AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES

Addresses

Committee for the International Salute to the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Martin Luther King Legacy Award for International Service Acceptance: Alexandros P. Mallias, E428 [28FE]

Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech: Albert Gore, Jr., E2652-E2654 [19DE]

Presentation of Medal of Freedom to Harper Lee: President Bush, E2512 [6DE]

Recognition of Craig C. Mello for Receipt of Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine: Representative McGovern, E1245 [11JN]

Tribute to Lee H. Hamilton: Senator Lugar, S7724 [14JN]

Tribute to Senator Warner: Nancy Kassebaum Baker, S7723 [14JN]

Amendments

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (S. Con. Res. 27), S9291 [16JY]

Appointments

Congressional Award Board, S4717 [18AP], S9530 [17JY], S15372 [12DE], H10763, H10764 [25SE]

Articles and editorials

Dr. Muriel Petioni Receives Barnard College's Highest Honor, E1430 [28JN]

80th Anniversary Gala Pays Tribute to 13 Living Legends, E462 [5MR]

From a Rapt Audience, a Call To Cool the Hype, E556 [15MR]

GM Aura Is ``Car of the Year'', E132 [17JA]

Green Mountain Coffee Named Best Corporate Citizen, S2203 [17FE]

Medgar Evers College Honors Prime Minister Manning of T&T, E2144 [16OC]

One Fine Fine-Arts Program—Schools' Dedication Pays Off in a National Award for Programs and Immeasurable Benefits for Students, E1083 [17MY]

Soldier's Story, H7040 [25JN]

Tony Pomerleau, Vermonter of the Year, S278 [9JA]

UMD's Rothschild Wins NOAA Award, E910 [2MY]

Who Will Become the World's Top Teen? Hal Jackson's Talented Teens International Scholarship Competition, E1871 [14SE]

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. 1097), S4437 [12AP] (see S. 1763), S9019 [11JY]

———award a military service medal to members who were exposed to ionizing radiation as a result of participation in a test of atomic weapons (see S. 2218), S13261 [23OC] (see H.R. 3471), H10076 [4SE]

———issue ``forever stamp'' to honor the sacrifices of those who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see S. 1390), S6126 [15MY] (see H.R. 2303), H4966 [14MY]

———provide for payment of Combat-Related Special Compensation to certain members retired for disability who were awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 243), H120 [5JA]

———recognize heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients and commend efforts of Medal of Honor Host City Program in Gainesville, TX, to celebrate recipients and encourage expansion of program (see H. Res. 271), H3080 [26MR]

Army: expand retroactive eligibility of the Army Combat Action Badge to include members who participated in combat during which they engaged the enemy on or after December 7, 1941 (see H.R. 2267), H4913 [10MY]

Aung San Suu Kyi: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4286), H14249 [5DE]

Brooke, Edward W., III: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 682), S2204 [17FE] (see H.R. 1000), H1471 [12FE]

Brumidi, Constantino: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 254), S358 [10JA] (see H.R. 1609), H2744 [20MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda and Grounds for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Dalai Lama (see H. Con. Res. 196), H9468 (see H. Con. Res. 196), H9544 [1AU]

———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Norman E. Borlaug (see H. Con. Res. 164), H6007 [5JN]

———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Tuskegee Airmen (see H. Con. Res. 78), H2165 [5MR]

Charles, Ray: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2781), H6735 [19JN]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 622), H835 [22JA]

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. 1393), S6126 [15MY]

Coins: provide a clear line of demarcation relative to private ownership of certain older U.S. coins, medals, or numismatic items and establish certain guidelines governing newer versions of such items (see H.R. 2730), H6438 (see H.R. 2730), H6475 [14JN]

Collins, Francis: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2140), S12774 [4OC] (see H.R. 4576), H15466 [13DE]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 266), H121 [5JA]

Congressional Award Program: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 120), H3694 [19AP]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 1673), H3017 [23MR]

Criveanu, Theodor: Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Authority Righteous Among the Nations honoree for efforts to save Romanian Jews during the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 256), H13859 [13NO]

Davis, Ossie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 4834), H16833 [18DE]

DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 474), S1521 [1FE] (see H.R. 1154), H1894 [16FE]

Dept. of Commerce: establish an Innovation Prize program for researching and developing innovative technologies (see S. 1371), S6016 [11MY]

Dept. of Defense: establish searchable database of names and citations of members of the Armed Forces and civilians awarded the Medal of Honor or other medals authorized for the military (see H.R. 3769), H11315 [4OC]

Dept. of Education: establish the Bringing Success to Scale program (see H.R. 3611), H10695 [20SE]

Dept. of Energy: establish a program for making prizes for technologies for the production, consumption, and distribution of nonpetroleum-based alternative energy and energy efficiency (see H.R. 2867), H7201 [26JN]

———establish monetary prizes for achievements in overcoming scientific and technical barriers associated with hydrogen energy (see S. 365), S911 [23JA] (see H.R. 632), H885 [23JA]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations to provide Fulbright scholarships for Pacific Island students (see H.R. 2152), H4485 [3MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish and promote programs and activities honoring veterans and authorize next of kin of a deceased veteran to wear the veteran's awards and decorations under certain circumstances (see S. 2027), S11213 [6SE]

———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. 1900), H3475 [17AP]

Dietz, Danny P.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 4927), H16948 [19DE]

Education: recognize a National Classified School Employee of the Year annually (see H. Res. 376), H4553 [7MY]

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. 766), H1150 [31JA]

Fort Collins, CO: Poudre High School science bowl team winners of Dept. of Energy Science Bowl (see H. Res. 423), H5532 [21MY]

Getherall, Joseph T.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 974), H1416 [8FE]

Gore, Albert, Jr.: tribute for Academy Award-winning documentary, ``An Inconvenient Truth'' (see H. Res. 197), H1968 [27FE]

Government regulations: require Federal agencies to impose certain requirements on recipients of awards for scientific and engineering research (see H.R. 286), H122 [5JA]

Gresko, Richard: award of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2072), H4204 [26AP]

Gwynn, Tony: tribute (see H. Res. 83), H835 [22JA]

Keeble, Woodrow W.: award Medal of Honor (see S. 978), S3706 [23MR]

La Follette, Robert M., Sr.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1665), S8061 [20JN] (see S. 1863), S9832 [24JY] (see H.R. 2679), H6330 [12JN]

Law enforcement officers: establish an awards mechanism to honor Federal officers injured in the line of duty (see H.R. 3211), H8820 [27JY] (see H.R. 4056), H12454 [1NO]

Lewis, Jerry: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1603), S7638 [13JN] (see H.R. 3035), H7775 [12JY]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnamese Conflict (see S. 1524), S6846 [24MY] (see H.R. 2161), H4485 [3MY]

Medal of Honor: provide for use of gold in metal content (see S. 288), S509 [12JA] (see H.R. 440), H513 [12JA]

Megellas, James (Maggie): award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 795), H1152 [31JA]

Military Order of the Purple Heart: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 26), S4437 [12AP] (see H. Con. Res. 49), H1152 [31JA]

———extend eligibility for associate membership to the spouse and siblings of Purple Heart recipients (see S. 743), S2488 [1MR] (see H.R. 841), H1270 [6FE] (see H.R. 1027), H1563 [13FE] (see H.R. 1119), H1892 [16FE]

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. 566), H759 [18JA]

Miss America Organization: tribute (see S. Res. 68), S1522 [1FE]

NASA: create a sponsorship program to help fund Centennial Challenges prize program and expand public awareness of activities and technology needs (see H.R. 4308), H14492 (see H.R. 4308), H15206 [6DE]

National Medal of Honor Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 12), S2024 [15FE] (see H. Con. Res. 47), H1054 [30JA]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 27), S4437 [12AP] (see H. Con. Res. 191), H8397 [24JY]

Native Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (see H.R. 4462), H15412 [12DE]

———require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H15465 [13DE]

Nelson, Lauren: tribute (see H. Res. 141), H1415 [8FE]

NIST: enable the awarding of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award to a greater number of qualified enterprises (see H.R. 1231), H2037 [28FE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Albert Gore, Jr., and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for peace (see S. Res. 349), S12988 [17OC] (see H. Res. 735), H11495 [12OC] (see H. Res. 739), H11548 [15OC]

———recognition of Mario R. Capecchi, Martin J. Evans, and Oliver Smithies for physiology or medicine (see S. Res. 350), S12988 [17OC]

———recognition of Roger D. Kornberg for chemistry, Andrew Z. Fire and Craig C. Mello for physiology or medicine, and John C. Mather and George F. Smoot for physics (see H. Res. 316), H3561 [18AP]

Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors and their families (see S. 1062), S4161 [29MR] (see H.R. 1764), H3357 [29MR]

Pacific Islands: authorize appropriations to provide for South Pacific exchanges and Fulbright scholarships to students, and provide technical and other assistance through AID (see H.R. 3062), H7981 [17JY]

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3377), H9705 [3AU]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 826), S2898 [8MR] (see H.R. 406), H434 [11JA]

POW: issue a POW medal to civilian Federal employees who are forcibly detained by enemy forces under wartime conditions (see H.R. 284), H122 [5JA]

Ripken, Cal E., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 281), S10149 [26JY]

SBA: increase the amount of awards under the first and second phases of the Small Business Innovation Research Program (see H.R. 4213), H14081 [15NO]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2865), H7201 [26JN]

Shadrach, Philip G.: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 1800), H3359 [29MR]

Siemens Foundation: tribute to young women winning the Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology for the first time (see S. Res. 397), S15031 [7DE]

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. 4916), H16948 [19DE]

Tebow, Timothy: tribute (see H. Res. 901), H16949 [19DE]

Terrorism: award Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Congressional Medal to representatives of individuals killed in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 passengers (see S. 369), S911 [23JA]

Texas Water Development Board: EPA Clean Water State Revolving Fund Performance and Innovation Award recipient (see H. Res. 832), H14083 [15NO]

Veterans: increase amount of Medal of Honor special pension and provide for payment of that pension to the surviving spouse of a deceased Medal of Honor recipient (see H.R. 1137), H1893 [16FE]

———issue a medal to those who died after service in the Vietnamese Conflict as a result of that service (see H.R. 4720), H15737 [17DE]

———provide that World War II merchant mariners who were awarded the Mariners Medal are provided the same eligibility for Dept. of Veterans Affairs health care as Purple Heart recipients (see H.R. 447), H513 [12JA]

Voitier, Doris: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient (see H. Res. 251), H2621 [15MR]

Wilson, George D.: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 1799), H3359 [29MR]

Winters, Richard D.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 796), H1152 [31JA]

Wonder, Stevie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1566), H2671 [19MR]

Woods, Tiger: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1373), H2301 [7MR]

X Prize Foundation: commend leadership in inspiring a new generation of viable, super-efficient vehicles (see H. Res. 907), H16949 [19DE]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 903), S3199 [15MR] (see H.R. 1801), H3359 [29MR]

Biographies

Anderson, Kenneth C., E2103 [10OC]

Borlaug, Norman E., E1503 [13JY]

Geller, Keevin, E2103 [10OC]

Citations

Bronze Star awarded to Donald B. Richwine, Jr., E20 [5JA]

Charles George Medal of Honor citation, H7038 [25JN]

Oscar G. Johnson Medal of Honor citation, H7039 [25JN]

Raymond G. Murphy Medal of Honor citation, H7041 [25JN]

Essays

Feeding Our Bodies, Fueling the Future: Chad VanLiew, S3197 [15MR]

———Courtney Larson, S3197 [15MR]

Letters

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Michael E. DeBakey: Senators Hutchison and Landrieu, S3982 [27MR]

