AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES

Addresses

Acceptance of Nobel Prize for Peace: Jimmy Carter, E18 [8JA]

Briggs v. Elliot Descendants Reunion Banquet: Senator Hollings, S3029 [3MR]

Cable Television Public Affairs Association President's Award Acceptance: Henry S. Schleiff, S5479 [29AP]

Center for Strategic and International Studies Arleigh Burke Award Acceptance: Senator Stevens, S8712 [26JN]

Courage From Conviction: Senator Byrd, S15274 [20NO]

International Human Rights Law Group International Human Rights Award: Chen Shui-bian, E2215 [4NO], E2416 [22NO]

Stand for Israel: Representative DeLay, E754 [11AP]

Tribute to William Eckman: William Burke, Charles County, MD, Economic Development Commission, E2468 [8DE]

Vietnamese Conflict POW: John Gurr, S16111 [9DE]

Appointments

Congressional Award Board, S14969 [17NO]

Congressional Recognition for Excellence in Arts Education Awards Board, H1304 [25FE]

Articles and editorials

Baker Named ``Outstanding'' Town Manager, E1808 [16SE]

Cold War's Magnificent Seven; Pope John Paul II; Awakener of the East, H11474 [18NO]

Colorado Wins Four Preservation Awards—Honors Recognize Statewide Efforts on Historic Sites, E2002 [8OC]

CU Professor Scoops the Genius Grant, E2004 [8OC]

For His Scoops and Saves, Holtzman Awarded Honor, E2353 [20NO]

Helena Marques, `A Zealot and a Diplomat', E224 [13FE]

Holy Alliance, H11471-H11474 [18NO]

Hot Work, Low Temperature, E2005 [8OC]

Kansas Student Named Rhodes Scholar, E22 [8JA]

Local Artist, Arts Writer, Cultural Affairs Office Among Verner Winners, S3408 [10MR]

Lucketts Man Honored for Aviation Leadership, E411 [7MR]

Mulberry Police, Fire/Rescue, City Honored for Service by Legion Family—Chief Dave Hamlin Police Officer of Year, Mike Team Is Firefighter of the Year, E1106 [3JN]

One Size Fits All?, S12140 [29SE]

South Grad Is Rhodes Scholar, E22 [8JA]

State Honors 2 of Its Greatest Grace Notes—Dolly Parton, Artist Jim Gray Win Tennessee's Highest Award for Achievement in Arts, E535 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom (see S. 1673), S12137 [29SE]

———authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see S. 1841), S14335 [10NO] (see H.R. 3201), H9032 [30SE] (see H.R. 3388), H10129 [29OC]

———establish a combat artillery medal (see H.R. 1127), H1679 [6MR]

———establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews (see S. 1487), S10140 [29JY] (see H.R. 2587), H5814 [24JN]

———establish an Iraq campaign medal to recognize service by members in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and subsequent antiterrorism campaigns (see H.R. 3272), H9375 [8OC]

———establish an Iraq service medal to recognize service by members in Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H. Res. 366), H8175 [10SE]

———establish separate campaign medals to recognize service by members in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 3104), H8283 [16SE]

———present a ribbon to members who were exposed during active duty to ionizing radiation as a result of atomic weapons testing (see H.R. 1404), H2269 [20MR]

Aviation: establish an award program to encourage the development of effective bomb-scanning technology (see S. 1927), S15407 [21NO]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H4204 [15MY]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4433 [26MR] (see H.R. 1511), H2514 [31MR]

Bob Hope American Patriot Award: establish (see S. 1150), S7134 [23MY] (see H.R. 2087), H4129 [14MY]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Bunche, Ralph: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 82), S15061 [18NO] (see H. Con. Res. 71), H1465 [27FE]

Carter, Jimmy and Rosalynn: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3665), H12918 [8DE]

Choctaw Code Talkers: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 674), H390 [11FE]

Colmery, Harry W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (see H. Con. Res. 257), H7617 [24JY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H274 [4FE]

———award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H274 [4FE]

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 (see H.R. 298), H136 [8JA] (see H.R. 1538), H2585 [1AP]

Congressional Medal of Honor: mint coins in commemoration of recipients (see H.R. 3477), H11133 [7NO]

Conner, Garlin M.: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 327), H138 [8JA]

Crime: prohibit unauthorized use of military certificates (see S. 1603), S11349 [10SE]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1477), S10045 [28JY] (see H.R. 3009), H7948 [4SE]

Davis, Raymond G., Sr.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see S. Res. 131), S5651 [1MY] (see H. Res. 215), H3636 [1MY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S3027 [3MR] (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2868), H7616 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: establish procedures for consideration of applications for award of the Purple Heart to certain POW (see H.R. 2875), H7616 [24JY]

———issue Exceptional Public Service Award to journalists who accompanied U.S. Armed Forces or coalition partners during Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 3224), H9129 [1OC] (see H.R. 3256), H9281 [7OC]

Douglass, Frederick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H. Res. 101), H1334 [25FE]

Dunlap, Ericka: tribute (see H. Res. 380), H8950 [25SE]

Government regulations: require Federal agencies to impose certain requirements on recipients of awards for scientific and engineering research (see H.R. 60), H54 [7JA]

Harold, Erika: tribute (see H. Res. 102), H1334 [25FE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S7876 [13JN] (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1017), H1463 [27FE]

Johnson, Henry: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 304), H137 [8JA]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2818), H7329 [22JY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1368), S8862 [27JN] (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

Long Beach, CA: El Dorado Park South Neighborhood Association winner of Neighborhoods USA (organization) Neighborhood of the Year contest (see H. Res. 289), H5663 [19JN]

Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award: allow nonprofit organizations to be eligible (see H.R. 3389), H10129 [29OC]

Martin, Phillip: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 780), S4823 [3AP] (see H.R. 1628), H2821 [3AP]

McDermott, Ignatius: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3148), H8490 [23SE]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnam Conflict (see H.R. 369), H170 [27JA]

———waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnamese Conflict (see S. 1834), S14176 [6NO]

Medal of Honor: provide for use of gold in metal content (see S. 1386), S9244 [10JY] (see H.R. 1172), H1743 [11MR]

NASA: establish an awards program in honor of Charles (Pete) Conrad that recognizes amateur discoveries of asteroids with near-Earth orbit trajectories (see S. 1855), S14804 [12NO] (see H.R. 912), H1333 [25FE]

National Civic League: tribute to communities selected to receive the All-America City Award (see H. Con. Res. 230), H5928 [25JN]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S5541 [30AP]

Native Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (see S. 540), S3163 [5MR] (see H.R. 1093), H1640 [5MR]

Navy Armed Guard: authorize special awards to World War I and World War II veterans (see S.J. Res. 10), S3881 [18MR] (see H.J. Res. 38), H1812 [12MR]

New Windsor, NY: recognize and support efforts to develop the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor (see H. Con. Res. 146), H3304 [10AP]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Shirin Ebadi for peace (see S. Res. 244), S12737 [16OC]

Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors (see S. 572), S3253 [6MR] (see H.R. 1251), H1811 [12MR]

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1173), H1743 [11MR]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

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. 1507), H2472 [27MR]

Pope John Paul II: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see H. Con. Res. 313), H9981 [28OC]

POW: issue a POW medal to civilian Federal employees who are forcibly detained by enemy forces under wartime conditions (see S. 66), S36 [7JA]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1872), S14965 [17NO] (see H.R. 3263), H9375 [8OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 1900), H3571 [30AP]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 2404), H5173 [10JN]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1465), S9959 [25JY] (see H.R. 2833), H7454 [23JY]

Stewart, Tony: tribute (see H. Res. 128), H1641 [5MR]

Terrorism: provide for medal to be awarded by the President to representatives of individuals killed in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 passengers (see S. 533), S3163 [5MR]

Woods, Tiger: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1174), H1743 [11MR]

Citations

Raymond G. Davis, Sr., receipt of Korean War Medal of Honor, S11305 [10SE]

Cost Estimates

Award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Jackie Robinson and designate a national day of recognition (S. 300): CBO, S12734 [16OC]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine (S. 498): CBO, S8551 [25JN]

Essays

Dynamic DNA: Amira Anuar, E351 [4MR]

How Important Is Energy to Our Economy and Our National Security?: Dina LaSala, E1259 [16JN]

Kuwait and Kosovo—The Harm Principle and Humanitarian War: Kevin Kiley, S9239 [10JY]

Liquid Gold Lacks Luster in the New Economy: Jane Urban, E1260 [16JN]

Visit to New York, NY: Kayleigh C. Jack, E690 [7AP]

What Does Americanism Mean to Me? Tess Spinola, E1708 [5SE]

What Makes America Great: Alexander Edelen, E1075 [23MY]

———Colleen Wesley, E1075 [23MY]

———Steven Sikes, E1075 [23MY]

What the Flag of the U.S. Stands For: Jefferson Brown, E463 [13MR]

Factsheets

Louisiana Data on Adoption, Foster Care, Reuniting With Birth Families, and Awaiting Adoption Placement, S12272 [1OC]

Letters

Glenn and Lynn Tobias recipients of Anti-Defamation League Distinguished Leadership Award: Representative Lowey, E2307 [17NO]

Oscar E. Biscet recipient of International Republican Institute Democracy People's Award: President Bush, H2818 [3AP]

Lists

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S12272 [1OC]

Cuyahoga County Bar Foundation Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E251 [13FE]

Kansas Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, E377 [6MR]

Maryland Teacher of the Year award recipients, S6064 [13MY]

New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards recipients, E1551 [22JY]

New Hampshire Excellence in Education Award recipients, S7132 [23MY]

Rhode Island Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, S7375 [4JN]

Rhode Island Girl Scout Silver Award recipients, S7376 [4JN]

South Carolina citizens who signed a petition to the Clarendon County School District Board of Trustees demanding equal educational opportunities for African Americans, H11485 [18NO]

Poems

``America the Great,'' Mallory Braud, E1075 [23MY]

``Creek,'' Alfredo Montes, E1152 [5JN]

``I Am the Star Spangled Banner,'' Courtney Norton, E1127 [4JN]

``Singing—Poems,'' C.K. Williams, E2439 [23NO]

``Tribute to Sonya Rendon Blacio and Mary P. McTeague,'' George Bilgere, E1382 [27JN]

``Tribute to William Linder,'' George Bilgere, E1382 [27JN]

Press releases

Tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor Recipients: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, Inc., E1606 [25JY], E1698 [5SE]

Werner Fornos Wins 2003 U.N. Population Award, S5851 [7MY]

Proclamations

Jackson City, OH, Schools Recipient of National Energy Education Development Project National Youth Award: Representative Ney, E1365 [26JN]

Tribute to Austin D. Pickrell: Representative Ney, E876 [6MY]

Tribute to Cassie Shaw: Representative Ney, E1132 [4JN]

Tribute to Dale Gillette: Representative Ney, E1718 [5SE]

Tribute to Daniel Soules: Representative Ney, E2214 [4NO]

Tribute to Edward T. Warner: Representative Ney, E1734 [9SE]

Tribute to Greg McCleery: Representative Ney, E2217 [4NO]

Tribute to Hannah Avery: Representative Ney, E1107 [3JN]

Tribute to Heather Hettinger: Representative Ney, E1105 [3JN]

Tribute to Jason M. Boetcher: Representative Ney, E1733 [9SE]

Tribute to Jenny Ellis: Representative Ney, E1106 [3JN]

Tribute to John A. Greco: Representative Ney, E421 [11MR]

Tribute to Kevin H. Barnett: Representative Ney, E419 [11MR]

Tribute to LeAnna Moon: Representative Ney, E1138 [5JN]

Tribute to Melanie Newland: Representative Ney, E1139 [5JN]

Tribute to Ryan Lahna: Representative Ney, E2214 [4NO]

Tribute to Sonya McLaughlin: Representative Ney, E1107 [3JN]

Proposals

John Wooden recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom, E1579 [24JY]

Remarks in House

Abington, PA: Abington Senior High School recipient of Youth Service America (organization) and State Farm Cos., Foundation Harris Wofford Award, E1333 [24JN]

Absecon, NJ: tribute to Holy Spirit High School girls' crew team, E1525 [18JY]

Acosta, Barbara: Durango Area Chamber Resort Association Athena Award recipient, E1523 [18JY]

Ada, Pedro P.: Guam Chamber of Commerce Guam Business Hall of Fame inductee, E1093 [2JN]

Adams, Burney L.: Florida A&M University National Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, E826 [1MY]

Ahmad, Ishmael-Lateef: Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists Excellence in Communications Award recipient, E1852 [23SE]

Aiken, Timothy D.: Dept. of Defense Douglas McArthur Leadership Award recipient, H4325 [20MY]

Alaimo, Dick and Doris: Volunteer Center of Burlington County, NJ, Lloyd Ritter Community Service Award recipients, E2167 [30OC]

Alaskey, Joseph F., Jr.: Albany, NY, Capital District Senior Issues Forum Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1975 [3OC]

Albino, Johnny: Yaucano del Ano award recipient, E1140 [5JN]

Alcorn, Joe: Henderson, NV, Senior Center Volunteer of the Month award recipient, E1305 [19JN]

Alfred, Leanna Richard: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award recipient, E1264 [16JN]

Allen, Anselm: National Weather Service John Campanius Holm Award recipient, E2229 [5NO]

Allen, Michael: Clemson University William C. Everhart Award recipient, E1756 [10SE]

