AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES
Addresses
National Angels in Adoption Award Presentation to the Hallmark Channel: Representative Oberstar, E1671 [26SE]
National Conference for Community and Justice (organization) Delaware Region Awards Dinner: Stacey Mobley, S4837 [23MY]
Presentation of National Guard Bureau Sonny Montgomery Award: Russell C. Davis, S1346 [28FE]
———Senator Roberts, S1346 [28FE]
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc., Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute Freedom of Speech Medal Recipient: Thomas A. Dine, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc., E1052 [14JN]
Taxation Without Representation in the Nation's Capital: Nicholas M. Barbash, E1771 [7OC]
Tribute to Joseph A. De Laine: Senator Hollings, S5539 [13JN]
Articles and editorials
Attorney's Lifelong Passion To Defend Underdog Has Taken Him to the Nation's Highest Court, S11730 [20NO]
Awards Honor Coach's Legacy, E1103 [19JN]
CU Professor Chosen for ``Genius Award'', E1759 [4OC]
National Magazine Names NREL Engineer Top Young Innovator, E1095 [19JN]
Professor Heads to D.C. To Receive $25,000 Award, E1953 [24OC]
Shipman Receives First Community Service Award, E590 [18AP]
12 Receive Presidential Medals—Mandela, Nancy Reagan, Rosenthal, Mr. Rogers Honored, E1193 [28JN]
Bills and resolutions
Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4590), H1672 [25AP]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Henry H. Shelton (see H. Con. Res. 469), H6303 [17SE]
———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Ronald and Nancy Reagan (see H. Con. Res. 305), H78 [24JA]
Choctaw Code Talkers: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2491), S4145 [9MY]
Colmery, Harry W.: posthumously award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see S. Con. Res. 144), S8981 [20SE] (see H. Con. Res. 461), H6059 [4SE]
Comanche Code Talkers: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2491), S4145 [9MY]
Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see S. 2924), S8506 [11SE]
———award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 5138), H4766 [16JY]
Dart, Justin W., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5188), H5194 [23JY]
Davis, Sammy, Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3628), H78 [24JA]
De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2622), S5535 [13JN] (see H.R. 5034), H4324 [27JN]
Education: tribute to U.S. Professors of the Year award recipients (see H. Res. 616), H9024 [14NO]
Ethnic groups: recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor (see S. Res. 334), S9983 [4OC]
———recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and commend the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (see S. Res. 265), S4064 [8MY] (see H. Res. 370), H932 [14MR] (see H. Res. 377), H1153 [9AP]
Freeman, Ed W.: provide retroactive entitlement to Medal of Honor special pension (see S. 2073), S2326 [22MR] (see H.R. 5363), H6171 [10SE]
Gentile, Don S.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 3830), H651 [28FE]
Harold, Erika: tribute (see H. Res. 575), H7303 [8OC]
Johnson, Henry: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see S. 2028), S2076 [19MR] (see H.R. 3890), H779 [7MR]
McKiddy, Gary Lee: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnam Conflict (see H.R. 5271), H5994 [26JY]
Medal of Honor: designate an official Medal of Honor flag and provide for presentation to recipients (see S.J. Res. 38), S6013 [25JN] (see H.J. Res. 95), H3037 [23MY]
———increase rate of special pension for recipients, authorize recipients to be furnished an additional medal for display purposes, and increase criminal penalties associated with misuse or fraud (see S. 2025), S2007 [18MR]
———provide for use of gold in metal content (see S. 2870), S7900 [1AU]
NASA: establish an awards program in honor of Charles (Pete) Conrad that recognizes amateur discoveries of asteroids with near-Earth orbit trajectories (see H.R. 5303), H5996 [26JY]
National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 152), S10360 [10OC]
Navy Armed Guard: authorize special awards to World War I and World War II veterans (see S.J. Res. 36), S3953 [7MY] (see H.J. Res. 100), H3774 [20JN]
New Windsor, NY: recognize and support efforts to develop the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor (see S. Con. Res. 113), S4568 [20MY] (see H. Con. Res. 399), H2235 [8MY]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Jimmy Carter for peace (see S. Res. 360), S11574 [19NO] (see H. Res. 588), H7929 [15OC]
Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5122), H4605 [15JY]
Piniaha, Steve: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions while a member of the Army during World War II (see H.R. 4982), H3774 [20JN]
Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 5573), H7303 [8OC]
Smithsonian Institution: establish an awards program in honor of Charles (Pete) Conrad that recognizes amateur discoveries of asteroids with near-Earth orbit trajectories (see H.R. 4613), H1674 [25AP]
Biographies
LaFalce, Representative, E2092-E2102 [19NO]
Citations
Distinguished Flying Cross award to Andrew J. Lipina: Air Force, S6244 [27JN]
Distinguished Flying Cross award to James R. Sears, Jr.: Air Force, S6245 [27JN]
Gino J. Merli recipient of the Medal of Honor, E1034 [13JN]
Silver Star award to Burt A. Bartley: Air Force, S6244 [27JN]
Essays
Constitution—A Fantastic Journey: Candice A. Neal, E794 [14MY]
Determining the Role of Peacekeeping in a Global Age: Melissa Byers, S6314-S6316 [28JN]
Taking the Middle Ground—The Role of the U.S. Military in International Peacekeeping With Focus on Rwanda and Bosnia: Jessica Hicks, S6859 [16JY]
World-Wide Meals From Hoosier Farmers: Christa Dismore, S1972 [15MR]
———Joseph Jochim, S1972 [15MR]
Explanations
Pittsburgh Regional Alliance Selected as One of the Top 10 Economic Development Groups: Site Selection (publication), E759 [10MY]
Letters
Astronomy Awards Act: Representative Boehlert, Committee on Science (House), H6909 [1OC]
Nomination of Keith D. Flink for Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization) and DEA Enrique Camarena Award: Jeana Boyd, Justin Flink, and Jory Flink, S543 [8FE]
Urge the Government to officially recognize the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93: David and Gretchen Nagy, and Donald Evans, Jr., E1801 [9OC]
Lists
American Ambulance Association Stars of Life award recipients, E741 [8MY]
Barney Apodaca's awards and achievements, H6016 [4SE]
Boston Celtics Charitable Foundation Heroes Among Us award recipients, S5036 [5JN]
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Professor of the Year award State recipients, S11566 [19NO]
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Professor of the Year award national recipients, S11566 [19NO]
Congressional Certificate of Merit student recipients, E988 [7JN]
Cuyahoga County, OH, Bar Foundation Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E103 [6FE]
Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E2002 [14NO]
Girl Scouts of Delaware-Raritan, NJ, Women and Girl Scouts of Distinction honorees, E319 [12MR]
Poems
``Tribute to Rocky Versace,'' Nick Rowe, S5953 [24JN]
Proclamations
Dean Kamen Recipient of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, New England Chapter, New Hampshire Branch, Person of the Year Award: Representative Bass, E1131 [21JN]
Tribute to Armand W. Cosenza, Jr.: Representative Ney, E1043 [13JN]
Tribute to Christopher Truex: Representative Ney, E1010 [12JN]
Tribute to Daniel K. Robinson: Representative Ney, E776 [10MY]
Tribute to Jacob Hollingshead: Representative Ney, E1549 [11SE]
Tribute to Jane Larke: Representative Ney, E1884 [17OC]
Tribute to Jason D. Mitchell: Representative Ney, E130 [12FE]
Tribute to John Hite: Representative Ney, E1878 [17OC]
Tribute to Justin D. Mitchell: Representative Ney, E132 [12FE]
Tribute to Karl Schwenk: Representative Ney, E1885 [17OC]
Tribute to Lucas J. Cifranic: Representative Ney, E956 [5JN]
Tribute to Lucinda Martin: Representative Ney, E1881 [17OC]
Tribute to Richard School: Representative Ney, E854 [20MY]
Tribute to Robert Laghetto: Representative Ney, E1882 [17OC]
Tribute to Ron Derewecki: Representative Ney, E1880 [17OC]
Tribute to Timothy L. Curry: Representative Ney, E855 [20MY]
Tribute to William Crowe: Representative Ney, E434 [21MR]
Remarks in House
Acworth, GA: Allatoona Elementary School recipient of President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports State Champion award, E1784 [8OC]
Adams, James: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Baccalaureate College Professor of the Year award recipient, E2064 [15NO]
Adrian, Jennie: Southeast Colorado Cattlewoman of the Year recipient, E1351 [25JY]
Aeroquip-inoac Corp.: OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Star Participant award recipient, E1040 [13JN]
Aitken Associates: Gilroy, CA, Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award recipient, E29 [25JA]
Allnutt, Tracey: Florida 13th District Congressional Art Competition winner, E1156 [27JN]
American Ambulance Association: tribute to Stars of Life award recipients, H2393 [14MY], E741 [8MY], E795 [14MY]
American-Arab Heritage Council: tribute to honorees, E1938 [17OC]
Anzilotti, Michael G.: Northern Virginia Gala & Community Leadership Award recipient, E1681 [30SE]
Aprile, Lois: Smithtown, NY, Rotary Club Peter J. Biegon Award recipient, E1065 [14JN]
Aragon, Andres: YWCA Anna Taussig Tribute to Women Award recipient, E1527 [9SE]
Arambula, Juan: Rose Ann Vuich Ethical Leadership Award recipient, E571 [18AP]
Assistance League of Glendale: Glendale (CA) News-Press Organization of the Year Award recipient, E805 [15MY]
Athens, Andrew A.: Cyprus Federation of America, Inc., Justice for Cyprus Award recipient, E1770 [7OC]
Athens, GA: Athens Academy recipient of President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports State Champion award, E1784 [8OC]
Atlanta, GA: tribute to Fernbank Elementary School chess team, E824 [16MY]
Atlas, Morris: Anti-Defamation League Southwest Region Karen H. Susman Jurisprudence Award recipient, E480 [10AP]
Atlas, Scott: Anti-Defamation League Southwest Region Karen H. Susman Jurisprudence Award recipient, E480 [10AP]
Autry, Jacqueline Ellam: Autry Museum of Western Heritage Honorary Congressional Horizon Award recipient, E1645 [25SE]
Ayala, Francisco J.: NSF National Medal of Science recipient, E1069 [17JN]
Bahrych, Lee: Colorado Women Power of One Award recipient, E116 [7FE]
Bailey, Alexander E.: Oak Park Business and Education Alliance honoree, E361 [14MR]
Baker, Ann: Orange County (CA) Register Golden Pen Award recipient for letter to editor entitled ``Young Marine Restores My Faith'', H6151 [10SE]
Baker, Bob: San Diego, CA, Muscular Dystrophy Association Joseph L. Hertel Memorial Award recipient, E180 [15FE]
Barba, Debbie: Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (organization) honoree, E1340 [24JY]
Barbash, Nicholas M.: American Legion District of Columbia High School Oratorical Contest award recipient, E1771 [7OC]
Barton, Paula: Goodwill Industries International, Inc., Graduate of the Year award recipient, E733 [7MY]
Beal, Judy: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E904 [24MY]
Beaudoin, John B.: Lansingburgh, NY, Boys and Girls Club Frank W. Kennedy Memorial Award recipient, E1524 [9SE]
Behar, Larry J.: B'nai B'rith and Sons of Italy Florida Foundation Distinguished Humanitarian Award recipient, H2168 [8MY]
Beidel, Bernard E.: Employee Assistance Professionals Association Member of the Year award recipient, E1818 [11OC]
