AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES

Addresses

Congressional Black Caucus Charles Diggs Award for International Service: P.J. Patterson, Prime Minister of Jamaica, E1997 [29SE]

Georgetown University Honorary Degree Receipt: Theodore Cardinal McCarrick, S1712-S1714 [18FE]

National Portrait Gallery Paul Peck Presidential Awards Ceremony: Paul L. Peck, S5297 [17MY]

Amendments

Congressional Gold Medal: provide reasonable standards (H.R. 54), H211, H213 [26JA]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (S. 863), S13925, S13942 [16DE]

Articles and editorials

CFC Head Start Program Receives Program of Excellence Award, E809 [28AP]

D.C. Teacher's Day in the Rose Garden—Math Innovator Is First From City To Be Declared Best in Nation, H2456 [21AP]

Foreign Service Agency Wrongly Withdraws Award From Amb. Evans, E1235 [15JN]

Gen. Louis Wilson Dies; Awarded Medal of Honor, S7388 [24JN]

Kashyap Spelled ``Appoggiatura'' Right To Win, E1142 [7JN]

New Yorker Takes Top Prize in Intel Science Contest, S2991 [17MR]

Rescinding of ``Dissent'' Award Triggers International Uproar, E1234 [15JN]

Sylvania Soldier Survives Suicide Attack; Northview H.S. Grad Is in Coma, With Skull Fracture, Injuries to Arm, Shoulder, H2133 [19AP]

TGen Work Wins Valley Students Scholarships Cash, E2503 [12DE]

Volunteer of the Year French Has Passion for Giving Back, E821 [28AP]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see S. 1351), S7820 [30JN] (see H.R. 2568), H3892 [24MY]

———ensure adequate strengths, protections, and benefits for members and their families (see S. 11), S142 [24JA]

———establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews (see S. 612), S2644 [14MR] (see H.R. 1308), H1507 [15MR]

———provide for payment of Combat-Related Special Compensation to certain members retired for disability who were awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 995), H845 [1MR]

Bono: Time (publication) Person of the Year award recipient (see H. Res. 638), H12289 [18DE]

Brumidi, Constantino: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1597), S9468 [29JY] (see H.R. 3138), H5599 [30JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of rotunda for ceremony to award Congressional Award Gold Medals to recipients (see S. Con. Res. 38), S5922 [25MY]

———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medal to Jackie Robinson posthumously (see H. Con. Res. 79), H847 [1MR]

Carpenter, Chris: tribute (see H. Res. 627), H12049 [16DE]

Charles, Ray: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 824), H629 [15FE]

Chavez, Cesar E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1365), H1691 [17MR]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 188), H77 [4JA]

Choctaw Code Talkers: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4299), H10156 [10NO]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance, enhance English language and American history and civics education, and establish an award to recognize contributions of new citizens (see S. 1815), S10972 [4OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 258), H136 [6JA]

———award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 19), H136 [6JA]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (see S. 335), S1198 [9FE] (see H.R. 3867), H8340 [22SE]

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. 1057), H940 [2MR]

———award posthumously to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 4008), H8733 [6OC]

———provide reasonable standards (see H.R. 54), H73 [4JA]

———provide reasonable standards (H.R. 54), consideration (see H. Res. 42), H196 [25JA]

Conner, Garlin M.: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 605), H353 [2FE]

Crime: improve prosecution of individuals falsely claiming receipt of military medals, awards, and honors (see S. 1998), S12682 [10NO] (see H.R. 3352), H6106 [19JY]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 149), H76 [4JA]

Dalai Lama: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4562), H11879 [15DE]

Davis, Ossie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 660), H411 [8FE]

DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 641), S2846 [16MR] (see H.R. 1375), H1691 [17MR]

Dept. of Defense: establish procedures for consideration of applications for award of the Purple Heart to certain POW (see S. 2157), S14316 [21DE] (see H.R. 2369), H3330 [16MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend eligibility for pension benefits to veterans who received an expeditionary medal during a period of military service other than a period of war (see H.R. 2301), H3198 [11MY]

Etchberger, Richard L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnamese Conflict (see H.R. 2674), H4139 [26MY]

Gates, Bill and Melinda: Time (publication) Person of the Year award recipients (see H. Res. 638), H12289 [18DE]

Government regulations: require Federal agencies to impose certain requirements on recipients of awards for scientific and engineering research (see H.R. 33), H72 [4JA]

Gresko, Richard: award of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 4310), H10157 [10NO]

Heroism: amend law establishing the Presidential 9/11 Heroes Medals of Valor to make certain technical corrections to carry out the intent of the provision (see H.R. 1768), H2470 [21AP]

Holland, Milton: issue posthumous Army commission (see H.R. 3412), H6380 [22JY]

Johnson, Henry: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 569), H351 [2FE]

Marshall, Thurgood: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 657), H411 [8FE]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnamese Conflict (see H.R. 561), H351 [2FE]

Medal of Honor: provide for use of gold in metal content (see S. 2055), S13361 [18NO] (see H.R. 2531), H3768 [23MY]

Meskwaki Code Talkers: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3466), H6933 [27JY]

Miller, Doris: waive certain time limitations to allow the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor for actions while a member of the Navy during World War II (see H.R. 708), H522 [9FE]

NASA: establish an awards program in honor of Charles (Pete) Conrad that recognizes amateur discoveries of asteroids with near-Earth orbit trajectories (see H.R. 1023), H846 [1MR]

National Medal of Honor Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 297), H3893 [24MY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 39), S6022 [26MY] (see H. Con. Res. 170), H4142 [26MY]

Native Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (see S. 1035), S5191 [13MY] (see H.R. 4597), H12048 [16DE]

Navy Armed Guard: authorize special awards to World War I and World War II veterans (see S.J. Res. 16), S4021 [20AP] (see S.J. Res. 27), S10594 [28SE] (see H.J. Res. 45), H2648 [27AP]

Neely, Cam: tribute (see S. Res. 176), S6826 [20JN]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Mohamed ElBaradei for peace (see H. Res. 573), H11035 [18NO]

———recognition of Roy J. Glauber, John L. Hall, and Theodor W. Hansch for physics and Yves Chauvin, Robert H. Grubbs, and Richard R. Schrock for chemistry (see H. Res. 541), H10038 [8NO]

———recognition of Wangari Maathai for peace (see H. Res. 27), H80 [4JA]

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 892), H792 [17FE]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 311), H193 [25JA]

Peratrovich, Roy and Elizabeth Wanamaker: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 448), S1623 [17FE]

POW: issue a POW medal to civilian Federal employees who are forcibly detained by enemy forces under wartime conditions (see S. 72), S143 [24JA] (see H.R. 3329), H6106 [19JY]

Pujols, Albert: tribute (see H. Res. 626), H12049 [16DE]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see S. 863), S4021 [20AP] (see H.R. 389), H233 [26JA]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1404), H1692 [17MR]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4045), H8808 [7OC]

Schuller, Robert H.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3600), H7560 [28JY]

Space policy: establish prize program to encourage development of space and aeronautics technologies and create endowment to further educate and inspire the public's interest in space and aeronautics (see H.R. 1021), H846 [1MR]

Stewart, Tony: tribute (see H. Res. 587), H11109 [6DE]

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. 1423), S8487 [19JY]

Tuskegee Airmen: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 392), S1513 [16FE] (see H.R. 1259), H1370 [10MR]

Underwood, Carrie: tribute (see S. Res. 157), S6022 [26MY]

Veterans: issue a medal to those who died after service in the Vietnamese Conflict as a result of that service, or who were exposed to ionizing radiation, herbicides, or chemical agents during their service (see H.R. 2370), H3330 [16MY]

———revise effective date for payment of lump sums to certain persons awarded the Medal of Honor who are in receipt of special pensions (see H.R. 520), H348 [2FE]

Winters, Richard D.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2790), H4187 [7JN]

Woods, Tiger: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 891), H791 [17FE]

Citations

Louis H. Wilson, Jr., awarded Congressional Medal of Honor, S7388 [24JN]

Medal of Honor awarded to First Lieutenant Daniel K. Inouye, S4083 [21AP]

Navy Meritorius Unit Commendation awarded to James R. Sargent, E2075 [7OC]

Essays

Genius and Villain: Ivan D. Yevstafyev, S7066 [22JN]

Perfect Pizza Begins on Hoosier Farms: Brittany Lechner, S2515 [11MR]

———Thomas (Trey) Dunn, III, S2514 [11MR]

Letters

Tribute to Elizabeth J. French: Richard C. Welton, S8212 [13JY]

Lists

Boston Celtics Charitable Foundation ``Heroes Among Us'' honorees, S6726 [16JN]

Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education U.S. Professor of the Year recipients, S13354 [18NO]

Ellis Island Medal of Honor Recipients, E1335 [24JN]

Hawaii Public School System teachers designated as National Board Certified Teachers by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, S1342 [14FE]

Indiana Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S2515 [11MR]

New Hampshire Excellence in Education Award recipients, S6097 [6JN]

Rutgers University President's Recognition Program Excellence in Service and Bridge Award recipients, E2225 [31OC]

Motions

Congressional Gold Medal: provide reasonable standards (H.R. 54), H216 [26JA]

Proclamations

Tribute to Allen R. Stanford: Representative Ney, E1853 [15SE]

Tribute to Christina Triplett: Representative Ney, E2018 [6OC]

Tribute to Curt and Judy Wiggins: Representative Ney, E2123 [19OC]

Tribute to Don Melhorn: Representative Ney, E1886 [19SE]

Tribute to Iron City Pipe and Supply (business): Representative Ney, E2125 [19OC]

Tribute to Jackson, OH, Jackson High School Band: Representative Ney, E2124 [19OC]

Tribute to Matt Smith: Representative Ney, E2016 [6OC]

Tribute to Randy Evans Construction (business): Representative Ney, E2126 [19OC]

Tribute to Scott Stubbs: Representative Ney, E1589 [25JY]

Tribute to Sue Maxwell: Representative Ney, E2125 [19OC]

Tribute to Zach Miller: Representative Ney, E1589 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Abington Township, PA: America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People award recipient, E2193 [27OC]

Addison, William and Margurite: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2543 [15DE]

Adubato, Stephen, Jr.: Jewish National Fund Tree of Life Award recipient, E712 [21AP]

Adubato, Stephen, Sr.: Jewish National Fund Tree of Life Award recipient, E712 [21AP]

Agee, Brett: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E38 [6JA]

Agett, Zachary: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation J.C. Matheson Memorial Scholarship recipient, E1365 [27JN]

Aggeler Family: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Donna Greco Issa Family of the Year Award recipients, E1996 [29SE]

Aggreko plc: Aggreko's National Repair Team recipient of Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana Platinum Award for Continued Excellence, E1683 [29JY]

Aguillon, Mariela: PacifiCare Foundation Latino Health Scholarship recipient, E2165 [25OC]

Albro, Buddy: Marion, TX, Norma Krueger Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E781 [27AP]

Alfano, Delores: Ministry of Caring, Inc., Sister Ann Marguerite Gildea Award recipient, E2119 [18OC]

Alice Paul Institute: tribute to Alice Paul Equality Award recipients, E608 [12AP]

Allen, Chavontreal: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1791 [8SE]

Alticor Inc.: Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipient, E2237 [1NO]

American Legacy Foundation: EPA Children's Environmental Health Excellence Award recipient, E735 [22AP]

American Red Cross: tribute to Genesee-Lapeer, MI, chapter's Salute to Everyday Heroes award recipients, E945 [11MY]

Anderson, Donna: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E491 [17MR]

Anderson, Nick: Pulitzer Prize recipient for editorial cartooning, H3117 [11MY]

Anderson, Sandy A.: Women in Aviation, International (organization) Pioneer Hall of Fame inductee, E464 [17MR]

Andrade-Stadler, Adele: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E479 [17MR]

Anthony, NM: Gadsden High School recipient of College Board (organization) Inspiration Award, E900 [5MY]