Alvarez, Ramon: Riverside, CA, Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen award recipient, E1996 [8OC]

Alverson, Christopher E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E715 [10AP]

Ambriz, Sarah: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E294 [26FE]

AmeriChoice Alliance, Inc.: American Association of Health Plans/Wyeth Pharmaceuticals HERA Bronze award recipient, E1243 [13JN]

Analytical Services, Inc.: NASA Woman Owned Business of the Year award recipient, E1868 [23SE]

Anaya, Pedro: Reebok Human Rights Foundation award recipient, E693 [7AP]

Angeli, Raymond: Columbus Day Association of Lackawanna County, PA, Man of the Year Award recipient, E1978 [7OC]

Ann Arbor, MI: Carpenter Elementary School recipient of Michigan Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Exemplary School award, E533 [20MR]

Antis, Daniel: Levy County, FL, Corrections Officer of the Year award recipient, E1702 [5SE]

Anuar, Amira: Council for Agriculture Science and Technology essay contest winner for Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District, E351 [4MR]

Anzik, Nora: Therapeutic Riding and Education Center of Pueblo, CO, Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, E1153 [5JN]

Arcata Associates, Inc.: NASA Minority Subcontractor of the Year award recipient, E1919 [30SE]

Archbold, Lance M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E852 [1MY]

Archer, Bill: Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award recipient, H4133 [15MY]

Armed Forces: tribute to Third District of Arkansas World War II Bronze Star Medal recipients, H11659 [20NO]

Armstrong, Vernelis K.: Ohio Women's Bar Association Justice Alice Robie Resnick Award of Distinction recipient, E827 [1MY]

Arvon, Manny: West Virginia School Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E1748 [9SE]

Asbury Park, NJ: tribute to distinguished alumni being inducted into Asbury Park High School Hall of Fame, E708 [8AP]

Athie, Kimberly S.: Nathan Burkan Memorial Competition winner, E1789 [16SE]

Atkins, Brittany A.: National Exchange Club Youth of the Year award recipient, E1341 [24JN]

Austin, William: Caring Institute National Caring Award recipient, E2312 [17NO]

Ayers, Daniel A.: Boy Scouts Venturing Silver Award recipient, E870 [6MY]

Aynor, SC: Aynor High School recipient of Carolina First Bank Palmetto's Finest Award, E776 [12AP]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2131), H11659 [20NO]

Babcock, Brett M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2310 [17NO]

Bailey, Michael: Livonia, MI, Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E531 [20MR]

Bailey, Michelle: U.S. Achievement Academy U.S. National Honor Roll Award recipient, E1151 [5JN]

Baker, Donald: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1051 [22MY]

Baker, Dorothy: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1050 [22MY], E1434, E1437 [9JY]

Baker, Elise: Florida's 22d Congressional District high school art competition ``An Artistic Discovery'' winner, E803 [30AP]

Baker, Tom: University of Colorado Leo C. Riethmayer Award recipient, E1808 [16SE]

Baldwin, NY: tribute to Meadow Elementary School, E277 [25FE]

Baldwin, Sally Kendall: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E460 [13MR]

Balet, Brigette: Montrose, CO, Key Citizens Award recipient, E2322 [19NO]

Balogh, Christopher: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1351 [25JN]

Bank One Corp.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Delaware Small Business Champion Award recipient, E130 [5FE]

Banuelos, Crystal: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E290 [26FE]

Barberi, Tony: Bayonne, NJ, Ireland 32 (organization) honoree, E94 [29JA]

Bartlett, Melissa Ellis: North Carolina Teacher of the Year award recipient, E830 [1MY]

Bartoli, Frank: Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch Greater Pittston Person of the Year Award recipient, E96 [29JA]

Barulli, Larry: Bayonne Detachment of the Marine Corps League Lance Corporal Stanley J. Kopcinski Memorial Award recipient, E1199 [11JN]

Basch, Bill: University of Michigan Raoul Wallenberg Medal recipient, E1871 [24SE]

Bass, Lawrence A.: Sparrow Health System Sparrow Founder's Award recipient, E688 [7AP]

Bean, Alfred (Mugsy): Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1054 [22MY], E1435 [9JY]

Beary, Kevin: National Sheriffs' Association National Sheriff of the Year award recipient, H5684 [23JN]

Beaulieu, Erin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Virginia, E213 [13FE], E871 [6MY]

Belser, Andrew: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Pennsylvania Professor of the Year award recipient, E2360 [20NO]

Bennison, Ruth-e: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E530 [20MR]

Berg, Mary J.: Colorado Rural Health Center Rural Healthcare Excellence Award recipient, E1758 [10SE]

Bishop, Charles A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2259 [6NO]

Bishop, Mike: Credit Union National Association National Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award recipient, E264 [13FE]

Bishop, Richard S.: B'nai B'rith Amos Lodge No. 136 Americanism Award recipient, E962 [15MY]

Blackwell, Jennifer: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E289 [26FE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1511), H2669 [2AP], H5830-H5837 [25JN]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 709), H6681 [14JY]

Blevins, Patricia: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Special Recognition Award recipient, E129 [5FE]

Boger, Mary W.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E459 [13MR]

Booth, Susan: Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow designee, E1373 [26JN]

Boston, Hugh E.: Thomas R. Fortune Business Award recipient, E2055 [16OC]

Boston (MA) Globe: Pulitzer Prize recipient for public service, E780 [12AP]

Boucher, Charles: Rhode Island Teacher of the Year award recipient, E828 [1MY]

Boucher, Daniel: Suffolk County, NY, Volunteer Fireman's Association Firefighters of the Year award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

Boulder City, NV: tribute, E783 [12AP]

Bowers, Matthew N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E659 [3AP]

Bowers, Robert A.: Levy County, FL, Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, E1701 [5SE]

Bowles, Darrell, II: Tennessee Federation Council for Exceptional Children ``Yes I Can!'' award recipient, E692 [7AP]

Boyce, Carrie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E288 [26FE]

Boyd, Gerald: EPA Phoenix Award recipient, E2189 [31OC]

Boyle, Megan: CORE of the ARC (coalition) Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E857 [1MY]

Boyne City, MI: Michigan Economic Development Corp., Main Street Communities honoree, E1611 [25JY]

BP Solvay Polyethylene North America (business): Deer Park, TX, Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year award recipient, E1736 [9SE]

Bracco, Lorraine: USO of Metropolitan New York Entertainer of the Year award recipient, E1049 [22MY]

Bradford, John: Pennsylvania Middle School Association Male Middle School Student of the Year award recipient, E563 [25MR]

Bradshaw, Kenneth L., Jr.: Purple Heart recipient, E2511 [8DE]

Brannen, Peter: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1353 [25JN]

Branson, Charles R.: Shepherd College President's Award recipient, E1071 [23MY]

Bray, Alan: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award recipient, E1291 [18JN]

Brennecke, Christopher S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E857 [1MY]

Brennecke, Kyle A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E857 [1MY]

Brentwood, TN: tribute to National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., TOP COPS Award recipients, E1984 [7OC]

Brewer, Jason: Royal Rangers of Northern Missouri Gold Medal of Achievement recipient, E2165 [30OC]

Briggs, Angie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E804 [30AP]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11484-H11487 [18NO]

Brody, William R.: Stanford Medical Alumni Association J.E. Wallace Sterling Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E824 [1MY]

Bryant, Shauna: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E294 [26FE]

Buckley's Auto Care (business): Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Diamond Award recipient, E134 [5FE]

Bunche, Ralph: tribute (H. Con. Res. 71), H9316-H9318 [8OC], E341 [27FE], E2030 [10OC]

Burch, Edith: Experience Works, Inc., California Outstanding Older Worker award recipient, E1851 [23SE]

Burch, Jean: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E470 [13MR]

Bushinski, Erica: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E945 [14MY]

Butler, Johnny J.: Laborer's Local Union 332 Outstanding Community Leader Award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

Byrd, Jonathan: Professional Golfers Association of America Rookie of the Year award recipient, E88 [28JA]

Byrd, Senator: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute Freedom From Fear Award recipient, E2365 [21NO]

Cabrillo Power, LLC: Walter Jones NOAA Excellence in Business Leadership Award recipient, E493 [18MR]

Calabresi, Guido: Columbian Lawyers Association Charles A. Rapallo Award recipient, E2164 [30OC]

California League of Middle Schools: tribute to Educator of the Year award nominees, E2508 [8DE]

Calumet, MI: Michigan Economic Development Corp., Main Street Communities honoree, E1610 [25JY]

Calvin, Lucas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E174 [7FE]

Cameron, Danny H.: Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation Black Professional of the Year award recipient, E211 [13FE]

Cameron, Mary: California Common Threads Award recipient, E485 [18MR]

Camp Blanding, FL: return of Florida Air National Guard 22d RED HORSE Squadron, H9288 [8OC]

Cardillo, Clement: St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church of Paterson, NJ, Man of the Year award recipient, E2296 [14NO]

Carpenter, Charles C.J.: NIH John E. Fogarty Recognition Award recipient, E1398 [27JN]

Carter, Bob G.: Governor's New Mexico Distinguished Public Service Award recipient, E1883 [24SE]

Carter, Gary: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, H24 [7JA], E39 [8JA], E1688 [4SE]

Carter, Larry: Stanislaus County, CA, Ag Center Foundation Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E2502 [8DE]

Carter, Shannon and Lee: Cincinnati, OH, United Way Alexis de Tocqueville Society Award recipients, E64 [27JA]

Castillo, Juan M.: Orange County, CA, Human Relations Committee Human Relations Award recipient, E875 [6MY]

Cauthon, Jessica: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E961 [15MY]

Chamberlain, Robert: Oxford University Rhodes Scholarship recipient, E22 [8JA]

Champion, Ben: Oxford University Rhodes Scholarship recipient, E22 [8JA]

Chatterjee, Oona: Reebok Human Rights Foundation award recipient, E693 [7AP]

Chen, Wey and Sue: National Parents' Day Council Excellence in Parenting Award recipients, E1582 [24JY]

Chen Shui-bian: International Human Rights Law Group International Human Rights Award recipient, E2215 [4NO], E2416 [22NO]

Chettle, Levi J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E863 [5MY]

Chew, Niels: Sonoma Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Sonoma Valley Business of the Year award recipient, E1854 [23SE]

Chittenden, Cheryl: Advocate of the Year award recipient, E2341 [20NO]

Christensen, Lennard: Texas Tech University Male Athlete of the Year award recipient, E796 [29AP]

Christiansen, Veronica: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E371 [5MR]

Christodoulou, Kyriaki S.: Women's Issues Network of the Pancyprian Association of America honoree, E743 [11AP]

Christopher, Elroy: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1223 [11JN]

Chu, Morgan: American Jewish Committee Learned Hand Award recipient, E1010 [21MY]

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.: Dept. of Defense National Committee for the Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve Seven Seals award recipient, E2060 [16OC]

———Rhode Island Guard and Reserve Pro Patria award recipient, E2060 [16OC]

Clark, Bill: National Police Defense Foundation Man of the Year award recipient, E643 [2AP]

Clark, Elizabeth: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E362 [4MR]

Cleary, John: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E793 [29AP]

Cochran, Garret T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E864 [5MY]

Cohen, Dorothy M.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E464 [13MR]

Coldren, Kevin (Max): Eagle Scout Award recipient, E299 [27FE]

Cole, Charles T., Jr.: Greater Columbia, SC, Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year Award recipient, H2477 [31MR]

Cole, Josie: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E965 [15MY], E1365 [26JN]

Colley, James: posthumous awarding of Ed Pastor Cultural Awareness Award, E1694 [4SE]

Collier, Peter: tribute to book ``Medal of Honor'', E2111 [21OC]

Colmery, Harry W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (H. Con. Res. 257), E2395 [22NO]

Colorado: Regional Transportation District recipient of American Public Transportation Association Best Transit Agency award, E2148 [28OC], E2215 [4NO], E2240 [5NO]

———tribute to National Trust for Historic Preservation award recipients, E2001 [8OC]

Columbia, SC: South Carolina Black Hall of Fame inductees, E1297 [18JN]

Columbus, OH: tribute to Greater Columbus Arts Council's Children of the Future Program, E306 [27FE]

Community Housing Works (organization): Fannie Mae Foundation Maxwell Award of Excellence recipient, E976 [15MY]

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. 1538), H8191 [10SE], H8201-H8207 [11SE]

Connaway, Chester: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1047 [22MY], E1435 [9JY]

Conover, John L.: Tall Pine Council of the Boy Scouts of America Davison Good Scout Award recipient, E935 [13MY]

Consolidated Wood Products (business): Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2255 [6NO]

Cookeville, TN: Upper Cumberland Cardiology Consultants recipient of the Consortium for Southeastern Hypertension Control Cardiovascular Center of Excellence accreditation, E2218 [4NO]

Corchado, Hector M.: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E242 [13FE]

Corning, NY: tribute to World War II veterans, E1770 [11SE]

Corpus Christi, TX: National Civic League All-America City Award recipient, E1378 [27JN]

Cortese, Fred: Pueblo County, CO, Sheriff's Dept., Medal of Valor recipient, E1199 [11JN]

Costello, Helen: Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2325 [19NO]

Couldry, Vincent M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2305 [17NO]

Counts, Elizabeth: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1352 [25JN]

Cowen, John N.: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1052 [22MY], E1434 [9JY]

Cox, Seth: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E991 [19MY]

Cox, Steve: Chillicothe, MO, Elks Lodge #656 Outstanding Achievements Award recipient, E462 [13MR]