Belleville, IL: Whiteside Elementary School designated as National Service-Learning Leader School, E1044 [13JN]
Bellomo, Anthony J.: Ministry and Liturgy (publication) Liturgical Artist of the Year award recipient, E609 [23AP]
Benavides, Luz D.: SBA West Virginia Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E887 [23MY]
Bianco, Anthony A.: Luzerne County, PA, Italian American Association Person of the Year award recipient, E1836 [11OC]
Bigger, Ralph E., Sr.: Michigan's Upper Peninsula Labor Hall of Fame inductee, E558 [17AP]
Black, Amy: USA Today All-USA Teacher Team selectee, E1944 [21OC]
Blocker, Jerry L.: Metro Detroit, MI, Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1193 [28JN]
Blum, Theodore: National 4-H Hall of Fame nominee, E236 [28FE]
Bonfante, Michael: Gilroy, CA, Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year award recipient, E29 [25JA]
Bott, Donald: Dow Jones & Co., Inc., Newspaper Fund National High School Journalism Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1773 [7OC]
Bourdon, Gloria R.: American Lung Association of the Michigan-Genesee Valley Region Individual Health Advocate of the Year award recipient, E1750 [4OC]
Bowman, Taylor: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Carolina, E1766 [4OC]
Boyle, Patrick: Bayonne, NJ, Ireland 32 (organization) honoree, E31 [25JA]
Brauer, Raymond: Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons Distinguished Plastic Surgeon of the Year Award recipient, E819 [16MY]
Braunwald, Eugene: ROFEH International (nonprofit organization) and New England Chassidic Center honoree, E1648 [25SE]
Brennan, Denise: Smithtown, NY, Rotary Club Peter J. Biegon Award recipient, E1065 [14JN]
Bridgewater, Pamela: Charles E. Cobb, Jr., Award for Initiative and Success in Trade Development recipient, E1844 [11OC]
Brook, Edward M.: State of Israel Bonds (organization) Maimonides Award recipient, E1957 [24OC]
Broussard, Kristie: Diocese of Lafayette, LA, Spirit of America Award recipient, E1652 [25SE]
Broward County, FL: National Association of Counties Achievement Award recipient, E1373 [25JY]
Brown, Danny: Kansas Principal of the Year award recipient, H2837 [22MY]
Brown, Garry: New England Associated Press News Executives Association Sports Writing Award recipient, E2111 [19NO]
Brown, Henry L., III: National Teacher of the Year award finalist, E64 [4FE]
Budimir, Juliann: Glendale (CA) News-Press Betty Preston Award for Civic Achievement recipient, E808 [15MY]
Burger, Harry R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E7 [23JA]
Burks, Larry J.: Garden Club of America Jane Righter Rose Medal recipient, E1616 [19SE]
Burns, Joy S. and Franklin L.: Colorado Business Hall of Fame inductees, E82 [5FE]
Burr, Michael: Thomaston, CT, Rotary Club Distinguished Citizen of the Year recipient, E601 [23AP]
Butler, Denis: Greater Astoria Historical Society naming as honorary Mayor of Long Island City, E1996 [14NO]
Byergo, Laura: Charles E. Cobb, Jr., Award for Initiative and Success in Trade Development recipient, E1844 [11OC]
Calegari, Jack: Western Region of Missouri American Legion Distinguished Legionnaire award recipient, E1235 [11JY]
California: tribute to Common Threads Award recipients, E203 [26FE]
———tribute to KSEE-TV (Fresno, CA) and Companies That Care African-American Portraits of Success Award recipients, E134 [12FE]
———tribute to KSEE-TV (Fresno, CA) and Companies That Care Asian-American Portraits of Success Award recipients, E719 [6MY]
Camagna, Tess: Hughson, CA, Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year recipient, E710 [3MY]
Campbell, Ellen: Marymount College Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E983 [7JN]
Campbell, Les: Valley Portfolio Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E383 [19MR]
Campbell, Margaret: AARP Andrus Community Service Award recipient, E1720 [2OC]
Capital Area Michigan Works! (organization): Dept. of Labor Exemplary Service Provider Award recipient, E2108 [19NO]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Henry H. Shelton (H. Con. Res. 469), H6286 [17SE]
———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Ronald and Nancy Reagan (H. Con. Res. 305), H661-H663 [5MR]
Carine, Joanne: Bayonne, NJ, Ireland 32 (organization) honoree, E32 [25JA]
Carlsbad, CA: Valley Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1757 [4OC]
Carlson, Miriam: tribute for participation in National History Day exhibition, E1072 [17JN]
Carnevale, David: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1135 [24JN]
Casper, David: National Football League Hall of Fame inductee, E1494 [4SE]
Castellini, Robert H.: Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Business Hall of Fame inductee, E1639 [25SE]
Cedar Falls, IA: National Trust for Historic Preservation (organization) Great American Main Street Award recipient, E590 [18AP]
CenterPoint Energy Inc.: La Porte-Bayshore, TX, Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year Award recipient, E1874 [15OC]
Chafetz, Irwin: ROFEH International (nonprofit organization) and New England Chassidic Center honoree, E1648 [25SE]
Cherokee County, GA: Emergency Medical Services recipient of the Region 1 Emergency Medical Services Council Service of the Year award, E842 [17MY]
Chestnut, Thomas: SBA Arizona Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E774 [10MY]
Chicago Athletic Association: Ring Lardner Award for Excellence in Sports Journalism recipients, E2107 [19NO]
Childhelp USA (organization): National Charity Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E640 [26AP]
Ching, Richard: Junior Achievement Inc., National Elementary School Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1375 [25JY]
Chongge Vang: Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (organization) honoree, E1340 [24JY]
Cioffi, Nadine: New York State Health Facilities Association Group Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1066 [14JN]
Cirillo, Jim: Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington and Washington, DC, Convention and Tourism Corp., Hospitality Manager of the Year award recipient, E1424 [29JY]
Clinton, MO: Hilton Hotels Corp., Random Acts of Service award recipient, E1035 [13JN]
Clise, Norma L.: Hampshire County, WV, Knight of Olde Hampshire award recipient, E1489 [4SE]
Closson, James E.: Missouri State Highway Patrol Officer of the Year award recipient, E1134 [21JN]
Collins, Dennis P.: Bayonne, NJ, Ireland 32 (organization) honoree, E34 [25JA]
Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (H.R. 5138), H5021-H5027 [22JY], E1313 [22JY]
Continental Micronesia (airline): Guam Business Hall of Fame inductee, E905 [24MY]
Contreras, Alicia: American Association of People With Disabilities Paul G. Hearne Leadership Award recipient, E321 [12MR]
Cooper, Rory A.: Dept. of Veterans Affairs Olin E. Teague Award recipient, E1621 [19SE]
Corbi, Lana: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1671 [26SE]
Cortez, CO: tribute to Montezuma-Cortez High School boys' basketball team, E495 [10AP]
Craven, T. Peter: Colorado Judicial Institute Judicial Excellence Award recipient, E635 [26AP]
Croft, Matthew: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Michigan, E376 [19MR]
Cunningham, Noel: Ancient Order of Hibernians Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E321 [12MR]
Cusic, James G., III: American Red Cross Certificate of Merit award recipient, E1760 [4OC], E1774 [7OC]
Cutler, Penelope C.: Cheltenham, PA, Democratic Committee Democrat of the Year award recipient, E632 [26AP]
Cuyahoga County, OH, Bar Foundation: tribute to Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E103 [6FE]
Daigle, Ellen: California 27th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E413 [21MR]
Dallas, TX: tribute to Lincoln High School boys' basketball team, E1044 [13JN]
D'Amelio, Christopher J.: Association for Rescue at Sea's Gold Medal recipient, E1987 [12NO]
D'Antuano, Michael: John S. Lyons Foundation Fellowship Award recipient, E1567 [12SE]
Darbone, Luderin: National Heritage Fellow Award recipient, E1650 [25SE]
Darling, Sharon K.: National Humanities Medal recipient, E551 [17AP]
Dart, Justin W., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 5188), E1342 [24JY], E1461 [29JY]
Davis, Mike: Black Coaches Association Male Coach of the Year recipient, E755 [8MY]
Davis, Sammy, Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3628), E18 [24JA]
de Leon, Armando: Valle del Sol (nonprofit organization) Profiles of Success Hispanic Leadership Award recipient, E1499 [5SE]
DeGol, Bruno and Lena: American Rescue Workers (organization) National Humanitarian Award recipients, E1071 [17JN]
DeMaris, Christina: Colorado Governor's Opportunity Scholarship award recipient, E1 [23JA]
Demchik, Virginia C.: West Virginia Academy of Science (organization) Teacher of the Year award recipient, E911 [24MY]
Dempsey, Louise P.: Ohio Women's Bar Association Justice Alice Robie Resnick Award of Distinction recipient, E676 [2MY]
Denver, CO: National Jewish Medical and Research Center inclusion in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``America's Best Hospitals'' list, E1288 [17JY]
Dept. of Defense: Defense Supply Center Richmond recipient of the Commander-in-Chief Annual Award for Installation Excellence, E810 [15MY]
Distefano, Kari: USA Track & Field (organization) Mountain Runner of the Year award recipient, E9 [23JA]
Ditmer, Joanne: Colorado Preservation, Inc., Dana Crawford Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation recipient, E851 [17MY], E935 [24MY]
Dittrick, Douglas H.: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Good Scouts Award recipient, E2024 [14NO]
Divelbiss, Maggie: YWCA Anna Taussig Tribute to Women Award recipient, E1492 [4SE]
Dolan, Jerome: Hudson County, NJ, United Way Louis T. Scialli Memorial Award recipient, E1639 [25SE]
Donaghy, James and Colleen: Catholic Home Bureau Child of Peace Award recipient, E1637 [23SE]
Donnelly, David and Cindy Bishop: DiverseWorks, Inc., honorees, E167 [14FE]
Douglass Distributing, Inc.: Experience Works (organization) Outstanding Employers of Older Workers award recipient, E1854 [11OC]
Downey, CA: St. Matthias High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1991 [12NO]
Duhon, Edwin: National Heritage Fellow Award recipient, E1650 [25SE]
Dunlap, J.E., Jr.: Experience Works (organization) Arkansas Outstanding Older Worker of the Year award recipient, E2086 [15NO]
Early, Sharon: Missouri Association of School Librarians Special Service Award recipient, E641 [26AP]
Eastern Illinois University: tribute to inclusion in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``America's Best Colleges'', E319 [12MR]
Eckenrod, Edward L.: Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission John Riley Human Relations Service Award recipient, E518 [12AP]
Elders, Christopher: Oxford University Rhodes Scholarship recipient, E154 [14FE]
Eliasof, Elias M. (Hy): Spectrum for Living (organization) honoree, E1979 [8NO]
Elkhay, John: SBA Rhode Island Small Business Person of the Year recipient, E709 [3MY]
Encinitas, CA: La Costa Canyon High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1757 [4OC]
Erjavec, Patty A.: Greater Pueblo County, CO, Chamber of Commerce Charles W. Crews Business Leader of the Year award recipient, E1192 [28JN]
Espinola, Oliver: Madera, CA, District Chamber of Commerce Senior Farmer of the Year award recipient, E1353 [25JY]
Ethnic groups: recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and commend the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (H. Res. 377), H1096, H1097 [9AP], E489 [10AP], E500 [11AP]