Appling County, GA: tribute to Appling County Girls Midget All Star Softball Team, E1933 [22SE]

Arendt, Harold, Jr.: Purple Heart recipient, E598 [8AP]

Arizpe, Mary: Kyle, TX, Kyle Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E927 [10MY]

Armed Forces: establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews, H3921 [25MY]

———establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews (H.R. 1308), H2749 [3MY]

Armstrong, Harry: Fresno, CA, Business Council Rose Ann Vuich Ethical Leadership Award recipient, E2399 [18NO]

Arnold, Hersha: American Cancer Society Jerry Maldavir Award recipient, E1839 [14SE]

Auburn, AL: Auburn Early Education Center recipient of Intel/Scholastic Schools of Distinction award, E2135 [20OC]

Averill, Donald F.: Association of California Community College Administrators Harry Buttimer Distinguished Administrator Award recipient, E377 [8MR]

Avina, Beatrice: John S. Lyons Foundation Retiree of the Year Award recipient, E1800 [8SE]

Bachkosky, John: Boy Scouts Heroism Award recipient, E2116 [18OC]

Baden, Amanda: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1886 [19SE]

Baer, Ralph H.: Dept. of Commerce National Medal of Technology recipient, H11658 [15DE]

Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union: Local 315 recipient of San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council Outstanding Community Services Award, E1103 [26MY]

Bakoyannis, Dora: City Mayors (Internet site) World Mayor Award recipient, E2546 [15DE]

Ball, George and Brenda: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, H8064 [15SE]

Balmert, Stephen C.: Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship recipient, E1596 [25JY]

Bandy, Carla: Buda, TX, Dahlstrom Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E986 [16MY]

Barragan, Celia: New Braunfels, TX, Canyon Intermediate School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E774 [26AP]

Bates, Cody W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2250 [3NO]

Battisto, Joe: Monroe County, PA, Democratic Party Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2196 [27OC]

Baye, Paul: Air Force Outstanding Scientist of the Year award recipient, E1670 [29JY]

Beach, Bonny: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1355 [24JN]

Bean, Alvin K.: Army Commendation Medal recipient, E1768 [7SE]

Beck, Brandon M.L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1934 [22SE]

Beckley, WV: Crescent Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2179 [27OC]

Bend, OR: tribute to Red Cross Mountain River Chapter Real Heroes honorees, E1130 [26MY]

Benfer, David: Anti-Defamation League Greater Torch of Liberty Award recipient, E685 [19AP]

Bennett, Tony: Kennedy Center Honors Award recipient, E2433 [18NO]

Berk, Ashley R.: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E645 [13AP]

Berry, Cardon and Joyce: Kiowa County, CO, 4-H Club Meritorious Service Award recipients, E2550 [15DE]

Berry, James: SBA Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence recipient, E810 [28AP]

Bewick, Loren: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E53 [25JA]

Biasotto, Virginia L.: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award nominee, E468 [17MR]

Biggs, Allison: College of William and Mary Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowship recipient, E2543 [15DE]

Bishop, J. Michael: NSF National Medal of Science recipient, E433 [14MR]

Bishop, Louise Williams: Laborers Local 332 Friends of Labor Committee Outstanding Labor Leader award recipient, E2384 [17NO]

Bisignani, Andrea: Baltimore, MD, Area Coast Guard Person of the Year award recipient, E512 [17MR]

Black, Kelly: American Musical Theatre of San Jose High School Music Theatre HONORS Best Female Performer award recipient, E1157 [8JN]

Black, Peter M.: ROFEH International (nonprofit organization) Distinguished Service award recipient, E1937 [22SE]

Black, William B.: Dept. of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award recipient, E2590 [17DE]

Blakely, Amanda: Robert F. Kennedy Memorial (organization) Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award recipient, E918 [10MY]

Bock, Quincy: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E734 [22AP]

Boehm, William C.: Early Settlers Association of the Western Reserve Herrick Memorial Award for Civic Achievement recipient, E1591 [25JY]

Bogdanich, Walter: Pulitzer Prize recipient for national reporting, H3117 [11MY]

Bonilla, Antonio: Brooklyn, NY, Caribe Lions Club Businessman of The Year award recipient, E605 [12AP]

Bonner, Odessa: St. Paul's Calvary United Church of God's Usher Board Usher of the Year award recipient, E1140 [7JN]

Booth, Robert: State University of New York System Distinguished Teaching Professor Award recipient, E1373 [28JN]

Boraston, Geoff: National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association Environmental Professional of the Year award recipient, E2096 [17OC]

Boren, Jim: Journalism Education Association National Media Citation Award recipient, E2034 [6OC]

Borthwick, James: Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Deans of the Trial Bar Award recipient, E822 [28AP]

Bosma, Marinus A.: Yad Vashem Righteous Among the Nations award recipient, E1355 [24JN]

Bosworth, Dale: North American Pollinator Protection Campaign NAPPC Pollinator Advocate Award recipient, E2405 [18NO]

Bowman, Barbara T.: McGraw-Hill Cos., Harold W. McGraw Jr., Prize in Education recipient, E1963 [27SE]

Boy Scouts: tribute to Medal of Merit recipients, E1849 [14SE]

Boyle, Edward: Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Deans of the Trial Bar Award recipient, E822 [28AP]

Bozeman, MT: American Cities Business Journal best small-business market designee, H292 [2FE]

Bradley, David R., III: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E61 [25JA]

Braga, Damian: Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Business Award recipient, E2246 [3NO]

Brandt, Robert: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award nominee, E466 [17MR]

Brann, Kimberly: Seguin, TX, Jim Barnes Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E740 [22AP]

Breslow, Sawyer D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E714 [21AP]

Brighton, CO: Economic Development Council of Colorado Large Community of the Year award recipient, E1105 [26MY]

Brock, Euline: North Central Texas Council of Governments William J. Pitstick Regional Cooperation Award recipient, E1144 [7JN]

Brokaw, Tom: Association of the U.S. Army George Catlett Marshall Medal recipient, E2249 [3NO]

Brooks, Vern: SBA Regional Subcontractor of the Year award recipient, E904 [5MY]

Broward County, FL: tribute to Area Agency on Aging Dr. Nan S. Hutchinson Broward Senior Hall of Fame electees, E641 [13AP]

Brown, Devon: American Correctional Association Best in the Business Award recipient, E1733 [29JY]

Brown, Frank: Boy Scouts, Chattahoochee Council, Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1927 [22SE]

Brown, Sharday M.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1765 [7SE]

Browne, Don: Florida Governor's Points of Light Award recipient, E2563 [17DE]

Brumbaugh, Jon: Army Achievement Medal recipient, E1473 [13JY]

Bufalino, Maureen M.: Wilkes-Barre, PA, Chamber of Business and Industry Athena Award recipient, E2046 [7OC]

Buffalo, NY: tribute to Buffalo & Erie County All America City Committee All America City Civic Award recipients, E1002 [17MY]

Burks, Amy: Morgan County, AL, Democratic Party Newton B. Powell Award recipient, E2274 [3NO]

Burns, Emmett C., Jr.: Baltimore, MD, NAACP Thurgood Marshall Legacy Award recipient, E2093 [17OC]

Burt, Sean P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1778 [7SE]

Busey, Marshall W.: Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E2246 [3NO]

Business Flooring Specialists, Inc.: inclusion in Entrepreneur Magazine list of nation's fastest growing new businesses, E1139 [7JN]

Buster, Walter L.: California State University, Fresno, Kremen School of Education and Human Development Noted Alumni Award recipient, E241 [15FE]

Call, Bridget: Council of Chief State School Officers and Smarter Kids Foundation West Virginia Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1945 [26SE]

Camden County, NJ: tribute to Camden County Prosecutors' Office Award recipients, E1112 [26MY]

Cammarano, Mary: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E505 [17MR]

Canfield, Paul W.: Chautauqua County, NY, YMCA Coach of the Year Award recipient, E1358 [27JN]

Canton, Micki: American Jewish Committee Judge Learned Hand Award recipient, E2370 [16NO]

Cantu, Art: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E1804 [8SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medal to Jackie Robinson posthumously (H. Con. Res. 79), H804 [1MR], E333 [2MR]

Carlisle, Andrew S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1926 [22SE]

Cason, Keisha: National Federation of Independent Business Free Enterprise Scholar honoree, E1317 [23JN], E1387 [28JN]

Castagna, Pasquale: Experience Works, Inc., Rhode Island Outstanding Older Worker award recipient, E1965 [28SE]

Castillo, Carlos: Brooklyn, NY, Caribe Lions Club Lion of the Year award recipient, E607 [12AP]

Cerritos, CA: Frank C. Leal Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2001 [29SE]

Chalmers, Don: Quality New Mexico (nonprofit organization) Zia Award recipient, E2579 [17DE]

Chicago, IL: Lincoln Park High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1079 [24MY]

———tribute to Heart of St. Richards Parish award recipients, E989 [16MY]

Children and youth: tribute to New Jersey 11th Congressional District Congressional Arts competition participants, E1122 [26MY]

Chiusolo, Joseph: Cedar Grove, NJ, UNICO Man of the Year award recipient, E932 [11MY]

Christy, Mary R.: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award recipient, E2207 [28OC]

Cigarroa family: Laredo, TX, Business Persons of the Year award recipients, E1151 [7JN]

Cincinnati, OH: Mariemont High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, H10360 [16NO]

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.: Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipient, E2143 [20OC]

Citizens for Citizens, Inc.: Head Start and Early Start program recipient of Dept. of HHS Program of Excellence award, E809 [28AP]

Clark, Johanna: Boyertown, PA, Outstanding Student of the Year award recipient, E649 [14AP]

Clark, Linda: Denton, TX, Denton School District Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1059 [23MY]

Cleveland, OH: tribute to Cuyahoga County Bar Foundation and Cuyahoga County Bar Association Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E142 [2FE]

Clougherty, Joseph K. (Joey Irish): Veterans' Council of North Attleboro, MA, Fred F. Holmes Award recipient, E2404 [18NO]

Coats, Dan: appreciation for receipt of Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award, H3585 [19MY]

———Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award recipient, H3559, H3585, H3586 [19MY]

Cody, Tom and Mary Ellen: Cincinnati, OH, Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International Cincinnatians of the Year award recipients, E376 [8MR]

Colleyville, TX: tribute to Colleyville Women's Club Circle of Hope Award recipients, E1080 [24MY]

Collier, Chris: Lawrence County, PA, Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, E1231 [14JN]

Collier, Paige: Hemphill, TX, Hemphill Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E919 [10MY]

Collins, Jameson J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E134 [2FE]

Colmenero, Macario (Mac): John S. Lyons Foundation Fellowship Award recipient, E1797 [8SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (H.R. 258), H260 [1FE]

Commerce Bancshares, Inc.: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Employer of Excellence recipient, E1240 [15JN]

Commerce City Community Health Services, Inc.: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Hero in Health Award recipient, E1104 [26MY]

Commission on Catholic Community Action: tribute to Peace and Justice Awards recipients, E2233 [1NO]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 335), H11606, H11607 [14DE]

Congressional Award Council: tribute, E1351 [24JN]

Congressional Gold Medal: allow groups of individuals or organizations to be eligible recipients, H204, H206-H210, H216 [26JA]

———change effective date of induced reasonable standards, H211 [26JA]

———provide equitable distribution of medals between majority and minority parties, H206, H213-H215 [26JA]

———provide reasonable standards (H.R. 54), H206-H218 [26JA], H260 [1FE], E124 [1FE]

———provide reasonable standards (H.R. 54), amendment process, H140 [20JA]

———provide reasonable standards (H.R. 54), consideration (H. Res. 42), H203-H206 [26JA]

———provide reasonable standards (H.R. 54), motion to recommit, H216 [26JA]

———raise the number of medals awarded per calendar year, H206, H211, H212 [26JA]

Conlon, James, Jr.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Man of the Year award recipient, E466 [17MR]