Clarify intent of Stolen Valor Act relative to the legitimate possession, use, shipment, or display of military medals: John R. Luckey, Congressional Research Service, S2266 [27FE]

Lists

Boston Celtics Charitable Foundation ``Heroes Among Us'' honorees, S10143 [26JY]

Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education U.S. Professor of the Year recipients, S14480 [15NO]

Eagle Scout award recipients, E238 [1FE]

Indiana Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S3197 [15MR]

New Hampshire Excellence in Education Award recipients, S6458 [22MY]

Overland Park, KS, Volunteer Center of Johnson County Movers and Shakers Award recipients, E644 [26MR]

Proclamations

Harold and Diane Keesee recipients of Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award: Representative Space, E2555 [12DE]

Pro Muskingum Family and Children First (organization) recipient of Ohio Dept. of Education Asset Builder Award: Representative Space, E2557 [12DE]

Tribute to Charles D. Davis: Representative Space, E2393 [13NO]

Tribute to George Bistis: Representative Space, E2446 [15NO]

Tribute to Linda Morrow: Representative Space, E2391 [13NO]

Tribute to Veterans First Foundation: Representative Space, E2151 [16OC]

Remarks in House

Aaron, Henry L.: Alabama Academy of Honor inductee, E1826 [7SE]

Abarr, Austin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E62 [10JA]

Abell, Nathan S.: National Merit Scholarship Award recipient, E862 [26AP]

Abernathy, Joshua: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E737 [16AP]

Achenbach, Jan D.: NSF National Medal of Science award recipient, E1483 [11JY]

Adams, Eric E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1527 [16JY]

Adams, Raymond: Ogemaw County, MI, Veterans Alliance Ogemaw County Veteran of the Year award recipient, E2361 [8NO]

Adams, Thomas D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1886 [17SE]

Ady, Robert: SBA Guam Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E453 [5MR]

AIRINC/Fokker Services (business): Alabama Governor's Trade Excellence Award recipient, E628 [23MR]

Alabama Development Office (organization): Site Selection (publication) Competitiveness Award recipient, E1160 [25MY]

Alameda County, CA: Alameda County Library recipient of President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities Coming Up Taller Award, E385 [16FE]

Alamogordo, NM: tribute to Showtime Studios Dance Team, E933 [2MY]

Albany, NY: tribute to Maimonides Hebrew Day School Shining Examples tribute dinner, E912 [2MY]

Alcorn, Lucy Montinola: SBA Guam Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E453 [5MR]

Alexander, Timothy: Navy Sea Systems Command Sailor of the Year Award recipient, E531 [13MR]

Alexandria, VA: Mount Vernon Recreation Center recipient of Heart of Potomac West Award, E339 [13FE]

Allen, Emily: Jefferson County, CO, Curtis Garrett Scholarship recipient, E1710 [3AU]

Allen, Frances E.: Association for Computing Machinery A.M. Turning Award recipient, H4216 [1MY]

Altoona, PA: tribute to HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital Aim Higher award recipients, E1981 [26SE]

Amado, Honey Kessler: American Committee for Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem (organization) West Coast region Woman of Valor award recipient, E455 [5MR]

American Institute for Public Service: tribute to Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Service recipients, E743 [16AP]

Ammann, Arthur J.: Wheaton College Alumnus of the Year for Distinguished Service to Society award recipient, E919 [2MY]

Anderson, Kenneth C.: ROFEH International (organization) International Distinguished Service Award recipient, E2102 [10OC]

Anderson, Mike: Florida League of Cities, Inc., Mayor of the Year award recipient, E2470 [4DE]

Anderson, Patricia M.: National Merit Scholarship Award recipient, E862 [26AP]

Anderson's Frozen Custard (business): Cheektowaga, NY, Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award recipient, E1265 [12JN]

Andrick, Christian, II: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E626 [23MR]

Ann Arbor, MI: Artrain USA (organization) recipient of the Institute of Museum and Library Services National Award for Museum and Library Services, E52 [9JA]

———Greenhills School recipient of Intel Corp., Schools of Distinction Award, E1968 [25SE]

Applewood Plumbing, Heating, & Electric (business): Golden, CO, Rotary Club Ethics in Business Award recipient, E1723 [3AU]

Arcano, James J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E337 [13FE]

Arismendez, Patty: National Association of Letter Carriers Regional Hero Award recipient, E1947 [20SE]

Arla, Mohana: Bullitt County, KY, Education Association Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2159 [17OC]

Armed Forces: provide for payment of Combat-Related Special Compensation to certain members retired for disability who were awarded the Purple Heart (H.R. 243), E25 [5JA]

Army: expand retroactive eligibility of the Army Combat Action Badge to include members who participated in combat during which they engaged the enemy on or after December 7, 1941 (H.R. 2267), H5684 [23MY]

Arredondo, Damon J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1882 [17SE]

Arrowood, James: Cobb County, GA, Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Employee of the Year Award recipient, E2109 [10OC]

Arthur, Tyler E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2609 [19DE]

Ashlock, Steven M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2252 [25OC]

Atkins, Leah Rawls: Alabama Academy of Honor inductee, E1827 [7SE]

Atria Senior Living Group, Inc.: National Assisted Living Nurses Association Platinum Community Award recipient, E1856 [10SE]

Auburn, MA: tribute to the Auburn Democratic Town Committee honorees, E546 [14MR]

Aung San Suu Kyi: award a Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 4286), H15238 [11DE], H15497-H15500 [17DE], E2618, E2641 [19DE]

Bagnell, Carrie: Santa Rosa County, FL, Rookie Teacher of the Year award recipient, E876 [26AP]

Baharaeen, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E401 [27FE]

Bailey, Brad: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E66 [10JA]

Bailey, Daniel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2253 [25OC]

Baker, George F.: West Fresno Health Care Coalition, Inc., Tribute to Health Champions honoree, E2384 [9NO]

Baker, Paul: Bronze Star recipient, E577 [19MR]

Baker, Rhonda: Autism Society of Iowa Stephen Tsai Award for Excellence in Autism Education recipient, E2557 [12DE]

Bakersfield, CA: tribute to Foothill High School agricultural team, E2647 [19DE]

Ballance, Alice Eason: Experience Works, Inc., North Carolina Prime Time Award recipient, E2207 [23OC]

Bangor, Pasquale (Pat): Luzerne County, PA, Italian American Association Person of the Year Award recipient, E1974 [25SE]

Bannon, James F.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E479 [7MR]

Barnhart, Mark: Humane Society of the U.S., and National District Attorneys Association Humane Law Enforcement Award recipient, H11498 [15OC]

Barnstable, MA: National Civic League All-America City Award recipient, E2231, E2233 [24OC]

Barnwell, Henry: Phoenix Human Relations Commission Calvin C. Goode Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E152 [19JA]

Barren County, KY: inclusion in Progressive Farmer (publication) list of best places to live in rural America, E1749 [4AU]

Barrett, Donald and Eleanor Regan: Houston West, TX, Chamber of Commerce Heart of Service Award recipients, E2350 [7NO]

Barter, Zachary: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1138 [23MY]

Bartlett, Andrew: Dept. of Agriculture Risk Management Agency National FFA Organization Risk Management Strategies Writing Contest winner, E1154 [25MY]

Barton, Jaime: San Diego County, CA, Building and Construction Trades Council ``John's Labor Leader of the Year Award'' recipient, E1792 [4SE]

Bartow, FL: inclusion of Bartow High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best High Schools'' list, E2610 [19DE]

BASF Corp.: Shreveport, LA, plant recipient of Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana (organization) Platinum Award for Continued Excellence, E720 [30MR]

Bassenian, Aram: Armenian EyeCare Project Lifetime Humanitarian Award recipient, E2458 [16NO]

Bay Pines, FL: Bay Pines VA Healthcare System recipient of Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval, E1286 [13JN]

Bayonne, NJ: tribute to Bayonne St. Patrick's Day Parade honorees, E509 [9MR]

Beattie, Lane: Brigham Young University Management Society, Salt Lake City chapter, Distinguished Utahn of the Year award recipient, E1118 [22MY]

Bedsaul, Gregory D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E335 [13FE]

Belcher, Phillip B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E286 [7FE]

Benjamin, Regina M.: Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament St. Katharine Drexel National Justice Award recipient, E525 [12MR]

Bennett, Nicolas E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1194 [5JN]

Bercovitch, Sacvan: American Studies Association Bode-Pearson Prize recipient, E2475 [4DE]

Bernstein, Richard: Jewish Community Relations Council Activist of the Year Award reicpient, E1084 [17MY]

Berry, Jayce H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2540 [11DE]

Berry, Nancy: USA Today All-USA Teacher Team selectee, E2221 [24OC]

Berryhill, Clare and Maryellen: Boy Scouts of America Greater Yosemite Council Distinguished Citizens of the Year award recipients, E2414 [14NO]

Bianco, Sam: United Way Joseph A. Beirne Community Service Award recipient, E881 [26AP]

Bidewell, Ben and Martha: Missouri Community College Association Award for Distinction recipients, E2493 [5DE]

Biscet, Oscar E.: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, H12748 [6NO]

Bitter, Rena: American Citizens Abroad (nonprofit organization) Thomas Jefferson Award recipient, E105 [12JA]

Bjerga, Kristofer K.: National Merit Scholarship Award recipient, E863 [26AP]

Black, Randy, Sr.: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Lied Institute for Real Estate Studies Lieder Award recipient, E2330 [6NO]

Blake, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E437 [1MR]

Blevins, Mike: U.S. Marshal Service Meritorious Service Award recipient, H2750 [21MR]

Bode, Zachery R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E17 [5JA], E1249 [11JN]

Bolton, Linda Burnes: American Organization of Nurse Executives Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E709 [30MR]

Booker, Julian H. (Pete): New Castle County, DE, Chamber of Commerce Wallace M. Johnson Community Service Award recipient, E626 [23MR]

Boone, Ron: posthumous induction into Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame, E660 [28MR]

Borba Farms (business): Greater Fresno, CA, Area Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Business of the Year Award recipient, E2327 [6NO]

Borgardts, Robert A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1186 [5JN]

Borlaug, Norman E.: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E1503 [13JY], E1546, E1548 [17JY], E2143 [16OC]

Brachman, Leon: Texas Healthcare Trustees (organization) Founders' Award recipient, E1613 [25JY]

Brammeier, Matthew J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1617 [25JY]

Branch, Linda F.: SBA Nevada Microenterprise Initiative Business Person of the Year award recipient, E957 [4MY]

Brenton, Chad: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E21 [5JA]

Brickey, Barry: Tennessee Public Fire Educator of the Year award recipient, E168 [22JA]

Brink, Benjamin L.B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E313 [9FE]

Broecker, Wallace: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Crafoord Prize in Geosciences recipient, E243 [1FE]

Brooke, Edward W., III: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1000), E324 [12FE]

Brooks family: Okaloosa County, FL, Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E2166 [17OC]

Broughan, Keelin: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1065 [16MY]

Brown, Dale: Kentucky School Board Association F.L. Dupree Outstanding Superintendent Award recipient, E753 [17AP]

Brown, Dimitry A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E629 [23MR]

Brown, Karen: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E840 [24AP]

Brown, Wanda A.: Missouri Press Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1735 [3AU]

Bruening, Fritz: Burton, MI, Rotary Club Jack Hamady Good Scout Award recipient, E974 [7MY]

Brune, Krista: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1137 [23MY]

Buehler, Colby J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1188 [5JN]

Buehrig, Ryan K.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2614 [19DE]

Buffalo, NY: tribute to ``Nuestro Orgullo Latino'' celebration, E112 [16JA]