Euler, Donna: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award nominee, E1351 [25JY]
Evans, Winford: Distinguished Service Cross recipient, E746 [8MY]
Everett, Lynda S.: Texas Council of Community Mental Health Mental Retardation (MHMR) Centers, Inc., Betty Hardwick Best of Texas Award recipient, E1230 [10JY]
Everingham, Lyle: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian Award recipient, E78 [5FE]
Fair, Joni: YWCA Anna Tausig Tribute to Women Award recipient, E1385 [25JY]
Falk, JoAnn: National Education Association Education Support Professional of the Year Award recipient, E1139 [24JN]
Favila, Rudy: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Democrat of the Year award recipient, E823 [16MY]
Feldman, Nancy and Ed: State of Israel Bonds Jerusalem Medal recipient, E1740 [3OC]
Fenton, Banning: City of Hayward, CA, Lifetime Award recipient, E1718 [2OC]
Ferguson, Ewell A.: SBA West Virginia Small Business Exporter of the Year award recipient, E859 [20MY]
Ferlise, Victor J.: American University Roger W. Jones Award for Executive Leadership recipient, E1946 [21OC]
Ferreiro Family: Harrisonfest Family of the Year award recipients, E942 [4JN]
Fighting Back Partnership of Vallejo, CA: Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America Outstanding Coalition Award recipient, E110 [7FE]
Fimbres, Richard G.: Tucson, AZ, Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year award recipient, E320 [12MR]
Fisher, Bouie: Philadelphia, PA, Laborers' Local Union 332 Outstanding Community Leader award recipient, E1816 [11OC]
Fleischer, Jennifer: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E351 [14MR]
Fleming, Romaine: Experience Works (organization) Pennsylvania Outstanding Older Worker of the Year award recipient, E1608 [19SE]
Flint, MI: Mott's Children's Health Center recipient of American Lung Association of the Michigan-Genesee Valley Region Corporate Health Advocate of the Year award, E1750 [4OC]
———tribute to UAW Local 599 Civil Rights Pioneer Award recipients, E250 [4MR]
———UAW Walter P. Reuther Distinguished Service Award recipients, E26 [24JA]
Flores, Dennis: University of Southern Colorado Outstanding Alumnus award recipient, E579 [18AP]
Foo, Boon S.: Business Times (publication) and DHL Worldwide Express (business) Outstanding CEO award recipient, E317 [12MR]
Fort Collins, CO: tribute to Rocky Mountain High School student newspaper, E2056 [15NO]
Fort Hays State University: tribute to debate and financial planning teams, E600 [23AP]
Fortino, Tony: Pueblo, CO, Hall of Fame inductee, E203 [26FE]
Foster, Lata B.: American Automobile Association Traffic Safety Poster Contest winner, E732 [7MY]
Franklin Institute: tribute to honorees, E646 [26AP]
Frederick, Penny: Diocese of Lafayette, LA, Spirit of America Award recipient, E1652 [25SE]
French, Christine: Dept. of Education Christa McAuliffe Fellowship recipient, E247 [4MR]
Friends of Agricultural Extension (organization): tribute to honorees, E226 [28FE]
Gaines, Mary A.: Mercy College Carter G. Woodson Award recipient, E531 [16AP]
Galan, Michael P.: Sanger, CA, District Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E552 [17AP]
Galante, Becca and Gus: State of Israel Bonds Jerusalem Medal recipient, E1740 [3OC]
Gale, Oliver: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian Award recipient, E72 [5FE]
Gallagher, Charlie: Ancient Order of Hibernians Irish Person of the Year award recipient, E326 [12MR]
Gallagher, Thomas C.: Anti-Defamation League Torch of Liberty Award recipient, E81 [5FE]
Galloway, Danny: Grand Junction, CO, Lions Club Home Town Hero award recipient, E1989 [12NO]
Gann, Joseph and Rae: ROFEH International (nonprofit organization) and New England Chassidic Center honoree, E1648 [25SE]
Garces, Grace Omega: EPA Environmental Achievement Award recipient, E1130 [21JN]
Garcia, Lauro and Margarita: Valle del Sol (nonprofit organization) Profiles of Success Hispanic Leadership Award recipient, E1492 [4SE]
Garcia, Pauline C.: YWCA Anna Taussig Tribute to Women Award recipient, E1391 [25JY]
Garden Grove, CA: Garden Grove Unified School District recipient of Eli Broad Foundation Award, H7006 [3OC]
Garvey, Robert J.: National Sheriffs' Association Ferris E. Lucas Sheriff of the Year award recipient, E483 [10AP]
Gary Frontiers Service Club, Inc.: tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Breakfast honorees, E9 [23JA]
Geigel, Kenneth: Monmouth County, NJ, Latino American Committee honoree, E1947 [21OC]
Georgia: Southwest Georgia Regional Public Library System recipient of the Institute of Museum and Library Services National Award for Museum and Library Services, E2085 [15NO]
Gilbertson, Kari: Texas Teacher of the Year recipient, H3606 [18JN]
Gillespie, Agnes M.: Richard A. Rutkowski Association honoree, E29 [25JA]
Gimbel, Franklyn M.: Milwaukee, WI, American Jewish Committee Community Service Human Relations Award recipient, E985 [7JN]
———Milwaukee, WI, chapter of the American Jewish Committee Community Service Human Relations Award recipient, E1083 [18JN]
Gipple, Emily: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kansas, E420 [21MR]
Girl Scouts: tribute to Gold Award recipients, E791 [14MY]
Gladwell, Beatrice: Dept. of Agriculture National 4-H Alumni Award recipient, E509 [12AP]
Gonzales, Richard: Corona-Norco, CA, Family YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished Service Award recipient, E294 [7MR]
Goode, Wallace E., Jr.: Peace Corps Franklin H. Williams Award recipient, E162 [14FE]
Gorzalka, Chelsie: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Wyoming, E248 [4MR]
Graham, Glenn: Keystone Children and Family Services Father of the Year award recipient, E1104 [19JN]
Graham, Terri: Disney American Teacher of the Year award recipient, E460 [9AP]
Gramm, Senator: Border Texan of the Year award recipient, E204 [26FE]
Green Valley, AZ: tribute to Phelps Dodge Sierrita (mining company), E1669 [26SE]
Gretarsson, Gary: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2 [23JA]
Griffin, Dan: Grand Junction, CO, Lions Club Lion of the Year Award recipient, E1494 [4SE]
Guam Association of Social Workers: tribute to award recipients, E406 [21MR]
Gunther, Corrine: Zonta Club of Morristown, NJ, Woman of the Year award recipient, E540 [16AP]
Gurda, John: Pulaski Council of Milwaukee Polish Heritage Award recipient, E624 [24AP]
Guzman, Frank C.: Guam Business Hall of Fame inductee, E905 [24MY]
Haag, Julia: Boettcher Scholarship award recipient, E148 [14FE]
Haas, Christine: Discovery Communications, Inc., Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge winner, E1979 [8NO]
Haile, Sossina M.: California 27th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E426 [21MR]
Hall, Lucy: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1618 [19SE]
Hammond, IN: tribute to Hammond Robotics Team, E1014 [12JN]
Hammond, Jeff: United Way Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1359 [25JY]
Harewood, Grace: Ecumenical Seniors Day honoree, E952 [5JN]
Harmon, Courtney: Girl Scouts Lifesaving Medal of Honor recipient, E347 [14MR]
Hartford, CT: Hartford Public Library recipient of the Institute of Museum and Library Services National Award for Museum and Library Services, E2091 [19NO]
Haselton, Blake: Kentucky Association of School Superintendents Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E22 [24JA]
Hatler, Elton L.: Distinguished Navy Cross award recipient, E1323 [24JY]
Haughton, W. Roger: Bay Area Junior Achievement Spirit of Achievement Award recipient, E166 [14FE]
Hawkins, Brian: tribute for participation in National History Day exhibition, E1135 [24JN]
Heimann, Sandra W.: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Cincinnatian of the Year recipient, E621 [24AP]
Heitler, Emmett: Colorado Business Hall of Fame inductee, E81 [5FE]
Henderson, Geraldine (Jerry): SBA West Virginia Women in Business Advocate of the Year award recipient, E879 [22MY]
Henry, Betsy: Gilroy, CA, Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year award recipient, E29 [25JA]
Henry, Deborah: Ross University and Congressional Black Caucus Eliza Anna Grier Scholarship recipient, E708 [3MY]
Herrera, Stephanie: SBA Minority Small Business Person of the Year award recipient for Colorado, E1350 [25JY]
Hillman, Mark: National Republican Legislator Association Legislator of the Year award recipient, E151 [14FE]
Hines, Bob and Joan: Sanger, CA, District Chamber of Commerce Mr. and Mrs. Farmer of the Year award recipient, E541 [16AP]
Hines, Mary E.: Northeast Pennsylvania Arthritis Foundation Community Leader of the Year award recipient, E1882 [17OC]
Hispanic Americans: tribute to Henry B. Gonzalez Latino Leadership Award recipients, E1302 [18JY]
Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Corp.: tribute, E147 [14FE]
Holman, Tim: International Association of Fire Chiefs Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year recipient, E1570 [12SE]
Horticulture: tribute to ``America in Bloom'' national beautification contest, E607 [23AP]
Horwitz, Deborah: San Diego, CA, American Jewish Committee Colonel Irving Salomon Human Relations Award recipient, E1659 [26SE]
Hourani, Jameel: Los Angeles, CA, St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Christian Cathedral Man of the Year award recipient, E1782 [8OC]
Howard, Lauran: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1650 [25SE]
Hudson County, NJ: tribute to Urban League Equal Opportunity Day Awards Dinner Dance, E707 [3MY]
Hughes, Barbara: California 27th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E410 [21MR]
Huntingdon, PA: Huntingdon Area Middle School Environmental Club recipient of President's Environmental Youth Award, E677 [2MY]
Huntington, NY: National Civic League All-America City Award recipient, E1102 [19JN]
Illinois: tribute to Bronze Star recipients, E1143 [25JN]
———tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, E243 [28FE], E1485 [4SE]
Improta, Virginia W.: National History Day Richard T. Farrell Teacher of Merit Award finalist, E1031 [13JN]
Indiana: tribute to Polish National Alliance of the U.S., Silver Bell Club, Lodge 2365 Hank Stram-Tony Zale Sports Award recipients, E855 [20MY]
Indiana State Teachers Association: tribute to Crystal Apple Award recipients, E801 [14MY]
Indianapolis, IN: tribute to National African-American History Challenge junior division participants, E1225 [10JY]
J.S. West & Co.: Stanislaus County, CA, Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, E2124 [22NO]
Jackson, Betty: Texas Teacher of the Year recipient, H3606 [18JN]
Jacobs, Dennis: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Research and Doctoral University Professor of the Year award recipient, E2064 [15NO]
Jacobs, Lawrence and Norisa: Delaware Foster Parents of the Year award recipients, E874 [22MY]
Jacobsen, Susan Starritt: Gilroy, CA, Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year award recipient, E29 [25JA]
Jimenez, Francisco: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Master's University and College Professor of the Year award recipient, E2064 [15NO]
———National Professor of the Year recipient, E1906 [17OC]
Johnsen, Holly: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for California, E320 [12MR]
Johnson, Henry: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (H.R. 3890), E306 [7MR]
Johnson, Walter: San Mateo County, CA, Central Labor Council honoree, E1030 [13JN]
Jones, Florence: Arkansas Hospital Association Distinguished Service Award recipient, E19 [24JA]
Jordan, Zach: Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County, CO, Youth of the Year award recipient, E342 [13MR]