CP Federal Credit Union: Credit Union National Association National Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award recipient, E283 [25FE]

Crawford, Shelby: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arkansas, E888 [7MY]

Cress, Kayla: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E377 [6MR]

Crisostomo, David: Gannett Co., Inc., Newsroom Supervisor Recognition Award recipient, E2551 [15DE]

Crook, Jason: Key Club International speech contest winner, E1924 [30SE]

Cross, David D.: Central Valley Coalition of Nursing Organizations RN of the Year Award for Clinical Practice recipient, E933 [13MY]

Crosswinds Youth Services (nonprofit organization): National Network for Youth (organization) Agency of the Year Award recipient, H332, H333 [11FE]

Cruden, Carol: Bayonne, NJ, Ireland 32 (organization) honoree, E102 [29JA]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 3009), E1715 [5SE]

Cruz, Ersilia: NeighborWorks Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership recipient, E2074 [17OC]

Cullen, Karl: Royal Rangers of Northern Missouri Gold Medal of Achievement recipient, E2166 [30OC]

Culver, Jim: St. Paul's Calvary United Church of God, Union, NJ, Lifetime Achievement Award as Usher of the Year recipient, E1068 [23MY]

Cummings, James M.: Suffolk County, NY, Volunteer Fireman's Association Firefighters of the Year award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

Cuyahoga County Bar Foundation: tribute to Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E251 [13FE]

Dada, Jamil: Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citzen Good Scout of the Year award recipient, E488 [18MR]

Dakota County, MN: Soil and Water Conservation District recipient of EPA Clean Water Partners for the 21st Century award, E262 [13FE]

Dash, Julie: Directors Guild of America award nominee, E295 [26FE]

de la Cruz, Carlos: American Red Cross Humanitarian Award recipient, H2591 [2AP]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11484-H11487 [18NO]

de Otero, Guadalupe Sanchez: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1218 [11JN]

Deary, William: SBA Michigan Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1840 [17SE]

DeBates, Bryan: Time Warner Cable Crystal Apple Award recipient, E1635 [25JY]

DeBenedet, Harry: St. Michael's Church of New Haven, CT, Man of the Year Award recipient, E1776 [11SE]

Deerfield Beach, FL: National Civic League All-America City Award finalist, E1236 [13JN]

———tribute to Deerfield High School girls' basketball team, E746 [11AP]

Degaetano, Sebastian: Purple Heart recipient, E2512 [8DE]

Deland, FL: St. Barnabas Episcopal School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2163 [30OC]

DeLay, Representative: International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Friend of Israel Award recipient, E753 [11AP]

Delconte, Michael: Luzerne County, PA, Italian American Association Person of the Year award recipient, E1977 [7OC]

Delong, Laura: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E378 [6MR]

DeNiro, Kathy: MetLife Inc./National Association of Secondary School Principals Middle Level Principal of the Year Award recipient, E1314 [20JN]

Denton, TX: Denton Housing Authority recipient of National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Merit Awards, E2378 [21NO], E2390 [22NO]

Dept. of Defense: establish procedures for consideration of applications for award of the Purple Heart to certain POW (H.R. 2875), E1613 [25JY]

Diamond, Shaun T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2306 [17NO]

Diehl, Jim: Craig, CO, City Council Citizen Commendation recipient, E2224 [4NO]

DiNunzio, Michael: North Penn B'nai B'rith Humanitarian Award recipient, E64 [27JA]

Dodo, Carol: Colorado Cattlemen's Association Cattlewoman of the Year award recipient, E2497 [8DE]

Dodson, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2238 [5NO]

Doty, Sarah: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E313 [27FE]

Douglass, Frederick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H. Res. 101), E277 [25FE]

Dozier, Lamont: Broadcast Music Inc., ICON Award recipient, H3663 [6MY]

Draggoo, Sandy: American Public Transportation Association Outstanding Public Transportation Manager Award recipient, E1673 [3SE]

Droushiotis, Dennis C.: Panpaphian Association of America, Inc., Evagoras Pallikarides Award of Merit recipient, E197 [12FE]

Drury University: tribute to Students In Free Enterprise World Cup Team, E2306 [17NO]

Dude, Leroy: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1038 [21MY]

Duffany, Brian: Livonia, MI, Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E531 [20MR]

Dunkel, Brent: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E791 [29AP]

Dunn, Aaron M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E173 [7FE]

Dunn, Peggy Savage: Michigan Science Teachers' Association Elementary Science Teacher of the Year award recipient, E687 [7AP]

Durazo, Maria Elena: Paul Wellstone Citizen Leadership Award recipient, E1141 [5JN]

Dwyer, William: Bayonne, NJ, Ireland 32 (organization) honoree, E104 [29JA]

Dykes, Jamie: Paterson, NJ, Boys and Girls Club Man of the Year award recipient, E2134 [28OC]

Eaton, Harold C.: Mobile, AL, Corps of Engineers Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees honoree, E1717 [5SE]

Eckman, William: Charles County, MD, Economic Development Commission John Bloom Citizen of the Year award recipent, E2467 [8DE]

Education: tribute to National Teachers Hall of Fame inductees, E879 [6MY]

Edwards, Willis: Christophers (organization) Christopher Award recipient, E361 [4MR]

Egg Harbor Township, NJ: New Jersey Air National Guard 177th Fighter Wing recipient of Air Force Outstanding Unit Commendation award, E1931 [30SE], E2136 [28OC]

Ehlers, Representative: American Association for the Advancement of Science Philip Hauge Abelson Prize recipient, E408 [7MR]

Eisner, Michael: Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation Pioneer of the Year award recipient, E2241 [5NO]

Elder, Margaret: Disney American Teacher Award recipient, E1616 [25JY]

Eldersburg, MD: Liberty High School recipient of GRAMMY Signature School award, E906 [9MY]

Elliott, Phillip S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E990 [19MY]

Ellis, Meredith: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E827 [1MY]

Elwell, Mary Jo: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E296 [26FE]

Engineered Fabrics Corp.: Defense Contract Management Agency Commander's Medallion of Outstanding Warfight Support award recipient, H9288 [8OC]

Espinoza, Daniel: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E1198 [11JN]

Etter, James: SBA Virginia Small Business Advocate of the Year award recipient, E1347 [25JN]

Everson, Helen: Edgerton, WI, Rotary's Honored Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2365 [21NO]

Ewer, Chelsea: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP]

Fair, Clinton: Upper Peninsula, MI, Labor Hall of Fame inductee, E730 [10AP]

Fairfax County, VA: Fairfax County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E425 [11MR], E429, E431 [12MR]

———Fairfax County Healthy Families Program recipient of National Association of Counties Counties Care for Kids Award, E700 [8AP]

Feldman, Joel J.: ROFEH International (nonprofit organization) and New England Chassidic Center honoree, E1921 [30SE]

Fennessy, Jacqueline: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E463 [13MR]

Ferdinandi, John, Jr.: California Transportation Foundation Tranny Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E1033 [21MY]

Ferguson, Audrey: Missouri Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1121 [4JN]

Ferraina, Joseph M.: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization) Long Branch, NJ, Lodge Man of the Year recipient, E1959 [2OC]

Ferren, Susan: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E519 [19MR]

Fey, Jon J.: Berwyn Development Corp., Charles E. Piper Award recipient, E2193 [31OC]

Fields, Cliff: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1050 [22MY], E1438 [9JY]

Fili-Krushel, Patricia: USO of Metropolitan New York Woman of the Year award recipient, E1049 [22MY]

Fish, Matthew: Royal Rangers of Northern Missouri Gold Medal of Achievement recipient, E2163 [30OC]

Fisher, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E795 [29AP]

Floyd, Courtney: Salvation Army Emily Reno Award recipient, E824 [1MY]

Fofanah, Mohamed Pa-Momo: Reebok Human Rights Foundation award recipient, E693 [7AP]

Foley, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Michigan, E1117 [3JN]

Folsom, John L.: Purple Heart recipient, E2507 [8DE]

Fort Benning, GA: Army Communications of Excellence Chief of Staff Award recipient, E861 [1MY]

Fort Lauderdale, FL: tribute to Dillard High School boys' basketball team, E745 [11AP]

Fort Walton Beach, FL: designation of Liza Jackson Preparatory School as model charter school, E782 [12AP]

Fort Worth, TX: Edward J. Briscoe Elementary School recipient of Title I, Part A Distinguished Performance Award, E254 [13FE]

———Rufino Mendoza Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1968 [2OC]

———Van Zandt-Guinn Elementary School recipient of Title I, Part A Distinguished Performance Award, E254 [13FE]

Fortier, Dorothy: Central Labor Council of Alameda County, CA, AFL-CIO Unionist of the Year Award recipient, E931 [13MY]

Fortinsky, Robert and Shirley: Temple Israel of Wilkes-Barre, PA, Pillars of the Community (Amudei Tzibor) award recipients, E2191 [31OC]

Foster, Max and Verda: California Poultry Federation Pioneer Award recipients, E1858 [23SE]

Fouquette, Charles R.: John S. Lyons Foundation Fellowship Award recipient, E1809 [16SE]

Fowler, Ashley: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E355 [4MR]

Frederick, Sherman: Nevada Newspaper Hall of Fame inductee, E1986 [7OC]

Freker, Stephen: National High School Baseball Coach's Association New England's Coach of the Year award recipient, E2432 [23NO]

Fritz, Greg and Dianne: Mariposa County, CA, Chamber of Commerce Businessman and Businesswoman of the Year award recipients, E687 [7AP]

Funny Cide (racehorse): Kentucky Derby winner, H4021 [14MY], E898 [9MY]

Galasso, Carmel: Hudson County, NJ, United Way Congresswoman Mary T. Norton Memorial Award recipient, E1889 [25SE]

Garcia, Jose: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1192 [10JN]

Garden Grove, CA: Garden Grove Unified School District recipient of Eli Broad Foundation Award, E1450 [11JY]

Gardner, Jacob A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E396 [7MR]

Garner, Lynn: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1242 [13JN]

Gay & Lesbian Activists Alliance, Inc.: Distinguished Service Award recipients, E806 [30AP]

Georgetown, CO: National Trust for Historic Preservation Dozen Distinctive Destination designation, E1397 [27JN]

Georgetown, OH: tribute to Brown County General Hospital on recognition in 100 Top Hospitals Study, E1403 [7JY]

Gerler, Bob: Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council Outstanding Board Member of the Year award recipient, E2352 [20NO]

German, Ryan: Delaware Young Entrepreneur award recipient, E856 [1MY]

Germann, Nancy: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1054 [22MY], E1436 [9JY]

Giani, Lou: National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee, E1163 [5JN], E1193 [10JN]

Giantomasi, Francis J.: Columbian Foundation honoree, E2030 [10OC]

Glockner, Robert: St. Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2329 [19NO]

Goldenberg, Paul: Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1771 [11SE]

Goldman, Jack: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1053 [22MY], E1437 [9JY]

Goldman, Roberta R.: Shrewsbury, MA, Democratic Town Committee Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award recipient, E2055 [16OC]

Goodlet, Devin: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) scholarship recipient, E495 [18MR]

Goodman, Jonathan: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1493 [17JY]

Goosby, Zuretti, Jr.: Humboldt County, CA, Democratic Central Committee Democrat of the Year award recipient, E1970 [2OC]

Gordon, Andrew J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E307 [27FE]

Gordon, Bud: Corona-Norco, CA, Family YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished Service Award recipient, E390 [7MR]

Gorenflo, Leslie and Rita: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2164 [30OC]

Grand Junction, CO: tribute to Community Hospital on recognition in 100 Top Hospitals Study, E994 [19MY]

———tribute to Grand Junction High School ``Orange & Black'' student newspaper, E2271 [6NO]

Gray, Jim: Tennessee Arts Commission Distinguished Artist Award recipient, E535 [20MR]

Great Sand Dunes National Park, CO: Outdoor Education Program recipient of Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education Governmental Environmental Education Award for Excellence, E2345 [20NO]

Greeley, CO: 137th Space Warning Squadron recipient of National Guard Association of the U.S. Distinguished Mission Support Plaque, E1753 [10SE]

Greenwood, Kimberly: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Hampshire, E379 [6MR]

Gretick, Caroline: ATHENA award recipient, E84 [28JA]

Griffen, Daniel T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1702 [5SE]

Griffin, Ruth: City Year New Hampshire (organization) Lifetime of Service Award recipient, H3057 [10AP], E726 [10AP]

Grumman, Cornelia: Pulitzer Prize recipient for editorial writing, E1210 [11JN]

GTR Labs, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2253 [6NO]

Guevarra, Ernest: Reebok Human Rights Foundation award recipient, E692 [7AP]

Gunturi, Sai: Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee winner, E1126 [4JN]

Gusha, John: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1191 [10JN]

Guthery, Jason: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) Award of Distinction recipient, E565 [25MR]

Gutierrez, Anna: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E456 [13MR]

Gutierrez, Noe: Council on Adult Basic Education National Adult Learner of the Year award recipient, E790 [29AP]

Guyton, Clayton: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1223 [11JN]

Gwinn, Samuel W.: National 4-H Hall of Fame inductee, E362 [4MR]

Hager, Nicholas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E172 [7FE]

Hall, James: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Alumnus Award recipient, E1968 [2OC]

Hallberg, Katherine: Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District high school art competition ``An Artistic Discovery'' winner, E901 [9MY]

Halsey, Cheryl: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E356 [4MR]

