools Program award recipients, S5238 [15JN]

Counselman, Robert: Woodbridge, NJ, Metro Chamber of Commerce William E. Short Award recipient, S10997 [25OC]

Cramer, Aleisha: Gatorade National High School Girls Soccer Player of the Year award recipient, S969 [29FE]

Cranston, Alan: Lawyers Alliance for World Security W. Averell Harriman Award recipient, S967 [29FE]

Crapo, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S1503 [21MR]

Cyr, Richard: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award recipient for outstanding public service, S7829 [27JY]

Davidson, Bobbie: Michigan Family Independence Agency Achiever of the Month award recipient, S8342 [11SE]

Delaware: tribute to Sports Hall of Fame inductees, S4373 [24MY]

DeMatteis, Mary Jane: Delaware Mother of the Year award recipient, S2523 [11AP]

Detroit, MI: Comerica Park Construction Management Team recipient of Great Lakes Construction Alliance Gender and Race Diversification Excellence Award, S2860 [25AP]

———Dept. of Human Rights recipient of Great Lakes Construction Alliance Gender and Race Diversification Excellence Award, S2861 [25AP]

———Greater Detroit Building and Construction Trades Council recipient of Great Lakes Construction Alliance Gender and Race Diversification Excellence Award, S2860 [25AP]

Dixon, Donald E.: Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S1291 [8MR]

Donoghue, John: New England Press Association Hall of Fame inductee, S1665 [23MR]

Donoghue, Michael: New England Press Association Hall of Fame inductee, S1665 [23MR]

Douglas, Bob: National Crime Prevention Council Mac Gray Award recipient, S10404 [12OC]

Duffy, Heidi Kirk: Germany's Order of Merit recipient, S7828 [27JY]

Easter Seals (organization): Business New Hampshire Magazine Businesses of the Decade designee, S4235 [22MY]

Eccles, Traci: Innovation in Education Award recipient, S830 [24FE]

Ecklund, Darvin: Innovation in Education Award recipient, S2524 [11AP]

Edwards, Joan C.: naming of Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, S8939 [21SE]

Elmendorf AFB, AK: General Thomas D. White Environmental Award for Restoration recipient, S2937 [26AP]

Enzi, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S5449 [20JN]

Erdel, Stephen and Laura: Mexico, MO, Area Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award recipients, S338 [3FE]

Fargo, ND: All-American City award recipient, S6255 [30JN]

Fay, Maureen A.: Alternatives for Girls (organization) Role Model Award recipient, S2103 [4AP]

Ferrell, Howard (Tootsie): Delaware Sports Hall of Fame inductee, S4373 [24MY]

Firefighters: create commemorative pin or badge to honor those who fight wildfires, S10063 [6OC]

Fitzgerald, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S6461 [11JY]

Fleet Bank: Business New Hampshire Magazine Businesses of the Decade designee, S4235 [22MY]

Fogelberg, Nancy L.: Minnesota Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S4232 [22MY]

Forrester, David: Innovation in Education Award recipient, S3184 [1MY]

Frain, William T., Jr.: Business New Hampshire Magazine Business Leader of the Decade award recipient, S4235 [22MY]

Framatone Connectors USA (business): Dept. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipient, S10797 [19OC]

Franklin County, VT: Communities Can! (organization) Community Excellence Award recipient, S7225 [19JY]

Freeman, Ed W.: award Medal of Honor (S. 2722), S5057, S5058 [13JN]

Frix, Robert S.: Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, S8634 [15SE]

Fry, Varian: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 3155), S9749 [3OC]

Georgetown, KY: Toyota assembly plant recipient of J.D. Power and Associates Gold Plant Quality Award, S4562 [6JN]

Giago, Warren: SBA Minority Small Business Person of the Year award recipient for South Dakota, S697 [22FE]

Gomez, Scott: National Hockey League Rookie of the Year honoree, S5457 [20JN]

Gorton, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S8406 [12SE]

Grant, Barry M. and Nanci J.: Attorney Division of State Israel Bonds' (organization) Eleanor Roosevelt Humanities Award recipient, S3828, S3830 [10MY]

Greco, Philip E.: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Family of the Year Award recipient, S9189 [25SE]

Gresham, Emma: Essence (publication) Essence Award recipient, S3015 [27AP]

Griffin, Ruth: Greater Portsmouth, NH, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S7830 [27JY]

Growe, Zachary: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Maine, S4814 [8JN]

H.L. Turner Group (business): Business New Hampshire Magazine Businesses of the Decade designee, S4234 [22MY]