Juarrero, Alicia: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Community College Professor of the Year award recipient, E2064 [15NO], E2122 [22NO]
Jurafsky, Daniel: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation MacArthur Fellow award recipient, E1759 [4OC]
Kamei, Andrew: tribute for participation in National History Day exhibition, E1018 [12JN]
Kamen, Dean: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, New England Chapter, New Hampshire Branch, Person of the Year award recipient, E1131 [21JN]
Keating, William J.: Metropolitan Club of Greater Cincinnati, OH, and Northern Kentucky Metropolitan Award recipient, E684 [2MY]
Kehetian, Mitch: Metro Detroit, MI, Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1156 [27JN], E1191 [28JN]
Keller, Joyce: Michigan Assisted Living Association Spirit of Service Honor Award recipient, E1618 [19SE]
Kelly, Darryl A.: Dept. of the Army General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award recipient, E877 [22MY]
Kelly, Peggy: Santa Paula, CA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E19 [24JA]
Kent City, MI: tribute to Kent City Junior Senior High School Quiz Bowl team, E875 [22MY]
Kerik, Bernard: National Police Defense Foundation Man of the Year recipient, E458 [9AP]
Kessler, Fred B.: Houston Surgical Society Distinguished Houston Surgeon award recipient, E551 [17AP]
Keyser, Matt: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Magazine of Innovation and Technology Review Top Young Innovators recipient, E1095 [19JN]
Kieve, Robert S.: Spirit of San Jose Award recipient, E880 [22MY]
Kirby, Allan P., Jr.: Greater Wyoming Valley Area Salvation Army ``OTHERS'' Award recipient, E1352 [25JY]
Kirschstein, Ruth: American Association of Immunologists Public Service Award recipient, E1072 [17JN]
Kluger, Allan M. and Sue Kline: Wilkes-Barre Society of Fellows Anti-Defamation League Distinguished Community Service Award recipients, E748 [8MY]
Knothe, Joseph A.: Air Force ROTC Lieutenant General Joseph J. Redden Award recipient, E443 [9AP]
Koeppe, Al: New Jersey AFL-CIO Labor Award recipient, E465 [9AP]
Korrey, John: Livestock Marketing Association World Livestock Auctioneer Championship winner, E2125 [22NO]
Krauthammer, Charles: Center for Security Policy ``Mightier Pen'' award recipient, E1769 [7OC]
Krueger, Genevieve: McGroarty Poetry Award recipient, E536 [16AP]
Kurland, Edwin (Max): Chicago, IL, St. Patrick Academy Crystal Shamrock Award recipient, E1832 [11OC]
Lake County, IN: tribute to contributions of women to the community, E699 [3MY]
Lakewood, CA: St. Joseph High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1991 [12NO]
Lamparello, Francis X.: Bayonne, NJ, UNICO Man of the Year recipient, E649 [26AP]
Langdon, Robert: Missouri Economic Development Council Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1096 [19JN]
Lansing, MI: tribute to Bea Christy Award nominees, E153 [14FE]
———tribute to McBain High School boys' basketball team, E679 [2MY]
Larsen, Donald O.: Michigan's Upper Peninsula Labor Hall of Fame inductee, E559 [17AP]
Lefko, Allen: Truman Heartland Community Foundation Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E1606 [19SE]
Licht, Jacob: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search finalist, E403 [21MR]
Ligon, Doug: Country Doctor of the Year award finalist, E38 [29JA]
Lincolnshire, IL: tribute to Stevenson High School Academic Decathlon Team, E532 [16AP]
Lindsay, Bill: Long Island, NY, Federation of Labor honoree, E633 [26AP]
Linney, Doug: Friends of the River (organization) Mark Dubois Award recipient, E1631 [19SE]
Lippe, Richard: Coalition on Child Abuse and Neglect Distinguished Leadership Award recipient, E1830 [11OC]
Livingston, Molly: Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York, Inc., Winning Kid designee, E6 [23JA]
Long, Frank: Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs Pennsylvania State Fairperson of the Year recipient, E226 [28FE]
Loos, Marlene: National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Officer of the Month honoree, H2144 [7MY]
Lopez, Michael: Twin City Community Services East Chicagoan of the Year recipient, E601 [23AP]
Lopez, Salvador A.: National Association of Letter Carriers Special Carrier Alert Award recipient, E1586 [17SE]
Lorenz, Jeanne B.: Michigan Women's Commission Governor's Unsung Heroine Award recipient, E333 [13MR]
Los Alamitos, CA: Oak Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1132 [21JN]
Los Angeles County, CA: tribute to Los Angeles County Drainage Area Project, E2015 [14NO]
Love, Nicole: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E820 [16MY]
Love, Ross: Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Business Hall of Fame inductee, E1640 [25SE]
Luciano, Anthony A.: Hudson Falls, NY, Italian-American Civic Club Recognition Award recipient, E1585 [17SE]
Luotto, Marilyn: Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E1870 [15OC]
Luth, Roseanne: San Diego, CA, Muscular Dystrophy Association Joseph L. Hertel Memorial Award recipient, E182 [15FE]
Lyon, Barbara: Junior Achievement Inc., National Volunteer Award of Excellence recipient, E1354 [25JY]
MacWilliams, Diane: SBA Illinois Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, H2211 [8MY]
Magee Rieter Automotive Systems (business): General Motors Corp., Supplier of the Year Award recipient, E1535 [10SE]
Magnifico, Nichole: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Rhode Island, E705 [3MY]
Mahoney, James: National Volunteer Firefighter Council Scott Health and Safety Volunteer Firefighter of the Year Award recipient, E1578 [13SE]
Mallach, Dena: Hudson County, NJ, United Way Mary T. Norton Memorial Award recipient, E1640 [25SE]
Malloy, Tom: designation as Artist Laureate of Trenton, NJ, E120 [7FE]
Mandell, Deborah: National Police Defense Foundation Woman of the Year recipient, E458 [9AP]
Maney, Dave: Experience Works (organization) Georgia Outstanding Older Worker of the Year award recipient, E1587 [17SE]
Manzer, Norman and Linda: St. Helena, CA, World Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1443 [29JY]
Manzi, Laura: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E37 [29JA]
Martella, Ronald: Hughson, CA, Chamber of Commerce Businessman-Agricultural Leader of the Year recipient, E707 [3MY]
Martin, Elaine: SBA Idaho Small Business Advocate of the Year award recipient, E759 [10MY]
Martin, Paul: University of California, Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Award of Distinction recipient, E2013 [14NO]
Martin's Food Store (business): Experience Works (organization) Pennsylvania Outstanding Employer of Older Workers Award recipient, E1608 [19SE]
Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) (organization): Innovations in American Government Award recipient, E317 [12MR]
Maydan, Daniel: Anti-Defamation League Torch of Liberty Award recipient, E323 [12MR]
McCormick, John: American Society of Newspaper Editors Distinguished Writing Award for Editorial Writing recipient, E684 [2MY]
McCray, Richard: NSF Director's Award for Distinguished Teaching Scholars recipient, E1091 [19JN]
McCreary, Leigh: Glendale (CA) News-Press Wanda Owen Youth Award recipient, E806 [15MY]
McCrone, Alistair W.: Humboldt State University Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award recipient, E331 [13MR]
McDonald, David L.: Central Valley Muscular Dystrophy Association Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E2004 [14NO]
McDonald's Corp.: Gilroy, CA, Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year award recipient, E29 [25JA]
McGreevey, Jim: New Jersey AFL-CIO Labor Award recipient, E465 [9AP]
McKenna, Joan: Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E1873 [15OC]
McKenzie, Clancy D.: Temple University Nelson and Winnie Mandela Humanitarian Award recipient, E10 [23JA]
McKiddy, Gary: award Medal of Honor, H3542 [13JN]
McKinnon, David: International Franchise Association Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, E732 [7MY]
McLoughlin, Kaitlin: American Automobile Association School Safety Patroller of the Year recipient, E732 [7MY]
McNeely, Jean: National Council for the Social Studies National Elementary Social Studies Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1755 [4OC]
Mechanicsville, VA: tribute to Rural Point Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind team, E1124 [21JN]
Medal of Honor: designate an official Medal of Honor flag and provide for presentation to recipients (H.J. Res. 95), H3834-H3836 [24JN]
Mehas, Pete: Fresno State University Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient, E1979 [8NO]
Melendez, Gilberto: Monmouth County, NJ, Latino American Committee honoree, E1944 [21OC]
Melgoza, Zenaida: Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E1869 [15OC]
Menesini, Kim: Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program Nevada Educator of the Year award recipient, H1007 [20MR]
Merrero, Kenneth W.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E1869 [15OC]
Mial, Joetta: Girl Scouts of the Huron Valley Council Woman of Distinction award recipient, E1086 [18JN]
Miami, FL: Children's Hospital inclusion in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``America's Best Hospitals'' list, H5093 [23JY]
Migon, Susan: New York Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Educator of the Year award recipient, E968 [6JN]
Miller, Melissa: Sixes Living (publication) Mother of the Year award recipient, E1132 [21JN]
Miller, William F.: German Service Cross of the Order of Merit award recipient, E81 [5FE]
Minton, Joseph (AJ): Milpitas, CA, Gene Schwab Memorial Award recipient, E31 [25JA]
Missouri: Dept. of Education Robert Byrd Honors Scholarship award recipients, E1517 [5SE]
———tribute to northwest Missouri school districts recognized as most improved by Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education, E651 [29AP]
Mize, Jamie: DiverseWorks, Inc., honoree, E169 [14FE]
Monical's Pizza Corp.: National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Employer of Choice Award recipient, E1294 [18JY]
Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts, Inc.: tribute to Women of Distinction honorees, E2137 [22NO]
Moore, Lesly: Hudson County, NJ, United Way Mary T. Norton Memorial Award recipient, E1642 [25SE]
Moorpark, CA: Chaparral Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E912 [24MY]
Morales, Wallace: Monmouth County, NJ, Latino American Committee honoree, E1945 [21OC]
Morris, Armond: Lancaster Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year for Georgia, E1396 [25JY]
Mowrer, Becky: Shavers Creek Grange (organization) Outstanding Community Citizen recipient, E299 [7MR]
Mubarak, Suzanne: Institute of International Education Stephen P. Duggan Award for International Understanding recipient, E274 [6MR]
Munoz, Frankie: Gilroy, CA, Chamber of Commerce Firman B. Voorhies Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E29 [25JA]
Munson, Layton: Dept. of Commerce Ben Franklin Award recipient, E1620 [19SE]
Murray, Willis (Snake): Florida Foundation on Active Aging C. Colburn Hardy Older Advocate Award recipient, E1629 [19SE]
Murry, Michael J.: Milwaukee, WI, St. Josaphat Basilica Franciscan Hope Award recipient, E1756 [4OC]
Myers, Jim: Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame inductee, E621 [24AP]
Napolitano, George: Holy Name Society Immaculate Conception Parish Man of the Year award recipient, E791 [14MY]
NASA: establish an awards program in honor of Charles (Pete) Conrad that recognizes amateur discoveries of asteroids with near-Earth orbit trajectories (H.R. 5303), H6907-H6909 [1OC]