Hansen, Christopher: SBA National Home-Based Business Advocate of the Year award recipient, E1291 [18JN]

Hanser, Jason T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2330 [19NO]

Hardin, Thomas, Jr.: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross award recipient, E1689 [4SE]

Hardy, Dawn: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E357 [4MR]

Hardy, Fred: Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings Central Labor Council Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E127 [4FE]

Harlan, Noel: Colorado State Pupil Transportation Association Driver of the Year Award recipient, E1476 [14JY]

Harmon, David: Illinois Family Physician of the Year award recipient, E1197 [11JN]

Harrison, Jesse M.: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross award recipient, E1160 [5JN]

Hatch, Chandler A.: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, E1331 [24JN]

Hatcher, Richard A.: Thomas R. Fortune Pastor of the Year award recipient, E2166 [30OC]

Hautzinger, Peter: Colorado Prosecutor of the Year award recipient, E2313 [17NO]

Hawkins, Gregory: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E662 [3AP]

Hawkins, Sally: Delaware Small Business Journalist Award recipient, E859 [1MY]

Heath, Alfred O.: Virgin Islanders for Responsible Government (organization) Alexander A. Farrelly Public Service Award recipient, E1206 [11JN]

Heetebry, Irene: Central Valley Coalition of Nursing Organizations RN of the Year Award for Advanced Practice recipient, E932 [13MY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1821), H9411-H9416 [15OC]

Heiman, Kim: Walter B. Jones NOAA Excellence Award recipient, E378 [6MR]

Henderson, Al: Salvation Army Wlliam Booth Award recipient, E824 [1MY]

Hester, Anne: California Common Threads Award recipient, E490 [18MR]

Hicks, Mieasha: Boys and Girls Clubs of America National Youth of the Year award recipient, E1831 [17SE]

Hill, Fred: Plymouth, MI, Hall of Fame inductee, E607 [27MR]

Hinkell, Arnell: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1261 [16JN]

HK Casting, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2250 [6NO]

Hobbs, Thomas: Bronze Star recipient, E2042 [15OC]

Hodkin, Joseph: B'nai B'rith Banking and Finance Distinguished Achievement Award recipient, E98 [29JA]

Hodkin, Morris S.: B'nai B'rith Banking and Finance Distinguished Achievement Award recipient, E98 [29JA]

Holland, Brian: Broadcast Music Inc., ICON Award recipient, H3663 [6MY]

Holland, Edward: Broadcast Music Inc., ICON Award recipient, H3663 [6MY]

Hollywood, FL: tribute to South Broward High School girls' basketball team, E745 [11AP]

Holtzman, Jerome: Chicago Athletic Association Ring Lardner Award recipient, E2353 [20NO]

Homan, James F.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E444 [12MR]

Homann, Al: Silverton, CO, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2309 [17NO]

Hopper, Calvin: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Achievement Award recipient, E1967 [2OC]

Hopson, Tony: Portland, OR, First Citizen award recipient, H3659 [6MY]

Horine, Betty R. Lewis: American Mother's Association Mother of the Year award recipient, E736 [11AP]

Horsley, Don: Pacific Skyline Council of the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizens Award recipient, E1988 [7OC]

Hove, LaVon C.: Purple Heart recipient, E2510 [8DE]

Hovnanian, Vahak and Paris: Pacific Encore Performances Artistic Eminence Award recipients, E1915 [30SE]

Howard, Carl: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2460 [25NO]

Howard, Evelyn: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E359 [4MR]

Hucke, Samuel T., IV: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2307 [17NO]

Hughes, Tonda: Chicago, IL, Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame inductee, E2061 [16OC]

Hull, John D.: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Friend of the Labor Council Award recipient, E1199 [11JN]

Hult, Kelly: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E361 [4MR]

Huston, Charles L., III: Chester County, PA, Community Foundation Lifetime Philanthropy Award recipient, E1997 [8OC]

Hyatt, Jolene: National Education Association Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence nominee, E888 [7MY]

Indian Head, MD: tribute to Lackey High School football team, E2470 [8DE]

Indiana: tribute to Indiana Football Hall of Fame inductees, E842 [1MY]

Indiana State Teacher's Association: tribute to Crystal Apple Award recipients, E841 [1MY]

Inman, Julie: Orange County, CA, American Red Cross Clara Barton Spectrum Award recipient, E631 [1AP]

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital: Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year award recipient, E276 [25FE]

International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims: Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize recipient, E1869 [23SE]

Irmo, SC: Irmo High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, H9986 [29OC]

Italy: tribute to Nobel Peace Laureates Summit in Rome, E2489 [8DE]

Jack, Kayleigh C.: GOPUSA.com, Inc., Young Patriots Essay Contest winner for Idaho, E690 [7AP]

Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1017), E341 [27FE]

Jacksonville, FL: Stanton College Preparatory School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1277 [17JN]

Jacobson, Thomas N.: Rabbi Norman F. Feldheym Award recipient, E1220 [11JN]

Jacobson, Xema: John S. Lyons Foundation Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E1807 [16SE]

Jara, Daniel H.: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E245 [13FE]

Jin, Deborah S.: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation MacArthur Fellow award recipient, E2004 [8OC]

John Carroll University: tribute to honorary degree recipients, E1382 [27JN]

Johnsen, Samuel W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1107 [3JN]

Johnson County, KS: tribute to Volunteer Center of Johnson County Movers and Shakers honorees, E556 [24MR]

Johnston, Neil C.: Environmental Law Institute National Wetlands Award recipient, E1084 [23MY]

Jones, Cynthia: National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, E792 [29AP]

Jones, Norah: National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc., Grammy Award recipient, E309 [27FE]

Jones-Ham, Wilmer: Dr. Marie Wright Tolliver Cultural and Civic Club Woman of the Year Award recipient, E1895 [25SE]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2818), E1566 [23JY]

Kagay, Bryant: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E302 [27FE]

Kanawha Scales & Systems, Inc.: West Virginia Governor's Award for Excellence in Exporting recipient, E2229 [5NO]

Kansas: tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, E377 [6MR]

Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey (organization): President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities Coming Up Taller award recipient, E2221 [4NO]

Kaplan, Lionel A.: Orthodox Union Institute for Public Affairs National Distinguished Leadership Award recipient, E2300 [17NO]

Kapp, Andy and Dana: Missouri Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award recipients, E119 [31JA]

Kastner, Barry A.: B'nai B'rith Banking and Finance Distinguished Achievement Award recipient, E95 [29JA]

Kaufman, Francine Ratner: American Diabetes Association Woman of Valor award recipient, E140 [6FE]

———American Diabetes Association Women of Valor Award recipient, E95 [29JA]

Kavadas, Demetrios: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Citizens of the Year-Man of the Year award recipient, E1851 [23SE]

Keegan, Katie and Jim: Catholic Charities Inc., of the Diocese of Wilmington Monsignor Thomas J. Reese award recipients, E280 [25FE]

Keeley, David: Walter B. Jones Memorial Award for Coastal Steward of the Year recipient, E609 [27MR]

Kellerman, Chris: Bronze Star recipient, E905 [9MY]

Kelly, Barbara: Millbury, MA, Democratic Committee Humanitarian Award recipient, E572 [25MR]

Kennaley, Christopher R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E633 [1AP]

Kennedy, Paul D.: Children's Friend, Inc., Ambassadors Award recipient, E1897 [25SE]

Kentucky: tribute to Pennyroyal Regional Academic All-Star Team nominees, E562 [25MR]

Kientzy, Melanie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E351 [4MR]

Kilgore, Devon: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E352 [4MR]

Killgore, Bill: Grand Junction, CO, Lions Club Lion of the Year award recipient, E1399 [27JN]

Kimble, Brandon M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E305 [27FE]

Kimmel, Ardell: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1037 [21MY]

Kimmel, Wilma: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1054 [22MY], E1436 [9JY]

Kimzey, Todd: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1499 [17JY]

Kinchelo, Michael: Royal Rangers of Northern Missouri Gold Medal of Achievement recipient, E2166 [30OC]

King, Raul: Thomas R. Fortune Business Award recipient, E2164 [30OC]

King, Roy: Thomas R. Fortune Exemplary Service Award recipient, E2056 [16OC]

Kitchen, Michael B.: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, Inc., Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, E799 [29AP]

Klco, Daniel R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1697 [5SE]

Knoxville, TN: tribute to Farragut High School, Christian Academy of Knoxville, and Webb School of Knoxville State championship sports teams, E1513 [18JY]

Kobeski, Thomas (Kubby): Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch Joe Saporito Lifetime of Service Award recipient, E93 [29JA]

Kolakowski, Leszek: John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress John W. Kluge Prize for Lifetime Achievement in the Human Sciences recipient, E2273 [7NO]

Kolberg, Carol: National Catholic Education Association Dr. Robert J. Kealy Distinguished Principal Award recipient, E439 [12MR]

Koral, Kurt: Connecticut Dental Association Distinguished Service Award recipient, E911 [9MY]

Koselak, Jeremy: Colorado Association of Family and Children Agencies Educator of the Year Award recipient, E1525 [18JY]

Koszuro, Jane: Broward County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E181 [11FE]

Krabill, Elizabeth A.: selection as U.S. Cherry Blossom Queen, E838 [1MY]

Kruse, Charles E.: National Eagle Scout Association Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2235 [5NO]

Lafayette, NY: tribute to Lafayette High School boys' lacrosse team, E1415 [8JY]

Lake/Flato Architects Inc.: American Institute of Architects Architecture Firm Award recipient, E2471 [8DE]

Larsen, John: U.S. Marshals Service Court Security Officer of the Year Award recipient, E536 [20MR]

LaSala, Dina: Illinois 6th Congressional District Essay Contest winner, E1259 [16JN]

Latino Youth Leadership Institute: tribute to Latino Youth Leadership Conference and Awards Dinner, E853 [1MY]

Lauder, Evelyn H.: Sewall Belmont House and Museum Alice Award recipient, E1201 [11JN]

Lawrence (MA) Eagle-Tribune: Pulitzer Prize recipient for breaking news reporting, E710 [8AP]

Laws-Clay, Velma: Scene Magazine Woman of the Year award recipient, E296 [26FE]

LeBlond, Dan and Minor: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award recipient, E1770 [11SE]

Ledbetter, Emmett: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, E1264 [16JN]

Lee, Eric: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1485 [15JY]

Leggiero, Michael: Hudson County, NJ, United Way Louis T. Scialli Memorial Award recipient, E1897 [25SE]

Leslie, Carlin O.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E310 [27FE]

Library Corp.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2251 [6NO]

Linder, Brittany: Longview, TX, Partners in Prevention (organization) Red Ribbon Week drug free essay contest winner, E299 [27FE]

———Longview Partners in Prevention (organization) essay contest winner, E147 [6FE]

Little, Jessica: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E282 [25FE]

Lloyd Family: Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1532 [18JY]

Logue, John: Ford Foundation Leadership for a Changing World Award recipient, E2017 [8OC]

Loma Linda, CA: Loma Linda Medical Center recipient of Dept. of Veterans Affairs Robert W. Carey Organizational Excellence Trophy Award, E2134 [28OC]

Long Beach, CA: Long Beach Unified School District recipient of Broad Foundation Broad Prize for Urban Education, E1977 [7OC]

Lorenz, Eric D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E990 [19MY]

Lotito, Floyd A.J.: San Francisco Forum San Franciscan of the Year award recipient, E996 [19MY]

Louisiana: tribute to ``What Makes America Great'' essay contest winners, E1075 [23MY]

Lowe, Judy: Alexandria, VA, Commission on Women Marguerite Payez Award recipient, E1289 [18JN]

Luethje, Travis A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2265 [6NO]

Luppi, Mark: Mid-Atlantic Region and Delaware Financial Service Advocate Award recipient, E858 [1MY]

Lusby, MD: Patuxent High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1274 [17JN]

Machado, Fernando C. (Fred): Ag One Foundation Community Salute honoree, E1654 [25JY], E1687 [4SE]

Machado, Maxine: California Common Threads Award recipient, E486 [18MR]

Machaskee, Alex: World Trade Center Cleveland (organization) International Business Executive of the Year award recipient, E1770, E1776 [11SE], E1809 [16SE], E1816 [17SE]

Macoubrie, Clinton P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E175 [7FE]

Magee Rieter Automotive Systems (business): General Motors Corp. Supplier of the Year award recipient, E2043 [15OC]

Maine, Scott: Fort Lauderdale (FL) Sun-Sentinel Class 6A-5A-4A Baseball Player of the Year award recipient, E1662 [25JY]

Malanga, Rocco M.: Columbian Foundation honoree, E2028 [10OC]

Manchester, Tom: Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame inductee, H8890 [24SE]

Manning, Bill and Tricia: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2165 [30OC]

Mansheim, James S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E865 [5MY]

Marion County, FL: Marion County Young Republicans recipient of National Federation of Young Republicans Young Republican Club of the Year award, E1533 [18JY]

Markley, Martin: Bronze Star recipient, H5822 [25JN]

Marlin, Kimberly: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E283 [25FE]

Marques, Helena: New Bedford (MA) Standard-Times Southcoast Woman of the Year award recipient, E224 [13FE]

Marquette County, MI: National Civic League All-America City Award finalist, E1315 [20JN]

Marriot, Michael W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E171 [7FE]

Martelli, Valerie: SBA Rhode Island Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1796 [16SE]

Martin, John A.: Dallas Lawyers Auxiliary (organization) Justinian Award recipient, E709 [8AP]