Conrad, Vernon: Greater Fresno, CA, Area Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E2400 [18NO]

Conway, Colleen: ATHENA Award recipient, E824 [28AP]

Cooke, Vincent M.: American Institute of Architecture Friends of Architecture Award recipient, E2372 [16NO]

Corcoran, Joseph J.: B'nai B'rith Amos Lodge No. 136 Americanism Award recipient, E965 [13MY]

Cordray, Richard: Franklin County, OH, County Leader of the Year award recipient, E1599 [25JY]

Cortez, Rebecca Joworski: Girl Scouts of Whispering Oaks Council Woman of Distinction Award recipient, E429 [10MR]

Cota, Ray: Corona-Norco, CA, Family YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished Service Award recipient, E480 [17MR]

Coughlan, Patricia: Suburban Republican Women's Club Tribute to Women Award recipient, E963 [13MY]

Crane, Cary: Rock and Wrap It Up! Inc., Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Award recipient, E2196 [27OC]

Crime: improve prosecution of individuals falsely claiming receipt of military medals, awards, and honors, H5643 [12JY]

Crouse, Jennifer: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award nominee, E463 [17MR]

Crowder, Ron: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1224 [14JN]

Cruz, Ana M.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Florida Professor of the Year recipient, E2394 [17NO]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 149), E23 [4JA]

Cunningham, Michelle: University of North Texas Latinos in the 21st Century Conference Outstanding Community Service Award recipient, E2494 [8DE]

Curry, Ulysses S.: West Fresno Health Care Coalition Community Health Champion Award recipient, E2397 [18NO]

Czuba, Adam: Bayonne, NJ, Knights of Columbus Sir Knight of the Year Award recipient, E321 [1MR]

Daffron, Jeanne: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Women in the Workplace recipient, E1241 [15JN]

Dallas, TX: School of Science and Engineering recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2238 [1NO]

———Yvonne Ewell Townview Magnet Science and Engineering School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E933 [11MY]

Dawning, Paula: American Association of School Administrators Superintendent of the Year Award recipient for Michigan, E2372 [16NO]

Dawson, Lou: Colorado Ski Museum Colorado Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame inductee, E2207 [28OC]

Day, Diana: Spring Branch, TX, Bill Brown Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E767 [26AP]

Day, Megan E.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1777 [7SE]

De La Rosa, Rosalinda: San Marcos, TX, Bonham Early Childhood Center Teacher of the Year award recipient, E705 [19AP]

Deboo, Jasmin: Broward County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E327 [2MR]

DeLand, Lisa: Kyle, TX, Tobias International Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E920 [10MY]

Delgado, Yvonne: San Marcos, TX, Travis Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E701 [19AP]

DelGrosso, Paula: Blair County Advisory Council to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission John Riley Human Relations Award recipient, E2093 [17OC]

D'Eliseo, Ron: Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch Greater Pittston Person of the Year award recipient, E448 [16MR]

Denton, TX: Link bus system recipient of Texas Transportation Association Outstanding Metropolitan Transit System award, E380 [8MR]

Dept. of Defense: establish procedures for consideration of applications for award of the Purple Heart to certain POW (H.R. 2369), E983 [16MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish an annual award for advancements in renewable energy technology, H2410 [21AP], H6968 [28JY]

Dept. of Justice: tribute to Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor recipients, H5806 [14JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend eligibility for pension benefits to veterans who received an expeditionary medal during a period of military service other than a period of war (H.R. 2301), E943 [11MY]

DeRobbio, Damion: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E954 [12MY]

Dettmer, Bonnie: Castro Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Castro Valley Business Person of the Year award recipient, E2222 [28OC]

Diaz, Priscilla: Seguin, TX, Jefferson Avenue Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E713 [21AP]

Dillenburg, Jack: Chautauqua County, NY, Democrat of the Year award recipient, E1279 [17JN], E1283 [20JN]

Dillman, Robert J.: Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce Businessperson of the Year award recipient, E2245 [3NO]

Dittman, Bernie: Alabama Broadcasters' Association Broadcaster of the Year Award recipient, E784 [27AP]

Dockery, Paula: Governing (publication) Public Official of the Year award recipient, E2568 [17DE]

Dodge, Harold: School Superintendents of Alabama (organization) Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E2309 [9NO]

Dodson, Ana: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Colorado, E190 [9FE]

Dollison, Mary: Muncie (IN) Star Press Person of the Year award recipient, E68 [25JA]

Doran, Nancy: Maryland Veterans Advisory Group Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E2292 [8NO]

Drake, Matthew T.: Purple Heart recipient, H2132 [19AP]

Drucker, Samuel S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E149 [2FE]

Dunaians, Flora: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E494 [17MR]

Dupree, Casey M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1932 [22SE]

Duran, Sam: Chicano Federation of San Diego County, Inc., Community Service Award recipient, E1927 [22SE]

Dyar, Ken: California Teacher of the Year award recipient, E2475 [7DE]

Dyer, Jerry: Fresno, CA, Business Council Excellence in Public Service Award recipient, E2398 [18NO]

Eads, CO: Economic Development Council of Colorado Small Community of the Year award recipient, E1220 [14JN]

Easton, Roger: Dept. of Commerce National Medal of Technology award recipient, E2567 [17DE]

Eatchel, Jef L.: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council Solidarity Award recipient, E1108 [26MY]

Eflin, Dick: Colorado Ski Museum Colorado Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame inductee, E2218 [28OC]

Einstein, Jaclyn: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E1002 [17MY]

Elkins, Miranda: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal award recipient, E2107 [18OC]

Elliot, Jordan: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1793 [8SE]

Ellis, Belinda: Buda, TX, Tom Green Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E985 [16MY]

Ellor, Margaret: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1307 [21JN]

Ellsworth, WI: Army Reserve 652d Engineer Co., recipient of Dept. of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award, E294 [18FE]

Engibous, Tom: American Electronics Association Medal of Achievement Award recipient, E1821 [13SE]

Entrikin, Emilie: Boy Scouts National Certificate of Merit award recipient, E1849 [14SE]

Espinal, Jose, Agueda, and family: Brooklyn, NY, Caribe Lions Club Outstanding Family of the Year award recipients, E570 [7AP]

Espinoza, Alicia: Laredo, TX, Small Business Advocate Financial Champion of the Year award recipient, E1153 [7JN]

Evans, John: American Foreign Service Association withdrawal of Christian A. Heter Award for Constructive Dissent, H4373 [13JN], H4491 [15JN], E1234 [15JN]

Fairchild, Diana: Texas Commission on State Emergency Communications Silent Hero Award recipient, E1446 [11JY]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E267, E268, E274 [17FE]

Farquhars, Kamala S.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1790 [8SE]

Feldman, Dara: Disney American Teacher Award recipient, E1190 [9JN]

Feliciano, Hector R.: National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., TOP COPS Award recipient, E2072 [7OC]

Fink, Cathy: National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc., Grammy Award recipient, E393 [9MR]

Finley, Dorothy H.: Arizona Theatre Co., Georgy Award recipient, E1911 [21SE]

Fisher, Joshua: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1235 [15JN]

Flemming, Lucas: General Council of the Assemblies of God Royal Ranger Gold Medal of Achievement award recipient, E2181 [27OC]

Flint, MI: tribute to National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women's Clubs Sojourner Truth Award recipients, E576 [7AP]

Florida: tribute to Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E1446 [11JY]

———tribute to Dept. of Education American Stars of Teaching Award recipients, E1445 [11JY]

Flutka, John: Maryland Veterans Advisory Group Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E2295 [8NO]

Foley, Michael: Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless Lifetime Commitment to Social Justice Award recipient, E986 [16MY]

France, Sherry: Buda, TX, Barton Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E919 [10MY]

Frazer, Ryan G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E56 [25JA]

Freedman, Wes: B'nai B'rith Amos Lodge No. 136 Man of the Year award recipient, E2371 [16NO]

French, Mary Lou: Ingham County Community News (publication) Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E821 [28AP]

Gage, Ronnie: Lewisville, TX, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E119 [1FE]

Gaithersburg, MD: inclusion in CNN/Money (publication) list of best places to live, E1526 [19JY]

Gallego, Augustine: Chicano Federation of San Diego County, Inc., Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1925 [22SE]

Gallo, Richard: National Federation of Independent Business Pennsylvania Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E1268 [17JN]

Garcia, Rose: National Homeownership Month Hero Award recipient, E1353 [24JN]

Gardner, Candy: San Antonio, TX, Temple Beth-El Sisterhood Or Tamid award recipient, E998 [17MY]

Gary, IN: tribute to NAACP Life Membership Banquet and Scholarship Dinner, E932 [11MY]

Gaston, Rutherford, Sr. (Bud): California State University, Fresno, Kremen School of Education and Human Development Noted Alumni Award recipient, E240 [15FE]

Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance: tribute to Distinguished Service Award recipients, E688 [19AP]

Geha, Rick: Ohlone College Foundation Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2019 [6OC]

Gemperle family: Greater Yosemite Council of the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizens Award recipient, E2180 [27OC]

Genco, Joseph: United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, NY, Joseph H. Mason Award recipient, E1950 [27SE]

Genesee County, MI: tribute to Child Advocacy Center award recipients, E2325 [10NO], E2411 [18NO]

Georgia: tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, H5259 [28JN]

———tribute to several 11th Congressional district schools, H3204 [12MY]

Gerace, Marilyn: Buffalo State College Morgan Graduate Award recipient, E1314 [22JN]

Giannetta, Michelle: American Heart Association Champion of Hearts Award recipient, E235 [15FE]

Gifford, Joyce: SBA Rhode Island Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E824 [28AP]

Gillett, George: Colorado Ski Museum Colorado Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame inductee, E2216 [28OC]

Glen Park, TX: Glen Park Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E121 [1FE]

Goff, Judy: Central Labor Council of Alameda County, CA, AFL-CIO Unionist of the Year Award recipient, E1139 [7JN]

Goldman Environmental Foundation: tribute to Goldman Prize recipients, E1342 [24JN]

Gomes, George J.: California Farm Bureau Federation Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1657 [29JY]

Greeley, CO: 137th Space Warning Squadron recipient of National Guard Association of the U.S. Distinguished Mission Support Plaque, E2266 [3NO]

Green, Veda: JPS Health Network Spirit of JPS Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1347 [24JN]

Greene, Sarah M.: Urban League Whitney M. Young Award recipient, E2223 [28OC]

Greenville, GA: tribute to Boys & Girls Club of West Georgia, H8802 [7OC]

Greenwald, David and Carol: Seligman J. Strauss Lodge No. 139 of B'Nai B'rith Community Service Award recipients, E446 [16MR]

Griswold, Sally K.: Vocational Guidance Services (organization) Herbert E. Strawbridge Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1936 [22SE]

Guard Insurance Group: Leadership Wilkes-Barre (organization) Community Leadership Award recipient, E136 [2FE]

Gudmundson, Norman: Experience Works Inc., Wisconsin Outstanding Older Worker award recipient, E2064 [7OC]

Guerin, Richard: National Association of Elementary School Principals National Distinguished Principal Award recipient, E2013 [6OC]

Guerrero, Gloria: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E496 [17MR]

Gumm, Amanda: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Future Leaders recipient, E1233 [15JN]

Hackel, Mark: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Man of the Year Award recipient, E1992 [29SE]

Hagen, Dane K.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2251 [3NO]

Halladay, Jette: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Tennessee Professor of the Year recipient, E2376 [16NO]

Hamilton, Lawson and Jeanne: Education Alliance Graduates of Distinction award recipients, E1152 [7JN]

Harlingen, TX: Harlingen High School recipient of College Board (organization) Inspiration Award, H2555 [27AP], E778 [27AP]

Harper, James: Laborers Local 332 Friends of Labor Committee Outstanding Labor Leader award recipient, E2386 [17NO]

Harris, Martha: Alexander Hamilton Friends Association Citizenship Achievement Award recipient, E1406 [30JN]