Bunker Hill (U.S.S.): Spokane, WA Council of the Navy League of the U.S.'s Spokane Naval Trophy recipient, E1430 [28JN]

Bunner, Mike: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2515 [6DE]

Buonomo, Paula Rowse: Shrewsbury, MA, Democratic Town Committee Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award recipient, E2241 [25OC]

Burger, Jim: SBA Regional Exporter of the Year award recipient, E1196 [5JN]

Burgett, Lary: National Weather Service Isaac M. Cline Award recipient, E1604 [24JY]

Burke, Thomas F., Jr.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E479 [7MR]

Bush, Mitchel W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1185 [5JN]

Cade, Austin C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E375 [16FE]

Cade, Yvette: Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus Unsung Hero Award recipient, H3483 [18AP]

———Victims' Rights Caucus Eva Murillo ``Unsung Hero'' award recipient, E2011 [27SE]

California: St. Joseph Health System recipient of Gallup Organization Great Workplace Award, E1491 [11JY]

California State University, Fresno: tribute to Top Dog Award recipients, E2182 [18OC]

Campbell, Donald W.: National Parks Conservation Association Steven Tyng Mather Award recipient, E2427 [15NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda and Grounds for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Dalai Lama (H. Con. Res. 196), H10038 [4SE], E1845 [10SE], E1944 [20SE]

———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Norman E. Borlaug (H. Con. Res. 164), H6245 [12JN], E1320 [18JN]

Carney, Katherine: Commonwealth Academy Recognition for Educators (CARE) Award recipient, E899 [1MY]

Carpenter, Lee M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2086 [9OC]

Carr, Edgar W.: Purple Heart recipient, E792 [19AP]

Carter, Kenita: Maryland Veterans Advisory Group Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E416 [28FE]

Carzo, Christine: New Castle County, DE, Chamber of Commerce William V. Roth, Jr., Citizenship Award recipient, E626 [23MR]

Casey, John P.: Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce William Crawford Distinguished Service Award recipient, E2401 [14NO]

Cash, Travis W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E373 [16FE]

Castillo-Uribe, Lourdes: Milwaukee, WI, Public School System Principal of the Year award recipient, E2208 [23OC]

Castro, George A., II: Hispanic Law Enforcement Association of Union County, Inc., honoree, E2075 [5OC]

Catholic Health Systems Home Care (business): Cheektowaga, NY, Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year award recipient, E1266 [12JN]

Cavanaugh, Christopher: Plainfield Community School Corp., Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1571 [19JY]

Cech, Charles: United Parcel Service of America, Inc., Circle of Honor inductee, E2327 [6NO]

Central States Trucking Co.: inclusion in Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing private companies in America list, E1897 [17SE]

Chan, Lisa: American Institute for Public Service California Jefferson Award finalist, E2440 [15NO]

Changing Hands (business): Publisher's Weekly (publication) Bookseller of the Year Award recipient, E1163 [25MY]

Chapel, David B.: Presidential Scholars Foundation Presidential Scholar honoree, E1278 [13JN]

Charlton, Jeremy T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2426 [15NO]

Chaska, MN: inclusion in Money (publication) list of best places to live, H8299 [24JY]

Chaudhry, Mabrooka: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E2634 [19DE]

Cheshier, Ryan J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E929 [2MY]

Chicago, IL: Chicago Academy for the Arts recipient of Kennedy Center Alliance for the Art Education Network Creative Ticket National Schools of Distinction Award, E593 [21MR]

———Chicago Police Dept., Animal Crimes Unit recipient of Humane Society of the U.S. and National District Attorneys Association Humane Law Enforcement Award, E2161 [17OC]

———Hamilton Elementary School recipient of Chicago Public School System Outstanding School Partnership Award, E2447 [15NO]

Chiero, Dorothy: Berwyn Development Corp., Charles E. Piper Award recipient, E2304 [1NO]

Chillicothe, OH: Ohio (publication) Ohio's Best Hometown designation, H12435 [1NO]

Ciesemier, Kendall: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Illinois, E358 [15FE]

Cincinnati, OH: Our Lady of Visitation School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, H13302 [8NO]

———St. James White Oak School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, H13302 [8NO]

Clancy, Pamela: March of Dimes Foundation Nurse of the Year Award recipient, E945 [3MY]

Clark, Brodie: Carnegie Learning, Inc., Outstanding Student Award recipient, E1461 [29JN]

Clark, Maureen: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards' National Board Certification in Career and Technical Education Communication Arts recipient, E639 [26MR]

Clark, Robert E.: West Chester, PA, East High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1267 [12JN]

Clark County, NV: Clark County School District recipient of VH1 Save the Music Foundation Distinguished Support of Music Education Award, E698 [30MR]

Cline, Benjamin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E705 [30MR]

Clinton, NC: National Civic League All-America City Award recipient, E1983 [26SE]

Clough, Justin: United Service Organizations Marine of the Year award recipient, E2097 [10OC]

Coats, Dan: appreciation for receipt of Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award, H4761 [10MY]

Coday, Kyle J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1877 [14SE]

Cody, Mary: American Red Cross Bravo for Bravery Medal recipient, E689 [29MR]

Cohen, Gil: Bucks County, PA, Arts Award recipient, E751 [17AP]

Coins: prohibit funding to seize older U.S. coins, medals, or numismatic items issued by the U.S. Government, H7349 [28JN]

Coleman, Carolyn Q.: NAACP Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E175, E179 [23JA]

Collins, Francis: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, H13216 [7NO]

Colorado: tribute to Eagle Scout Award recipients, E238 [1FE]

Columbus, GA: inclusion of Hughston Orthopedic Hospital in Georgia Trend (publication) list of best places to work, E2645 [19DE]

Columbus, IN: St. Bartholomew Catholic School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E275 [6FE]

Colvin, Ruth: Presidential Medal of Freedom award recipient, E217 [30JA]

Connelly, Phillip: Friends of Brian Boru (organization) Man of the Year Award recipient, E545 [14MR]

Coomes, Micah R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1852 [10SE]

Coppell, TX: tribute to Coppell High School Lariettes Drill Team, E605 [21MR]

Coppola, Christopher: Xavier High School, Middletown, CT, St. Francis Xavier Award recipient, E669 [28MR]

Cordaro, Robert C.: Lackawanna County, PA, Columbus Day Association Man of the Year award recipient, E2042 [2OC]

Corona, Michael J.: Phillipsburg, NJ, Area Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E2275 [30OC]

Corrigan, Thomas P.: Fairview Park, OH, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1082 [17MY]

Coughlan, Patricia: Wayne County, MI, 11th Congressional District Republican Committee Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1270 [12JN]

Courtney, Tom: Iowa Dept. of Public Safety Sullivan Brothers Award of Valor recipient, E2612 [19DE]

Coverdell, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E300 [9FE]

Covington, KY: Covington Catholic High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2397 [13NO]

Cowden, Sean T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E30 [5JA], E1250 [11JN]

Cox, Brian: Denton, TX, Fire Dept., Firefigher of the Year award recipient, E335 [13FE]

Crapo, Carolyn: Amgen Inc., Award for Science Teaching Excellence recipient, E1025 [11MY]

Crawford, Patrick: Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E480 [7MR]

Creagh, Mitchell J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2143 [16OC]

Creech, Alvin: Purple Heart recipient, E1761 [4AU]

Criveanu, Theodor: Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Authority Righteous Among the Nations honoree for efforts to save Romanian Jews during the Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 256), E2394 [13NO]

Cross, William C.: Kansas City, MO, Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce Northlander of the Year award recipient, E297 [8FE]

Crowe, Charles: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E18 [5JA], E1249 [11JN]

Crowe, David M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1506 [13JY]

Crump, Sara: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E2566 [13DE]

Cruz, Jeremy C.T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E334 [13FE]

Cunningham, Linda: Fort Worth-Tarrant County, TX, Minority Leaders and Citizens Council Outstanding Woman of the Year award recipient, E425 [28FE]

Czopkiewicz, Michael J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1439 [28JN]

Dade City, FL: Academy at the Farm School recipient of Center for Education Reform National Charter School of the Year award, E993 [9MY]

Dahmer, Justin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E658 [28MR]

Dalai Lama: award a Congressional Gold Medal, E2190 [22OC]

Dallas, TX: Towers at Williams Square recipient of the Building Owners and Managers Assocation International The Office Building of the Year (TOBY) Award, E1977 [25SE]

———tribute to Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, E2103 [10OC]

———University Park Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E14 [5JA]

Dann, Mark: Humane Society of the U.S., and National District Attorneys Association Humane Law Enforcement Award recipient, H11498 [15OC]

David, George: CNBC, Inc., Leadership in Human Capital Practices award recipient, E705 [30MR]

David, George, Jr.: United Parcel Service of America, Inc., Circle of Honor inductee, E2327 [6NO]

Davidson, Robert C., Jr.: Morehouse College Bennie Leadership Award recipient, E200 [29JA]

Davis, Harold L.: Maryland Veterans Advisory Group Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E418 [28FE]

Day, Travis A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E996 [9MY]

de Cristoforo, Violet: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship Award recipient, E1909 [18SE]

DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1154), H2141 [5MR], H10401-H10406, H10408 [17SE]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 474), H11078-H11081 [2OC], E2093 [9OC]

Delaware: tribute to Hall of Fame of Delaware Women inductees, E570 [16MR]

Delaware, OH: inclusion in Ohio Magazine list of Ohio's best hometowns, E2638 [19DE]

Delmont, William: Lackawanna, NY, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E653 [28MR]

Delury, Nicholas A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1505 [13JY]

Deml, Edward J., III: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1795 [5SE]

Denton County, TX: Denton County Correctional Health Team accreditation by National Commission on Correctional Health Care, E2497 [5DE]

Dept. of Energy: establish monetary prizes for achievements in overcoming scientific and technical barriers associated with hydrogen energy (H.R. 632), H6027-H6031 [6JN]

———H-Prize funding, H6757 [20JN], H16746 [18DE]

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. 1900), E806 [19AP]

Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (organization): Golden, CO, Rotary Club Ethics in Business Award recipient, E1712 [3AU]

Diaz, Gabriel J.: National Merit Scholarship Award recipient, E863 [26AP]

Diaz, Manuel: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Outstanding American by Choice Award recipient, E270 [6FE]

DiBuduo, Nat: Greater Fresno, CA, Area Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year Award recipient, E2328 [6NO]

Dieringer, Alex: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1569 [19JY]

Dobbie, Maury: SBA Colorado Women in Business Champion Award recipient, E951 [4MY]

Doherty, Donna: Broadway Theatre League of NEPA Sam and Jane Cali Star Award recipient, E2132 [15OC]

Dole, Bob: Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award recipient, H4761 [10MY]

Donahue, IA: John Glenn Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2449 [15NO]

Drew, Sarah H.: National Merit Scholarship Award recipient, E861 [26AP]

Dubuque, IA: America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People award recipient, H1348 [8FE]

Duddy, Benjamin J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1199 [6JN]

Dulle, Michael K.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1504 [13JY]

Dunker, William: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E63 [10JA]

Dunn, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E63 [10JA]

DuPlessis, John J., Sr.: Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen award recipient, E2137 [15OC]

Eapen, Jacob: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Ellis Island Medal of Honor award recipient, E1201 [6JN]

Edinburg, TX: inclusion of Edinburg North High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best High Schools'' list, E2577 [13DE]

Education: recognize a National Classified School Employee of the Year annually (H. Res. 376), H4523, H4524 [7MY]

Eisele, Volker: Napa Sierra Club Earl Thollander Award recipient, E1036 [14MY]

Elk Grove Village, IL: Link Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2422 [14NO]