Martin, Terry: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Washington State Professor of the Year award recipient, E2298 [14NO]

Martinez, Frank: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Bronze Medal recipient, E1652 [25JY]

Martinez, Roberta H.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E467 [13MR]

Mashaw, Bill: La Plata County Community Summit Coordinating Committee Community Builder Award recipient, E1207 [11JN]

Mason Building Group, Inc.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Government Market Assistance Program Delaware Diamond Award recipient, E139 [6FE]

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc.: National Community Action Partnership Award for Excellence in Community Action recipient, E1582 [24JY]

Maurier, Matthew: Livonia, MI, Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E530 [20MR]

McCabe, Elizabeth: California Common Threads Award recipient, E491 [18MR]

McCall, Jesse D., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1790 [16SE]

McClain, William: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E212 [13FE]

McCormick, John: Scripps Howard Foundation Walker Stone Award for Editorial Writing recipient, E1212 [11JN]

McDonald, John: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E302 [27FE]

McDonald, Scott: Massachusetts State Police Medal of Lifesaving recipient, E844 [1MY]

McDonough, James: Youth Crime Watch of America (organization) National Champion of Youth Award recipient, H63 [8JA]

McElroy, Lacey: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E320 [27FE]

McGoldrick, John L.: American Jewish Committee Institute of Human Relations honoree, E103 [29JA]

McGowan, Ann: St. Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2326 [19NO]

McGrath, Kathleen: National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, E1349 [25JN]

McGraw-Hill Cos.: tribute to Harold W. McGraw, Jr., Prize in Education award recipients, E1852 [23SE]

McGreevey, Dina Matos: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E237 [13FE]

McInerney, Martin J. (Hoot): Old Newsboys' Goodfellows Fund of Detroit Goodfellow of the Year recipient, E1955 [2OC]

McKee, Steven E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E863 [5MY]

McKenna, Elizabeth: San Mateo County, CA, Young Woman of Excellence Award recipient, E522 [19MR]

McLean County, IL: Dept. of HHS Communities Can! Community of Excellence Award recipient, E1203 [11JN]

McRobert, Mary Ann: Lenawee County, MI, Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Award recipient, E1095 [2JN]

Medrad, Inc.: NIST Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, E2551 [15DE]

Meeks, Frank: Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E277 [25FE]

Meltzer, Allan H.: American Enterprise Institute Irving Kristol Award recipient, E336 [27FE]

Members of Congress: tribute to Congressional Distinguished Service Award recipients, H6312, H6318 [8JY]

Menegatti, Frank and Sue: Colorado Agricultural Outlook Forum Leopold Conservation Award recipients, E1231 [11JN]

Mercer, Sarah: Siemens Corp., American History Innovation Award recipient, E1772 [11SE]

Merrillville, IN: anniversary of Croatian Sons Lodge No. 170, E839 [1MY]

Mershon, Clark: Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E498 [18MR]

Meyer, Anthony: National Football League Community Quarterback Award recipient, E599 [27MR]

Meyer, David R.: Boy Scouts Venturing Silver Award recipient, E869 [6MY]

Miami, FL: tribute to Mercy Hospital, H6468 [10JY]

Michigan: tribute to LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalists, E937 [13MY], E945 [14MY]

Miller, Don: National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1704 [5SE]

Miller, Dorie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously, E2266 [6NO], E2289 [10NO]

Miller, Linda: Time Warner Cable Crystal Apple Award recipient, E1275 [17JN]

Miller, Mary E.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Special Family Business Longevity Award recipient, E131 [5FE]

Miller, Robert, III: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1481 [15JY]

Miller, Sayre McFarlane: California Common Threads Award recipient, E488 [18MR]

Mills, Matthew: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1352 [25JN]

Mincberg, David: Houston, TX, American Jewish Committee Max H. Nathan Award recipient, E1186 [10JN]

Mineola, NY: tribute to Randi's Cleaners (business), E1847 [22SE]

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans: National Coalition for Homeless Veterans Outstanding Member Award recipient, E924 [9MY]

Minority Business and Professionals Network (organization): tribute to Award Gala, E1352 [25JN]

Missouri: tribute to Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education Distinction in Performance Award recipients from the Northwest Missouri School Districts, E37 [8JA]

Missouri Farm Bureau: American Farm Bureau Federation President's Award recipient, E126 [4FE]

Mitchell, Connie: Delaware Home-Based Business Advocate Award recipient, E856 [1MY]

Mitchem, Kenneth E.: Stanislaus Medical Society John Darroch Memorial Award recipient, E1111 [3JN]

Mixson, Charles: Florida Professional Engineers in Government (organization) Engineer of the Year award recipient, E1054 [22MY]

Mize, Krystal: University of Southern Colorado Threlkeld Prize for Excellence recipient, E1198 [11JN]

Modesitt, Gregg: Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year award recipient, E63 [27JA]

Mohr, Thomas C.: Michigan Clerk of the Year award recipient, E1828 [17SE]

Mondavi, Margrit Biever: Agricultural Leadership Alumni (organization) Honorary Membership recipient, E123 [4FE]

Mondavi, Robert G.: Agricultural Leadership Alumni (organization) Honorary Membership recipient, E125 [4FE]

Monical Pizza Corp.: Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program Restaurant Neighbor Award finalist, E2498 [8DE]

———Nation's Restaurant News (publication) and Coca-Cola North America People and Performance Award recipient, E2500 [8DE]

Montanez, Paula: Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1741 [9SE]

Monterey County Peace Officer's Association: tribute to Medal of Valor recipients, E192 [12FE]

Montes, Alfredo: Friends of San Leandro Creek (organization) poetry contest winner, E1152 [5JN]

Montgomery, AL: tribute to 1955 bus boycott participants, E2440 [23NO]

Moore, Stephen J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E300 [27FE]

Moore, Steve: Grand Junction, CO, Optimist Officer of the Year Award recipient, E1316 [20JN]

Morgan, Ashley: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E353 [4MR]

Morgan, W. Jason: NSF National Medal of Science recipient, E2277 [7NO]

Morton, Bill: Association of Community College Trustees Faculty Member Award recipient, E1640 [25JY]

Mount Vernon Voice (publication): Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce New Business of the Year award recipient, E276 [25FE]

Mukosa, Christian: Reebok Human Rights Foundation award recipient, E693 [7AP]

Mulvihill, William J.: Arthritis Foundation Charles B. Harding Award recipient, E2301 [17NO]

Murray, Eddie: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, H24 [7JA], H7622 [25JY], E1604 [25JY]

Myers, Joseph M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E637 [1AP]

NAACP: nomination of ``The Rosa Parks Story'' (television movie) for Image Award, E359 [4MR]

Nadder, Richard: National Defense Service Medal, U.N. Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, and Korean Service Medal with a bronze star recipient, E1873 [24SE]

Narragansett, RI: Coast Guard House Restaurant recipient of National Restaurant Association Restaurant Neighbor Award, E1886 [24SE]

National Bass Guide Service: Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce Home-Based Business of the Year award recipient, E280 [25FE]

National Civic League: tribute to communities selected to receive the All-America City Award (H. Con. Res. 230), H7181-H7183 [21JY], E1543 [21JY]

National Public Radio: Overseas Press Club Lowell Thomas Award recipient, H3661 [6MY]

National Service Organization of Scholastic: PR News Corporate Social Responsibility Award recipient, E593 [27MR]

New Hampshire: tribute to New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards recipients, E1551 [22JY]

New Port Richey, FL: Orchard Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center recipient of American Healthcare Association Quality Award, E1800 [16SE]

New York, NY: tribute to Lola de Rodriguez de Tio Academy of Future Technologies at Intermediate School No. 162 Lego League Tournament team, E425 [11MR]

New York , NY: tribute to Village Reform Democratic Club honorees, E1001 [21MY]

Newell, Rachel: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E354 [4MR]

Newlin, Suzanne: National Association for Sport and Physical Education High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1141 [5JN]

Nichols, Roy: Arthritis Foundation Humanitarian Award recipient, E2014 [8OC]

Nielson, Graham: Colorado Association of School Boards McGuffey Award recipient, E2371 [21NO]

Nigh, Veronica: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) scholarship recipient, E494 [18MR]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Alexei A. Abrikosov for physics, H9286 [8OC]

———recognition of Anthony J. Leggett for physics, H9286 [8OC]

———recognition of Jimmy Carter for peace, E18 [8JA]

———recognition of Paul C. Lauterbur for physiology or medicine, H9286 [8OC], E2078 [17OC]

———recognition of Peter Agre for chemistry, E2006 [8OC]

———recognition of Roderick MacKinnon for chemistry, E2096 [20OC]

Nolfo, Ludo: Bayonne, NJ, UNICO Man of the Year recipient, E839 [1MY]

Nolfo, Maria: Bayonne, NJ, Columbus Committee Italian-American Educator Award recipient, E1905 [25SE]

North Brunswick, NJ: tribute to North Brunswick Township High School robotics team, E1098 [2JN]

Norton, Courtney: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization) Writing Contest Western Region winner, E1127 [4JN]

Notier, Peter: Presidential Scholars Program Teacher Recognition Award recipent, E1331 [24JN]

Nugent, Richard: Fairfax County, VA, Braddock District Council Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1186 [10JN]

Nurnberger, Ralph: Georgetown University Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award recipient, E1169 [5JN], E1352 [25JN]

Oak Park, CA: Brookside School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1936 [1OC]

Oberto, Neil F.: Hazleton, PA, Order Sons of Italy in America (organization) Outstanding Italian American award recipient, E2033 [14OC]

Odland, Luna: Alzheimer's Association President's Award recipient, E776 [12AP]

Ogle, Tara: American Ambulance Association Stars of Life Award recipient, H3648 [6MY]

Older, Stephen: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2261 [6NO]

Oludina, Olakunle: Delaware Minority Business Advocate Award recipient, E859 [1MY]

Order of the Silver Rose (organization): tribute, E2068 [16OC]

Oreskey, Rick: Pueblo County, CO, Sheriff's Dept., Medal of Valor recipient, E1202 [11JN]

Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors (H.R. 1251), E438 [12MR]

Osberg, Susan: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E532 [20MR]

Owen, Keith: Colorado Association of School Executives Colorado National Distinguished Principal of the Year award recipient, E1306 [19JN]

Owens, Ronn: National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award recipient, E2063 [16OC]

Oxford, MI: Clear Lake Elementary School recipient of Michigan Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Exemplary School award, E539 [20MR]

Palm Bay, FL: National Civic League All-American City Award finalist, E1171 [5JN]

Pascal, Hamilton: Thomas R. Fortune Business Award recipient, E2055 [16OC]

Pastrick, Robert: St. Catherine Hospital of East Chicago, IN, Pillar of the Community Award recipient, E282 [25FE]

Patterson, Curtis R.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E70 [27JA]

Patterson, Kay: Columbia, SC, Housing Authority Wall of Fame inductee, E765 [12AP]

Pavlica, Robert: Intel Corp., Excellence in Teaching Award recipient, E2548 [8DE]

Payne, Representative: Cyprus Federation of America Justice for Cyprus Award recipient, E1916 [30SE]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11484-H11487 [18NO]

Pedersen, Charles M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E794 [29AP]

Peltkian, Sonia Bedrossian: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E468 [13MR]

Pepper, Andrew M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E275 [25FE]

Perez brothers: Stanislaus County, CA, Ag Center Foundation Ag Hall of Fame inductees, E2497 [8DE]

Perino, Dana: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Alumna Award recipient, E1970 [2OC]

Petcoff, Matthew R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E635 [1AP]

Peterslie, Oscar: Experience Works, Inc., Prime Time Awards Program Wisconsin Outstanding Older Worker award recipient, H8370 [17SE]

Peterson, Dana Camphous: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Citizens of the Year-Woman of the Year award recipient, E1853 [23SE]

Pettengill, Kathryn: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award recipient, E1772 [11SE]

Pfister, Betty: Women in Aviation, International (organization) honoree, E1203 [11JN]

Phillips, Marcus W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2312 [17NO]

Pieczynski, Judy: Linden, MI, City Council Citizen of the Year award recipient, E936 [13MY]

Pierce, Daniel W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E393 [7MR]

Pitas, Andrew: Air Traffic Control Association Glenn Gilbert Award recipient, E411 [7MR]

Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to Bloomfield Citizens Council award recipients, E1129 [4JN]

Pleasanton, CA: tribute to Pleasanton Rage girls' soccer team, E744 [11AP]

Poast, Ron: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship Award recipient, E2040 [15OC]

Polanski, Roman: nomination for Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences award, H1358 [26FE]

Pompano Beach, FL: National Civic League All-America City Award finalist, E1239 [13JN]

Pontiac, MI: tribute to Pontiac Northern High School robotics team, E1097 [2JN]

Poochigian, Charles S.: Armenian National Committee of Central California Man of the Year Award recipient, E621 [31MR], E688 [7AP]

Pope John Paul II: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (H. Con. Res. 313), H11469-H11477 [18NO], E2362 [20NO]

Portillo, Sylvia: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1188 [10JN]

Portland, OR: Franklin High School recipient of Unisys Corp., and the American Association for the Advancement of Science Online Science Education Award, E1040 [21MY]

Potts, Daniel: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E532 [20MR]

Pou, Nellie: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E239 [13FE]

Powers, Donald S.: St. Catherine Hospital of East Chicago, IN, Pillar of the Community Award recipient, E282 [25FE]