Harris, Spencer P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E713 [21AP]

Hartley, Susan: Sequin, TX, Lizzie M. Burges Alternative School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E773 [26AP]

Harwood, Carol: Seguin, TX, Vincent Patlan Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E713 [21AP]

Hauserman, Dick: Colorado Ski Museum Colorado Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame inductee, E2214 [28OC]

Head, Bill: SBA South Carolina Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E810 [28AP]

Headrick, Connie: Bulverde, TX, Rahe Bulverde Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E818 [28AP]

Hearne, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2252 [3NO]

HemCon, Inc.: Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Top 10 Greatest Inventions award recipient, E1168 [8JN]

Henderson, Ian L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1765 [7SE]

Henry, Jennifer: Marion, TX, Marion Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E763 [26AP]

Henry, Mike and Denise: Alabama Farmers Federation Outstanding Young Farm Family for Alabama award recipient, E2581 [17DE]

Henry Ford Health System: American Hospital Association Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service award recipient, E905 [5MY]

Hensel, George: West San Gabriel Valley, CA, Boys & Girls Club Humanitarian Award recipient, E369 [3MR]

Hernandez, Abigail: Kyle, TX, Lehman High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E922 [10MY]

Hernandez, Moon: San Marcos, TX, Bowie Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E699 [19AP]

Herring, Michael D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1933 [22SE]

Hester, Leigh Ann: Army Silver Star recipient, E1492 [14JY]

Hevalow, Charles D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E709 [20AP]

Highlands Ranch, CO: Cresthill Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2082 [7OC]

Hill, Jared: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1239 [15JN]

Hill, Lloyd: Texas High School Football Hall of Fame inductee, E801 [27AP]

Hills, Joseph: Virginia Teacher of the Year award recipient, E9 [4JA]

Hillsborough, CA: William H. Crocker Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E873 [4MY]

Hinchey, Michael P.: Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Man of the Year award recipient, E463 [17MR]

Hines, Donald, II (Dale): Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1346 [24JN]

Hispanics Achieving and Celebrating Excellence Committee (HACE): tribute to Youth Award recipients, E2040 [6OC]

Hobon, Brandon: Denton, TX, Police Dept. Volunteer Officer of the Year award recipient, E1141 [7JN]

Hogan, Nadine: Buda, TX, Buda Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E926 [10MY]

Holliday, Gayle: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., Spouses Celebration of Leadership Unsung Hero Award recipient, E2050 [7OC]

Holmes, James, Jr.: America's Second Harvest (organization) Food Bank Volunteer of the Year award recipient, H11511 [14DE]

Holt, Julia: Tennessee Safety Education Hero Award recipient, E569 [7AP]

Hope-Milton, Audrey: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award nominee, E462 [17MR]

Horn, Ed: Christopher Santora Scholarship Fund Man of the Year Award recipient, E1204 [14JN]

Houston, MS: tribute to Houston Vocational Center Solar Race Team, E1737 [29JY]

Huckaby, Melanie: Seguin, TX, McQueeney Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E714 [21AP]

Hughes, Orville: Joint Veterans' Committee of Maryland Veteran of the Year award recipient, H1973 [14AP]

Hunt, Jordan: General Council of the Assemblies of God Royal Ranger Gold Medal of Achievement award recipient, E2180 [27OC]

Huntington, WV: inclusion of Cabell Huntington Hospital in AARP list of best employers for workers over the age of 50, E1982 [29SE]

———inclusion of St. Mary's Hospital in AARP list of best employers for workers over the age of 50, E1982 [29SE]

Huntley, Sean D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E715 [21AP]

Hwang, Alice Lan-Hua: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E484 [17MR]

Imagen Foundation: tribute to Imagen Award recipients, E1271 [17JN]

Indiana: tribute to Hispanic Women's Forum of Northwest Indiana Calumet Project honorees, E2345 [15NO]

Ingram, Fedrick: Miami-Dade County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E159 [2FE]

Inman, Jennifer Stelmach: Western Kentucky University Alumnus of the Year award recipient, E2599 [17DE]

International Brotherhood of Teamsters: Local 36 recipient of San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council Outstanding Community Services Award, E1104 [26MY]

Jackson, Kristi: Kyle, TX, Fuentes Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E925 [10MY]

Jarecki, Eugene: Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize recipient, E311 [1MR]

Jenner, Amanda: Seguin, TX, Briesemeister Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E744 [22AP]

Jernigan, Tommy: American Musical Theatre of San Jose High School Music Theatre HONORS Best Student Lighting Design award recipient, E1158 [8JN]

Johnson, Debra A.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E488 [17MR]

Johnson, Richard: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Senior Farmer of the Year award recipient, E1482 [13JY]

Johnson County, KS: tribute to Volunteer Center of Johnson County Movers and Shakers honorees, E570 [7AP]

Jones, James R.: Purple Heart recipient, H9110 [26OC]

Jones, Kristopher: Luzerne County, PA, Great Valley Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award recipient, E1029 [20MY]

Jones, Linda: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E669 [15AP]

Jones, Ryan E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1931 [22SE]

Justin, TX: Northwest High School recipient of Intel/Scholastic Schools of Distinction award, E2014 [6OC]

Kachepa, Given: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Texas, E998 [17MY]

Kalamazoo, MI: Bronson Methodist Hospital recipient of NIST Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, E2463 [7DE]

Kamphuis, Jeremy: Army Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award recipient, E2339 [10NO]

Kamras, Jason: Council of Chief State School Officers National Teacher of the Year award recipient, H2455 [21AP], E2255 [3NO]

Katona, Thomas J.: Northern Michigan University Upper Peninsula Labor Hall of Fame inductee, E2032 [6OC]

Kee, Ed: University of Delaware Ratledge Family Award recipient, E2345 [15NO]

Keller, Julia: Pulitzer Prize recipient for feature writing, H3117 [11MY]

Keller, TX: tribute to Keller High School Academic Decathlon team, E606 [12AP]

Kelly, John: Thomas Jefferson Award recipient, E2593 [17DE]

Kelson, Kyle R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E147 [2FE]

Kemper, Jonathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1929 [22SE]

Kenney, Tom: Corona-Norco, CA, Family YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished Service Award recipient, E486 [17MR]

Kerrigan, Michael, Jr.: Quiet Man Society Michael F. King Jr. Armed Forces Veteran's Award recipient, E445 [16MR]

Kerrigan, Michael, Sr.: Quiet Man Society Michael F. King Jr. Armed Forces Veteran's Award recipient, E445 [16MR]

Kesten, Philip R.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education California Professor of the Year recipient, E2375 [16NO]

Khan, Mohammed: Federal Interagency Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility United We Ride National Leadership Award recipient, E1072 [24MY]

Kidwell, Brian: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2247 [3NO]

Kiehl, Matt: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E721 [21AP]

Kilroy, Lindsay: Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District high school art competition ``An Artistic Discovery'' winner, E964 [13MY]

Klamm, Jonathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E39 [6JA]

Kneeland, Mike and Becky: Arkansas Parents of the Year Award recipients, H6209 [21JY]

Knight, Bruce: North American Pollinator Protection Campaign NAPPC Pollinator Advocate Award recipient, E2405 [18NO]

Knollhoff, Samantha: Seguin, TX, Weinert Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E709 [20AP]

Kobes, Gerrit: Army Silver Star award recipient, E535 [5AP]

Kodsi, Rahmin: ROFEH International (nonprofit organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E1937 [22SE]

Kolb, Mary Anne Guerrero: San Marcos, TX, Crockett Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E704 [19AP]

Kollaus, Wanda: Seguin, TX, Robert Koennecke Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E717 [21AP]

Korpi, Arnold: Northern Michigan University Upper Peninsula Labor Hall of Fame inductee, E2034 [6OC]

Kost, Robert: New York State Sheriffs' Association Emergency Communicators Award recipient, E1952 [27SE]

Koster, Elizabeth: Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce Athena Award recipient, E2247 [3NO]

Koster, Norma and Bernie: Anti-Defamation League Torch of Liberty Award recipients, E1118 [26MY]

KQED-TV (San Francisco, CA): tribute to Local Hero Award recipients, E81 [26JA]

Krystynak, Ron: North American Pollinator Protection Campaign NAPPC Pollinator Advocate Award recipient, E2405 [18NO]

Kuehl, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E716 [21AP]

Kurek, Karen: Illinois District Office and Midwest Regional SBA Women in Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E850 [3MY]

La Mantia, Steve: Junior Achievement of Laredo (organization) Business Hall of Fame award recipient, E779 [27AP]

Lai, Alec: Exploravision Award recipient, E1215 [14JN]

Lai, George K.: SBA Guam Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E488 [17MR]

Lakewood, OH: SS. Cyril and Methodius School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2343 [14NO]

LaPorte, IN: Indiana Chamber of Commerce Community of the Year award recipient, E2388 [17NO]

Latz, Sheldon: National Association of County Engineers Urban County Engineer of the Year award recipient, E2143 [20OC]

Lauderhill, FL: National Civic League All-America City Award recipient, E1437 [1JY]

Lavers, Fred D., II: Kern County, CA, Cattlemen and Cattlewomen Associations Cattleman of the Year Award recipient, E263 [16FE]

Law, George: Sulphur Springs, TX, Kiwanis Layperson of the Year award recipient, E949 [12MY]

Lawler, Patty: Lackawanna County, PA, Federation of Democratic Women Woman of the Year award recipient, E621 [12AP]

Lawrence, James and Virginia: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1845 [14SE]

Lawson, Taliah C.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1766 [7SE]

Laytham, John G.: Washington Restaurant Association Duke Zeibert Award recipient, E983 [16MY]

Learn and Serve America (organization): Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipients, E1966 [28SE]

Lee, Anne: Siemens Corp., Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science and Technology award recipient, E2503 [12DE]

Lee, Cliff: Major League Baseball John Hancock Roberto Clemente Man of the Year Award recipient, E1972 [28SE]

Leetsdale, PA: Quaker Valley High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1228 [14JN]

Lemons, Erik C.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1787 [8SE]

Lewis, Louise Wilson: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E502 [17MR]

Lexmark International, Inc.: tribute to environmental protection efforts, E1932 [22SE]

Lineberger, Kathy: USA Today All-USA Teacher Team selectee, H8812 [17OC]

Live Oak, CA: Live Oak High School orchestra recipient of American Musical Theatre of San Jose High School Music Theatre HONORS Best Student Orchestra award, E1161 [8JN]

Livonia, MI: St. Mary Mercy Hospital recipient of Health Grades, Inc., Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence, E340 [2MR]

Llewellyn, Kay: Girl Scouts of Whispering Oaks Council Woman of Distinction Award recipient, E429 [10MR]

Lockheed, John A.: Air National Guard Oustanding Airman award recipient, E1649 [27JY]

Longworth, Jim: North Carolina Center for Voter Education Spectrum of Democracy Award for Responsible Election Coverage recipient, H4077 [26MY]

Lorne, Velma: Texas Public Employees Assocation Unsung Hero Award recipient, E1774 [7SE]

Louisville, CO: inclusion in CNN/Money (publication) list of best places to live, E1564 [21JY]

Lowe, Justin: Texas Values Visual Arts Competition winner, E433 [14MR]

Lozano, Araceli: Laredo, TX, Small Business Advocate Women Champion of the Year award recipient, E1153 [7JN]

Luce, R. Duncan: NSF National Medal of Science recipient, E471 [17MR]

Lucks, Ed: Colorado Ski Museum Colorado Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame inductee, E2210 [28OC]

Lum, Joann: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1237 [15JN]

LVTV-TV (Lewisville, TX): Telly Awards recipient, E434 [14MR]

Ly, May Ying: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1176 [8JN]

Maffey, Constant O.: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross award recipient, E1513 [18JY]

Magee Rieter Automotive Systems (business): General Motors Corp. Supplier of the Year award recipient, E1751 [6SE]

Maher, John P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E143 [2FE]