———tribute to Grove Junior High School D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) (organization) Students of the Year Award recipients, E608 [21MR]

Elliott, Peter J.: National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., TOP COPS Award recipient, E1021 [11MY]

Elza, Elizabeth: West Virginia State Junior Trooper Academy Most Outstanding Junior Trooper Award recipient, H764 [19JA]

Energy Corporation of America, Inc.: Wellness Councils of America (organization) Platinum Well Workplace Award recipient, E2086 [9OC]

Engel, Representative: AIDS Institute HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Award recipient, E2486 [4DE]

Erickson, Lief: NAACP Award for Legal Excellence recipient, E2377 [9NO]

Esteban, Dominick: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E735 [16AP]

Ethridge-Williams, La'Vera: West Fresno Health Care Coalition, Inc., Tribute to Health Champions honoree, E2383 [9NO]

Evansville, IN: Signature Learning Center recipient of Center for Education Reform National Charter School of the Year award, E1043 [14MY]

Evens, Jane Bridges Ferrenbach: Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge St. Louis, MO, chapter Spirit of '76—Patriot award recipient, E2066 [4OC]

Ewell, Russell: American Institute for Public Service California Jefferson Award recipient, E2405 [14NO]

Fadgen, Brett: Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council Pennsylvania Paramedic of the Year award recipient, E1881 [17SE]

Fagan, Scott: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2339 [6NO]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E434, E437, E442, E445, E448 [1MR]

Falconi, Lou: Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1417 [26JN]

Fallin, Joseph P., III: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1968 [25SE]

Falls Village, CT: Housatonic Valley Regional High School winner of Connecticut Dept. of Environmental Protection International Environthon competition, E2328 [6NO]

Fannin, Kent and Marilyn: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2058 [3OC]

Fanning, Kate: Lackawanna County, PA, Federation of Democratic Women Woman of the Year award recipient, E563 [15MR]

Farmington, MO: Jefferson Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2250 [25OC]

Fauci, Anthony S.: Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation Mary Woodard Lasker Public Service Award recipient, E1891 [17SE]

Fearon, Charlene Mauro: Florida Association of Science Teachers Outstanding High School Science Teacher Award recipient, E2259 [29OC]

Fehner, Peter: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E68 [10JA]

Feinarman, Irving: French Jubilee of Liberty Medal recipient, E667 [28MR]

Ferraro, Nico: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E1209 [6JN]

Ferrera, America: Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Emmy Award recipient, H10411 [17SE]

———Golden Globes award recipient, H579 [17JA]

Festi, Maureen: Preserve America National History Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E2465 [4DE]

Fetzer Vineyards (business): Medinge Group Brand With a Conscience award recipient, E1546 [17JY]

Fichman, Jacob D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2591 [18DE]

Filardo, Michael A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1797 [5SE]

Finkelstein, Art: Al Brounstein Meritorious Service Award recipient, E1478 [10JY]

Fitzgerald, Ed and Marilyn: YMCA Good Neighbor Award recipients, E2276 [30OC]

Fleming, Melissa: Jefferson County, CO, Curtis Garrett Scholarship recipient, E1711 [3AU]

Flintridge Foundation: Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity Gamma Zeta Boule Foundation Community Award recipient, E1204 [6JN]

Florida: tribute to Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients from the 16th Congressional District, E1354 [20JN]

Flower Mound, TX: Donald Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E508 [9MR]

Foley, Ryan D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2253 [25OC]

Ford, William C., Jr.: Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit City of Detroit Boneh Kehillah Award recipient, E790 [19AP]

Fort Meade, MD: tribute to participation in Dept. of Defense Army Communities of Excellence competition, E963 [4MY]

Fort Mitchell, MO: Blessed Sacrament School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2398 [13NO]

Fort Thomas, KY: Highlands High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2396 [13NO]

Foster, Travis J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E738 [16AP]

Frazier, Bryce: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1850 [10SE]

Frazier, Spencer: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1848 [10SE]

Frederick, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1249 [11JN]

French, Erica: Fort Worth, TX, School District Chairs for Teaching Excellence award recipient, E2489 [5DE]

Friel, Joe: American Legion Pennsylvania Law Officer of the Year award recipient, E1947 [20SE]

Fuston, Nicholas D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1525 [16JY]

Gahanna, OH: inclusion in Money (publication) list of best places to live, E1632 [26JY]

Gallagher, Sean C.: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Alumni of the Year Award recipient, E1219 [6JN]

Gallegos, Mario, Jr.: Texas Governor for a Day honoree, E877 [26AP]

Gallo, Joshua T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E778 [18AP]

Gantt's Excavating and Contracting, Inc.: Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipient, E1862 [11SE]

Garrett, Mike: Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity Gamma Zeta Boule Foundation Leadership Award recipient, E1206 [6JN]

Gasior, Dawn: Archdiocese of Chicago, IL, Heart of the School Award recipient, E271 [6FE]

Gauert, Corbin A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1425 [27JN]

Geller, Keevin: ROFEH International (organization) New England Chassidic Center Man of the Year Award recipient, E2102 [10OC]

General Motors Corp.: Aura recipient of North American International Auto Show North American Car of the Year designation, E132 [17JA]

Georgia: tribute to Boy Scouts Honor Medal With Crossed Palms award recipients, E1576 [20JY]

Geraty, Lawrence T.: Greater Riverside, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1225 [6JN]

Getherall, Joseph T.: award Medal of Honor (H.R. 974), E303 [9FE]

Gibson-Cornell, Julian: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2420 [14NO]

Gil Family: SBA Nevada Family Owned Small Business of the Year award, E976 [7MY]

Gilbert, Roy D., III: Parade (publication) and International Association of Chiefs of Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E2519 [6DE]

Gliem, August: International Lions Club 50 Year Monarch Milestone Chevron Award recipient, E2158 [17OC]

Goodale, Christopher B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1884 [17SE]

Goodrich, T. Michael: Alabama Academy of Honor inductee, E1824 [7SE]

Gordon, Milton: KinderCaminata (nonprofit organization) Corazon award recipient, E342 [13FE]

Gorman, Will: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E283 [7FE], E317 [9FE]

Goss, Gary: Bedford, PA, Rotary Club Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1322 [18JN]

Goss, Jordan J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1427 [28JN]

Gotzon, Aaron P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2085 [9OC]

Gould, Grant P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1787 [4SE]

Goyal, Vatsala: National Merit Scholarship Award recipient, E864 [26AP]

Graham, Sean L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2590 [18DE]

Grand Rapids, MI: Grand Rapids Community Sustainability Partnership named U.N. Regional Center of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development, E831 [23AP]

Green, Archie: Library of Congress Living Legend Award recipient, E1741 [4AU]

Green, Lawrence: Environment Industry Associations Driver of the Year award recipient, E924 [2MY]

Greenwood, Keith M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2657 [19DE]

Gresko, Richard: award of Medal of Honor (H.R. 2072), E876 [26AP]

Gress, Christella: Coast Guard Commodore Greanoff Inspirational Leadership Award recipient, E761 [17AP]

Griffin, Annette: Carrollton, TX, Rotary Club Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1783 [4SE]

Griffiths, Stuart: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E2105 [10OC]

Gross, Seth S.: B'nai B'rith Amos Lodge No. 136 Man of the Year award recipient, E2261 [29OC]

Grossman, Christopher A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1785 [4SE]

Gschneidner, Karl: Acta Materialia, Inc., Gold Medal recipient, E2095 [9OC]

Guess, Tyler D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1427 [28JN]

Gwynn, Tony: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, E106 [12JA]

———tribute (H. Res. 83), E169 [22JA]

Hackensack, NJ: Bergen County Academies recipient of Intel Corp., Schools of Distinction Award, E2008 [27SE]

Hahn, Dennis: Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge George Washington Honor Medal recipient, E2067 [4OC]

Haitian-American Nurses Association: tribute to Scholarship and Awards Gala, E826 [23AP]

Halderman, Linda Fagan: Fresno County and City Republican Women Federated Woman of Distinction Award recipient, E2127 [15OC]

Hale, Wayne: National Air and Space Museum Trophy for Current Achievement recipient, E579 [19MR]

Hamilton, Caroline J.: Presidential Scholars Foundation Presidential Scholar honoree, E668 [28MR]

Hampton, Bill: Missouri Community College Association News Media Award recipient, E2490 [5DE]

Hans, Patricia: New Jersey Council for the Humanities Teacher of the Year award recipient, E2253 [25OC]

Hansen, Alexander K.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2561 [13DE]

Hanson, Rex: LaRue County, KY, Teacher of the Year Excellence in Classroom and Educational Leadership Award recipient, E548 [14MR]

Hanson, Victor D.: Republican Jewish Coalition of Central California Friend of Israel Award recipient, E2329 [6NO]

Harding, Wendy: Muscogee County, GA, School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1335 [19JN]

Hargrove, Kiara Delle: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E2638 [19DE]

Harmon, Mack: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2489 [5DE]

Harris, Ryan D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E378 [16FE]

Harris, Sarah: National Endowment for the Humanities ``Poetry Out Loud'' Michigan State Championship winner, E909 [2MY]

Harrison, James I., Jr.: Alabama Academy of Honor inductee, E1828 [7SE]

Harrison, Trent: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E673 [28MR]

Hart, Walter: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1722 [3AU]

Hartleb, Mary Beth: SBA Nevada Women in Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E955 [4MY]

Hathhorn, Adam D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2567 [13DE]

Hatler, James: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1142 [23MY]

Hawthorne, Douglas D.: Greer Garson-E.E. Fogelson Humanitarian Award recipient, E262 [5FE]

———Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation Greer Garson-E.E. Fogelson Humanitarian Award recipient, E246 [1FE]

Hayes family: Santa Rosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1489 [11JY]

Hebel, Thomas: Bucks County, PA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E759 [17AP]

Heibel, John: Baltimore, MD, Area Coast Guard Enlisted Person of the Year award recipient, E666 [28MR]

Heiden, Bruce: National Cotton Council Harry S. Baker Distinguished Service Award recipient, E566 [15MR]

Heintz, Violet: Fresno County and City Republican Women Federated Woman of Distinction Award recipient, E2128 [15OC]

Helm, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E281 [7FE], E315 [9FE]

Henderson, Caleb D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1784 [4SE]

Hendrick, Larry: National Association of Agricultural Educators Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E2523 [6DE]

Hendricks, Jacob A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1881 [17SE]

Henrie, Linda: Mesquite Social Services, Inc., Women in Service and Enterprise Award recipient, E841 [24AP]

Hensley, Melissa: Missouri Dept. of Education American Star of Teaching Award recipient, E2081 [5OC]

Herdman, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2437 [15NO]

Herman, Joseph M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2654 [19DE]

Herman, Julie: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient for Ohio, H13304 [8NO]

Hettinger, Jim: Scene Magazine Man of the Year award recipient, E401 [27FE]

Hidalgo, TX: inclusion of Hidalgo Early College High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best High Schools'' list, E2517 [6DE]

Hidell, Lynn: Little Elm, TX, Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E2555 [12DE]

Highland Village, TX: Texas safest city designee, E2121 [12OC]

Hileman, Keil: DAR Outstanding Teacher of American History award recipient, E1179 [25MY]

Hill, Donna and Steve: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2076 [5OC]

Hill, James: French Republic Legion of Honor recipient, E2349 [7NO]

Ho, Thomas C.: Texas State University System Regents' Professor Award recipient, E2033 [1OC]

Hochstedler, Brandon: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E68 [10JA]

Hoffman, Wyatt: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2039 [2OC]

Holcim Ltd: Theodore, AL, cement plant recipient of Council of State Governments Associates award, E788 [19AP]