Preiser Scientific, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2252 [6NO]

Price, Anthony: Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc., National Champion for Computer Applications award recipient, E1875 [24SE]

Price, Wiley: Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists Excellence in Communications Award recipient, E1853 [23SE]

Prince William County, VA: Prince William County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E617, E618, E620 [31MR]

Prola, Jim: Central Labor Council of Alameda County, CA, AFL-CIO, COPE Award recipient, E931 [13MY]

Protenic, Joe P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E303 [27FE]

Providence, RI: PROV/Atomic Catering recipient of National Restaurant Association Restaurant Neighbor Award, E1886 [24SE]

Pryor, Tony: Army Silver Star award recipient, H10460 [6NO]

Pueblo, CO: Eva Baca Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2078 [17OC]

Pursell, Carl D.: Plymouth, MI, Hall of Fame inductee, E612 [27MR]

Quick, Gary: Michigan's Upper Peninsula Labor Hall of Fame inductee, E736 [11AP]

Quinn, Gavin: Darien, IL, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E399 [7MR]

Racine, WI: National Civic League All-America City Award recipient, E1543 [21JY]

Raflo, Frank: Kiwanis International Hixon Award recipient, E2093 [20OC]

Raine, Elizabeth: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E284 [25FE]

Rakkou, John C.: Cyprus Federation of America Humanitarian and Philanthropic Award recipient, E1917 [30SE]

Ravelo, Ted: Philippine American Federation of South Florida, Inc., honoree, E1135 [5JN]

Razon, Nora: San Mateo County, CA, Young Woman of Excellence Award recipient, E521 [19MR]

Reder, Tommy: Michigan State Polka Hall of Fame inductee, E1884 [24SE]

Redford, Robert: Americans for the Arts (organization) Nancy Hanks Lecture on the Arts and Public Policy honoree, E2084 [17OC]

Reedy, Thomas M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2263 [6NO]

Remmenga, Barbra: Colorado Court Appointed Special Advocates Guardian Ad Litem Attorney of the Year award recipient, E167 [6FE]

Rent-All Center, Inc.: Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award recipient, E279 [25FE]

Reyes, Matthew I.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E312 [27FE]

Rhodes, John J.: Congressional Distinguished Service Medal recipient, E782 [12AP]

Richards, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2082 [17OC]

Richbourg, Ola: Laurel Hill, FL, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E228 [13FE]

Riverside, CA: Riverside National Cemetery recipient of Dept. of Veterans Affairs Robert W. Carey National Cemetery Category Award, E2133 [28OC]

Robbins, Royal: Greater Yosemite Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E2133 [28OC]

Roberson, Jessie: EPA Phoenix Award recipient, E2189 [31OC]

Roberts, Lenore: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E520 [19MR]

Robinson, IL: Marathon Ashland Petroleum, LLC, Illinois Refining Division recipient of Marathon Ashland Petroleum, LLC, President's Award for Responsible Care, E1457 [11JY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (H.R. 1900), H9231-H9235 [7OC]

Robinson, William T., III: Cincinnati Bar Association Themis Award recipient, E800 [29AP], E813 [30AP]

Rochester, NY: tribute to Aquinas High School football team, E246 [13FE]

Rolle, William: Florida A&M University Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1679 [4SE]

Romero, Christepher: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arizona, E881 [7MY]

Rosborg, James: Illinois School Superintendent of the Year Award recipient, E2475 [8DE]

Roth, Cody E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E304 [27FE]

Rothenberg, Jean: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award recipient, E1771 [11SE]

Ruckert, Ashley: Louisiana high school all-star volleyball match outstanding player honoree, E1662 [25JY]

Russel, Jay: Levy County, FL, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Officer of the Year award recipient, E1700 [5SE]

Rutherford, Donna: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E528 [20MR]

Ryals, Jarvis and Mary Jo: Colorado State University-Pueblo President's Medal for Distinguished Service award recipient, E1438 [9JY]

Ryan, Elaine: Association of Community College Trustees Chief Executive Officer Award recipient, E1640 [25JY]

Salem, OR: tribute to South Salem High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, E1956 [2OC]

Sampsell, Patrick T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2309 [17NO]

San Agustin, Joycel: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1493 [17JY]

San Antonio, TX: Morrill Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1803 [16SE]

———Rayburn Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1803 [16SE]

San Fernando Valley Bar Association: tribute to Valley Community Legal Foundation Heroes in Law Enforcement award recipients, E916 [9MY]

Santana, Felix: Latino American Committee of Monmouth County, Inc., award recipient, E2070 [17OC]

Santiago, Courtney: Ms. Wheelchair America Program, Inc., Ms. Wheelchair Florida honoree, E1496 [17JY]

Sarginson-DeMayer, Jean: Linden, MI, City Council Citizen of the Year award recipient, E936 [13MY]

Scaife, Sherythia: Helen Kennedy Award recipient, H9190 [2OC]

Schaub, William: Purple Heart recipient, E2506 [8DE]

Schiavone, Joel: New Haven, CT, Preservation Trust Preservation Hero Award recipient, E1734 [9SE]

Schibell, Salvatore M.: Amerigo Vespucci Society Man of the Year award recipient, E195 [12FE]

Schlafly, Phyllis: Ladies' Home Journal honoree, E613 [27MR]

Schnidt, Rita Z.: Jefferson County, CO, Democrats (organization) Eleanor Roosevelt Award recipient, E1995 [8OC]

Schroeder, Bob: Hooksett, NH, Citizen of the Year award recipient, H5451 [17JN], E1154 [5JN]

Schuchert, Sharon: Dept. of HHS Adoption Excellence Award recipient, E2234 [5NO]

Schulze, Dusty: Craig, CO, City Council Meritorious Commendation recipient, E2223 [4NO]

Scott, Helen Wise: National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women's Clubs of Central New Jersey Sojourner Truth Award recipient, E625 [31MR]

Scranton, PA: anniversary of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 314, E228 [13FE]

Scripps, Charles: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E213 [13FE]

Seattle, WA: tribute to American Medical Women's Association and NIH National Library of Medicine Local Legends project nominees, E2336 [19NO]

Seim, David: Lubbock, TX, United Way Rita Harmon Volunteer Service Award recipient, E164 [6FE]

Sevan, Benon V.: Cyprus Federation of America Life Time Achievement Award recipient, E1916 [30SE]

Sewell, Phyllis Shapiro: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E230 [13FE]

Shamsi, Edmund I.: ROFEH International (nonprofit organization) and New England Chassidic Center honoree, E1921 [30SE]

Shannon, Ryan: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E964 [15MY]

Shepp, Joseph: AARP (organization) Nevada Andrus Award for Community Service recipient, E2240 [5NO]

Shinn, Phillip G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E634 [1AP]

Siden, Douglas L.: American Baptist Seminary of the West Doctor of Humane Letters recipient, E1481 [15JY]

Siegfried, Karl: Wireless Foundation VITA Wireless Samaritan Award recipient, E899 [9MY]

Simms, Ginny: Napa County, CA, Sierra Club Earl Thollander Environmental Award recipient, E748 [11AP]

Simonelli, Ann: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E532 [20MR]

Sims, William B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E308 [27FE]

Singh, Rohan: Junior Achievement Inc., Student Entrepreneuer of the Year award recipient, E2283 [7NO]

Siu, Annie Chin: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E469 [13MR]

Slaven-Emond, AliceMarie: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1192 [10JN]

Smith, Anne E.: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, E1353 [25JN]

Smith, Mary: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1240 [13JN]

Smith, Paul: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Service to the University Award recipient, E1974 [2OC]

Smith, Stephanie: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E970 [15MY]

Smothers, Vicki: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E528 [20MR]

Snell, William E., Jr.: Greater Chambersburg, PA, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E69 [27JA]

Snyder, Kyle D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2310 [17NO]

Snyder, Leslie Crocker: National Police Defense Foundation Woman of the Year award recipient, E645 [2AP]

Socrates, Charles: Panpaphian Association of America, Inc., Member of the Year recipient, E197 [12FE]

Soendker, Jenna: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E287 [26FE]

Sofer, Gideon: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Jersey, E1197 [11JN]

Sonsini, Clara: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1048 [22MY], E1438 [9JY]

Souhrada, Robert: Suffolk County, NY, Volunteer Fireman's Association Firefighters of the Year award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

South Carolina Policy Council: Americans for Tax Reform (organization) Dragon Slayer Award recipient, H12753 [8DE]

Southeast Mental Health Services: American Psychiatric Association Silver Achievement Award recipient, E2369 [21NO]

Souza, Antone: New Bedford (MA) Standard-Times Man of the Year award recipient, E83 [28JA]

Spanos, Alex: STARBRIGHT Foundation Heart of Gold Award recipient, E2160 [30OC]

Spencer Veneer, LLC: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2230 [5NO]

Spicuzzo, Joseph C.: Anti-Defamation League Americanism Award recipient, E1335 [24JN]

Spiegel, Bobby: Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1743 [9SE]

Spinola, Tess: San Francisco, CA, DAV Auxiliary State Essay Contest winner, E1707 [5SE]

Splenda, Inc.: Alabama Technology Network and Business Council of Alabama Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Award Medium Manufacturer honoree, E683 [3AP]

Spradley, Lola: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Service to the Community Award recipient, E1972 [2OC]

Spring Creek Natural Foods (business): Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2252 [6NO]

SSM Health Care (nonprofit organization): Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, E1123 [4JN], E1420 [8JY], E2040 [15OC]

St. Joseph Ballet Co.: President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities Coming Up Taller award recipient, H10461 [6NO], E1617 [25JY]

St. Louis, MO: Children's Hospital inclusion in Child Magazine (publication) ``Best Children's Hospitals'' list, E245 [13FE]

———Commons Lane Elementary School recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1055 [22MY]

———Conway Elementary School recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1057 [22MY]

———Kennard Classical Junior Academy recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1038 [21MY]

———Pierre Laclede Elmentary School recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1038 [21MY]

Stafford, Andrew: Royal Rangers of Northern Missouri Gold Medal of Achievement recipient, E2164 [30OC]

Stamper, Larry and Sue: Woodbury University Movers and Shapers Award recipients, E1981 [7OC]

Stanley, Grant: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2027 [10OC]

Stanphill, Jerry A.: GEICO Public Service Award for Physical Rehabilitation, E688 [7AP]

Stark, Brenda: Central Valley Coalition of Nursing Organizations RN of the Year Award for Outstanding Education recipient, E931 [13MY]

Staten, Samuel, Jr.: Laborer's Local Union 332 Outstanding Labor Leader Award recipient, E2105 [21OC]

Steele, Robert and Marguerite: National Parents' Day Council Excellence in Parenting Award recipients, E1583 [24JY]

Stephenson, Ben: Colorado Association of School Executives Colorado Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, E2324 [19NO]

Sterling Heights, MI: tribute to firefighters union honorees, E1891 [25SE]

Stillman, Margaret: Hampton Roads, VA, Chamber of Commerce-Chesapeake Woman of the Year award recipient, E140 [6FE]

Stockdale, Joanne: SBA Iowa Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1821, E1830 [17SE]

Stone, Angela L.: Columbia, SC, Housing Authority Wall of Fame inductee, E766 [12AP]

Stone, Otho: Bronze Star recipient, E476 [13MR]

Storm, Scot: Federal Duck Stamp Contest winner, E2295 [14NO]

Stram, Hank: National Football League Hall of Fame inductee, E1701 [5SE]

Stroup, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2455 [25NO]

Swallow, Craig: National Council of Economic Education/Nasdaq National Teaching Award honoree, E743 [11AP]

Swann, Mildred: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E529 [20MR]

Switalski family: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Citizens of the Year-Donna Greco Issa Family of the Year award recipient, E1854 [23SE]

Tabor, John: Leadership Charlotte (organization) Schley R. Lyons Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E2104 [21OC]

Tarantino, Joseph J.: Montgomery County, PA, Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

Tchobanoglous, George: National Water Research Institute Athalie Richardson Irvine Clark Prize recipient, E1260 [16JN]

Tealer, Lisa: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E518 [19MR]

Teddy (bull mastiff): Westminister Kennel Club Dog Show Best of Breed winner, E688 [7AP]

Teeter, James R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2308 [17NO]

Telgemeier, Katie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E314 [27FE]

Tempe, AZ: National Civic League All-America City Award recipient, E1546 [21JY]

Teresa, Donna: Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. Anne Richardson Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E2376 [21NO]

Texas: Teacher of the Year award recipients from the 5th Congressional District, E1640 [25JY]

———tribute to 3d Congressional District Teacher of the Year recipients, H4882 [4JN]

Thackaberry, Hugh: Purple Heart recipient, E2226 [4NO]

Theodoredis, Nicholas D.: Purple Heart recipient, E1305 [19JN]

Thistlethwaite, Christopher P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E174 [7FE]

Thompson, Drew Q.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2469 [8DE]

Thompson, Ralph W., III: Monterey County Bar Association Chief Justice Phil Gibson award recipient, E994 [19MY]

Thompson Engineering, Inc.: American Council of Engineering Companies Alabama Chapter Engineering Excellence Honor Award recipient, E499 [18MR]

Thousand Oaks, CA: Pinecrest School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1936 [1OC]

Tilly, Heidi: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E315 [27FE]

Tobias, Glenn and Lynn: Anti-Defamation League Distinguished Leadership Award recipients, E2307 [17NO]