Hart, Greg: Innovation in Education Award recipient, S2100 [4AP]

Herbst, David and Leslie: American Farm Bureau Federation National Young Farmer Award recipients, S894 [28FE]

Hermelin, David and Doreen: Hillel Day School of Farmington Hills, MI, Dream Maker Award and Rabbi Jacob Segal Award recipients, S2100, S2103 [4AP]

Herz, Marilyn: South Dakota Teacher of the Year award recipient, S11907 [15DE]

Hickey, J. Michael: Public Relations Society of America Yankee Chapter Yankee Award recipient, S7831 [27JY]

Higgins, Andrew Jackson and family: award Congressional Gold Medals (S. 2689), S4672 [7JN]

Higgins Industries: award Congressional Gold Medal to World War II-era employees (S. 2689), S4672 [7JN]

Hilbert, Vi: Washington Women 2000 ``Power of One'' award recipient, S1389 [9MR]

Hill, Percy: Disney American Teacher Award recipient, S11906 [15DE]

Holt, Bertha: Congressional Coalition on Adoption ``Angels in Adoption'' award recipient, S9360 [27SE]

Huntingtown, MD: Plum Point Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8819 [20SE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Presidential Unit Citation to final crew, S10381 [12OC]

Inouye, Senator: Medal of Honor recipient, S5479-S5481, S5536 [21JN], S5584-S5586 [22JN], S5757 [23JN], S6105 [29JN]

Irizarry, Edwin D.: National Guard Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award recipient, S5358 [19JN]

Issa, Donna Greco: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Family of the Year Award recipient, S9189 [25SE]

J. William Ditter (U.S.S.): tribute to crew, S2707 [13AP]

Jones, Rick: Eaton County, MI, Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Council Service to Children Award recipient, S645 [10FE]

Kellogg, ID: Sunnyside Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Distinguished Title I Schools award, S6115 [29JN]

Kelly, John B., Jr.: issue commemorative postage stamp, S8626 [15SE]

KELO-TV (Sioux Falls, SD): Emmy Award recipient, S9848 [4OC]

Kennedy, Eileen: New Hampshire Women in Business Advocate of the Year award recipient, S5788 [26JN]

Khayat, Robert: Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame inductee, S4556 [6JN]

Koch-Laveen, Katherine: Minnesota Teacher of the Year recipient, S10796 [19OC], S10889 [23OC]

Koth, Jason: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for North Dakota, S4098 [17MY], S4814 [8JN]

Kriesel, Ann Trueblood: Burlington (VT) Free Press Volunteer of the Week honoree, S11246 [27OC]

Lake Orion, MI: Lake Orion High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S10408 [12OC]

Lakes Region General Hospital: Business New Hampshire Magazine Businesses of the Decade designee, S4234 [22MY]

Lamping, Mark: St. Louis Catholic Youth Council Achievement Award recipient, S5024 [13JN]

Larsen, Nancy: Idaho Teacher of the Year award recipient, S1388 [9MR]

Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development, Inc.: tribute, S2861 [25AP]

Lawson, Greg: American Automobile Association Lifesaving Medal recipient, S3687 [9MY]

Leddy, Joseph C.: New Hampshire Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S5788 [26JN]

Legett, Judith: Congressional Coalition on Adoption ``Angels in Adoption'' award recipient, S9361 [27SE]

Leland, Georgina: Ossippee, NH, Citizen of the Year Award recipient, S4234 [22MY]

Levine, Peter: American Lung Association of the Michigan-Genesee Valley Region Individual Health Advocate of the Year award recipient, S2342 [6AP], S2522 [11AP]

Lewis, Diane and Jim: Congressional Coalition on Adoption ``Angels in Adoption'' award recipients, S9258 [26SE]

Lone Hill, Leonard: SBA Minority Small Business Person of the Year award recipient for South Dakota, S697 [22FE]

Maceroni, Peter J.: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year Award recipient, S9191 [25SE]

Mackewich, Justin: Innovation in Education Award recipient, S1021 [1MR]

Macomb, MI: L'Anse Creuse Middle School-North recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S10408 [12OC]

Mahoney, David: Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation Mary Woodard Lasker Leadership in Philanthropy Award recipient, S3322, S3324 [3MY]

Markley, Rita: Burlington (VT) Free Press Vermonter of the Year award recipient, S162 [31JA]

Martin, Carolyn: New Hampshire Small Business Journalist of the Year award recipient, S5788 [26JN]

McAleese, Mary: Brehon Law Society Brehon Medal recipient, S4009 [16MY]