Holden, D. Wayne: Delaware Community Foundation Allen Cup Award recipient, E289 [7FE]

Holladay, Wilhelmina Cole: National Arts Club of New York City Gold Medal of Honor recipient, E211 [30JA]

Holland, Luther: International Lions Club Melvin Jones Fellow recipient, E2369 [8NO]

Holloway, Linda: National Association for Sport and Physical Education Southern District Elementary School Physical Educator of the Year award recipient, E1405 [25JN]

Holman, Jim: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E115 [16JA]

Holmes, Nancy: Historic Mobile Preservation Society Preservationist of Distinction award recipient, E1343 [20JN]

Hon, David I.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E27 [5JA]

Hood, Lee: Washington State LASER Science Education Advocate Award recipient, E951 [4MY]

Hooks, Benjamin: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, H13216 [7NO]

Hornbeck, Larry: National Academy of Engineering inductee, E2042 [2OC]

Hottinger, Jeremy A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E996 [9MY]

House of Representatives: tribute to Office of the Chief Adminstrative Officer Achieving Excellence Award recipients, E698 [30MR]

———tribute to Service Award recipients, E1911 [18SE]

Houston's Enterprise Catering Service (business): Southeast Minority Business Development Agency Southeastern Regional Director's Award recipient, E1807 [5SE]

Howard, Molly Parish: National Association of Secondary School Principals National High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1948 [20SE]

Howe, Mark: Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation Distinguished Friend Award recipient, E998 [9MY]

HSBC Bank USA, NA: Cheektowaga, NY, Chamber of Commerce Special Presentation award recipient, E1262 [12JN]

Huber, Marc: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2255 [25OC]

Hudson, Dirk P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1526 [16JY]

Hudspeth, Aaron D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2656 [19DE]

Hulings, Brittany: Presidential Scholars Foundation Presidential Scholar honoree, E1411 [26JN]

Humble, Joel S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1525 [16JY], E1662 [31JY]

Hunt, Ray L.: Linz Award recipient, E394 [17FE]

Hunt, Stephanie: Mrs. United States pageant winner, E1607 [24JY]

Huntington, WV: Huntington VA Medical Center recipient of the Best Performing Facility award, E645 [26MR]

Hurst, Dan and Luanne: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2061 [3OC]

Hussung, Lisa: Kentucky Music Educators Association Elementary Music Teacher of the Year award recipient, E560 [15MR]

Igo, John: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1097 [21MY]

Illinois: tribute to teachers receiving National Board for Professional Teaching Standards' National Board Certification, E2654 [19DE]

Independence, MO: Independence School District recipient of Coalition for Community Schools Award for Excellence, E1281, E1284 [13JN]

Indiana: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award Distinguished Finalist honorees, E887 [30AP]

———tribute to Indiana State Teachers Association Crystal Bell Award recipients, E814 [20AP]

———tribute to Northwest Indiana Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, honorees, E1864 [11SE]

Insalaco, Sandy: Luzerne County, PA, Italian American Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1955 [24SE]

Irlmeier, Jodie: Iowa Technology and Education Connection Iowa Technology Educator of the Year award recipient, E2455 [16NO]

Irving, TX: T.J. Lee Elementary and Irving Independent School District Food Service Dept., recipient of Dept. of Agriculture Gold School award, E2217 [23OC]

———T.J. Lee Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Agriculture Gold School Award, E2318 [5NO]

Isley, Philip W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E927 [2MY]

Jasen, Glenda: Walton County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E314 [9FE]

Jennette, Emily: Georgia Teacher of the Year award recipient, H3439 [17AP]

Jensen, Randall: Boy Scouts Silver Beaver Award recipient, E507 [9MR]

Jepson, Corey D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2610 [19DE]

Jersey City, NJ: Alfred E. Zampella P.S. School recipient of ``Heart of Gold'' Award, E1400 [22JN]

———Alfred E. Zampella School recipient of Heart of Gold Award for the Second Kindest School in New Jersey, E1254 [11JN]

Johns, Bradley: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E24 [5JA]

Johnsen, Joseph K.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2594 [18DE]

Johnson, Eric: American Police Hall of Fame and Museum Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award recipient, E1861 [11SE]

Johnson, Hjalma E.: East Pasco Political Club Lincoln Heritage Award recipient, E202 [29JA]

Johnson, Rebecca A.: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient for Nevada, E367 [15FE]

Johnson, Shawn: ABC News Person of the Week honoree, E1885 [17SE]

Jones, Brendan A.: National Merit Scholarship Award recipient, E874 [26AP]

Jones, Richard T.: French Jubilee of Liberty Medal recipient, E1180 [25MY]

Jonesboro, GA: tribute to Jonesboro High School mock trial team, E1148 [25MY]

Joseph, Mel: March of Dimes Foundation Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E2112 [10OC]

Jubelirer, Robert: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, PA, Rehabilitation Advocate award recipient, E1984 [26SE]

Julius Goldstein & Son, Inc.: Alabama Retail Association Alabama Centennial Retailer honoree, E2300 [1NO]

Jurich, Tom: Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Journal/Sports Business Daily Athletic Director of the Year award recipient, E1317 [15JN]

Kakani, Bhavani K.D.: Arthritis Foundation Humanitarian Award recipient, E2373 [8NO]

Kansas City, KS: University of Kansas Hospital recipient of American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet designation, E9 [5JA]

Kansas City, MO: tribute to Liberty High School science bowl team, E891 [30AP]

Karanusic, Adrianne: Florida Hospital Association Hospital Hero of the Year Award recipient, H13828 [13NO]

Kays, Kenneth M.: award Medal of Honor, E863 [26AP]

Kazanjian, Debra: Fresno County and City Republican Women Federated Woman of Distinction Award recipient, E2129 [15OC]

Keefer, Nancy: Bonita Springs, FL, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2332 [6NO]

Kelly, Nathan M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1787 [4SE], E2039 [2OC]

Kemah, TX: LaVace Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2319 [5NO]

Kenmore, WA: Inglemoor High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2459 [16NO]

Kentucky: tribute to Pennyroyal Regional Academic All-Star Team nominees, E842 [24AP]

Kerns, Cedric A.: Bicolanos of Nevada, Inc., and Filipino American California Expatriates Society of Las Vegas Bench Trailblazer Award recipient, E2555 [12DE]

Kessler, Pat and Bill: Riverbend Head Start and Family Services Circle of Care award recipients, E995 [9MY]

Ketter, William: New England Press Association Hall of Fame inductee, E472 [6MR]

Khader, Shana: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1136 [23MY]

Killen, Conor F.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1887 [17SE]

Kilpatrick, Mitchell: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E301 [9FE]

King, Barbara: Dayton/Montgomery County, OH, Convention & Visitors Bureau Community Ambassador Award recipient, E1059 [16MY]

King, Talmadge E., Jr.: American Thoracic Society Edward Livingston Trudeau Medal recipient, E1070 [16MY]

Kingland-Hanson, Carolyn: WHO-TV (Des Moines, IA) and Allied Insurance (company) Golden Apple Award recipient, E2632 [19DE]

Kirkwood, MO: Westchester Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2398 [13NO]

Kleiman, Lynn: ATHENA Award recipient, E1265 [12JN]

Klingensmith, Jacob: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E81 [11JA]

Klos, Terence A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2589 [18DE]

Knavenshue, Jeremiah K.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H890 [24JA]

Knoll, Evan S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E27 [5JA]

Knopf, Katie: Character Counts in Elmhurst, IL, Coalition Mayor for a Day Essay Contest winner, H9189 [31JY]

Knopke, Jennifer: DAR Kansas Outstanding Junior Member award recipient, E1177 [25MY]

Knudson, Heather: Association of Christian Schools International Spelling Bee participant, E1192 [5JN]

Kojic, Mladen: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2339 [6NO]

Krause, Seth: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1847 [10SE]

Krug, Kyle J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2592 [18DE]

Kuenker, Amy: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1134 [23MY]

Kurylo, Joanna: New York State Martin Luther King, Jr., Humanitarian Youth Award recipient, E306 [9FE], E329 [12FE]

Lahart, Brad: Denton, TX, Fire Dept., Employee of the Year award recipient, E337 [13FE]

Lamar University: Dept. of Communications documentary, ``Texas Wetlands'', winner of the North American Association for Environmental Education/Pierce Foundation Environmental Education Film and Video Festival, E2511 [6DE]

Langhorst, Eric: Missouri Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1845 [10SE]

Lanz, June C. Lablonsky: Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge Regional Spirit of '76—American Patriot award recipient, E2068 [4OC]

LaRosa, Buddy: Jewish National Fund Tree of Life Award recipient, E815 [20AP]

Larson, Meredith: State Fair of Texas Youth Livestock Auction Grand Champion Steer award recipient, E2186 [18OC]

Las Vegas, NV: Centennial High School Navy League Most Outstanding Unit award recpient, E1223 [6JN]

———Edward W. Clark High School recipient of Siemens Foundation Award for Advanced Placement, E726 [30MR]

———Junior League of Las Vegas recipient of American Institute of Architects Livable Community Award for Morelli House preservation project, E691 [29MR]

Laufer, Joseph M.: Volunteer Center of Burlington County, NJ, Lloyd Ritter Community Service Award recipient, E2262 [29OC]

Leach, James E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E378 [16FE]

Lee, Harper: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, H13216 [7NO], E2512 [6DE]

Lee, Robert W.: Business Council of Alabama Chairman's Award for Leadership and Distinguished Service recipient, E2299 [1NO]

Leek, Casey: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1133 [23MY]

Leeps, Warren: Iowa Dept. of Public Safety Sullivan Brothers Award of Valor recipient, E2612 [19DE]

Lehman, Kenneth D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E627 [23MR]

Leininger, David: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E83 [11JA]

Leininger, Tim: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E64 [10JA]

Lenawee County, MI: America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communites for Young People award recipient, H1217 [6FE]

Leon, Lucero H.: Mr. Amigo Association award recipient, E45 [9JA]

Leon Guerrero, Lourdes: SBA Guam Women in Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E454 [5MR]

Leon Guerrero, Maraquita C.: SBA Guam Home-Based Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E457 [5MR]

Lerner, Mark D: Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, Rockville, MD, Chadesh Yameinu Award recipient, E787 [19AP]

Lewis, Kevin A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E740 [16AP]

Lewis, Rhys: Wayne County, MI, 11th Congressional District Republican Committee Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1267 [12JN]

Lewiston, ME: National Civic League All-America City Award recipient, E1338 [19JN]

Liebl, Dionne: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E2466 [4DE]

Lindquist, Susan: Desert Research Institute Nevada Medal recipient, E472 [6MR]

Linsday, Richard H.: American Heart Association Ventura County, CA, Gala honoree, E425 [28FE]

Lockhart, Gregory: Humane Society of the U.S., and National District Attorneys Association Humane Law Enforcement Award recipient, H11498 [15OC]

Long, Jessica: U.S. Olympic Committee Paralympian of the Year award recipient, E907 [1MY]

Long, Parker E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1190 [5JN]

Lorenson, Maria: Girl Scouts of Shawnee Council, Inc., Woman of Distinction Award recipient, E1970 [25SE]

Love, Kevin: Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year award recipient, E875 [26AP]

Loving, David M.: National Public Safety Medal of Valor recipient, E2570 [13DE]

Lowe, Jarrett: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E76 [11JA]

Lowell, Mike: Major League Baseball World Series Most Valuable Player Award recipient, E2300 [1NO]

Lozano, Jose: American Public Gas Association Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1697 [2AU]

Lyons, Andra: Jacksonville, AL, High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E305 [9FE]