Tobin, Amy R.: Central Valley Coalition of Nursing Organizations RN of the Year Award for Outstanding Administration recipient, E931 [13MY]

Tobiska, Jackson: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, H5417 [17JN]

Todd, Charles J.: U.S. Marshals Service Court Security Officer of the Year Award recipient, E531 [20MR]

Tolentino, Nino J.: Scripps Howard Regional Spelling Bee winner for Guam, E1648 [25JY]

Tomlin, Katherine: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E317 [27FE]

Toomey, Amanda: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E322 [27FE]

Torley, Everett: Livonia, MI, State Trooper of the Year award recipient, E531 [20MR]

Toth, Nick: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship recipient, E1430 [9JY]

Towne, Verna: Mancos Valley, CO, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2311 [17NO]

Tremblay, Ray: Chiefland, FL, Police Dept. Officer of the Year award recipient, E1687 [4SE]

Tritco, Tiffany: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E318 [27FE]

Tuberville, Amanda: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1237 [13JN]

Turner, Bert S.: Louisiana State University Alumni Association Hall of Distinction Alumnus of the Year Award recipient, E2380 [21NO]

Ufberg, Murray: Wilkes-Barre, PA, B'nai B'rith Community Service Award recipient, E166 [6FE]

Union City, CA: tribute to Logan High School forensics team, E1420 [8JY]

Union Park Automotive Group, Inc.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Family Business of the Year Award recipient, E132 [5FE]

University of Florida: tribute to women's tennis team, E2336 [19NO]

Upson, Ruth: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award recipient, E1772 [11SE]

Urban, Jane: Illinois 6th Congressional District Essay Contest winner, E1259 [16JN]

Valentine, June: Southern Colorado Livestock Association Stockman of the Year award recipient, E2403 [22NO]

van Wagtendonk, Jan: Forest Service Excellence in Wilderness Stewardship Research Award recipient, E1350 [25JN]

Vanecek, Matthew A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E306 [27FE]

Varona, Aleida: Dept. of HHS Office of Child Support Enforcement Achievement Beyond the Call of Duty Award recipient, E1743 [9SE]

Vega, Amelia: Miss Universe pageant winner, E1141 [5JN]

Vega, Carmen: Latino American Committee of Monmouth County, Inc., award recipient, E2069 [17OC]

Vega, Mariano, Jr.: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E249 [13FE]

Ventura, CA: Poinsettia School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1935 [1OC]

Vezin, Chad: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1354 [25JN]

Viking Pools, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2249 [6NO]

Virella, Miguel: Latino American Committee of Monmouth County, Inc., award recipient, E2071 [17OC]

Vizcarra, Joan: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E462 [13MR]

Vulgamott, Kyle E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2479 [8DE]

Vyas, Kavi: California Interscholastic Federation Spirit of Sport Award recipient, H332 [11FE]

Waldorf, MD: Thomas Stone High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1275 [17JN]

Walker Machinery Co.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2233 [5NO]

Walliser, Maureen: Hudson County, NJ, United Way Congresswoman Mary T. Norton Memorial Award recipient, E1902 [25SE]

Walloch, John J.: Pulaski Council of Milwaukee Polish Heritage Award recipient, E816 [30AP]

Ward, G. William: Blair County, PA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award for Business Advocacy recipient, E795 [29AP]

———Penns Woods Council of the Boy Scouts National Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, E795 [29AP]

Warden, Gail L.: City Year, Inc., Lifetime of Idealism award recipient, E1309 [20JN]

Watson, Donald D.: Hinsdale, IL, Hinsdale Central High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1825 [17SE]

Watson, Walter L.: Columbia, SC, Housing Authority Wall of Fame inductee, E768 [12AP]

Weaver, Jonathan H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E989 [19MY]

Webster, NY: tribute to Schroeder High School football team, E242 [13FE]

Wehling, Jessica: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E231 [13FE]

Weiss, Michael A.: American Diabetes Association Charles H. Best Medal for Service recipient, H4844 [3JN], E1249 [13JN]

Wells, Sabrina: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E323 [27FE]

Wendel, Ben: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1498 [17JY]

Whitchurch, Janet: Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2316 [19NO]

Williams, Aaron S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2478 [8DE]

Williams, C.K.: National Book Selection Committee National Book Award in Poetry recipient, E2439 [23NO]

Williams, Carl: Asbury Park High School Hall of Fame inductee, E709 [8AP]

Wilson, Jessica: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E946 [14MY]

Winter, Helen: Fairfax County, VA, Mason District Council of Civic Associations Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1105 [3JN]

Witkin, Evelyn M.: NSF National Medal of Science Award recipient, E2280 [7NO]

Witkowski, Terry: Polish National Alliance Milwaukee, WI, Society Lodge 2159 Polish American of the Year award recipient, E1999 [8OC]

Witte, Maria: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E838 [1MY]

Witten, Edward: NSF National Medal of Science Award recipient, E2282 [7NO]

Wolff, Joel I.: Grays Harbor County, WA, Pioneer of the Year award recipient, E449 [12MR]

Wood, Sean A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E389 [7MR]

Woodbridge, VA: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 364 award recipients, E923 [9MY]

Wooden, John: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E1580 [24JY]

Worcester, MA: tribute to Worcester Community Action Council Warm Friends Award recipients, E1130 [4JN]

Wortz, Peggy Fouke: ATHENA Foundation ATHENA of the Inland Valleys Award recipient, E1005 [21MY]

Wright, Dustin J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E632 [1AP]

Wsol, Frank J.: Anti-Defamation League Community Service Award recipient, E1338 [24JN]

Ybarra, Mary H.: Corona-Norco, CA, Family YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished Service Award recipient, E394 [7MR]

Yeadon, Alan and Kristine: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1917 [30SE]

Yorba Linda, CA: Bryant Ranch School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2149 [28OC]

Young, Steve: Dept. of Labor Labor Hall of Fame award recipient, E1937 [1OC]

Young-Holt, Carol: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E523 [19MR]

Yow, Deborah A.: Maryland Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E589 [26MR]

Zabaldo, Joseph F.: Coast Guard Gold Lifesaving Medal recipient, E1565 [23JY]

Zackiewicz, Dona: Delaware Women in Business Advocate the Year Award recipient, E858 [1MY]

Zapata, Carmen: Hollywood, CA, Chamber of Commerce Hollywood Walk of Fame honoree, E1934 [30SE]

Zarian, Larry: Verdugo Hills Council, Boy Scouts of America Glendale Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2552 [15DE]

Zemlock, Ruth: KUSA-TV (Denver, CO) 9 Who Care Award recipient, E1159 [5JN]

Zink, Sidny: Durango, CO, Chamber of Commerce Barbara Conrad Award recipient, E1398 [27JN]

Zitter, Judith: Zonta Club of Pasadena, CA, Woman of Achievement award recipient, E2292 [12NO]

Remarks in Senate

Agathen, Taylor: Jim Claypool Conservation Art Contest winner, S3803 [17MR]

Ahuja, Monte: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, Inc., Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, S14026 [5NO]

Albertson's Inc.: Dept. of Defense National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Home Front Award recipient, S12732 [16OC]

American Automobile Association: School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal Award recipients, S5940 [8MY]

Armed Forces: authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, S12490-S12492, S12508-S12510 [14OC]

———authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom (S. 1673), S12139 [29SE]

———establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews (S. 1487), S10152 [29JY]

———expedite awarding of Global War on Terrorism Medal to recipients, S12677-S12682 [16OC]

Ashley, Dottie: South Carolina Arts Commission Elizabeth O'Neill Verner Award recipient, S3408 [10MR]

Autore, Tony: Chippewa-Luce-Mackinac Community Action Agency honoree, S11831 [23SE]

Aviation: establish an award program to encourage the development of effective bomb-scanning technology (S. 1927), S15470 [21NO]

Ayers, Edward: Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Doctoral and Research College Professor of the Year award recipient, S13802 [3NO]

Barker, Linda: Sioux Falls Development Foundation Spirt of Sioux Falls Award recipient, S15404 [21NO]

Barton, Ronald W.: Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board Chairman's Medal recipient, S13511 [29OC]

Beatty, Anthany: Eastern Kentucky University Hall of Distinguished Alumni inductee, S5432 [28AP]

Bellmore, Fern: Northern Michigan County Democratic Party Duane Weiss Award recipient, S11345 [10SE]

Benedict College: tribute to gospel choir, S4509 [27MR]

Bertini, Catherine: World Food Prize recipient, S13126 [23OC]

Bill and Melinda Gates Scholarship Foundation: Millennium Scholars Program award recipients, S9044 [8JY]

Bishop, F. Marian: American Academy of Family Physicians John G. Walsh Award recipient, S1865 [4FE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 709), S4439 [26MR], S6405 [14MY]

Blanchard, Sonide: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S6850 [21MY]

Boardman, Phillip: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Nevada Professor of the Year award recipient, S14024 [5NO]

Bob Hope American Patriot Award: establish (S. 1150), S7145 [23MY]

Boise, ID: William Howard Taft Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S12371 [2OC]

Boston, MA: tribute to Boston Celtics Charitable Foundation Heroes Among Us award recipients, S9491 [16JY]

Bowles, Matt: 4-H Award for Excellence recipient for Kentucky, S7230 [3JN]

Brady, R. Hugh: Idaho High School Activities Hall of Fame inductee, S8718 [26JN]

Bridgewater, VA: tribute to Bridgewater Junior League All-Stars baseball team, S16113 [9DE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), S16051 [25NO]

Bright, Jeannie: Fort Knox, KY, Directorate of Training, Doctrine, and Combat Development Training and Doctrine Command Editor of the Year award recipient, S3500 [11MR]

Brown, Clyde: NOAA Environmental Hero Award recipient, S10610 [31JY]

Buckner, Greg: Kentucky All-Star Hall of Fame inductee, S7977 [17JN]

Bunche, Ralph: tribute (H. Con. Res. 71), S15399 [21NO], S15570 [22NO], S15808 [24NO]

———tribute (S. Con. Res. 82), S15082 [18NO], S15569 [22NO]

Burchard, John and Sara: Kids on the Block-Vermont (organization) Puppets' Choice Award recipient, S4953 [8AP]

Byrd, Senator: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute Freedom From Fear Award recipient, S15274 [20NO]

Cabell, Stephen: Presidential Scholar in the Arts honoree, S8554 [25JN]

Campbell, Tyler: Purple Heart recipient, S12447 [3OC]

Carey, Paulette: VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award recipient, S4324 [24MR]

Chemical Weapons Working Group: Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission Earth Day Award recipient, S5476 [29AP]

Clark, Rossi K.: Kentucky Association for Gifted Education and National Association for Gifted Children Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award recipient, S4896 [7AP]

Collins, Jessica: Kentucky Association of Future Farmers of America Award recipient, S7715 [11JN]

Colorado: tribute to Solucient (business) Top 100 Hospitals honorees, S13708 [31OC]

Combs, Charleen: SBA Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S12835 [17OC]

Congressional Award Program: funding, S14939 [17NO]

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute: tribute to Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S12271, S12272 [1OC]

Connolly, Angela: American City and County (publication) National County Leader of the Year Award recipient, S9705 [22JY]

Cordes, Kirk: Rapid City, SD, Chamber of Commerce Ag Producer of the Year award recipient, S16116 [9DE]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 1477), S10070 [28JY]

Dada, Jamil: Boy Scouts Five Nations District Distinguished Citizen Good Scout of the Year Award recipient, S4160 [20MR]

Danville/Boyle, KY, County Chamber of Commerce: Afterschool Alliance (organization) Afterschool Community Champion Award recipient, S6621 [19MY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), S16051 [25NO]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 498), S3029 [3MR], S8600 [25JN]

Denver, CO: tribute to Colorado Storm Royal soccer team, S11344 [10SE]

Devries, Daryl: Purple Heart recipient, S12447 [3OC]

Drummond, Garry N., Sr.: Alabama Business Hall of Fame inductee, S13512 [29OC]

Dugi, Don: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Kentucky Professor of the Year award recipient, S14798, S14800 [12NO]

Duxbury, Robert: South Dakota State University Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Program honoree, S11473 [15SE], S11748 [22SE]

Etzwiler, Donnell D.: National Institute of Health Policy Health Care Leadership Award recipient, S5056 [9AP]

Eureka, SD: tribute to National Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship recipients, S8431 [24JN]

Evans, Ruth: Kentucky Cabinet for Families and Children Excellence in Service award recipient, S7537 [9JN]

Farmer, Paul: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for the Human Condition recipient, S3080 [4MR]

Fedeli, Umberto P.: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, Inc., Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, S14023 [5NO]

Finn, Daniel J.: AMA Foundation Leadership Award recipient, S3618 [12MR]

Fornos, Werner: U.N. Population Award recipient, S5851 [7MY]

Frist, Thomas F., Jr.: Modern Healthcare (publication) and the American College of Healthcare Executives Healthcare Hall of Fame inductee, S4820 [3AP]

Garza, Maria A.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Idaho Professor of the Year award recipient, S14800 [12NO]

Gavin, Carole A.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education New Jersey Professor of the Year award recipient, S14800 [12NO], S15056 [18NO]

Genematas, William N.: World Medical Relief, Inc., Irene M. Auberlin Service Above Self Award recipient, S2915 [27FE]

Gillin, James J., Jr.: Pennsylvanians for Effective Government (organization) Clifford L. Jones Award recipient, S14962 [17NO]

Goodwin, Tom: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Baccalaureate College Professor of the Year award recipient, S15810 [24NO]