Nash, Denise Nelson: California 27th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E405 [21MR]
Nassau County, NY: tribute to Franklin Square School District, E3 [23JA]
———tribute to Rockville Centre Union Free School District, E112 [7FE]
National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, Inc.: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E2002 [14NO]
National Teachers Hall of Fame: tribute to inductees, E734 [7MY]
Native American Code Talkers: award Congressional Gold Medal, H3613-H3617 [18JN]
Neal, Candice A.: American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest winner, E794 [14MY]
Nedrow, NY: tribute to Onondaga Junior Senior High School football team, E507 [12AP]
Neely, James: Huntingdon, TN, Pinnacle of Excellence Award recipient, E1114 [20JN]
Netravali, Arun N.: Technology Administration National Medal of Technology Laureate recipient, E1031 [13JN]
Netzel, Amanda: George J. Mitchell Scholarship recipient, E302 [7MR]
New Hampshire: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipients, E376 [19MR]
———tribute to New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards recipients, E1221 [9JY]
New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District high school art competition ``An Artistic Discovery'' participants, E872 [22MY]
———tribute to Girl Scouts of Delaware-Raritan, NJ, Women of Distinction and Girl Scouts of Distinction honorees, E318 [12MR]
New Mexico: tribute to student Congressional Certificate of Merit recipients, E988 [7JN]
New York, NY: Hospital for Special Surgery receipient of New York State Hospital Patient Safety Award, E651 [29AP]
———tribute to 23d Street Association honorees, E2000 [14NO]
Newhouse, Cathey J.: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E564 [17AP]
Newsom, William A.: San Francisco Forum San Franciscan of the Year award recipient, E905 [24MY]
Nichols, Claire: Sanger, CA, District Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year award recipient, E393 [21MR]
Nichols, Gary: Advocates-Crisis Support Services (organization) Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, E196 [26FE]
Nobel Prize: nomination of Thich Quang Do and Van Ly for peace, H40 [24JA]
———recognition of Imre Kertesz for literature, E1836 [11OC]
———recognition of John B. Fenn for chemistry, E1860 [11OC]
———recognition of Vernon Smith for economic sciences, E1820 [11OC]
Noel, Ryan: South Carolina Waterfowl Association Public Waterfowl Management Award recipient, E1418 [29JY]
Noffsinger, Douglas: Dept. of Veterans Affairs Olin E. Teague Award recipient, E1621 [19SE]
North Carolina: tribute to Eleventh Congressional District American Spirit Award recipients, E462 [9AP]
Notskas, Chrysi Kleopa: Panpaphian Association of America Member of the Year recipient, E95 [6FE]
Novak, Krystina: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E351 [14MR]
Obey, Representative: John E. Moss Foundation Public Service Award recipient, E1393 [25JY]
Oceanside, CA: Madison Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1757 [4OC]
Ochiai, Hidy: Endicott, NY, Sertoma Club Service to Mankind Award recipient, E447 [9AP]
O'Connor, Aishling: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kansas, E420 [21MR]
O'Connor, Joan-Patricia: California 27th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E413 [21MR]
O'Connor, Mary Alice: California 27th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E406 [21MR]
Onorato, George: Kiwanis Club of Astoria/Long Island City Public Service Award recipient, E787 [14MY]
Overdeer, Elner G.: Dauphin County, PA, Senior EXPO Outstanding Senior Award recipient, E944 [4JN]
Pacheco, Dorothy: Colorado Health Care Association Nurse of the Year award recipient, E1903 [17OC]
Packard, Ron: San Diego Association of Governments Gloria McClellan Public Service Award recipient, E2066 [15NO]
Paisley, James: Luzerne County, PA, Italian American Association Outstanding Italian American award recipient, E1839 [11OC]
Pallister, Kristin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Rhode Island, E705 [3MY]
Pallone, Representative: Cyprus Federation of America, Inc., Justice for Cyprus Award recipient, E1773 [7OC]
Papa, Lindsey: Girl Scouts Lifesaving Medal of Honor recipient, E347 [14MR]
Papanicolaou, Panayiotis: Cyprus Federation of America, Inc., Justice for Cyprus Award recipient, E1769 [7OC]
Pappas, Peter J.: Panpaphian Association of America Evagoras Pallikarides Award of Merit recipient, E95 [6FE]
Patterson, Ryan R.: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search winner, E413 [21MR]
———Siemens Foundation Westinghouse Science and Technology Competition award recipient, H818 [12MR]
Pearce, Brandon R.: Air Force Airman of the Year recipient, E192 [26FE]
Pearce, Herbert H.: New Haven Colony Historical Society Seal of the City Award recipient, E1675 [30SE]
Pecora, Michael A.: Morris County, NJ, St. Patrick's Day Essay Contest award recipient, H927 [14MR]
Pensacola, FL: Pensacola Catholic High School recipient of USA Weekend (publication) Make a Difference Day award, H1495 [23AP]
Perno, George and Linda: Kiwanis Club of Astoria/Long Island City Kiwanians of the Year award recipients, E788 [14MY], E809 [15MY]
Perry, Betty: Older Women's League Chapter Leader Award recipient, E2091 [19NO]
Perry, Doug: California League of Middle Schools Educator of the Year award nominee, E395 [21MR]
Perryman, Darryl D.: National Organization of Black County Officials, Inc., Outstanding County Official award recipient, E726 [7MY]
Pestka, Sidney: Technology Administration National Medal of Technology Laureate recipient, E1059 [14JN]
Phillips, Aaron Z.: SBA New York Young Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, E730 [7MY]
Piniaha, Steve: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions while a member of the Army during World War II (H.R. 4982), E1115 [20JN]
Pinola, Mary: California 27th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E407 [21MR]
Pistilli, Jospeh: Kiwanis Club of Astoria/Long Island City Community Service Award recipient, E806 [15MY]
Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to Bloomfield Citizens Council award recipients, E664 [30AP]
Pittsburgh Regional Alliance: tribute, E759 [10MY]
Plack, John: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New York, E283 [6MR]
P-R Farms (business): Greater Fresno, CA, Area Chamber of Commerce Baker, Peterson, and Franklin Agriculture Business of the Year award recipient, E2001 [14NO]
Pray, Malcolm S., Jr.: Greenwich, CT, Rotary Club Citizen of the Year award recipient, E332 [13MR]
Priesz, Paul: Association of California School Administrators California Principal of the Year award recipient, E1174 [28JN]
Raaberg, Douglas and Claudia: Air Force Gen. and Mrs. Jerome F. O'Malley Award recipients, E1708 [30SE]
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc.: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute Freedom of Speech Medal recipient, E1052 [14JN]
Rafferty, Joseph: Philadelphia, PA, Laborers' Local Union 332 Outstanding Labor Leader award recipient, E1815 [11OC]
Ratzlaff, Jace: Dept. of Agriculture Accommodation Award recipient, E13 [23JA]
Redwood City, CA: tribute to Sequoia Award recipients, E104 [6FE]
Reilly, Peter: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E15 [23JA]
Renfro, June: Rifle, CO, Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year award recipient, E1207 [8JY]
Revels, Rebekah: Miss North Carolina pageant winner, E1238 [11JY]
Reyes, Lucia G.: California 27th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E412 [21MR]
Richardson, Nancy: Fresno, CA, Business Council Excellence in Public Service Award recipient, E569 [18AP]
Roam, Kim: Truman Heartland Community Foundation Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E1588 [17SE]
Robedee, Stephanie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E38 [29JA]
Roberts, Kitty: National Park Service Andrew Clark Hecht Memorial Public Safety Achievements Award recipient, E952 [5JN]
Rodriguez, Max: Hempstead, NJ, NAACP Community Service Awardee of the Year, E777 [10MY]
Rogers, Judi: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1633 [23SE]
Rohm and Haas Co.: Deer Park, TX, Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year award recipient, E2078 [15NO]
Rooney, John E.: Spectrum for Living (organization) honoree, E1980 [8NO]
Rosenthal, A.M.: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E1192 [28JN], E1325 [24JY]
Rosenthal, Steve: New Jersey AFL-CIO Labor Award recipient, E465 [9AP]
Russell, Herman J.: Atlanta Business League CEO of the Year award recipient, E930 [24MY]
Russo, Danielle: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E39 [29JA]
Rusty Cannon Motel (business): Rifle, CO, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E1092 [19JN]
Ryder Systems, Inc.: National Safety Council Green Cross for Safety recipient, H1007 [20MR]
Saavedra, Andrew: Loyola Institute for Spirituality Rosita Diaz ``Love in Action'' Award recipient, E2025 [14NO]
Saboury, Jason: Glendale (CA) News-Press Ellen Perry Award for Service to Seniors recipient, E807 [15MY]
Sachs, Maria Lorts: B'nai B'rith and Sons of Italy Florida Foundation Distinguished Humanitarian Award recipient, H2168 [8MY]
Safranski, Karla: Colorado Economic Development District Economic Development Leader of the Year award recipient, E4 [23JA]
Salazar, Sal: California Restaurant Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E273 [6MR]
Samuel, Roger: Flint, MI-C.A. Durand Masonic Lodge No. 23 Edgar A. Guest Community Service Award recipient, E446 [9AP]
Sandoval, Tina: Pueblo Community College Teacher of the Year award recipient, E228 [28FE]
Santa Cruz County, CA: tribute to Children and Families Commission Children and Families Heroes Award recipients, E214 [27FE]
Sapp, Gene and Pat: Huntsville Arthritis Foundation Humanitarian Award recipients, E1509 [5SE]
SBC Communications Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Ron Brown Award for Corporate Leadership recipient, E778 [10MY], E861 [20MY]
Schaefer, George A., Jr.: Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Business Hall of Fame inductee, E1639 [25SE]
Schechter, Joyce Proler: Houston, TX, Seven Acres Jewish Geriatric Center Spirit of Life Award recipient, E1949 [21OC]
Scheideman, Jake: St. Helena, CA, World Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1441 [29JY]
Schrader, David: Junior Achievement Inc., National High School Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1440 [29JY]
Scott, Pat: Missouri Community Betterment Conference Adult Leadership award recipient, E2053 [15NO]
Segobiano, Gina: National Association of Elementary School Principals Illinois National Distinguished Principals Award recipient, E1513 [5SE]
Seita, Wayne: Sanger, CA, District Chamber of Commerce Police Personnel of the Year award recipient, E540 [16AP]
Shannon, Dawn: FOR Special Friends, Inc., Sheriff's Community Service Award recipient, E1888 [17OC]
Shelton, Robby: USA Today All-USA College Academic Team selectee, E948 [5JN]
Shin, Young: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1633 [23SE]
Shipman, Clifton J.: Hendersonville Merchants and Business Association Community Service Award recipient, E590 [18AP]
Shrewsbury, MA: First Congregational Church recipient of Shrewsbury Community Services, Inc., Harry S. Cutting, Jr., Award for Community Service, E2018 [14NO]
Shur, Allen: John S. Lyons Foundation Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E1564 [12SE]
Shuster, Bud: Associated Pennsylvania Constructors Transportation Person of the Century award recipient, E2134 [22NO]