Lytkowski, Dale: Cleveland Society of Poles (organization) Good Joe Award recipient, E588 [20MR]

Mackenzie, Tina: Humboldt County, CA, Democratic Central Committee Democrat of the Year award recipient, E2191 [22OC]

Madden, Carlos: Soldier's Medal recipient, E320 [12FE]

Mallias, Alexandros P.: Committee for the International Salute to the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Martin Luther King Legacy Award for International Service recipient, E428 [28FE]

Maloney, Jane: Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (organization) Hope Award recipient, E2147 [16OC]

Mann, Terra: Dept. of Education American Star of Teaching Award recipient for Ohio, H13304 [8NO]

Marcus, Gisele A.: inclusion in Diversity MBA Magazine Top 50 Under 50 Corporate Executives with MBA Degrees list, E1872 [14SE]

Marez, Tavia: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E268 [6FE]

Marietta, GA: Marietta Fire Dept., Wildland Fire Response Team recipient of Cobb County, GA, Chamber of Commerce Award of Merit, E2109 [10OC]

———National Civic League All-America City Award recipient, H5337 [17MY]

Marinoff, Amanda: Siemens Foundation Competition in Math, Science and Technology award recipient, E2535 [11DE]

Marius, Fitzalbert M.: West Fresno Health Care Coalition, Inc., Tribute to Health Champions honoree, E2380 [9NO]

Mark, Florine: Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit Jewish Community Boneh Kehillah Award recipient, E787 [19AP]

Marks, Tobin J.: NSF National Medal of Science award recipient, E1484 [11JY]

Marsh, Matthew D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E887 [30AP]

Martin, Alex J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E742 [16AP]

Martin, Alexander: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2649 [19DE]

Martin, Gordon: Montgomery (AL) Advertiser Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E1157 [25MY]

Martin, Jobie L.: Experience Works Inc., Mississippi Outstanding Older Worker award recipient, E2535 [11DE]

Martin, Katja: Library of Congress Letters About Literature competition winner, H7631 [11JY]

Martinsburg, WV: tribute to Purple Heart and Veterans Memorial dedication, E1542 [17JY]

Maryville, MO: Beverly Living Center (nursing facility) recipient of Beverly Enterprise Ten Karat award, E1096 [21MY]

Mason, Mel: NAACP Stephen E. Ross award recipient, E2193 [22OC]

Mathews, Tammy: SBA Nevada Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E963 [4MY]

Mattas, Ed: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council Community Service Award recipient, E1206 [6JN]

Mayhew, Nicole: Santa Rosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E340 [13FE]

Mazure, Carolyn: National Organization of Women for Connecticut Elizabeth Blackwell Award recipient, E960 [4MY]

McCall, Dirk: Queens Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee, Inc., honoree, E211 [30JA]

McCalmon, Sam: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E64 [10JA]

McCann, Richard: Boy Scouts Three Fires Council Distinguished Citizens Award recipient, E2080 [5OC]

McCarter, Blake A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E336 [13FE]

McClendon, William U.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1968 [25SE]

McCollum, Jason: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1851 [10SE]

McDonald, Morgan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Colorado, E987 [8MY]

McEwen, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2087 [9OC]

McGuire, Thomas C.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Colorado Professor of the Year Award recipient, E2439 [15NO]

McLain, Douglas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E80 [11JA]

McLain, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1568 [19JY]

McLeansboro, IL: Governor's Cup Award recipient for volunteer efforts to build youth playground, E2610 [19DE]

McMullen, Mary-Ellen: University of Nevada, Reno, Alumni Association Alumna of the Year recipient, E2338 [6NO]

Meade, Carol J.: Little Elm, TX, Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E2555 [12DE]

Meade, Thomas D.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) W. Francis Swingle Award recipient, E480 [7MR]

Megellas, James (Maggie): award Medal of Honor (H.R. 795), E231 [1FE]

Menichetti, Aaron N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2659 [19DE]

Mercedes, TX: inclusion of South Texas Independent School District high schools in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best High Schools'' list, E2556 [12DE]

Mercer, WV: America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People award recipient, E243 [1FE]

Merin, Sandra L.: National Children's Alliance Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1373 [21JN]

Metts, James C., Jr.: American Center of Polish Culture award recipient, E474 [6MR]

Middleton, WI: inclusion in Money (publication) list of best places to live, E1691 [2AU]

Midland RockHounds (baseball team): John H. Johnson President's Trophy recipient, E2603 [19DE]

Milano, Bernard J.: Boy Scouts Iaoapogh Mountains District of Northern New Jersey Council Community Service Award recipient, E2041 [2OC]

Military Order of the Purple Heart: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 49), H8927 [30JY], E1768, E1777 [4AU]

———extend eligibility for associate membership to the spouse and siblings of Purple Heart recipients (H.R. 1119), H12770, H12771 [6NO], E387 [17FE]

———tribute to San Jacinto, TX, chapter 782, E2054 [3OC]

Miller, Phyllis: UJA-Federation of New York Task Force on People With Disabilities Zella Butler Bronfman Award recipient, E81 [11JA]

Mills, Fredrick A.: Chelsea (MI) Standard and Chelsea, MI, Area Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2362 [8NO]

Milstead, Jeri A.: University of Toledo Medical Center Career Achievement Award recipient, E2121 [12OC]

Minkel, Justin: Arkansas Teacher of the Year award recipient, H4057 [25AP]

Minneapolis, MN: Minneapolis VA Medical Center recipient of Dept. of Veterans Affairs Robert W. Carey Performance Excellence Award, E2311 [1NO]

Minnesota State Arts Board: National Endowment for the Arts National Accessibility Leadership Award recipient, E2524 [6DE]

Mitchell, Abraham: Mobile, AL, Civitan Club Mobilian of the Year award recipient, E629 [23MR]

Mobile, AL: tribute to St. Paul's Episcopal School girls' golf team, E1179 [25MY]

Mogie, Andy: Iowa Dept. of Education Teacher of the Year award recipient, E2455 [16NO]

Monetti, Arthur: French Jubilee of Liberty Medal recipient, E1833 [7SE]

Monroe, WV: America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People award recipient, E243 [1FE]

Moore, Harry (Moo): West Virginia University Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E1930 [19SE]

Moore, Nicholas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E29 [5JA]

Moran, Kate P.: Commonwealth Academy Recognition for Educators (CARE) Award recipient, E927 [2MY]

Moreno, Hernando A.: SBA Nevada Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E967 [7MY]

Morgan, Gil: Wal-Mart First Tee Open Champions Tour winner, E1931 [19SE]

Morgan, Joseph C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E757 [17AP]

Morgan, Melissa: President's Volunteer Service Award recipient, E537 [14MR]

Morris, Will D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E399 [27FE]

Morrison, Ian: Missouri TAR WARS anti-smoking campaign poster contest winner, E1477 [10JY]

Morrow, Joseph and Sandra: Boy Scouts Calumet Council Distinguished Citizen award recipients, E1088 [17MY]

Mose, Ryan E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E30 [5JA]

Moss, Cheryl B.: Bicolanos of Nevada, Inc., and Filipino American California Expatriates Society of Las Vegas Bench Trailblazer Award recipient, E2556 [12DE]

Moss, Deborah: Washington County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E320 [12FE]

Mossman, Sandra: Texas Association of School Boards Superintendent of the Year Award recipient, E1681 [2AU]

Muck, Jarrett: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E431 [1MR]

Muiller, Christopher W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E628 [23MR]

Mundelein, IL: Carmel Catholic High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2403 [14NO], E2480 [4DE]

Munir, Zuhair: University of California, Davis Prize for Undergraduate Teaching and Scholarly Achievement recipient, E1012 [10MY]

Murphy, Michael P.: award Medal of Honor posthumously, H11554 [16OC], H12135, H12136 [29OC]

Nabors, Alyssa N.: National Merit Scholarship Award recipient, E875 [26AP]

Naholowaa, Michael W.: SBA Guam Financial Services Champion of the Year award recipient, E456 [5MR]

Nashville, TN: Hunters Lane High School recipient of GRAMMY Signature School award, E976 [7MY]

National Association of Letter Carriers: Branch 70 recipient of San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council Volunteer Dedication Award, E1201 [6JN]

National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1210 [6JN]

National History Day (organization): tribute to Kentucky competition participants, E229 [1FE]

National Medal of Honor Day: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 47), H1900-H1903 [27FE], E461 [5MR], E587 [20MR], E608 [21MR]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (S. Con. Res. 27), H8925-H8927 [30JY], E1768 [4AU]

Navejar, Rosa: Coors Brewing Co., Hispanic Leader of the Year Award recipient, E289 [7FE]

NAVSYS Corp.: Small Business Technology Council Tibbetts Award recipient, E2388 [9NO]

Nebraska: tribute to towns in Business Week (publication) list of great places to raise kids for less, H16649 [18DE]

Neely, Patrick: Memphis Restaurant Association Restauranteur of the Year award recipient, E582 [19MR]

Neil, Garry A.: American Geriatrics Society Discovery Award recipient, E1803 [5SE]

New York, NY: anniversary of New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Africana Heritage Awards Gala, E462 [5MR]

———tribute to Little Missionary's Day Nursery Sara Curry Award recipients, E210 [30JA]

Newton, KS: Chisholm Middle School recipient of Intel Corp., Schools of Distinction Award, H3718 [20AP]

Nicholson, Robert: Air Force Association DW Steele Chapter Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1530 [16JY]

Nielsen, Tom: Iowa Dept. of Public Safety Sullivan Brothers Award of Valor recipient, E2641 [19DE]

Nigrelli, John S., Sr.: Association of Regionale Calabreses of Philadelphia, PA, Achievement Award recipient, E617 [23MR]

Niles, IL: Niles Township High School District 219 recipient of Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network and National School Boards Association Award, E1083 [17MY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Albert Gore, Jr., for peace, E2652 [19DE]

———recognition of Craig C. Mello for physiology or medicine, E1245 [11JN]

———recognition of Roger D. Kornberg for chemistry, Andrew Z. Fire and Craig C. Mello for physiology or medicine, and John C. Mather and George F. Smoot for physics (H. Res. 316), H4220 [1MY]

Nonnecke, Gail Romberger: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Iowa Professor of the Year Award recipient, E2556 [12DE]

North Texas Teen Court Training: tribute to Lewisville-Flower Mound Teen Court participants, E522 [12MR]

Novi, MI: Novi Meadows Elementary School recipient of Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School award, E1261 [12JN]

Nowak, Erik: Army National Guard Soldier of the Year Award recipient, E1859 [11SE]

Nowlin, Linda: Kitty Stone Elementary School, Jacksonville, AL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E367 [15FE]

NRC: Partnership for Public Service and the American University Institute for the Study of Public Policy Implementation 2007 Best Places To Work in the Federal Government designee, E1002 [9MY]

Nussbaum, Harris S.: If Given a Chance Foundation Our Children's Hero honoree, E1954 [24SE]

Oak Lawn, IL: St. Germaine Catholic School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2348 [7NO]

Oas, Benjamin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2339 [6NO]

Ode, Jeff: Iowa Dept. of Public Safety Sullivan Brothers Award of Valor recipient, E2612 [19DE]

O'Dell, Donald (Digger): Chelsea (MI) Standard and Chelsea, MI, Area Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2357 [8NO]

O'Fallon, MO: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library recipient of Federal Depository Library of the Year Award, E2103 [10OC]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.: tribute to Mu Nu Chapter Academic Leadership Award and R.W. Snowden Scholarship Award recipients, E2453 [15NO]

Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors and their families (H.R. 1764), E725 [30MR]

Orland, Margie: Congregation Emanu El, San Bernardino, CA, Rabbi Norman F. Feldheym Award recipient, E830 [23AP]