Griess, Gabriel: 15th Air Force Co., Grade Officer of the Year award recipient, S7924 [16JN]

Grogan, Katie: U.S. Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest winner, S6503 [15MY]

Hale, Patty: Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Master's University and College Professor of the Year award recipient, S13802 [3NO]

Hamel, Anthony W.: Bronze Star recipient, S10902 [1AU]

Hansen, Doris: American Trucking Association National Driver of the Year award recipient, S12187 [30SE]

Harmston, Clayton: American Legion Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, S7473 [5JN]

Harris, Bob: SBA Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S12835 [17OC]

Hatlen, Kaaren: American Automobile Association National School Safety Patroller of the Year award recipient, S5940 [8MY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1821), S15502 [21NO]

Hendricks, John: Dept. of Agriculture Risk Management Agency Future Farmers of America writing contest winner, S5339 [11AP]

Hiawassee, GA: tribute to Towns County Middle School, S5056 [9AP]

Hoffman, Margaret A.: Dept. of Education National Distinguished Principal Program honoree, S14268 [7NO]

Hunter, Karlene: National Indian Business Association Native American Businesswoman of the Year award recipient, S11905 [24SE]

Illinois: tribute to American Association on Mental Retardation Direct Service Professional Award recipients, S11830 [23SE]

Indiana: National Guard 1st Battalion 293d and 152d Infantry Regiment recipients of Dept. of the Army Combat Infantry award, S11023 [3SE]

———tribute to Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S3025 [3MR]

———tribute to Service Leaders Summit honoring high school students for community service, S15809 [24NO]

Indianapolis, IN: Charity Dye Elementary School #27 recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S14799 [12NO]

International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims: Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize recipient, S11906 [24SE]

Jacques, Jennifer: VSA Arts (nonprofit organization) Expression Arts Program Road Trip—Journey of Discovery award recipient, S12531 [14OC]

Jensen, Geraldine: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for Public Policy recipient, S3080 [4MR]

Johnson, Lorraine: Georgia Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5646 [1MY]

Jones, Anthony: Commander of the British Empire honoree, S3084 [4MR]

Kanarek, Carol: Association of Fundraising Professionals Treasure Coast Chapter Unsung Hero Award recipient, S14026 [5NO]

Keller, Pat: Kentucky Music Educators Association Kentucky Elementary Music Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2593 [24FE]

Kennish, Jared P.: Bronze Star recipient, S10138 [29JY]

Kiley, Kevin: U.S. Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest winner, S9239 [10JY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1368), S8863 [27JN]

Kizito, Elizabeth Namusoke: National Association of Women Business Owners Louisville, KY, Chapter Woman Business Owner of the Year award recipient, S4432 [26MR]

Krueger, Connie: South Dakota Council of Teachers of English Language Arts Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5338 [11AP]

Kruse, Charles E.: National Eagle Scout Association Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, S13801 [3NO]

Larson, Laird: South Dakota State University Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Program honoree, S11474 [15SE], S11748 [22SE]

Lawson, Jeffrey: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S6850 [21MY]

LeRoy, Patrick S.: Muscular Dystrophy Association Kentucky State Goodwill Ambassador selectee, S3160 [5MR]

Levitt, Arthur, Jr.: Franklin D. Roosevelt Distinguished Public Service Award recipient, S8718 [26JN]

Lexington, KY: Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government recipient of EPA Clean Water Partner Award, S3025 [3MR]

Lincoln, NE: tribute to Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor recipients, S2521 [14FE]

MacCready, Paul: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for Technology, the Economy and Employment recipient, S3080 [4MR]

Maine: tribute to Celebrating the Women of Lewiston/Auburn awards dinner, S11025 [3SE]

Mairs, Millie: Congressional Adoption Caucus Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S11984 [25SE]

Mangeot, Mike: Friends of Covington (organization) Covington Award recipient, S6620 [19MY]

Marquette County, MI: National Civic League All-America City Award finalist, S9047 [8JY]

McAllister, James C., III: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Harvey A.K. Whitney Lecture Award recipient, S7131 [23MY]

McDonald, Scott: Massachusetts State Police Medal of Lifesaving recipient, S5648 [1MY]

McGoldrick, John L.: American Jewish Committee Institute of Human Relations honoree, S1364 [22JA]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnamese Conflict (S. 1834), S14178 [6NO]

Medal of Honor: provide for use of gold in metal content (S. 1386), S9246 [10JY]

Merritt, Allen: Oregon Medical Association Doctor-Citizen of the Year Award recipient, S13132 [23OC]

Minami, Dale: ABA Thurgood Marshall Award recipient, S4159 [20MR]

Molina, Mario J.: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for the Environment recipient, S3080 [4MR]

Monmouth, NJ: tribute to Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts, Inc., Women of Distinction honorees, S3367 [7MR]

Montana: tribute to Disability Determination Services, S13132 [23OC]

Montgomery, James: National Wildlife Refuge Association Refuge Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, S1807 [30JA]

Muse, Mary Beatty: Boston College Law School Lifetime Achievment Award recipient, S5160 [10AP]

NASA: Glenn Research Center recipient of R&D (publication) R&D 100 Award, S13124 [23OC]

National Engineers Week: tribute to winners of Regional Future City Competition, S2453 [13FE]

Native Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (S. 540), S6617 [19MY]

Nebraska: Order of the Silver Rose recipients, S124 [9JA]

New Hampshire: tribute to Excellence in Education Award recipients, S7132 [23MY]

Nichols, Russell: Kentucky State Police Post 16 Trooper of the Year award recipient, S7133 [23MY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Shirin Ebadi for peace (S. Res. 244), S12748 [16OC], S13009 [22OC], S14222 [6NO]

Nurnberger, Ralph: Georgetown University Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award recipient, S8122 [18JN]

Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors (S. 572), S3329-S3333 [6MR]

Osborne, Representative: Caring Institute National Caring Award recipient, S15055 [18NO]

Owens, Cynthia: Oregon Health Care Hero designee, S14798 [12NO]

Pauling, Trulesta: Army Staff Identification Badge and Commander's Award for Civilian Service recipient, S13903 [4NO]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), S16051 [25NO]

Pecina, Michele: National Association of Elementary School Principals California National Distinguished Principal of the Year award recipient, S7231 [3JN]

Petersen, Rachel: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Dakota, S5854 [7MY]

Pope John Paul II: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (H. Con. Res. 313), S15207 [19NO]

POW: issue a POW medal to civilian Federal employees who are forcibly detained by enemy forces under wartime conditions (S. 66), S63 [7JA]

Quarles, Ryan: Dept. of Agriculture Risk Management Agency Future Farmers of America writing contest winner, S5339 [11AP]

Ray, Firman: Army Silver Star award recipient, S15182 [19NO]

Reagon, Bernice Johnson: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for Arts and Humanities recipient, S3080 [4MR]

Redford, Robert: Americans for the Arts (organization) Nancy Hanks Lecture on the Arts and Public Policy honoree, S12440 [3OC]

Rhode Island: tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, S7375 [4JN]

———tribute to Girl Scout Silver Award recipients, S7375 [4JN]

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: tribute to Faith in Action Program, S7827 [12JN]

Roberto, Richard: National Association of Secondary School Principals National High School Principal of the Year finalist, S15404 [21NO]

Roberts, Collette N.: U.S. Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest winner, S8547 [25JN]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (H.R. 1900), S12853 [17OC]

———award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (S. 300), S1909 [4FE], S2334 [12FE], S12733 [16OC], S12853, S12854 [17OC]

Robinson, Lillian S.: Experience Works, Inc., Kentucky Outstanding Older Worker award recipient, S13658 [30OC]

Rogers, Betsy Dawson: National Teacher of the Year recipient, S5848 [7MY]

Roswell, NM: Roswell High School recipient of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Top 10 Schools in America award, S3879 [18MR]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 1465), S9974 [25JY]

SBA: tribute to Outstanding Women Entrepreneur Award recipients, S11909 [24SE]

Schleiff, Henry S.: Cable Television Public Affairs Association President's Award recipient, S5478 [29AP]

Seals, Margaret: Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame inductee, S8894 [7JY]

Shelbyville, DE: Phillip C. Showell Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S12188 [30SE]

Siebert, Michael: American Legion Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, S7472 [5JN]

SINAI Special Needs Institute: tribute to honorees for their dedication to improving the lives of disabled children, S3367 [7MR]

Sinha, Nirmal K.: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, Inc., Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, S7715 [11JN]

Sinnott, Anthony D.: Reserve Officer of the Year award recipient, S4463 [27MR]

Soin, Raj: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, Inc., Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, S12370 [2OC]

Spengler, John D.: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for the Environment recipient, S3080 [4MR]

Spooner, Judith: Dept. of HHS Adoption Excellence Award recipient, S16115 [9DE]

Stalker, Craig: International Association of Chiefs of Police Southern Region Trooper of the Year award recipient, S3725 [13MR]

Stevens, Senator: Center for Strategic and International Studies Arleigh Burke Award recipient, S8712 [26JN]

Sununu, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S13651 [30OC]

Suttton, Duffy: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Jason Cammack Officer of the Year Award recipient, S3408 [10MR]

Toal, Jean Hoefer: Government Technology (publication) honoree, S4510 [27MR]

Tyler, Margaret: Army Staff Identification Badge and Commander's Award for Civilian Service recipient, S13903 [4NO]

U.S.-Ireland Alliance: tribute to George J. Mitchell Scholar Program, S10597 [31JY]

United Parcel Service: Women's Business Enterprise National Council ``Elite Eight'' honoree, S4701 [2AP]

University of Montana: Capital One Financial Corp., National Mascot of the Year award recipient, S3501 [11MR]

Volzke, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Dakota, S5854 [7MY]

Weaver, Jasmin: U.S.-Ireland Alliance George J. Mitchell Scholarship recipient, S2338 [12FE]

Williams, Alec D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, S14173 [6NO]

Williams, Benjamin R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, S14173 [6NO]

Williams, Craig: Public Interest Research Group John O'Connor Citizen Achievement Award recipient, S16117 [9DE]

Williams, Rebecca: James Madison Memorial Fellowship recipient, S8555 [25JN]

WJJY-Radio (Brainerd, MN): National Association of Broadcasters Crystal Radio Award recipient, S7925 [16JN]

Workman, Brandon: U.S. Achievement Academy National Mathematics Award recipient, S7187 [2JN]

World of Children, Inc.: tribute to Hannah Neil World of Children Award recipients, S14801 [12NO]

Wright, R. Brent: AMA Foundation Leadership Award recipient, S3617 [12MR]

Zettel, Mary A.: Dept. of Education National Distinguished Principal Program honoree, S13511 [29OC]

Reports filed

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Jackie Robinson Posthumously and Designate a National Day of Recognition: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 300), S12737 [16OC]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 498), S8559 [25JN]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Tony Blair: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 709), S5995 [9MY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 40), S9904 [24JY]

Statements

Award Jackie Robinson the Congressional Gold Medal Posthumously: Alan H. (Bud) Selig, Major League Baseball, H9233 [7OC]

Suffolk County, NY, Volunteer Firemen's Association Firefighters of the Year: Michael K. Cummings, E2103 [21OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 71, tribute to Ralph Bunche, H9316 [8OC]

H. Con. Res. 230, tribute to communities selected to receive the National Civic League All-America City Award, H7181 [21JY]

H. Con. Res. 313, award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Pope John Paul II, H11469 [18NO]

H.R. 1511, award Congressional Gold Medal to Tony Blair, H5830 [25JN]

H.R. 1538, True American Heroes Act, H8201-H8203 [11SE]

H.R. 1821, award Congressional Gold Medal to Dorothy I. Height, H9411 [15OC]

H.R. 1900, award Jackie Robinson the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition, H9231 [7OC]

H.R. 3287, award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine, Harry and Eliza Briggs, and Levi Pearson, H11484 [18NO]

S. 66, issue a POW medal to civilian Federal employees who are forcibly detained by enemy forces under wartime conditions, S63 [7JA]

S. 300, award Jackie Robinson the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition, S1909 [4FE], S12854 [17OC]

S. 498, award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine, S8600 [25JN]

S. 572, Gift of Life Congressional Medal Act, S3330 [6MR]

S. 709, award Congressional Gold Medal to Tony Blair, S4440 [26MR], S6405 [14MY], H6681 [14JY]

S. 1386, use of gold in Medal of Honor metal content, S9246 [10JY]

S. 1465, award Congressional Gold Medal to Wilma G. Rudolph posthumously, S9975 [25JY]

S. 1477, Congressional Tribute to Celia Cruz Act, S10071 [28JY]

S. 1487, establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews, S10152 [29JY]

S. 1673, authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for Armed Forces members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, S12141 [29SE]

S. 1834, waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor to Gary L. McKiddy for actions performed during the Vietnamese Conflict, S14178 [6NO]

S. Con. Res. 40, National Purple Heart Recognition Day, S5613 [30AP], S9987 [25JY]

S. Con. Res. 82, tribute to Ralph Bunche, S15082 [18NO], S15569 [22NO]

S. Res. 131, award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Raymond G. Davis, Sr., S5679 [1MY]

S. Res. 244, recognition of Shirin Ebadi for Nobel Prize for peace, S12748 [16OC], S14222 [6NO]

Transcripts

Congressional Distinguished Service Awards Ceremony, H6313-H6318 [8JY]

Tributes

Kenseth, Matt, S15810 [24NO], E2423 [23NO]