Silberstein, Lillian: Santa Clara County, CA, Community Service for Exemplary Leadership Award recipient, E825 [16MY]
Silbert, Lynne: Wellness Community of West Los Angeles Human Spirit Award recipient, E531 [16AP]
Simmons, Aaron: SBA West Virginia Young Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, E849 [17MY]
Simoes, Gylmar R. (Gio): Monmouth County, NJ, Latino American Committee honoree, E1948 [21OC]
Sims, David: Presidential Scholar Teacher Recognition Award recipent, E1144 [25JN]
Sink, Rachel: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E43 [29JA]
Sioux Code Talkers: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3250), H3581, H3582 [17JN], H3613-H3617 [18JN], E1102 [19JN], E1109 [20JN]
Skwierawski, Michael J.: Milwaukee Society Polish American of the Year honoree, E1734 [3OC]
Smale, John: American Advertising Federation Advertising Hall of Fame inductee, E370 [18MR]
Smith, Chesterfield: American Judicature Society Justice Award recipient, E1585 [17SE]
Smith, Donald: West Fort Ann, NY, Volunteer Fire Co., Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E618 [24AP]
Smith, Ken (Ray): Richard A. Rutkowski Association honoree, E29 [25JA]
Smith, Representative Christopher H.: Non Commissioned Officers Association L. Mendel Rivers Award for Legislative Action recipient, E1658 [26SE]
Smithsonian Institution: establish an awards program in honor of Charles (Pete) Conrad that recognizes amateur discoveries of asteroids with near-Earth orbit trajectories (H.R. 4613), H1669 [25AP]
Smoot, Leon D.: Dept. of Energy Homer H. Lowry Award recipient for research into computer modeling of fuel combustion, E1953 [24OC]
Soderquist, Russ: Lions Clubs Melvin Jones Fellowship recipient, E231 [28FE]
Solberg, Mary Ann: Leadership Troy (organization) Distinguished Citizen award recipient, E1837 [11OC]
South Bend, IN: Memorial Hospital and Health System recipient of the American Hospital Association Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service, E492 [10AP]
South Central Directors of Volunteers Association: tribute to Volunteer of the Year award recipients, E973 [6JN]
Southeastern Massachusetts Hispanic Recognition Awards Committee, Inc.: tribute to award recipients, E1164 [27JN]
Spicer, Emily W.: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian Award recipient, E75 [5FE]
Springfield, IL: Boy Scout Troops 27 and 36 National Merit Badge recipients, E1213 [9JY]
St. John's University (Minnesota): tribute to men's golf team, E844 [17MY]
Stahl, Jessica: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search finalist, E329 [13MR]
Starks, Richard S.: Army Distinguished Service Cross award recipient, E1324 [24JY]
Steinbrecher, Mary: ATHENA award recipient, E1023 [12JN]
Stern, Joseph: ROFEH International (nonprofit organization) and New England Chassidic Center honoree, E1648 [25SE]
Stockbridge, GA: New Testament Christian Academy recipient of President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports State Champion award, E1784 [8OC]
Stone, Jack: Greater Fresno, CA, Area Chamber of Commerce Agriculturist of the Year award recipient, E1997 [14NO]
Stone, Nancy: California 27th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E404 [21MR]
StorageTek (business): ColoradoBiz (publication) Company of the Year Award recipient, E1516 [5SE]
Sulenta, David: Sanger, CA, District Chamber of Commerce Fire Personnel of the Year award recipient, E395 [21MR]
Sunga, Monina: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E530 [16AP]
Sweet, Kenneth J.: Greater Milwaukee Aerie 4214 Fraternal Order of Eagles Lance P. Sijan Award recipient, E751 [8MY]
Taylor, T.J.: Experience Works (organization) Tennessee Outstanding Older Worker of the Year award recipient, E1495 [4SE]
Teich, Jack: Friars Foundation Lifetime Achievement Applause Award recipient, E1082 [18JN]
Tenenbaum, Samuel J.: Columbia Urban League Guild Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1590 [17SE]
Tennessee: Family Christian Academy winners of the National Mock Trial Championship, E1021 [12JN]
Terrorism: urge the Government to officially recognize the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93, E1801 [9OC]
Texas: tribute to Teacher of the Year recipients, H2109 [7MY]
Thomas, Dorothy B.: Experience Works (organization) Georgia Outstanding Older Worker of the Year award recipient, E1589 [17SE]
Tidwell, Dan: DiverseWorks, Inc., honoree, E169 [14FE]
Toledo, OH: Notre Dame Academy recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1820 [11OC]
———Ottawa Hills High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1820 [11OC]
Touchpoint Health Plan, Inc.: National Committee for Quality Assurance (nonprofit organization) Excellent Accreditation Status award recipient, E1601 [18SE]
Tuisku, Richard: Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee, E1905 [17OC]
Ukrop, James: Virginia Pharmacists Association Research and Education Foundation Rx for Excellence Award recipient, E478 [10AP]
University of California, Irvine: tribute to American Association for the Advancement of Science award recipients, E359 [14MR]
Vander Kallen, Roy: Corona-Norco, CA, Family YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished Service Award recipient, E298 [7MR]
Vaughn, Sam and Cathee: Hughson, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award recipients, E721 [6MY]
Veatch, Chauncey: National Teacher of the Year recipient, E626 [24AP]
Vector Research, Inc.: Defense Logistics Agency Vendor Excellence Award recipient, E6 [23JA]
Veeck, Kristen: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E45 [29JA]
Vetrano, Glen: Boys and Girls Clubs of America Man of the Year award recipient, E195 [26FE]
Viaud, Loune: Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation Human Rights Award recipient, E2035 [14NO]
Vida en el Valle (publication): National Association of Hispanic Publications award recipient, E456 [9AP]
Visco, Deborah: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E46 [29JA]
Volpert, Marcia F.: Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles, CA, ``Fammy'' Award recipient, E225 [28FE]
Vorperian, Rita: California 27th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E409 [21MR]
Wadle, Alicia: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E489 [10AP]
Wagner, Joe: Colorado Business Hall of Fame inductee, E84 [5FE]
Waits, Tabetha: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Wyoming, E250 [4MR]
Walker, Chet: National Basketball Association Hall of Fame nominee, E835 [17MY]
Walker, Jessica: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E351 [14MR]
Wallin, Charles M.: Sanger, CA, District Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame Award recipient, E550 [17AP]
Walzer, Martin: Danville, PA, American Red Cross Chapter Robert N. Pursel Distinguished Community Achievement Award recipient, E2017 [14NO]
Wandke, Richard (Tex): Army Ranger Hall of Fame inductee, E1176 [28JN]
Warner, Frederica: Newburgh, NY, Republican Committee Republican of the Year award recipient, E7 [23JA]
Washington: Wine Enthusiast (publication) Wine Region of the Year award recipient, H1416 [18AP]
Washington, Isaac: National Newspaper Association Publisher of the Year Award recipient, E1366 [25JY]
Watson, Bernard C.: Philadelphia Award recipient, E871 [22MY]
Waukesha, WI: tribute to Waukesha West High School Academic Decathlon Team, E673 [2MY]
Wescott, Alyssa: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E44 [29JA]
West, William: National Association of Agricultural Educators Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher Award recipient, E1542 [10SE]
Westbrook, Parker: National Trust for Historic Preservation National Preservation Award recipient, E277 [6MR]
Westminster, CO: Denver Federal Executive Board Distinguished Local Government Award recipient, E1064 [14JN]
Wetzel, Robert: Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, E753 [8MY]
Wheeler, Jim and Sue: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2122 [22NO]
White, Mahlon (Butch): Greater Pueblo, CO, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E145 [14FE]
Whittington, Jim: DAR Excellence in Community Service award recipient, E1758 [4OC]
Wilbanks, Cynthia: Girl Scouts of the Huron Valley Council Woman of Distinction award recipient, E1086 [18JN]
Williams, Christine: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E4 [23JA]
Williams, Jean: Senior Resource Development Agency Senior Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1023 [12JN]
Wissinger, Ernie: Blair County, PA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award for Business Advocacy recipient, E943 [4JN]
Withers, James S.: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1628 [19SE], E1644 [25SE]
Woodall, Jerry M.: Technology Administration National Medal of Technology recipient, E1041 [13JN]
Woodson, Nathaniel D.: Connecticut Anti-Defamation League Torch of Liberty Award recipient, E525 [15AP]
Woolley, John and Ann Marie: Humboldt County, CA, Democratic Central Committee Democrats of the Year award recipients, E1603 [18SE]
Wright, Ashley: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kansas, E420 [21MR]
Wright, Hannah: Presidential Scholar Award recipent, E1147 [25JN]
Wright, John E.: Dept. of the Interior distinguished service citation recipient, E1523 [9SE]
Yates, Albert C.: National Western Stock Show Citizen of the West award recipient, E3 [23JA]
Young, Nancy Beck: Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation D.B. Hardeman Prize recipient, E1142 [25JN]
Zaffulto, Allison: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E11 [23JA]
Remarks in Senate
Adams, Bethaney: Ms. Wheelchair America Program, Inc., Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky honoree, S1855 [13MR]
Adams, James: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Baccalaureate College Professor of the Year award recipient, S11566 [19NO]
Adams, Thurman G., Jr.: Delaware State Bar Association Liberty Bell Award recipient, S3161 [23AP]
American Association on Mental Retardation: tribute to Direct Service Professional Award recipients, S8376 [9SE]
American Automobile Association: tribute to School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal Award recipients, S3947 [7MY]
Anaya, Rudolfo: National Endowment for the Arts National Medal of Arts Award recipient, S3005, S3013 [22AP]
Arambula, Juan: Rose Ann Vuich Ethical Leadership Award recipient, S2574 [11AP]
Archer, Lee A., Jr.: Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum Distinguished Achievement Award recipient, S10653 [17OC]
Baltimore, MD: Beth Tfiloh Community School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S1201 [26FE]
Barrett, Adrian: Scranton, PA, Amos Lodge of B'nai B'rith Americanism Award recipient, S3302 [24AP]
Bartley, Burt A.: Air Force Silver Star award recipient, S6244 [27JN]
Benjamin, Susan S.: New Mexico Teacher of the Year recipient, S3298 [24AP]
Bishop, Frederick W.: Greater Manchester, NH, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S3159 [23AP]
Bloch, Erich: NSF Vannevar Bush Award for Science and Technology recipient, S6242 [27JN]
Blocker, Jerry L.: Metro Detroit, MI, Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S5897 [21JN]
Borg, Anita: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for Technology, the Economy and Employment recipient, S1414 [4MR]
Boston, MA: tribute to Boston Celtics Charitable Foundation Heroes Among Us award recipients, S5035 [5JN]
Bourdon, Gloria R.: American Lung Association of Michigan-Genesee Valley Region Individual Health Advocate of the Year recipient, S11076 [14NO]