Mahowald, Kyle: Presidential Scholars Foundation Presidential Scholar honoree, E1965 [28SE]

Malcolm, Andrew: Presidential Scholars Foundation Presidential Scholar honoree, E1965 [28SE]

Mancuso, Robert J.: American Culinary Federation Monterey Bay Chapter Chef of the Year award recipient, E474 [17MR]

Mankato, MN: America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People award recipient, E2298 [8NO]

Mann, W.C. (Jiggs): Cowboy Roundup, USA (organization) Rancher of the Year award recipient, E1272 [17JN]

Manoranjan, Ranjan: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, Inc., Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, H7925 [14SE]

Marangos, Mary: Pancyprian Association's Women's Issues Network (WIN) Woman of the Year Award recipient, E596 [8AP]

Marchetti, Lino: Italian American Association of Luzerne County, PA, Person of the Year award recipient, E2048 [7OC]

March-Westin Co., Inc.: OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Star award recipient, E2335 [10NO]

Marcus, Stephen H.: Harvard Business Club of Wisconsin Business Leader of the Year award recipient, E730 [21AP]

Martin, William C.: Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County, MI, Humanitarian Award recipient, H1748 [5AP], E532 [5AP]

Marxer, Marcy: National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc., Grammy Award recipient, E393 [9MR]

Mason, Reid M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2246 [3NO]

Mathias, Alisha: Boyertown, PA, Area Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, E655 [15AP]

Mattioli, Joseph and Rose: Pocono Mountain Chamber of Commerce Frank Schoelch Community Commitment Award recipient, E2251 [3NO]

Mayfield, Gene: Texas High School Football Hall of Fame inductee, H2626 [27AP]

Mayfield, Stanley and Deanna: Boy Scouts Concho Valley Council Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, H10148 [10NO]

Mazzoni, Paul: Columbus Day Association of Lackawanna County, PA, Man of the Year award recipient, E2049 [7OC]

McAuliffe, Caitlin: Presidential Scholars Foundation Presidential Scholar honoree, E1965 [28SE]

McBath, Tiffany A.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1767 [7SE]

McBride, Neil: Mount Vernon Council of Citizens' Associations Citizen of the Year award recipient, E542 [5AP]

McCabe, Ryan S.: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal recipient, E1405 [30JN]

McCorkle, Mary Belle: Tucson, AZ, Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year award recipient, E300 [18FE]

McCuiston, Wendy: Spring Branch, TX, Smithson Valley High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E828 [28AP]

McCurn, Alexander J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1236 [15JN]

Mearns, Patricia S.: Shaker Heights, OH, neighborhood associations' Martin Luther King, Jr., Human Relations Award recipient, E138 [2FE]

Medal of Honor: anniversary, H5643 [12JY]

Mehas, Pete: California State University, Fresno, Kremen School of Education and Human Development Noted Alumni Award recipient, E238 [15FE]

Menashe, Meryl: U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Teacher Fellow award recipient, E1942 [22SE]

Mendoza, Benjamin, Sr.: SBA California Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1544 [20JY]

Mercedes, TX: Math and Science Academy of South Texas inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, H3241 [12MY]

Mercer County, WV: America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People award recipient, E2114 [18OC]

Mesquite, TX: tribute to Poteet High School marching band, E2456 [6DE], E2500 [8DE]

Metzler, Mike: National Alliance on Mental Illness of Illinois Pastor Paul-Gerhard Braune Award recipient, E2420 [18NO]

Meyer, Heather: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E607 [12AP]

Meyer, Roslyn Milstein: Women's Health Research at Yale (organization) Women of Vision Award recipient, E690 [19AP]

Miller, Betty: Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch Joseph F. Saporito Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E454 [16MR]

Milne, Crosby: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council Outstanding Dedication Award recipient, E1107 [26MY]

Mineola, NY: Winthrop-University Hospital recipient of Health Grades, Inc., Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence, E200 [9FE]

Mittenberg, Jo Ann: Dept. of Education American Star of Teaching honoree, E2129 [19OC]

Moeller, Sarah: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E1004 [17MY]

Mohr, John R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1769 [7SE]

Moir, Ellen: McGraw-Hill Cos., Harold W. McGraw Jr., Prize in Education recipient, E1952 [27SE]

Molina, Delia: Seguin, TX, Juan Seguin Prekindergarten Teacher of the Year award recipient, E715 [21AP]

Monceaux, Julian: Comal, TX, Hoffman Lane Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E800 [27AP]

Monterey, CA: Naval Postgraduate School Dudley Knox Library recipient of Library of Congress Federal Library of the Year Award, E545 [5AP]

Moore, David L.: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1214 [14JN]

Moore, Michael W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E142 [2FE]

Morgantown, WV: inclusion of West Virginia University Hospitals in AARP list of best employers for workers over the age of 50, E1982 [29SE]

Morris, Don: Dawahares/Kentucky High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame inductee, E577 [7AP]

Moscow, ID: St. Mary's Catholic Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2114 [18OC]

Mosely, Edward R.: West Fresno Health Care Coalition Community Health Champion Award recipient, E2403 [18NO]

Mount, Gary: American/Western Fruit Grower (publication) Apple Grower of the Year award recipient, E1888 [19SE]

Mullins, Sherry: National History Day (organization) Richard T. Farrell Teacher of Merit Award finalist, E1474 [13JY]

Murray/Calloway County, KY: America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People award recipient, E2359 [15NO]

Musto, Raphael J.: Italian American Association of Luzerne County, PA, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2050 [7OC]

Mynatt, Brandon J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1776 [7SE]

NASA: establish an awards program in honor of Charles (Pete) Conrad that recognizes amateur discoveries of asteroids with near-Earth orbit trajectories (H.R. 1023), H3065-H3068 [10MY]

National Arbor Day Foundation: tribute to Tree City USA honorees, E1584 [22JY]

National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, Inc.: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1334 [24JN]

National History Day (organization): tribute to Colorado competition participants, E1084 [24MY], E1139 [7JN], E1169 [8JN], E1385 [28JN]

———tribute to Ohio competition participants, E1221 [14JN]

National Wheelchair Basketball Association: tribute to Spirit Award recipients, H2156 [20AP]

Neely, Regina: Geronimo, TX, Navarro High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E823 [28AP]

Negben, Megan: San Marcos, TX, Goodnight Junior High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E699 [19AP]

Nelson, Jimmy W., and family: Santa Rosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1564, E1573 [21JY]

Nelson, Mike: SBA Regional Subcontractor of the Year award recipient, E799 [27AP]

Neukom, George A., Jr.: East Pasco Republican Club Lincoln Heritage Award recipient, E169 [8FE]

Nevada: tribute to Ranch and Farm Award recipients, E1639 [27JY]

New Jersey Institute of Technology: tribute to Hispanic Organization of Students in Technology, E543 [5AP]

New Mexico: tribute to New Mexico Hometown Heroes Committee for efforts to locate and mark the gravesites of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, E2180 [27OC]

Newmaster, Alex Q.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1767 [7SE]

Nicastro, John J., Sr.: Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E2247 [3NO]

Niclaus, Chuck: Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2245 [3NO]

Nobel Prize: recognition of International Atomic Energy Agency for peace, E2075 [7OC]

———recognition of John L. Hall for physics, E2027 [6OC], E2050 [7OC]

———recognition of Mohamed ElBaradei for peace, E2075 [7OC]

———recognition of Roy J. Glauber, John L. Hall, and Theodor W. Hansch for physics, E2500 [8DE]

———recognition of Thomas Schelling for economic sciences, E2142 [20OC]

Norfolk, VA: Norfolk Public Schools recipient of Broad Foundation Prize for Urban Education, H8166 [21SE]

Norristown, PA: tribute to Norristown Area High School Hall of Champions inductees, E2330, E2332 [10NO]

North Richland Hills, TX: Green Valley Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1950 [27SE]

———National Weather Service ``StormReady'' Community designee, E436 [14MR]

———tribute to North Ridge Middle School band, E605 [12AP]

North Tonawanda, NY: American Institute of Architecture Friends of Architecture Award recipient, E2376 [16NO]

Northampton, MA: Jackson Street School recipient of League of Women Voters National Student/Parent Mock Election award, E811 [28AP]

Norton, Ruth Ann: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1157 [8JN]

Norwood, Jerious: Cellular South (business) Conerly Award recipient, E2561 [17DE]

Novak, Patrick: award Congressional Gold Medal, E38 [6JA]

Nuetzel, Thomas H.: Bureau of Customs and Border Protection Top Humanitarian Award recipient, E2590 [17DE]

Oakley, Millard: Volunteer State Community College Friend of the Year award recipient, E1039 [20MY]

Obershaw, Chuck and Shelby: San Bernardino, CA, Symphony Guild Golden Baton Award recipient, E1019 [19MY]

O'Connor, Cormac: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kansas, E198 [9FE]

Odessa, TX: El Magnet at Reagan Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, H11114 [7DE]

Ohio County, KY: America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People award recipient, E2359 [15NO]

Olathe, KS: tribute to Comcast Corp., Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program award recipients, E1454 [11JY]

Olivas, Alma: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1218 [14JN]

Oliver, Ashleigh B.: Walter E. Stebbins High School of Riverside, OH, Bronze Medallion Award recipient, E216 [10FE]

Olympidis, Gus: Asian-American Medical Association Crystal Globe award recipient, E2266 [3NO]

O'Neil, John J. (Buck): Blue Valley Education Foundation Good Neighbor Award recipient, E197 [9FE]

O'Neill, Albert, Jr.: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award nominee, E461 [17MR]

O'Rourke, Conor M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1157 [8JN]

Orr, Steven T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E711 [21AP]

Ortosky, Thomas L.: National Association of Letter Carriers Regional Hero Award recipient, E1918 [21SE]

Ottawa Lake Quarry (business): National Mining Association Sentinels of Safety Trophy recipient, E1913 [21SE]

Pabey, George: Twin City Community Services East Chicagoan of the Year award recipient, E1669 [29JY]

Paco, John: American Ambulance Association Star of Life award recipient, E865 [4MY]

Palmquist, Bruce: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Washington Professor of the Year recipient, E2407 [18NO]

Paramoure, Stef: New Braunfels, TX, Canyon Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E770 [26AP]

Patterson, Janet C.: Kyle, TX, Wallace Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E923 [10MY]

Patterson, P.J.: Congressional Black Caucus Charles Diggs Award for International Service recipient, E1997 [29SE]

Payne, Representative: Essex County, NJ, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Leadership Award recipient, E231 [15FE]

Payne, William D.: Essex County, NJ, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Leadership Award recipient, E238 [15FE]

Pennsylvania American Water (business): Partnership for Safe Water Directors Award recipient, E2281 [7NO]

Peterson, Debbie: Habitat for Humanity Southwest Regional Volunteer of the Year award recipient, H3589 [19MY]

Peterson, Gregory: Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Jamestown, NY, T. Richard Parker Award for Social Justice recipient, E1397 [30JN]

Pettit, Alex: Center for Digital Government Best of Texas Award for Demonstrated Leadership in Management of Information Technology recipient, E2161 [25OC]

Petty, Marsha: Arkansas Teacher of the Year award recipient, E2476 [7DE]

Phillips, Andrew: Dept. of Justice National Public Safety Medal of Valor recipient, H5918 [18JY]

Phillips, Nancy: Buda, TX, Impact Center School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E986 [16MY]

Phillip's Flowers and Gifts, Inc.: Illinois Retail Merchants Association Retailer of the Year award recipient, E1872 [15SE]

Pileggi, Hannah: National Society of the Colonial Dames of America National Essay contest honoree, E1226 [14JN]

Platt, Rosalie: Yes I Can! Foundation ``Yes I Can!'' Award recipient, E1645 [27JY]

Poe, Katrina: Staff Care Inc., County Doctor of the Year award recipient, E2532 [14DE]

Polacek, William C.: Inter-Service Club Council of Greater Johnstown, PA, Achievement Award recipient, E1661 [29JY]