McDuffee, Dave: Merrimack, NH, Chamber of Commerce Organization of the Year award recipient, S1667 [23MR]

McGovern, George S.: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, S8494 [13SE]

McLane, Graf, Raulerson, and Middleton (law firm): New Hampshire Business in the Arts Award recipient, S7831 [27JY]

Merrillville, IN: Clifford Pierce Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S10245 [11OC]

Merryman, Scott and Faith: Congressional Coalition on Adoption ``Angels in Adoption'' award recipients, S9596 [2OC]

Metairie, LA: tribute to Ecole Classique School Academic Games team, S7151 [18JY]

Michigan: Air National Guard 110th Fighter Wing recipient of the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, S696 [22FE]

Middleton, Mary: Covington, KY, Friends of Covington Award for Outstanding Community Service recipient, S3830 [10MY]

Miller, Scot: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for North Dakota, S4814 [8JN]

Miller, Scott: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for North Dakota, S4098 [17MY]

Milone, Filippo: Republican Congressional Committee Businessman of the Year award recipient, S2231 [5AP]

Missoula, MT: Smurfit-Stone Container Corp., plant recipient of Jefferson Smurfit Group Worldwide Plant of the Year Award, S4562 [6JN]

MoKan Kids Network: Association of America's Public Television Stations 21st Century Award recipient, S5023 [13JN]

Montrone, Paul M.: New Hampshire Business in the Arts Award recipient, S7474 [24JY]

Moorhead, MN: All-American City award recipient, S6255 [30JN]

Morris, Johnny: American Sportfishing Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S4561 [6JN]

Mott Community College: American Lung Association of the Michigan-Genesee Valley Region Corporate Health Advocate of the Year award recipient, S2342 [6AP], S2523 [11AP]

Mount Washington Hotel and Resort: Business New Hampshire Magazine Businesses of the Decade honoree, S7832 [27JY]

Murphy, Brett: Dept. of Education Presidential Scholar Award recipient, S7830 [27JY]

Naches, WA: Naches Valley High School Leadership Class recipient of Innovation in Education Award, S299 [2FE]

Nathanson, Iric: Minnesota Small Business Financial Services Advocate of the Year award recipient, S4232 [22MY]

Navajo Code Talkers: award Congressional Gold Medal, S4739 [8JN]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2408), S2619 [12AP]

Navy: authorize special awards to veterans of the U.S. Navy Armed Guard during World War I and World War II (S.J. Res. 51), S8114 [6SE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Kim Dae Jung for peace, S10706 [18OC], S10993 [25OC]

Noble, Tina: Washington Women 2000 ``Power of One'' award recipient, S1388 [9MR]

Noel, Lillian (Billie): Portsmouth, NH, Rotary Club Paul Harris Fellow award recipient, S7832 [27JY]

Novi, MI: Novi High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S9695 [3OC]

O'Connell, Rosario: Congressional Coalition on Adoption ``Angels in Adoption'' award recipient, S9361 [27SE]

O'Connor, John Cardinal: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3557), S1004, S1006, S1007 [1MR]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2076), S682 [22FE]

Okubo, James K.: award Medal of Honor (S. 2722), S5057, S5058 [13JN]

Olde Port Bank: New Hampshire Business in the Arts Award recipient, S7832 [27JY]

Olson, Carl (Bobo): International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, S4951 [12JN]

Ortiz, Ana V.: National Image Salute to Hispanics Award recipient, S4665 [7JN]

Owen, Gustav: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Hampshire, S3508 [4MY]

Paladin Data Systems Corp.: Innovation in Education Award recipient, S1590 [22MR], S1742 [27MR]

Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to inductees in the Hall of Valor at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall, S9602 [2OC]

Plourde, Desirae: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Maine, S4814 [8JN]

Pope, Dennis: New Hampshire School Administrators Association New Hampshire Superintendent of the Year award recipient, S2937 [26AP]

Pope John Paul II: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3544), S6763 [13JY]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2453), S2769 [13AP]

Public safety officers: establish national medal for those who act with extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty (H.R. 46), S10913-S10919 [24OC], S11886-S11890 [15DE]

———establish national medal for those who act with extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty (S. 39), S3949 [15MY]

Pueblo, CO: recognize Heroes Plaza for honoring Medal of Honor recipients (H. Con. Res. 351), S7714 [26JY]

Quarles, Jonathan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Michigan, S644 [10FE]

Ragsdale, Shirley: Casey Journalism Center Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalism recipient, S10078 [6OC]