Bratten, Thomas E., Jr.: DAV Veteran of the Year award recipient, S5689 [18JN]
Broward County, FL: tribute to Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame inductees, S2943 [18AP]
Burger, Peter F.: SBA New Hampshire Special District Advocate of the Year recipient, S3558 [30AP]
Butler, Lee: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for Public Policy recipient, S1414 [4MR]
Byers, Melissa: National Peace Essay Contest award recipient, S6314 [28JN]
Callaway, Diane J.: Delaware Educational Office Professional of the Year award recipient, S4698 [22MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Henry H. Shelton (H. Con. Res. 469), S8862 [18SE]
———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Ronald and Nancy Reagan (H. Con. Res. 305), S1616 [6MR]
Caron, Robert G.: SBA New Hampshire Service Corps of Retired Executives Counselor of the Year recipient, S3558 [30AP]
Carr, John: Federal Bar Association Distinguished Medal of Valor Award recipient, S9031 [23SE]
Century Construction, Inc.: OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Award recipient, S11564 [19NO]
Chandler, Laurie L.: SBA New Hampshire Women in Business Advocate of the Year recipient, S3557 [30AP]
Charbonneau, Rhona: Greater Hudson, NH, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award recipient, S2408 [9AP]
Charlestown, MD: Charlestown Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S1201 [26FE]
Choctaw Code Talkers: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2491), S4153 [9MY]
Cocke, Dudley: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for Arts and Humanities recipient, S1414 [4MR]
Colbeare, Cushing: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for the Human Condition recipient, S1414 [4MR]
Colorado: Rocky Flats Closure Project security team recipient of the Dept. of Energy Team of the Year award, S5689 [18JN]
Coltey, Rebecca: New Hampshire Star of Life award recipient, S5953 [24JN]
Columbia, SC: Columbia Air Traffic Control Tower recipient of FAA National Facility of the Year award, S5690 [18JN]
Comanche Code Talkers: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2491), S4153 [9MY]
Congressional Award Act: funding, S7339 [25JY]
Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (S. 1434), S8434 [10SE], S8489 [11SE]
———award posthumously to passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (S. 2924), S8515 [12SE]
Conn, Sarah: Westminster Kennel Club dog show Boston Terrier Best in Breed handler, S1349 [28FE]
Corbin, Beatrice: Coalition of Black Trade Unionists in New Jersey Alzada Clark Community Activism Award recipient, S2179 [20MR]
Correll, Ward F.: A.B. ``Happy'' Chandler Foundation Kentuckian Award recipient, S6945 [17JY]
Coursey, Ernest D.: Coalition of Black Trade Unionists in New Jersey Charles A. Hayes Award recipient, S2179 [20MR]
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire (organization): New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Business New Hampshire (publication) Education/Non-Profit Business of the Year award recipient, S4565 [20MY]
Cox, Mary: Experience Works (organization) Missouri Outstanding Older Worker of the Year award recipient, S10671 [17OC]
Crombie, George: American Public Works Association honoree, S5953 [24JN]
Darling, Sharon: National Humanities Medal recipient, S2071 [19MR]
De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2622), S5539 [13JN]
Degenhardt, Dawn C.: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S9841 [2OC]
Dillon, Sue: South Carolina Credit Union League, Inc., Financial Literacy Educator of the Year award recipient, S6125 [26JN]
Disco, Nelson: Merrimack, NH, Chamber of Commerce President's Award recipient, S1856 [13MR]
Ethnic groups: recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor (S. Res. 334), S10778 [17OC]
Evans, Matthew: National Arbor Day Foundation Good Steward Award recipient, S5629 [17JN]
Fidelity Investments (business): Merrimack, NH, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, S1855 [13MR]
Flink, Keith D.: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization) and DEA Enrique Camarena Award recipient, S543 [8FE]
Forbes, Kerry: Greater Dover, NH, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S486 [7FE]
Fort Washington, MD: Fort Foote Elementary recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S1201 [26FE]
Franklin, KY: Franklin Electric Plant Board recipient of Public Power Association Electric Utility Safety Award, S2408 [9AP]
Gainesville, TX: tribute to Medal of Honor Host City Program, S173 [28JA]
Gaithersburg, MD: Darnestown Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S1201 [26FE]
Georgetown College: tribute to football team, S1419 [4MR]
Gorzalka, Chelsie: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Wyoming, S2719 [16AP]
Great Falls, MT: Great Falls Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee recipient of Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award, S3622 [1MY]
Grider, Roxanne: Glenda B. and Forrest C. Shaklee Institute for Improving Special Education Shaklee Award recipient, S3297 [24AP]
GT Equipment Technologies, Inc.: SBA New Hampshire Small Business Exporter of the Year recipient, S3558 [30AP]
Gutierrez, Sergio: Hispanic Business (publication) honoree, S11719 [20NO]
Hamblett, Peter: Greater Dover, NH, Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year award recipient, S485 [7FE]
Haney, David: SBA New Hampshire Small Business Person of the Year recipient, S3623 [1MY]
Hathaway, William D.: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross award recipient, S6009 [25JN]
Hicks, Jessica: National Peace Essay Contest winner for South Dakota, S6858 [16JY]
Holmberg, William C.: Dept. of Energy Biomass Energy Program Distinguished Service Award recipient, S9980 [4OC]
Hood, Leamon: Coalition of Black Trade Unionists in New Jersey Nelson (Jack) Hood Award recipient, S2180 [20MR]
Howard, Mike (Doc): Lebanon/Marion County, KY, Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Businessperson award recipient, S1534 [5MR]
Ijamsville, MD: Windsor Knolls Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S5691 [18JN]
Illinois: tribute to the American Association on Mental Retardation Direct Service Professional Award recipients, S343 [5FE]
Indiana: tribute to Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S1972 [15MR]
Insight Communications (company): Cable Television Public Affairs Association Beacon Award recipient, S2824 [17AP]
International Paper (business): Madison Lumber Mill recipient of the New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Business New Hampshire (publication) Manufacturing Business of the Year award, S4563 [20MY]
Iowa Commission on the Status of Women: Iowa Women's Hall of Fame inductees, S8916 [19SE]
Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant: National Restaurant Association Restaurant Neighbor Award finalist, S7738 [31JY]
Jacobs, Dennis: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Research and Doctoral University Professor of the Year award recipient, S11566 [19NO]
Jacobs, Geralyn M.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education South Dakota Professor of the Year award recipient, S11542 [19NO]
Jett, Richard H.: Experience Works (organization) Kentucky Outstanding Older Worker of the Year award recipient, S8670 [17SE]
Keesal, Samuel, Jr.: Leadership Long Beach Excellence in Leadership Award recipient, S8080 [3SE]
Kellum, Caesar: Air Force Airmen of the Year recipient, S9709 [1OC]
Kentucky: Site Selection (publication) Top 100 U.S. Small Towns for Corporate Facilities designees, S1393 [1MR]
Kentucky Fire Sprinkler Contractors Association: American Society of Association Executives Associations Advance America Award of Excellence recipient, S2672 [15AP]
Klurman, Sisel: Bar-Ilan University Florida Friends honoree, S10841 [12NO]
Laurel, MD: Phillips School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S5691 [18JN]
Lemmons, Kathleen: ING-Northern Insurance Co. Education's Unsung Heroes Award recipient, S10111 [8OC]
Lezar, Maverick: Poetry Society of Texas contest winner, S5255 [7JN]
Lietzel, Joan R.: University of New Hampshire Charles Holmes Pettee Medal recipient, S2409 [9AP]
Lin, Stephen H.T.: Kentucky Teacher of the Year recipient, S3302 [24AP]
Lipina, Andrew J.: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross award recipient, S6244 [27JN]
Lockwood, Darrell J.: New Hampshire School Administrators Association New Hampshire Superintendent of the Year award recipient, S134 [25JA]
Louisville, KY: Home of the Innocents Pediatric Convalescent Center recipient of American Association of Homes and Services National Organization on Disability Award, S8198 [4SE]
Lowe, Rick: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for Arts and Humanities recipient, S1414 [4MR]
Lubchenco, Jane: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for the Environment recipient, S1414 [4MR]
Mabon, Melissa: New Hampshire High Technology Council Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, S5254 [7JN]
Maggard, Robert P.: Experience Works (organization) Montana Outstanding Older Worker of the Year award recipient, S9110 [24SE]
Maish, Joyce: National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2721 [16AP]
Malmstrom AFB, MT: 341st Space Wing, 10th Missile Squadron, recipient of the Dept. of the Air Force Blanchard Trophy, S4383 [15MY]
Manchester Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.: New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Business New Hampshire (publication) Real Estate/Construction Business of the Year award recipient, S4564 [20MY]
Maydan, Daniel: Anti-Defamation League Torch of Liberty Award recipient, S1393 [1MR]
Mazza, Kathy: New York State Senate Women of Distinction honoree, S2322 [22MR]
McCullough, Marlow: Taylor County, KY, Woman of the Year award recipient, S2484 [10AP]
McLoughlin, Kaitlin: American Automobile Association School Safety Patroller of the Year recipient, S3947 [7MY]
Mechem, Dennis: New Hampshire Star of Life award recipient, S5954 [24JN]
Medal of Honor: designate an official Medal of Honor flag and provide for presentation to recipients (S.J. Res. 38), S6028 [25JN]
———increase rate of special pension for recipients, authorize recipients to be furnished an additional medal for display purposes, and increase criminal penalties associated with misuse or fraud (S. 2025), S2009 [18MR]
———provide for use of gold in metal content (S. 2870), S7939 [1AU]
Merino, Yamel: New York State Senate Women of Distinction honoree, S2322 [22MR]
Michigan: tribute to National Campaign to Stop Violence (organization) Do the Write Thing Challenge award recipients, S6706 [12JY]
Michigan State University: Cross Examination Debate Association Seasonal National Championship award recipient, S4384 [15MY]
Middleton, Jack B.: New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Business New Hampshire (publication) Business Leader of the Year award recipient, S4564 [20MY]
Milburn, Charles E.: Experience Works (organization) Montana Outstanding Older Worker of the Year award recipient, S9110 [24SE]
Miles, Anna M. (Missy): University of Cincinnati Medical Center Florence Nightingale Award recipient, S5847 [20JN]
Miller, Alan B.: George Washington University President's Medal recipient, S4383 [15MY]
Miller, Jerry: SBA New Hampshire Business Journalist of the Year recipient, S3557 [30AP]
Monica, Laura L.: SBA New Hampshire Small Business Person of the Year recipient, S3558 [30AP]
Morin, Mary C.: Miss New Hampshire pageant winner, S3951 [7MY]
Morristown, NJ: Morristown Memorial Hospital recipient of the American Hospital Association NOVA award, S4328 [14MY]