Politte, Gregory A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1777 [7SE]

Pollard, Frederick D. (Fritz): National Football League Hall of Fame inductee, E1967 [28SE]

Pompano Beach, FL: National Civic League All-America City Award recipient, E1438 [1JY], E1465 [12JY]

Popson, Lucy: Arizona Educational Foundation Arizona Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E2531 [14DE]

Portman, William C., II: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E53 [25JA]

Powell, Charles E.: Texas Dept. of Transportation Road Hand Award recipient, H6412 [25JY]

Price, Larry E.: North Carolina Association of School Administrators North Carolina Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E2605 [18DE]

Pucher, Peter: Cleveland, OH, Cathedral Latin High School Alumni Association Latin Man of the Year award recipient, E718 [21AP]

Pulitzer Prize: recognition of Deanne Fitzmaurice for Photography, E557 [6AP]

Queiros, Mary A.: Brooksville, FL, Great Brooksvillian of the Year Award recipient, E2096 [17OC]

Quihuiz, Angela San Nicolas: Military Sealift Command Shore Sailor of the Year award recipient, E174 [8FE]

Quinn, Susie: North Texas Municipal Clerk's Association Municipal Clerk of the Year award recipient, E1589 [25JY]

Quinney, Karen: Seguin, TX, Vogel Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E707 [20AP]

Rabin, Mary Ann: Ohio Women's Bar Association Justice Alice Robie Resnick Award of Distinction recipient, E694 [19AP]

Rajagopalan, Atreya: Exploravision Award recipient, E1215 [14JN]

Ramer, Bruce M.: American Jewish Committee Learned Hand Award recipient, E322 [1MR]

Ray, Heather: Human Rights Campaign (organization) Colorado Youth Award recipient, E473 [17MR]

Reed, Charles: NurseWeek (publication) and Nursing Spectrum (publication) Nursing Excellence Award finalist, E2421 [18NO]

Regan, Donna: Creative Coalition and American Federation of Teachers Spotlight Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, E1418 [1JY]

Regusci, Angelo C.: Napa County Farm Bureau Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1468 [12JY]

Reid, Christy: National Arbor Day Foundation Arbor Day Poster Contest winner, E910 [9MY]

Reisenauer, Jeffrey: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1263 [17JN]

Reyes, Pete: Adelante (organization) Eagle Award recipient, E1079 [24MY]

Rhoades, Gayle: San Marcos, TX, San Marcos High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E702 [19AP]

Riccobono, Carl: Creative Coalition and American Federation of Teachers Spotlight Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, E1648 [27JY]

Rice, Jeri: Israel Policy Forum Focus on the Future honoree, E1140 [7JN]

Richardson, Nicholas G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E138 [2FE]

Richey, John W.: Good Neighbor Pharmacist of the Year award recipient, E2577 [17DE]

Riddile, Mel J.: National Association of Secondary School Principals National High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E2089 [17OC]

Rios, Melinda: Spring Branch, TX, Arlon Seay Intermediate School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E826 [28AP]

Rippey, Mike: Sierra Club Earl Thollander Award recipient, E730 [21AP]

Rivera, Mariano: Latino Sports (organization) and Latino Sports Writers & Broadcasters Association Latino MVP Relief Pitcher of the Year Award recipient, E1755 [6SE]

Roberge, Lawrence F.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Connecticut Professor of the Year recipient, E2430 [18NO]

Roberson, Brian: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1778 [7SE]

Robinett, Stacey: Spring Branch, TX, Rebecca Creek Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E831 [28AP]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition, E326 [2MR]

Robinson, Michael: ACLU of Sonoma County, CA, Jack Green Civil Liberties Award recipient, E632 [13AP]

Robnett, Erin: Texas Values Visual Arts Competition winner, E530 [5AP]

Rodriguez, Deborah: San Marcos, TX, De Zavala Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E701 [19AP]

Rodriguez, Robert: Brooklyn, NY, Caribe Lions Club Real Estate Broker of the Year award recipient, E568 [7AP]

Rogers, Catherine S.: Kingwood, TX, Elm Grove Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E921 [10MY]

Roho Group, Inc.: President's ``E'' Award for Excellence in Exporting recipient, E1207 [14JN]

Rome, GA: Coosa Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, H8738 [7OC]

Roney, Rita K.: Girl Scout Woman of Distinction Award recipient, E801 [27AP]

Rooth, Judy and Alan: Northwest Indiana State of Israel Bonds/Development Corporation for Israel Jerusalem Medal recipient, E1839 [14SE]

Rowe, Dennis W.: Black Engineer of the Year Award for Professional Achievement in Industry recipient, E398 [9MR]

Rubin, Tibor (Ted): Medal of Honor recipient, E2029 [6OC]

Ruggery, Donald, Sr.: St. Francis University Small Business Development Center Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1369 [27JN]

Runyon, Brandon M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E137 [2FE]

Russey, Kate: Geronimo, TX, Navarro Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E823 [28AP]

Rutgers University: tribute to President's Recognition Program Excellence in Service and Bridge Award recipients, E2225 [31OC]

Ruthven, John A.: National Endowment for the Arts National Medal of Arts recipient, E536 [5AP]

Sacco, George: International Code Council Foundation Silent Defender award recipient, E1227 [14JN]

Sacramento, CA: tribute to African American Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame inductees, E214 [10FE]

Sakey, Warren: National Society of the Colonial Dames of America National Essay contest honoree, E1226 [14JN]

Salem, OR: Grant Community Middle School recipient of EPA Presidential Environmental Youth Award, E1187 [9JN]

San Marcos, CA: Twin Oaks Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E669 [15AP]

Sanderson, Sandra G.: Virginia Commonwealth Academy Recognition for Educators Award recipient, E1064 [23MY]

Sanford, Charles: Geronimo, TX, Navarro Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E823 [28AP]

Sanford, Wallace, III (Monk): Virginia Farmer of the Year award recipient, E1701 [29JY]

Santee, Catherine: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E605 [12AP]

Santoro, Claire E.: Presidential Scholars Foundation Presidential Scholar honoree, E922 [10MY]

Scdoris, Rachael: Nike, Inc., Casey Martin Award recipient, E2255 [3NO]

Schab, Dan: Michigan Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1608 [27JY]

Schaeffer, John: Berks-Mont Newspapers, Inc. Boyertown, PA, Area Educator of the Year award recipient, E663 [15AP]

Scheider, Judy: Women in Government Relations, Inc., Distinguished Member Award recipient, E1241 [15JN]

Schey, Therese: Girl Scouts of Whispering Oaks Council Woman of Distinction Award recipient, E429 [10MR]

Schilling, W.A. Hayden: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education U.S. Professor of the Year award recipient, E2436 [18NO]

Schmidt, Gary: American Library Association Newbery Honor Book and Michael L. Printz Honor Book designee, E125 [1FE]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 4045), E2071 [7OC]

Schultz, Connie: Pulitzer Prize recipient for commentary, H3117 [11MY]

Schwartz, William: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award recipient, E628 [12AP]

Semanchik, Thomas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1230 [14JN]

Sexton, Christopher V.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1794 [8SE]

Sheets, Mary Ellen: International Franchise Association Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, E586 [7AP]

Shieh, Albert: Siemens Corp., Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science and Technology award recipient, E2503 [12DE]

Siadat, M. Vali: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Illinois Professor of the Year recipient, E2392 [17NO]

Siddiqi, Muzaffar: National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., TOP COPS Award recipient, E1984 [29SE]

Sidney, Paul: Long Island Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1982 [29SE]

Silvers, Mary: Comal, TX, Mount Valley School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E801 [27AP]

Sinton, Steve: American Farmland Trust (organization) Steward of the Land Award recipient, E983 [16MY]

Sisto, Brett A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E152 [2FE]

Sisto, Jonathon D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E133 [2FE]

Smith, Chris C.: Buda, TX, Hays Consolidated High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E923 [10MY]

Smith, Kyle D.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Guam Professor of the Year recipient, E2387 [17NO]

Smith, Linda: AFL-CIO Labor Person of the Year Award recipient, E720 [21AP]

Smith, Noel: West Fresno Health Care Coalition Community Health Champion Award recipient, E2401 [18NO]

Smith, Paul R.: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor, E552 [5AP], E610 [12AP]

Smith, Robert (Sonny): Babe Ruth League, Inc., Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, E2549 [15DE]

Snow, Ramona: Kern County, CA, Cattlemen and Cattlewomen Associations Cattlewoman of the Year Award recipient, E263 [16FE]

Solana Beach, CA: Earl Warren Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E669 [15AP]

Solano County, CA: America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People award recipient, E2278 [4NO]

Solomon, William: Zale Corp., Linz Award recipient, E543 [5AP]

Soltero, Joe: Adelante (organization) Eagle Award recipient, E1079 [24MY]

Sooy, Norm: New Jersey Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development Excellence in Customer Service Award recipient, E2117 [18OC]

South Dakota State University: Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipient, E2015 [6OC]

Southern Illinois Airport: Illinois Dept. of Transportation General Aviation Airport of the Year award recipient, E1194 [9JN], E1593 [25JY]

Spencer, Donald A., Sr.: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E56 [25JA]

Spoor, Kathy: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1239 [15JN]

Stanton, Maureen: University of California, Davis Undergraduate Teaching and Scholarly Achievement award recipient, E1141 [7JN]

Staten Island, NY: Curtis High School recipient of College Board (organization) Inspiration Award, E898 [5MY]

Statesville, NC: Site Selection (publication) Top Micropolitan of the Year honoree, H3064 [10MY]

Steck, Blaine E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1928 [22SE]

Steen, Tamara: Council of Chief State School Officers Washington State Teacher of the Year award recipient, E736 [22AP]

Steinem, Gloria: Women's Health Research at Yale (organization) Women of Vision Award recipient, E690 [19AP]

Sten, Jason R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1930 [22SE]

Stephenitch, Willie: BLM Making a Difference award recipient, E910 [9MY]

Stern, Saul: Project Interchange (organization) Am Yisrael Chai Award recipient, E541 [5AP], E1083 [24MY]

Stewart, Peggy: New Jersey Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E713 [21AP]

Stewart, Tony: tribute (H. Res. 587), H11602-H11605 [14DE]

Stich, Becky: Comal, TX, Comal Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E832 [28AP]

Stoffel, Clifford L.: Maryland Veterans Advisory Group Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E2294 [8NO]

Stokes, Sherri Harris: San Marcos, TX, Miller Junior High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E706 [19AP]

Stoll, Doug: Creative Coalition and American Federation of Teachers Spotlight Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, E1438 [1JY]

Storm, Bruce E.: Southern Connecticut State University Dept. of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Educational Leader of the Year award recipient, E1148 [7JN]

Sullivan, J. Kirk: National Eagle Scout Association Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2263 [3NO]

Sumowski, Tom: Bayonne, NJ, Knights of Columbus Emergency Medical Technician award recipient, E322 [1MR]

Swanson, Kathleen: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient for Colorado, E754 [25AP]

Swigert, J. Mack: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E59 [25JA]

Sylacauga, AL: America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People award recipient, E2256 [3NO]

Systems and Electronics, Inc.: Excellence in Missouri Foundation Missouri Team Quality Award recipient, E1828 [13SE]

Tallahassee, FL: Deerlake Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1996 [29SE]

———DeSoto Trail Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1993 [29SE]

Taylor, Barbara: Marion, TX, Norma Krueger Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E771 [26AP]

Taylor, Lula: Chautauqua County, NY, Woman of Achievement Award recipient, E1302 [21JN]

Teaneck, NJ: tribute to Torah Academy mock trial team, E637 [13AP]

Teglia, Albert: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award recipient, E1935 [22SE]

Terry, Simeon O.: Dept. of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency National Minority Business Advocate Award recipient, E1821 [13SE]

Texas: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport recipient of Alliance to Save Energy Star of Energy Efficieny Award, E2127 [19OC]

Tharayil, Ashley K.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1769 [7SE]