Ramirez, Yalile: Hispanic College Fund, Inc., scholarship award recipient, S11248 [27OC]

Reagan, Ronald and Nancy: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3591), S4396 [24MY], S4496 [25MY], S6763 [13JY]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2459), S2867 [25AP], S3325 [3MY]

Redlinger, David J.: South Dakota winner of U.S. Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest, S5449 [20JN]

Rednour, John: DuQuoin, IL, Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizen of the Year award recipient, S11910 [15DE]

Rheaume, Ernest: Eagle Scout Award recipient, S2936 [26AP]

Rhode Island: tribute to Eagle Scout Award recipients, S11901 [15DE]

———tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, S11901 [15DE]

———tribute to Girl Scout Silver Award recipients, S11901 [15DE]

Roberts, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S9256 [26SE]

Rodgers, Pamela: Alternatives for Girls (organization) Role Model Award recipient, S2104 [4AP]

Rogers, Daniel: American Automobile Association Lifesaving Medal recipient, S3687 [9MY]

Rome, Emily E.: Passaic County Teacher of the Year award recipient, S8495 [13SE]

Rotunda, Marie Cascone: Grandville Academy National Community Service Award recipient, S3183 [1MY]

Roundtree, Dovey J.: ABA Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award recipient, S2723 [13AP]

Ruffin, Shelarese: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Georgia, S3182 [1MY]

Samp, Ardyce Habeger: Dakota Conference Award for Distinguished Contribution to the Preservation of Cultural Heritage of South Dakota and the Northern Plains recipient, S6255 [30JN]

Samuel, Daniel A.: American Automobile Association Lifesaving Medal recipient, S3687 [9MY]

Schindler, Oskar: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 3155), S9749 [3OC]

Schleich, Karl: National Association of Elementary School Principals Alaska National Distinguished Principals Award recipient, S9850 [4OC]

Schulz, Charles M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3642), S3268, S3269 [2MY]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2060), S619 [10FE], S693 [22FE], S829 [24FE]

Secure Care Products, Inc.: New Hampshire Small Business Exporter of the Year award recipient, S7833 [27JY]

Semple, Lloyd A.: American Jewish Committee's Metropolitan Detroit, MI, Chapter Judge Learned Hand Human Relations Award recipient, S6010 [28JN]

Sessions, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S10986 [25OC]

Sirois, Lauren E.: Dept. of Education Presidential Scholar Award recipient, S7831 [27JY]

Sisson, Lou: Greater Wakefield, NH, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S7475 [24JY]

Sitesurfer Publishing (business): New Hampshire Business in the Arts Award recipient, S7475 [24JY]

Smith, Andrew J.: award Medal of Honor (S. 2722), S5057, S5058 [13JN]

Smith, Senator Gordon: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S7536 [25JY]

Sneve, Virginia: National Humanities Medal recipient, S11909 [15DE]

Southfield, MI: Glenn W. Levey Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S10407 [12OC]

Sterling Heights, MI: Adlai E. Stevenson High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S10589 [13OC]

———Donald L. Bemis Junior High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S10588 [13OC]

Stevens, Senator: Alaskan of the Year Committee Alaskan of the Century Award recipient, S1642-S1644, S1692, S1693 [23MR], S1923 [29MR], S1949 [30MR]

———appreciation for receipt of Alaskan of the Year Committee Alaskan of the Century Award, S1643, S1693 [23MR]

Storck, Donald T.: Lutheran Luncheon Club of Detroit, MI, Lutheran Layman of the Year award recipient, S2462 [10AP]

Tanner, Tasha: American Automobile Association Lifesaving Medal recipient, S3687 [9MY]

Taylor, Cindy: Merrimack, NH, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, S1668 [23MR]

Templeton, Emmett O.: American College of Radiology Gold Medal award recipient, S9849 [4OC]

Teston, Raymond S.: Purple Heart award recipient, S8099 [6SE]

Thampy, George A.: National Spelling Bee competition winner, S4922 [9JN]

Thompson, Phyllis E.: St. Rose Dominican Hospital Philanthropy Day Award recipient, S11127 [26OC]

Tobias, Julia: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Hampshire, S3508 [4MY]

Trivedi, Gopalkrishna: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Michigan, S644 [10FE]

Tukwila, WA: Cascade View Elementary School Youth Investment Program recipient of Innovation in Education Award, S6346 [10JY]

Tutu, Desmond: Immortal Chaplains Prize for Humanity recipient (S. Res. 31), S10937 [24OC]