Mott Children's Health Center: American Lung Association of Michigan-Genesee Valley Region Corporate Health Advocate of the Year recipient, S11075 [14NO]
Moultonborough, NH: tribute to Moultonborough Academy Future Car Congress event team, S4886 [3JN]
National Conference for Community and Justice (organization): tribute to Delaware Region honorees, S4837 [23MY]
Nebraska: Order of the Silver Rose recipients, S8505 [11SE]
Netravali, Arun N.: Technology Administration National Medal of Technology Laureate recipient, S5452 [12JN]
New Hampshire: tribute to Excellence in Education Award recipients, S4534 [17MY], S4887 [3JN]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Jimmy Carter for peace (S. Res. 360), S11537 [19NO]
———recognition of John B. Fenn for chemistry, S10353 [10OC]
Nottingham Insurance & Financial Services (business): Mercer County, NJ, Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Small Business of the Year award recipient, S2071 [19MR]
Ocean City, MD: Ocean City Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S1201 [26FE]
Ohio: Attorney General Betty Montgomery's office recipient of ABA Pro Bono Publico Award, S8082 [3SE]
O'Loughlin, Anna Marie: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angel in Adoption award recipient, S9111 [24SE]
Owensboro, KY: Daviess County High School recipient of Dept. of Education Preparing America's Future Award, S1204 [26FE], S1348 [28FE]
Oxygen Media (company): Cable Television Public Affairs Association Beacon Award recipient, S2824 [17AP]
Paige, Ralph: National Cooperative Month Economic Freedom Award recipient, S9709 [1OC]
Palmer, Douglas H.: Mercer County, NJ, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S2072 [19MR]
Pasadena, MD: Bodkin Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S1201 [26FE]
Pastabilities (business): National Restaurant Association Restaurant Neighbor Award finalist, S7738 [31JY]
Patrick, Ruth: Heinz Family Foundation Chairman's Medal recipient, S1414 [4MR]
Perry, Patti: Idaho Teacher of the Year award recipient, S10885 [13NO]
Pestka, Sidney: Technology Administration National Medal of Technology Laureate recipient, S5452 [12JN]
Poe, Tara L.: tribute to Kentucky Cherry Blossom Princess, S2256 [21MR]
Portland, OR: National Association of Broadcasters and Consumer Electronics Association Digital Television Zone designation, S10670 [17OC]
Poulos, Cory: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award finalist for Wyoming, S2719 [16AP]
Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor: award to officers killed, injured, or involved in rescue efforts in the aftermath of terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (H. Con. Res. 243), S2989, S2990 [18AP]
———award to officers killed, injured, or involved in rescue efforts in the aftermath of terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (S. Con. Res. 75), S2990 [18AP]
———award to public safety officers killed in the line of duty in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (S. Con. Res. 66), S2990, S2991 [18AP]
Reagan, Ronald: Great World Peace Award recipient, S9593 [30SE]
Reagan, Ronald and Nancy: award Congressional Gold Medal, S4454, S4469 [16MY]
Reische, Joan: Families in Transition (organization) Volunteer of the Year recipient, S3622 [1MY]
Richardson, Nancy: Fresno, CA, Business Council Excellence in Public Service Award recipient, S2575 [11AP]
Riverwoods (healthcare facility): New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Business New Hampshire (publication) Health Care Business of the Year award recipient, S4563 [20MY]
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital: Mercer County, NJ, Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Corp., of the Year Award recipient, S2073 [19MR]
Roberts, Senator: National Guard Bureau Sonny Montgomery Award recipient, S1346 [28FE]
Rockville, MD: Thomas S. Wootton High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S5691 [18JN]
Roswell, NM: National Civic League All-America City Award recipient, S5899 [21JN], S7575 [30JY]
Sabec, Mark: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award finalist for Wyoming, S2719 [16AP]
Sadler, Leon Y., III: University of Alabama Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Award recipient, S11729 [20NO]
Savage, Brooke: New Hampshire High Technology Council Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, S5254 [7JN]
Schramm, Walter J.: Experience Works (organization) South Dakota Outstanding Older Worker of the Year award recipient, S8617 [13SE]
Scott, Melvin R., Jr.: Coalition of Black Trade Unionists in New Jersey Nelson Mandela Education Award recipient, S2179 [20MR]
Scott, Robert: New Hampshire High Technology Council Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, S5256 [7JN]
Scoville, David and Ann: Dept. of Justice Office for Victims of Crime National Crime Victim Service Award recipients, S2717 [16AP]
Scoville, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, S4061 [8MY]
Sears, James R., Jr.: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross award recipient, S6244 [27JN]
Segars, Kelly S.: Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Family Physician of the Year award recipient, S8970 [20SE]
Senate Historical Office: Society for History in the Federal Government George Pendleton Award recipient, S1852 [13MR]
Severna Park, MD: Benfield Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S1201 [26FE]
Shea, Jennifer: New Hampshire Star of Life award recipient, S5954 [24JN]
Shely, Forest F.: Campbellsville/Taylor County, KY, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year recipient, S3950 [7MY]
Shortt, Kathy: National History Day Richard T. Farrell Teacher of Merit Award finalist, S5451 [12JN]
Silbert, Mimi: Jewish National Fund (organization) Woman of Valor Award recipient, S7739 [31JY]
Silver Spring, MD: St. Bernadette School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S1201 [26FE]
Smith, Moira: New York State Senate Women of Distinction honoree, S2322 [22MR]
Snelling, Barbara W.: Vermont Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S10840 [12NO]
Sparrow, Dennis and Debbie: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award nominees, S9030 [23SE]
Steele, Cooper: Northern Kentucky Police Chiefs Association Outstanding Police Officer of the Year award recipient, S4618 [21MY]
Storage Technology Corp.: ColoradoBiz Magazine Company of the Year award recipient, S8669 [17SE]
Tao, David: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, S4061 [8MY]
Tate, Norman: Delaware Volunteer Fireman's Association Fireman of the Year recipient, S8081 [3SE]
TECO Coal Corp.: PRIDE (Personal Responsibility in a Desirable Environment) Rogers-Bickford Environmental Leadership Award recipient, S3837 [2MY]
Thomas, Senator: University of Wyoming Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, S10567 [16OC]
Tolliver, Elise: U.S. Achievement Academy National English Award recipient, S2178 [20MR]
Torrez, Joseph: New Mexico National Distinguished Principals Award recipient, S10351 [10OC]
Tretain, Jerimiah: Boys and Girls Club of Billings and Yellowstone County, MT, Youth of the Year award recipient, S3838 [2MY]
Unitil Corp.: New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Business New Hampshire (publication) Business Services Business of the Year award recipient, S4564 [20MY]
U2 (musical group): tribute, S1347 [28FE]
Van Hook, Marsha: Ted Jaskulski National Public Policy Award recipient, S7739 [31JY]
Veatch, Chauncey: National Teacher of the Year recipient, S3428 [25AP]
Versace, Humbert R. (Rocky): posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor, S5953 [24JN], S6704 [12JY]
Village Bank & Trust Co.: New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Business New Hampshire (publication) Financial Services Business of the Year award recipient, S4564 [20MY]
Waits, Tabetha: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Wyoming, S2719 [16AP]
Wheaton, MD: Our Lady of Good Counsel High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S5691 [18JN]
White, Kylie: National Association of Gifted Children Distinguished Student Award recipient, S1933 [14MR]
Wicklund, Carl: Kentucky School PTA and Kentucky School Boards Association Warren H. Proudfoot Award for Outstanding School Board Member recipient, S5952 [24JN]
Williams, Jennifer: Idaho Teacher of the Year recipient, S3297 [24AP]
Woodall, Jerry M.: Technology Administration National Medal of Technology recipient, S5532 [13JN]
Workman, Donald S. (Steve): Army Soldiers Medal recipient, S2670 [15AP]
Wyatt, Russell: Experience Works (organization) South Dakota Outstanding Older Worker of the Year award recipient, S8617 [13SE]
Yardley, PA: tribute to William Penn Middle School Odyssey of the Mind team, S7159 [22JY]
Reports filed
Award Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor to Officers Killed, Injured, or Involved in Rescue Efforts in the Aftermath of Terrorist Attacks: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H. Con. Res. 243), S2950 [18AP]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 75), S2950 [18AP]
Award Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor to Public Safety Officers Killed in the Line of Duty in the Aftermath of the Terrorist Attacks: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 66), S2950 [18AP]
Statements
American Diplomats—Business Is Their ``Business'', E1845 [11OC]
Ellis Island Medal of Honor Ceremony: Representative Burton, E2002 [14NO]
Great World Peace Award to Ronald Reagan: Joseph V. Reed, S9593 [30SE]
NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching: Cathey J. Newhouse, E564 [17AP]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 305, permit use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Ronald and Nancy Reagan, H661 [5MR]
H. Con. Res. 469, use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Henry H. Shelton, H6286 [17SE]
H. Res. 377, recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and commend the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, H1096 [9AP]
H.J. Res. 95, designate an official Medal of Honor flag and provide for presentation to recipients, H3834 [24JN]
H.R. 3250, Code Talkers Recognition Act, H3614 [18JN]
H.R. 5138, True American Heroes Act, H5021-H5023 [22JY]
H.R. 5303, Astronomy Awards Act, H6907 [1OC]
S. 2025, Living American Hero Appreciation Act, S2009 [18MR]
S. Con. Res. 66, award Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor to public safety officers killed in the line of duty in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, S2991 [18AP]
S. Con. Res. 75, award Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor to officers killed, injured, or involved in rescue efforts in the aftermath of terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, S2990 [18AP]
S. Con. Res. 113, recognize and support efforts of New Windsor, NY, to develop the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, S4538 [17MY]
S. Con. Res. 144, posthumously award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Harry W. Colmery, S8982 [20SE]
S. Con. Res. 152, National Purple Heart Recognition Day, S10389 [10OC]
S. Res. 265, recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and commend the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, S4079 [8MY]
S. Res. 334, recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, S9996 [4OC], S10778 [17OC]
S. Res. 360, recognition of Jimmy Carter for Nobel Prize for peace, S11538, S11580 [19NO]
S.J. Res. 38, designate an official Medal of Honor flag and provide for presentation to recipients, S6029 [25JN]