Ormsby, Sally B.: Fairfax County, VA, Federation of Citizens Association Citizen of the Year award recipient, E504 [9MR]

O'Rourke, Evan C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E757 [17AP]

Orr, Mary: National Association of Elementary School Principals National Distinguished Principal Award recipient, E2426 [15NO]

Orr, William B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2085 [9OC]

Ortman, Charles T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E19 [5JA], E1249 [11JN]

Oswald, Hayden: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E380 [16FE]

Ottley, Athneil C. (Addie): African American Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame Executive of the Year award recipient, E2058 [3OC]

Overland Park, KS: Volunteer Center of Johnson County Movers and Shakers Award recipients, E644 [26MR]

Pacific Islands: authorize appropriations to provide for South Pacific exchanges and Fulbright scholarships to students, and provide technical and other assistance through AID (H.R. 3062), H10084, H10085 [5SE], E1807 [5SE]

Page and Jones, Inc.: Alabama Governor's Trade Excellence Award recipient, E625 [23MR]

Palitsch, Jason: Shrewsbury, MA, Democratic Town Committee Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Youth Award recipient, E2245 [25OC]

Palm Beach County, FL: Dreyfoos School of the Arts inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1177 [25MY]

———Suncoast High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1177 [25MY]

Panpaphian Association of America, Inc.: tribute to award recipients, E2623 [19DE]

Parham, Merritt W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1968 [25SE]

Parks, Rosa: award Congressional Gold Medal, H16796 [18DE]

Parrish, Christopher C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2080 [5OC]

Patania, Jeremy A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1042 [14MY]

Patton, Genarrow: Greenspoint-North Houston, TX, Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service award recipient, E2339 [6NO]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal, H346 [11JA]

Payan, Andrea: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, E988 [8MY]

Payne, William: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1250 [11JN]

Peabody, Mickey: Oakdale, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E176 [23JA]

Peeples, Emily: Shrewsbury, MA, Democratic Town Committee Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Youth Award recipient, E2244 [25OC]

People, Inc.: Cheektowaga, NY, Chamber of Commerce Community Service award recipient, E1263 [12JN]

Pepper, Maxwell W.E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E890 [30AP]

Perea, Gustavo I.: Greater Philadelphia, PA, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E2463 [4DE]

Perez Bros., Inc.: SBA Guam Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business of the Year award recipient, E458 [5MR]

Peterson, Christian R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2593 [18DE]

Petioni, Muriel: Barnard College Medal of Distinction recipient, E1430 [28JN]

Phan, Man Minh: San Rafael, CA, Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E682 [28MR]

Pichot, Barbara: Girl Scouts of Shawnee Council, Inc., Woman of Distinction Award recipient, E1970 [25SE]

Piemonte, Christopher A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E757 [17AP]

Pierce, William E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E757 [17AP]

Pilch, Matthew A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E14 [5JA]

Pilch, Nicholas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E15 [5JA]

Pina, Davie: Napa Valley Grapegrowers (organization) Grower of the Year award recipient, E1262 [12JN]

Pinsky, Marilyn L.: Interfaith Works (organization) Interfaith Leadership Award recipient, E868 [26AP]

Piro, George L.: FBI Director's Award for Excellence recipient, E2150 [16OC]

Pittsburgh, PA: Rand McNally & Co., most livable city designee, H4735 [9MY]

Poczerwinski, Terri: Career College Association Graduate Recognition for Excellence, Achievement and Talent (GREAT) Award recipient, E454 [5MR]

Podolsky, Judith: American Committee for Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem (organization) West Coast region Woman of Valor award recipient, E455 [5MR]

Pollinger, Stephen P.: ABA Law Teacher of the Year for Middle Schools award recipient, E1435 [28JN]

Pope, Shane D., II: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1250 [11JN]

Port St. Lucie, FL: Government Finance Officers Association Excellence Award recipient, E2457 [16NO]

———St. Lucie County, FL, Human Resources Association Best Place to Work Award recipient, E2455 [16NO]

Powell, Roger W.: Purple Heart recipient, E269 [6FE]

Power resources: establish monetary prizes for products that reduce our dependence on foreign oil, H6244 [12JN]

Price, Colton D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1885 [17SE]

Price, Tom: Ohio Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, E1701 [2AU]

Pridgen, Kenneth and family: Walton County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year Award recipients, E2609 [19DE]

Pulitzer Prize: recognition of Brett Blackledge for Investigative Reporting, E862 [26AP]

———recognition of Cynthia Tucker for Commentary, E863 [26AP]

Putz, Mathew T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E996 [9MY]

Pyon, Harold Y.: Republic of Korea Suk Ryu Award recipient, E425 [28FE]

Quality Cabinets (company): OSHA Star Award for the Volunteer Protection Program recipient, E2573 [13DE]

Quality Float Works, Inc.: inclusion in Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing private companies in America list, E1898 [17SE]

Rainbolt, Samuel J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1968 [25SE]

Ralenkotter, Rossi: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Oscar Night America, Las Vegas, NV, and Arthritis Foundation Man of the Year award recipient, E366 [15FE]

Ramirez, Rogolio: Greenspoint-North Houston, TX, Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service award recipient, E2339 [6NO]

Randall, Alyssa: WHO-TV (Des Moines, IA) and Allied Insurance (company) Golden Apple Award recipient, E2144 [16OC]

Randolph AFB, TX: Dept. of Energy Presidential Award for Leadership in Federal Energy Management recipient, E2293 [31OC]

Rao, Heidi: International Hunter Education Association Professional of the Year award recipient, E1968 [25SE]

Raschke, Fred: Galveston, TX, Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year award recipient, E1467 [29JN]

Rath, Maria: Sussex County, NJ, Senior of the Year award recipient, E1734 [3AU]

Ratner, Hedy M: Jewish Women's Foundation Women Who Dared award recipient, E507 [9MR]

Rau, Lee A.: Fairfax County, VA, Federation of Citizens Association Citation of Merit award recipient, E505 [9MR]

Reach Out and Read National Center (organization): UNESCO Confucius Award for Literacy recipient, E1664 [31JY]

Readers' Books (business): Sonoma Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Sonoma Valley Business of the Year award recipient, E2128 [15OC]

Rebich, Lois: Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award recipient, E886 [26AP]

Reed, Logan R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E888 [30AP]

Relic, David L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2604 [19DE]

Resnick, Martin R.: Baltimore County, MD, Business Hall of Fame inductee, E2360 [8NO]

Reynders, Harold: Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg, FL, St. Jude Medal recipient, E264 [5FE]

Reynolds, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E303 [9FE]

Rhodes, William: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2513 [6DE]

Rice, Tom and Peggy: WFTW-Radio (Fort Walton Beach, FL) Humanitarian Award recipients, E1495 [12JY]

Richwine, Donald B., Jr.: Bronze Star recipient, E20 [5JA]

Ripken, Cal E., Jr.: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, H8815 [27JY], E190 [24JA]

Roberto, Joseph: 23rd Street Association, Inc., Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E801 [19AP]

Roberts, Christopher D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E26 [5JA]

Roberts, Matthew J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2599 [18DE]

Roberts Wesleyan College: tribute to student participants of the Motion Picture Association of America and Students in Free Enterprise (organization) public service announcement competition, H6631 [18JN]

Robinson, Shaun A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E404 [27FE]

Robison-Billups, Gina: SBA Nevada Home Based Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E940 [3MY]

Rockford, IL: Marsh Elementary School recipient of the Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association Explora Vision Award, E1371 [21JN]

Rodriguez, Joseph H.: Camden County, NJ, Bar Association Judge John F. Gerry Award recipient, E1923 [19SE]

Rogers, John and June: Modesto, CA, Citizen of the Year award recipients, E2379 [9NO]

Roman, Daniel: Civil Air Patrol General Carl A. Spaatz Award recipient, E2185 [18OC]

Romey, Barbara: History Channel Outstanding History Educator award recipient, E1225 [6JN]

Rose, Amber: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Colorado, E985 [8MY]

Rosenthal, Prue and Ami: Washtenaw County, MI, Jewish Federation Humanitarian Award recipients, E1082 [17MY]

Ross, Kelly: Kentucky Education Association National Foundation for the Improvement of Education Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1752 [4AU]

Rossmann, Barbara: March of Dimes Foundation Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E2114 [10OC]

Rothschild, Brian: NOAA Sustainable Fisheries Leadership Award recipient, E910 [2MY]

Rothschild, Sigmund: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1131 [23MY]

Rovner, Bob: City of Hope (organization) Spirit of Life Award recipient, E1217 [6JN]

Roycroft, Elizabeth A.: Escambia County, FL Teacher of the Year award recipient, E351 [15FE]

Rucka, Michael: Workers Injury Litigation Group Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1382 [22JN]

Ruiz, Fred R.: Ag One Foundation Community Salute Award recipient, E1473 [10JY]

Ruoff, Tyler R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E574 [19MR]

Ruscitto, Kathryn: Interfaith Works (organization) Interfaith Leadership Award recipient, E868 [26AP]

Saavedra, Andrew: Orange County, CA, Catholic Man of the Year award recipient, E654 [28MR]

Sampsell, Kenneth G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E28 [5JA]

Sampson, Grant R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E279 [7FE], E889 [30AP]

San Francisco County, CA: tribute to schools designated as California Distinguished Schools, E1176 [25MY]

San Mateo County, CA: tribute to schools designated as California Distinguished Schools, E1176 [25MY]

Sandoval, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E80 [11JA]

Sandrik, Carl: United Parcel Service of America, Inc., Circle of Honor inductee, E2327 [6NO]

Santa Rosa, CA: National Civic League All-America City Award recipient, E1328 [18JN]

Santos, Jose: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1034 [14MY]

Sarabian, Sarkis: Greater Fresno, CA, Area Chamber of Commerce Agriculturist of the Year Award recipient, E2253 [25OC]

Saunders, Joey M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E67 [10JA]

Savageau, Rachel: Shrewsbury, MA, Democratic Town Committee Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Youth Award recipient, E2246 [25OC]

Scanlon, Thomas J.: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Alumni of the Year Award recipient, E1217 [6JN]

Schamel, Ben A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2593 [18DE]

Schertz, TX: inclusion in Money (publication) list of best places to live, H12024 [25OC], E1733 [3AU]

Schlossberger, Janelle: Siemens Foundation Competition in Math, Science and Technology award recipient, E2535 [11DE]

Schmidt, Pam: Amgen Inc., Award for Science Teaching Excellence recipient, E1024 [11MY]

Schneider, Richard: Sonoma, CA, Treasure Artist of the Year award recipient, E2468 [4DE]

Schroeder, Mark J.F.: Goin' South (organization) Irishman of the Year award recipient, E480 [7MR]

Schultheis, Adam: Outstanding American Teacher Honor Roll award recipient, E357 [15FE]

Schultz, Justin C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2438 [15NO], E2606 [19DE]

Schwartz, Milton I.: Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson in Pursuit of Excellence Award recipient, E769 [18AP]

Scott, Jimmy: National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Award recipient, E44 [9JA]

Scott, Steven: DAV Dept. of Veterans Affairs Employee of the Year Award nominee, E328 [12FE]

Scranton, William W.: Monsignor Andrew J. McGowan Cornerstone Award recipient, E2431 [15NO]

Searles, Burton and Nellie: Texas Council of Child Welfare Board Foster Parents of the Year award recipients, E2061 [3OC]

Seavers, Clarence: Erie County, OH, Democratic Party Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E404 [27FE]

Sellers, Joseph, Jr.: Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 19 Labor Man of the Year Award recipient, E2214 [23OC]

Shaban, Kamleh: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1129 [23MY]