Thomasville, NC: tribute to Thomasville High School football team, E303 [18FE]

Torres, Emma: Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ohtli Award recipient, E1021 [19MY]

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.: California State Parks Foundation Golden Poppy Award recipient, E1973 [28SE]

Traugott, Brent: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1778 [7SE]

Triscari, Megan: Chautauqua County, NY, Child Care Worker of the Year award recipient, E1311 [22JN]

Truesdale, Matthew: Alexander Hamilton Friends Association Citizenship Achievement Award recipient, E1422 [1JY]

Tucson, AZ: tribute to Pueblo High Magnet School winners of National Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement Competition, E1737 [29JY]

Tuskegee Airmen: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1259), E458 [16MR]

Twohey, Kevin: St. Helena, CA, Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E1732 [29JY]

U.S. Junior Girls Soccer Team: World Maccabi Games Gold Medal award recipients, E1919 [21SE]

Ufberg, Margery A.: United Hebrew Institute Shofar Award recipient, E1327 [24JN]

Ugarte, Marisa: Chicano Federation of San Diego County, Inc., Community Service Award recipient, E1930 [22SE]

Uh, Don Pedro Cahun: North American Pollinator Protection Campaign NAPPC Pollinator Advocate Award recipient, E2405 [18NO]

Unger, Maynard W. (Doc): Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E2248 [3NO]

United Group Services, Inc.: OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Star award recipient, E655 [15AP]

Urquhart, Marietta Murray: Mobile, AL, City Council of Beta Sigma Pi International Sorority First Lady of the Year Award recipient, E480 [17MR]

Valoppi, Jennifer: Florida Governor's Points of Light Award recipient, E2563 [17DE]

Vargas, Manuel: Brooklyn, NY, Caribe Lions Club Real Estate Broker of the Year award recipient, E555 [6AP]

Velasquez, Irma: American Institute for Public Service Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Service recipient, E1389 [28JN]

Venice, FL: tribute to Venice High School girls' volleyball team, E2415 [18NO]

Vernor, Amanda: Seguin, TX, Ball Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E711 [21AP]

Veterans: issue a medal to those who died after service in the Vietnamese Conflict as a result of that service, or who were exposed to ionizing radiation, herbicides, or chemical agents during their service (H.R. 2370), E983 [16MY]

Viane, Chuck: Queens, NY, Variety Boys and Girls Club Humanitarian Award recipient, E1247 [15JN]

Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council Spirit of Cooperation Award recipient, E1106 [26MY]

Vilter, Richard W.: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E62 [25JA]

Vogel, Travis R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E712 [21AP]

Vukelich, Carol: University of Delaware Ratledge Family Award recipient, E2356 [15NO]

Wadhwani, Alok: American Musical Theatre of San Jose High School Music Theatre HONORS Best Student Scenic Design award recipient, E1155 [8JN]

Wagner, Sue: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Women in Community Service and Volunteerism recipient, E1233 [15JN]

Wahl, James D.: Ancient Order of Hibernians of America, Inc., Irishman of the Year award recipient, E196 [9FE]

Walke, Sanford: Purple Heart recipient, H3162 [11MY], E923 [10MY]

Walker, Pat Seamans: Arkansas Children's Award recipient, H7963 [15SE]

Wallace, Carter: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Georgia, H592 [15FE]

Watkins, Micaela: Nestle USA, Inc., Very Best in Youth program award winner, E1954 [27SE]

WCMT-Radio (Martin, TN): National Association of Broadcasters Crystal Award recipient, E1181 [9JN]

Weatherly, Charles E.: Mississippi State University Alumni Association National Alumnus of the Year award recipient, E492 [17MR]

Weaver, Johanna: Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E2248 [3NO]

Webster, FL: tribute to Exploravision Award recipients, E1221 [14JN]

Welma, Jennifer: Hays, TX, Hays CSID Special Education Teacher of the Year award recipient, E987 [16MY]

Werntz, Ruslan: Discovery Channel Youth Scientist Challenge TLC Science of Production Award recipient, E2251 [3NO]

West, Jesse: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1238 [15JN]

West, Mary: Walt Disney Co., DisneyHand Teacher Award recipient, E1456 [11JY]

Weyers, Larry L.: Rotary Foundation of Green Bay, WI, Free Enterprise Award recipient, E766 [26AP]

White, Nancy: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Woman of the Year Award recipient, E1998 [29SE]

White River Junction, VT: White River Junction VA Medical Center recipient of Dept. of Veterans Affairs Robert W. Carey Trophy Award for Organizational Excellence, E1 [4JA]

Whitnall Summit Co.: West Allis-West Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce Company of the Year award recipient, E113 [1FE]

WIBC-Radio (Indianapolis, IN): National Association of Broadcasters Legendary Station of the Year award recipient, E2466 [7DE]

Wilkens, Hubert: OATS, Inc., Safe Driver Award recipient, E2572 [17DE]

Williams, Donna: New Braunfels, TX, Canyon High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E769 [26AP]

Williams, Earl L.: Brooklyn, NY, Caribe Lions Club Civic Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E606 [12AP]

Wilson, Alyssa: Alexander Hamilton Friends Association Citizenship Achievement Award recipient, E1388 [28JN]

Wilson, Kyle: San Marcos, TX, Pride High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E700 [19AP]

Wilson, Shannon J.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1788 [8SE]

Winchester, Catherine: American Heart Association Giving Heart Award recipient, E232 [15FE]

Windhorst, Nicholas W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1774 [7SE]

Winston-Salem, NC: St. Leo the Great Catholic School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, H10231 [16NO]

Winters, CA: tribute to Winters High School Future Farmers of America (organization) livestock judging team, E300 [18FE]

Winters, Richard D.: award Medal of Honor (H.R. 2790), H4166 [7JN]

Witten, Richard: Columbia University Alexander Hamilton Medal recipient, E2389 [17NO]

Wong, Judy S.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E499 [17MR]

Wood, Jeremy C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1772 [7SE]

Wood, Tom: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E1109 [26MY]

Woodbury, Ross C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E59 [25JA]

Young, Mary J.: Marion, TX, Marion High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E764 [26AP]

Yunis, Edmond J.: Museum of Science and Industry National Hispanic Scientist of the Year award recipient, E2141 [20OC]

Zagaroli, Lisa: Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Delta Chi Award recipient, E717 [21AP]

Zutavern, John: League of Kansas Municipalities Excellence in Local Government award recipient, E2182 [27OC]

Remarks in Senate

Alamogordo, NM: National Civic League All-America City Award finalist, S7907 [1JY]

Alcester, SD: Alcester-Hudson Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S11125 [5OC]

Allen, William: Montville, CT, Citizen of the Year award recipient, S7814 [30JN]

American Ambulance Association: tribute to Star of Life Award recipients, S6653 [15JN]

American Automobile Association: tribute to School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal Award recipients, S4253 [26AP]

American Legacy Foundation: EPA Children's Environmental Health Excellence Award recipient, S4150 [22AP]

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era, S12806 [15NO]

———ensure adequate strengths, protections, and benefits for members and their families (S. 11), S147 [24JA], S684 [1FE]

———establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews (S. 612), S2647 [14MR]

Armstrong, William H. (Harry): Rose Ann Vuich Ethical Leadership Award recipient, S9982 [13SE]

Ashland, KY: King's Daughters Medical Center designation as one of Solucient Top 100 Hospitals in America, S3551 [13AP]

Barnstable County, MA: America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People award recipient, S10719 [29SE]

Bauer, David V.: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search winner, S2991 [17MR]

Beaver Dam, KY: Southern Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S13356 [18NO]

Bennett, Tony: Kennedy Center Honors Award recipient, S13351 [18NO]

Boneal Inc.: SBA Region IV Regional Prime Contractor of the Year award recipient, S2844 [16MR]

Borah, Eric: National Guard Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year award recipient, S6017 [26MY]

Boston, MA: tribute to Boston Celtics Charitable Foundation ``Heroes Among Us'' award recipients, S6726 [16JN]

Bowling Green, KY: Lost River Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S13357 [18NO]

Bradley University: Inter-Association Task Force on Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse Issues National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week award recipient, S10185 [19SE]

Brockton, MA: America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People award recipient, S10719 [29SE]

Brodhead, KY: Brodhead Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S13356 [18NO]

Brown, Matthew: Bronze Star recipient, S4177 [25AP]

Brumidi, Constantino: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1597), S9517 [29JY]

Burr, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S7766 [30JN]

Cambridge, MA: America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People award recipient, S10719 [29SE]

Campbellsville University: Kresge Foundation challenge grant recipient, S647 [31JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medal to Jackie Robinson posthumously (H. Con. Res. 79), S1882 [1MR]

Capron, Marcella J.: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, S8942 [26JY]

Carpenter, Lori: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S10227 [20SE]

Chatham, NJ: inclusion in CNN/Money (publication) list of best places to live, S8944 [26JY]

Church, Jeremy: Silver Star recipient, S4177 [25AP]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance, enhance English language and American history and civics education, and establish an award to recognize contributions of new citizens (S. 1815), S10974 [4OC], S13467 [13DE]

Clark, Charles: Reading Is Fundamental, Inc., National Poster Contest honoree, S7812 [30JN]

Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana: America's Second Harvest (organization) Food Bank of the Year award recipient, S13445 [12DE]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 335), S8328 [14JY]

Constantino, Deanna: American Automobile Association National School Safety Patroller of the Year award recipient, S4253 [26AP]

Cooley, Bennie, Jr.: World Sniper Championship winner, S9278 [28JY]

Cooper, Clay: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S10227 [20SE]

Corsica, SD: Corsica Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S11125 [5OC]

Crime: improve prosecution of individuals falsely claiming receipt of military medals, awards, and honors (S. 1998), S12688 [10NO], S13497 [13DE]

Davidson, Jay: Johnson Institute America Honors Recovery Award recipient, S10591 [28SE]

Davidson Institute: tribute to fellowship recipients, S9926 [12SE]

Davis, Paul R.: Alabama Press Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S4013 [20AP]

DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 641), S2852 [16MR]

Dept. of Defense: establish procedures for consideration of applications for award of the Purple Heart to certain POW (S. 2157), S14319 [21DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: tribute to Excellence in Nursing and Advancement of Nursing Programs award recipients, S5216 [16MY]

Doerrer, Paul W.: Missouri Association of School Administrators Robert L. Pearce Award recipient, S4105 [21AP]

Dover, DE: Booker T. Washington Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S11417 [17OC]

Drees, Ralph: Northern Kentucky Movers and Shakers Award recipient, S3648 [14AP]

Dry Ridge, KY: Crittenden-Mount Zion Elementary School recipient of Fitness for Life Around Grant County (community coalition) Silver Award for the Worksite Wellness Program, S13445 [12DE]

Dunbar, Bonnie J.: Design News (publication) Women in Engineering Achievement Award recipient, S12350 [3NO]

Dyer, Julia: National History Day (organization) Richard T. Farrell Teacher of Merit Award finalist, S6727 [16JN]

Education: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education U.S. Professor of the Year recipients, S13354 [18NO]

Ellicott City, MD: tribute to Centennial High School ``It's Academic'' team, S8549 [20JY]

Ellsworth, WI: Army Reserve 652d Engineer Co., recipient of Dept. of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award, S1709 [18FE]

Fallon, Ellen: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient for Nevada, S12677 [10NO]

Fay, Rosemary: USA Today National Sportsmanship Essay Contest winner, S3140 [4AP]

Fayetteville, AR: Fayetteville Public Library recipient of Thompson Gale (business) and School Library Journal Library of the Year award, S6908 [21JN], S7519 [28JN], S12234 [2NO]

Fisher, Elizabeth J.: National History Day (organization) Richard T. Farrell Teacher of Merit Award finalist, S7067 [22JN]

French, Elizabeth J.: Camp Lejeune, NC, Naval Hospital Officer of the Year award recipient, S8212 [13JY]

Gardner, Oliver: SBA Vermont Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S6222 [8JN]