Tyco International Ltd.: Business New Hampshire Magazine Businesses of the Decade designee, S4234 [22MY]

Vermont: Northeast Dairy Farms Beautification Program Dairy of Distinctions Award recipients, S5023 [13JN]

———tribute to Eagle Scout Award recipients, S4010 [16MY]

———tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, S4010 [16MY]

Veterans: upgrade medals Asian and Pacific Islander veterans received for World War II service to Medals of Honor, S5584, S5585 [22JN]

Villotti, David: Congressional Coalition on Adoption ``Angels in Adoption'' award recipients, S9603 [2OC]

Warner, Senator: National Defense Industrial Association James Forrestal Memorial Award recipient, S3012 [27AP]

Warren, MI: Cousino High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S9698 [3OC]

Washington: Index School District recipient of Innovation in Education Award, S3829 [10MY]

Wellpinit, WA: Wellpinit School District recipient of Innovation in Education Award, S9602 [2OC]

Wenatchee, WA: tribute to Pioneer Middle School students for participation in Destination ImagiNation (nonprofit organization) Global Finals, S6467 [11JY]

Wentworth, William: New Hampshire High Technology Council Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, S7152 [18JY]

Wheelock, Terry: Merrimack, NH, Chamber of Commerce Presidential Award recipient, S1668 [23MR]

Whitby, John W., Jr.: Time (publication) Quality Dealer Award recipient, S1388 [9MR]

William Kenzo Nakamura U.S. Courthouse, Seattle, WA: designate (H.R. 5302), S11500 [1NO]

———designate (S. 3109), S9259, S9268 [26SE]

Wittman family: Millennium Farm/Ranch Family Award recipient, S2723 [13AP]

Woolery, Sagen: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Georgia, S3182 [1MY]

Woonsocket, RI: Mount Saint Charles Academy recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S9461 [28SE]

Yasargil, M. Gazi: Neurosurgery (publication) Man of the Century award recipient, S163 [31JA]

Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia: Institute of Museum and Library Services National Award for Museum Service recipient, S11912 [15DE]

Reports filed

Congressional Gold Medal Award to Pope John Paul II: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 2453) (S. Rept. 106-356), S7477 [24JY]

Congressional Gold Medal Award to Ronald and Nancy Reagan: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 2459) (S. Rept. 106-357), S7477 [24JY]

Statements

Appreciation on Receipt of Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award: James David Ford, H3182 [17MY]

At Last America Remembers Marianas Scouts: Juan Babauta, E39 [1FE]

Award for Distinguished Service in the Promotion of Human Rights: Law Society of Kenya, S10093 [6OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 282, declare the American GI as the ``Person of the Century'' for the 20th century, H1966 [10AP]

H. Con. Res. 344, permit use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Theodore M. Hesburgh, H5177 [27JN]

H. Con. Res. 351, recognize Heroes Plaza in Pueblo, CO, for honoring Medal of Honor recipients, H6791 [25JY]

H.R. 2572, Apollo Exploration Award Act, H8075 [26SE]

H.R. 2815, award Congressional Gold Medal to Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Michael Collins, and Neil A. Armstrong, H4714 [20JN]

H.R. 3544, award Congressional Gold Medal to Pope John Paul II, H3543 [23MY]

H.R. 3557, award Congressional Gold Medal to John Cardinal O'Connor, H380 [15FE]

H.R. 3591, award Congressional Gold Medal to Ronald and Nancy Reagan, H1651 [3AP]

H.R. 3642, award Congressional Gold Medal to Charles M. Schulz, H385 [15FE], H3893 [6JN]

H.R. 5302, William Kenzo Nakamura U.S. Courthouse, Seattle, WA, H10000 [17OC]

S. 2408, Honoring the Navajo Code Talkers Act, S2620 [12AP]

S. 2459, award Congressional Gold Medal to Ronald and Nancy Reagan, S2867 [25AP]

S. 2689, Andrew Jackson Higgins Gold Medal Act, S4673 [7JN]

S. 2722, award Medal of Honor to Ed W. Freeman, James K. Okubo, and Andrew J. Smith, S5058 [13JN], H4586 [15JN]

S. 3155, award Congressional Gold Medal to Oskar Schindler and Varian Fry, S9749 [3OC]

S. Con. Res. 96, tribute to American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Medal for Military Service recipients, S1468, S1470 [20MR]

S. Con. Res. 128, award Congressional Gold Medal to Pope John Paul II, S6260 [30JN]

S. Res. 31, Desmond Tutu recipient of the Immortal Chaplains Prize for Humanity, S10937 [24OC]