Great Falls, MT: Chief Joseph Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S12763 [14NO]

GuideOne Insurance (business): Principal Financial Services, Inc., Principal 10 Best Companies Award recipient, S12946 [16NO]

Harper, Duane: Owensboro, KY, Police Officer of the Year award recipient, S7813 [30JN]

Harvey, Brandon: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, S7812 [30JN]

Hauff, Dwight: Experience Works Inc., America's Outstanding Older Worker award recipient, S11474 [18OC]

Hawaii: tribute to Hawaii Public School System teachers designated as National Board Certified Teachers by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, S1342 [14FE]

Helena, MT: Bryant Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S12763 [14NO]

Hemmer, Paul: Northern Kentucky Movers and Shakers Award recipient, S4151 [22AP]

Henneberg, Christine: Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest honoree, S7068 [22JN]

Hester, Leigh Ann: Army Silver Star recipient, S7065 [22JN]

Hinkle, John W.: Presidential Scholars Foundation Presidential Scholar honoree, S7812 [30JN]

Horton, Darlene: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, S4149 [22AP]

Huff, Jim: Northern Kentucky Movers and Shakers Award recipient, S5068 [12MY]

Hughes, Patrick H.: VSA Arts (nonprofit organization) Panasonic Young Soloists Award recipient, S7063 [22JN]

Idaho TechConnect: SBA Best Practices award recipient, S5216 [16MY]

Indiana: tribute to Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S2514 [11MR]

———tribute to Service Leaders Summit honoring high school students for community service, S12444 [7NO]

Iowa Council for International Understanding: tribute to award recipients, S10591 [28SE]

Irenas, Joseph E.: Association of the Federal Bar of the State of New Jersey Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. Award recipient, S6477 [14JN]

Iverson, Daniel: National Guard Soldier of the Year award recipient, S6017 [26MY]

Ivy, Andrew: National History Day (organization) Richard T. Farrell Teacher of Merit Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S6653 [15JN]

Jeffers, Ashley: Girls, Inc., National Scholars Program award recipient, S11124 [5OC]

Kellogg-Andrus, Jensi: South Dakota Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5298 [17MY]

Kentucky: tribute to Western Kentucky National Merit Scholarship Corp., semifinalists, S10117 [15SE]

Kittery, ME: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard recipient of Naval Meritorious Unit Commendation, S7802 [30JN]

Ladies in White (organization): European Union Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought Award recipient, S13443 [12DE]

Laurel Springs, NC: Smokey Holler Tree Farm winner of National Christmas Tree Association National Christmas Tree Contest, S12946 [16NO]

Lexington, KY: Christ the King School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S13356 [18NO]

Louisville, KY: St. Agnes Parish School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S13356 [18NO]

———St. Raphael the Archangel School recipient of Intel/Scholastic Schools of Distinction Award, S10117 [15SE]

Loveridge, Ron: Boy Scouts Inland Empire Council Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award recipient, S4867 [10MY]

Martin, William C.: Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County, MI, Humanitarian Award recipient, S3141 [4AP]

Medal of Honor: provide for use of gold in metal content (S. 2055), S13364 [18NO]

Meyer, Max: PAX-TV America's Most Talented Kids award recipient, S5298 [17MY]

Millsboro, DE: Long Neck Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S11417 [17OC]

Moorestown, NJ: inclusion in CNN/Money (publication) list of best places to live, S8944 [26JY]

Myers, Geoffrey (Rocky): Gagliardi Trophy recipient, S99 [20JA]

NASA: Glenn Research Center recipient of R&D (publication) R&D 100 award, S12349 [3NO]

Nassie, Samuel: American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year award recipient, S7425 [27JN]

National Campaign To Stop Violence (organization): tribute to Do the Write Thing Challenge award recipients from Michigan, S8745 [22JY]

National History Day (organization): tribute to Arizona competition participants, S6652 [15JN]

———tribute to Connecticut competition participants, S6477 [14JN], S6647 [15JN]

———tribute to Illinois competition participants, S7516 [28JN]

———tribute to Maryland competition participants, S6474 [14JN]

———tribute to Missouri competition participants, S6647 [15JN]

———tribute to Nebraska competition participants, S6648 [15JN]

———tribute to North Carolina competition participants, S6648 [15JN]

———tribute to Ohio competition participants, S6648 [15JN]

———tribute to Rhode Island competition participants, S6650 [15JN]

———tribute to Tennessee competition participants, S6812 [20JN]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (S. Con. Res. 39), S9317 [28JY]

Native Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (S. 1035), S5190, S5194 [13MY]

Neely, Cam: National Hockey League Hall of Fame inductee, S6402 [13JN]

———tribute (S. Res. 176), S6833 [20JN]

New Hampshire: tribute to Excellence in Education Award recipients, S6096 [6JN]

New Iberia, LA: National Trust for Historic Preservation Great American Main Street Award recipient, S6015 [26MY]

O'Connor, Cormac: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kansas, S2082 [4MR], S3199 [5AP]

Otto, Courtney E.: Presidential Scholars Foundation Presidential Scholar honoree, S7812 [30JN]

Pack, Daniel J.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Colorado Professor of the Year recipient, S13156 [17NO]

Palombi, Peggy Shadduck: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Kentucky Professor of the Year recipient, S13156 [17NO]

Peden, Craig: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, S7812 [30JN]

Peratrovich, Roy and Elizabeth Wanamaker: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 448), S1660 [17FE]

Performance Pipe Manufacturing (business): Fitness for Life Around Grant County (community coalition) Gold Award for the Worksite Wellness Program recipient, S13446 [12DE]

Phelps, KY: Phelps Elementary School recipient of Intel/Scholastic Schools of Distinction Award, S10117 [15SE]

Plummer, ID: Benewah Medical Center and Coeur d'Alene Tribal Wellness Center recipient of Johnson & Johnson Community Health Care Leadership Award, S4541 [28AP]

Portland Transmission Warehouse: MassMutual Financial Group National Family Business of the Year award recipient, S6222 [8JN]

POW: issue a POW medal to civilian Federal employees who are forcibly detained by enemy forces under wartime conditions (S. 72), S248 [24JA]

Redford, Robert: Kennedy Center Honors Award recipient, S13351 [18NO]

Riverside Manufacturing Co.: Georgia Manufacturer of the Year Award recipient, S4542 [28AP]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (S. 863), S4034 [20AP], S13942 [16DE]

Roth, Milt: Experience Works Inc., Iowa Outstanding Older Worker award recipient, S11474 [18OC]

Roulier, Scott M.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Arkansas Professor of the Year recipient, S12836 [15NO]

Rusesabagina, Paul: University of Michigan Wallenberg Medal recipient, S11659 [20OC]

Russia: tribute to ``Profiles in Courage'' High School Essay Contest, S7065 [22JN]

Rydell, Michelle: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Dakota, S1411 [15FE]

Salyersville, KY: Salyersville Grade School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S13356 [18NO]

SBA: tribute to Vermont Small Business Champion Award recipients, S6222 [8JN]

Scarborough, Norman: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education South Carolina Professor of the Year recipient, S13446 [12DE]

Schlesinger, James: George C. Marshall Institute Founders Award recipient, S6222 [8JN]

Simpson, Ann S.: University of Wyoming Art Museum National Advisory Board President's Award recipient, S12054 [28OC]

Sinton, Steve: American Farmland Trust (organization) Steward of the Land Award recipient, S5435 [18MY]

Sioux Falls, SD: O'Gorman High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S11125 [5OC]

Stehly, Molly: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Dakota, S1411 [15FE]

Sturges, Ralph: Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S3479 [12AP]

Suzuki, Lance: NASDAQ Stock Market Educational Foundation, Inc. and National Council on Economic Education National Teaching Award recipient, S6727 [16JN]

Tang, Dan: SBA Colorado Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S4392 [27AP]

Thompson, Anne E.: New Jersey State Bar Foundation Medal of Honor recipient, S6477 [14JN]

Toebben, Matth: Northern Kentucky Movers and Shakers Award recipient, S6017 [26MY]

Trabue, Jada: Reading Is Fundamental, Inc., National Poster Contest winner, S7812 [30JN]

Tuskegee Airmen: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 392), S1516 [16FE], S1607 [17FE], S11055, S11056 [4OC]

University of Kentucky: College of Pharmacy recipient of American Pharmacists Association Pinnacle Award, S6469 [14JN]

University of Louisville: tribute to Society of Physics Students chapter, S13157 [17NO]

University of Northern Colorado: Kenneth W. Monthort College of Business recipient of NIST Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, S8211 [13JY]

Vitavec, Rosemary: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, S4253 [26AP]

von Dassanowskuy, Robert: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Colorado Professor of the Year award recipient, S28 [4JA]

Walker, Albertina: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship recipient, S8943 [26JY]

Wayant, Nicole: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kansas, S2082 [4MR], S3199 [5AP]

West Kentucky Community and Technical College: Community College Futures Assembly Bellwether Award finalist, S1257 [10FE]

Wieman, Carl: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Doctoral and Research University Professor of the Year award recipient, S28 [4JA]

Williamstown, KY: Mason Corinth Elementary School recipient of Fitness for Life Around Grant County (community coalition) Silver Award for the Worksite Wellness Program, S13445 [12DE]

Wilson, Ashlyn: Reading Is Fundamental, Inc., National Poster Contest honoree, S7812 [30JN]

Wojtanik, Andrew: National Geographic Bee winner, S8823 [25JY]

Womack, Kennedy: National Association for Gifted Children Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award recipient, S7811 [30JN]

Wood, Chris: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S9981 [13SE]

Woodland Hills, CA: tribute to El Camino Real High School academic decathlon team, S3894 [19AP]

Worden, MT: Huntley Project Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S12763 [14NO]

Woznica, Edgar P.: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, S8942 [26JY]

Young, Valarie: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient for Nevada, S12677 [10NO]

Zalocusky, Kelly A.: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, S8942 [26JY]

Reports filed

Charles `Pete' Conrad Astronomy Awards Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1023) (H. Rept. 109-37), H1893 [12AP]

Congressional Award Act Reauthorization: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 335) (S. Rept. 109-87), S7293 [23JN]

Consideration of H.R. 54, Congressional Gold Medal Enhancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 42) (H. Rept. 109-1), H193 [25JA]

Statements

Award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Pope John Paul II: Representative Sensenbrenner, E678 [18AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 79, permit use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medal to Jackie Robinson posthumously, H804 [1MR]

H. Res. 42, consideration of H.R. 54, Congressional Gold Medal Enhancement Act, H204 [26JA], H280 [1FE]

H. Res. 587, tribute to Tony Stewart, H11602 [14DE]

H.R. 54, Congressional Gold Medal Enhancement Act, H211 [26JA]

H.R. 1023, Charles `Pete' Conrad Astronomy Awards Act, H3065 [10MY]

S. 11, Standing With Our Troops Act, S148-S156 [24JA]

S. 72, issue a POW medal to civilian Federal employees who are forcibly detained by enemy forces under wartime conditions, S249 [24JA]

S. 335, Congressional Award Act reauthorization, S8328 [14JY], H11606 [14DE]

S. 392, award Congressional Gold Medal to Tuskegee Airmen, S1517 [16FE], S11056 [4OC]

S. 448, award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Roy and Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich, S1661 [17FE]

S. 641, award Congressional Gold Medal to Michael E. DeBakey, S2853 [16MR]

S. 1351, Cold War Medal Act, S7834 [30JN]

S. 2055, provide for use of gold in metal content of Medal of Honor, S13365 [18NO]

S. Con. Res. 38, use of Capitol rotunda for ceremony to award Congressional Award Gold Medals to recipients, S5938 [25MY]

S. Con. Res. 39, support goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day, S6058 [26MY], S9317 [28JY]

S. Res. 157, tribute to Carrie Underwood, S6057 [26MY]

S. Res. 176, tribute to Cam Neely, S6833 [20JN]

Tributes

Hoeffel, Joseph M., E2128 [19OC]