Shafer, John R.: Healthy Moms and Babies (organization) Making a Difference Award recipient, E2471 [4DE]

Shah, Smita N.: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Ellis Island Medal of Honor award recipient, E1867 [11SE]

Shreve, Grayson L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2516 [6DE]

Siapno, Julian A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E996 [9MY]

Siegel, David A.: ABA Edmund S. Muskie Pro Bono Service Award recipient, E1806 [5SE]

Sievertson, William O.: Presidential Unit Citation award recipient, E1938 [20SE]

Siewert, Amanda: Jefferson County, CO, Curtis Garrett Scholarship recipient, E1709 [3AU]

Sillik, Debra: SBA Nevada Minority Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E953 [4MY]

Sime, Pamela: National Education Association Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence finalist, E312 [9FE]

Simpson, Grant: Texas Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E2013 [27SE]

Singer, Mollie: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Nevada, E1226 [6JN]

Smalling, Sheila D.: Kentucky Music Educators Association Middle School Music Teacher of the Year award recipient, E592 [20MR]

Smith, Jerry: Monterey County, CA, Veterans Services Advisory Commission Outstanding Veteran of the Year award recipient, E2304 [1NO]

Smith, Laura: Girl Scouts of Shawnee Council, Inc., Woman of Distinction Award recipient, E1970 [25SE]

Snyder, John: National Teacher's Hall of Fame (organization) inductee, E968 [7MY]

Sonoma County, CA: Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District recipient of National Association of Counties and Trust for Public Land County Leadership in Conservation Award, E596, E598 [21MR]

Spears, Linda: Tempe, AZ, Community Council Don Carlos Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E1967 [25SE]

Speed, Robert D.: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, E825 [23AP], E907 [1MY]

Spier, Patsy: FBI Office for Victim Assistance Strength of the Human Spirit Award and Dept. of Justice Special Courage Award recipient, E903 [1MY]

Spokane, WA: Abilene, TX, Chamber of Commerce Abilene Trophy recipient, E906 [1MY]

———America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People award recipient, E213 [30JA]

St. Clair, Nicholas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1786 [4SE]

St. Jacob, IL: Triad Middle School named Assocation of Middle-Level Schools Illinois Horizon Schools—Schools to Watch honoree, E862 [26AP]

St. Louis, Joshua P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E757 [17AP]

St. Louis, MO: Conaway Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2398 [13NO]

Standard Equipment Co., Inc.: Alabama Retail Association Alabama Centennial Retailer honoree, E2298 [1NO]

Stangeby, Allison: Rock and Wrap It Up! Inc., Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Award recipient, E55 [9JA]

Stater Bros., Inc.: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council Spirit of Cooperation Award recipient, E1204 [6JN]

Steinberg, Debra Brown: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Ellis Island Medal of Honor award recipient, E1254 [11JN]

Stephenson, Clint: Denton, TX, Fire Dept., Rookie of the Year award recipient, E336 [13FE]

Steptoe, Robert M.: Boy Scouts of America Shenandoah Area Council Distinguished Citizen award recipient, E574 [19MR]

Stevens, William: United Parcel Service of America, Inc., Circle of Honor inductee, E2327 [6NO]

Steward, Marie: Adams County, CO, Democratic Party Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1264 [12JN]

Stinson, Sara: Iowa Dept. of Public Safety Sullivan Brothers Award of Valor recipient, E2612 [19DE]

Stizza, Ed: DaVita Patient Citizens, Inc., Hero Award recipient, E1478 [10JY]

Stoll, Hunter E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2419 [14NO], E2594 [18DE]

Stout, Phillip A.: Shoney's, Inc., Franchisee of the Year award recipient, E206 [29JA]

Strand, Joann: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards' National Board Certification in Adolescence and Young Adulthood Secondary Language Arts recipient, E640 [26MR]

Sullivan, Patrick J.: Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Wilkes-Barre, PA, Man of the Year award recipient, E494 [8MR]

Tamarac, FL: tribute to Broward County, FL, Senior Hall of Fame honorees, E1066 [16MY]

Tanner, Kyle M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2564 [13DE]

Tarboro, NC: inclusion of North Edgecombe High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best High Schools'' list, E2549 [12DE]

Taylor, Aaron A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1784 [4SE]

Temple College: Temple Bioscience Institute recipient of the Community College Futures Assembly Bellwether Award, E273 [6FE]

Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis: E.H. Harriman Memorial Medal Safety Award recipient, E1149 [25MY]

Texas City, TX: Texas City Police Dept., recipient of Law Enforcement Recognition Committee Foundation Board Recognized Status Award for Best Business Practices, E1157 [25MY]

Texas Western University: induction of 1966 championship basketball team into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, E1835 [7SE]

Thomas, Henry M., III: University of Massachusetts Distinguished Service Award recipient, E241 [1FE]

Thomas, Raymon: Florida Association of Counties President's Advocacy Award recipient, E1635 [27JY]

———Florida Small Counties Coalition Legislative Service Award recipient, E1635 [27JY]

Thompson, Trent: U.S. Marshal Service Citizen of the Year Award recipient, H2750 [21MR]

Thornton, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1849 [10SE]

Tilley, Rice M., Jr.: Boy Scouts of America Longhorn Council Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2498 [5DE]

Tiong, Tamra: Council of Chief State School Officers New Mexico Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1411 [26JN]

Torigiani, Mike: Kern County, CA, Fair Agriculturalist of the Year Award recipient, E1952 [24SE]

Torres, Christine: Suburban Republican Women's Club Tribute to Women Award recipient, E1287 [13JN]

Townsend, Sherman L.: Delaware Community Foundation Allen Cup Award recipient, E289 [7FE]

Tran, Kim: National Merit Scholarship Award recipient, E875 [26AP]

Trefethen Family Vineyards (business): Decanter Magazine Best North American Bordeaux Varietal award recipient, E1748 [4AU]

Tremper, John N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1425 [27JN]

Trevino, J.C. (Pepe): Laredo (TX) Morning Times Laredoan of the Year award recipient, E1009 [10MY]

Trevino, Reyna: National Honor Roll inductee, E2494 [5DE]

Trexler, Linda: Prince William County, VA, Distinguished Educational Leadership Award recipient, E606 [21MR]

Turley, Patrick: SBA Phoenix Award for Small Business Disaster Recovery recipient, E851 [25AP]

Tuskegee Airmen: award Congressional Gold Medal, H3340 [29MR], E356 [15FE], E388 [17FE], E674 [28MR], E709, E718 [30MR], E1047 [15MY], E1237 [11JN]

U.S. Geological Survey: Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center Long Term Resource Monitoring Program recipient of the Dept. of the Interior Cooperative Conservation award, E1350 [20JN]

Ullrich, Carl: Army Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1908 [18SE]

Ultra Machining Co.: Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipient, E2059 [3OC]

United Communities of San Antonio, Inc.: Humanitarian Award and Lifetime Humanitarian Award recipients, E511 [9MR]

University of California, Santa Barbara: National Wildlife Federation Campus Ecology Chill Out award recipient, E918 [2MY]

University of Idaho: National Medal of Arts recipient, E2477 [4DE]

University of Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Federation of College Democrats Chapter of the Year award recipient, E579 [19MR]

University of Southern California: School of Pharmacy recipient of American Pharmacists Association Foundation Pinnacle Award, E1247 [11JN]

Uyechi, Daniel: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E2524 [6DE]

Valdez, Luis: College of Fellows of the American Theatre inductee, E736 [16AP]

Valparaiso, IN: tribute to Thomas Jefferson Middle School Science Olympiad team, E1167 [25MY]

———tribute to Valparaiso High School Science Olympiad team, E1167 [25MY]

Van Tyne, Daria: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1128 [23MY]

VanGilder, Marvin L.: Outstanding Missouri Citizen Award recipient, E1963 [24SE]

VanVacter, Tyler J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E931 [2MY]

Varney, Michael: Fire Chief Magazine Volunteer Chief of the Year award recipient, E2008 [27SE]

Vernickas, Jonathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E19 [5JA]

Veterans: issue a medal to those who died after service in the Vietnamese Conflict as a result of that service (H.R. 4720), E2596 [18DE]

Viger, Wayne: National Association of Letter Carriers National Hero of the Year Award recipient, E1942 [20SE]

Villa Hills, KY: Villa Madonna Academy Elementary and Junior High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2399 [13NO]

Vittone, Mario M.: Coast Guard Enlisted Person of the Year award recipient, E1069 [16MY]

Vranish, Paul: Communities in Schools, Inc., Texas Education Agency Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E789 [19AP]

Wagner, Dwight: Port Arthur (TX) News Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E2514 [6DE]

Wake County, NC: Wake County Public School System recipient of the National Energy Education Development Project School District of the Year award, E1393 [22JN]

Walsh, Zachary R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2612 [19DE]

Wang, Xiaodong: National Academy of Sciences Richard Lounsbery Award recipient, E399 [27FE]

Waples, Robert: American Ambulance Association Star of Life Award recipient, E1001 [9MY]

Ward-Diaz, Christine: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1206 [6JN]

Washington Township, NJ: tribute to Washington Township High School cheerleading squad, E961 [4MY]

Waterbury, CT: Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School recipient of Magnet Schools of America (organization) Ronald P. Simpson Distinguished Merit Award, H5337 [17MY]

Waters, Brendan W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1883 [17SE]

Watson, Ann: Planned Parenthood of Maryland Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E2104 [10OC]

Weaver, Travis: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E573 [19MR]

Weiser, Ronald: Chelsea (MI) Standard and Chelsea, MI, Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2359 [8NO]

Welling, Bob and Rosalee: University of Central Missouri Distinguished Service Award recipients, E2628 [19DE]

Wendt, Holly and Henry: Healthcare Foundation of Northern Sonoma County Wetzel Community Leadership Award recipients, E2502 [5DE]

Wessling, Brian P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E433 [1MR]

West, Jacob R.: Presidential Scholars Foundation Presidential Scholar honoree, E666 [28MR]

West Milford, NJ: tribute to West Milford Post Office, E1356 [20JN]

Westerville, OH: inclusion in Money (publication) list of best places to live, E1632 [26JY]

Wetsch, Derek: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2322 [5NO]

Weyerhaeuser Co.: Conference Board, Inc., Ron Brown Award for Corporate Leadership recipient, E614 [23MR]

Whalon, Joseph: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E742 [16AP]

Wheaton, IL: Longfellow Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2313 [1NO]

Whisenhunt, Willie J.: West Fresno Health Care Coalition, Inc., Tribute to Health Champions honoree, E2378 [9NO]

Whitacre, Kate: Civil Air Patrol Carl A. Spaatz Award recipient, E2542 [11DE]

White, Bill: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient, E1167 [25MY]

WHMI-TV (Houston, TX): tribute to journalists receiving Journalism Center for Children and Families Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalism, E2159 [17OC]

WHO-Radio (Des Moines, IA): ``Van and Bonnie in the Morning'' radio show recipient of National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award for Personality of the Year, E2410 [14NO]

Wickerham, Deborah: Ohio Teacher of the Year award recipient, E2632 [19DE]

Wilder, Heather: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Nevada, E1225 [6JN]

Willett, Kristin: Elizabethtown, KY, Independent Schools Excellence in the Classroom and Educational Leadership Award recipient, E265 [5FE]

Williams, Daniel V.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1202 [6JN]

Williams, Drew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E333 [13FE]

Williams, Gina: Golden Apple Foundation Illinois Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching recipient, E535 [13MR]

Williams, Ross A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1205 [6JN]

Wilmington, DE: Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Hospital recipient of Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, E1871 [14SE]

Wilson, Chris: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2254 [25OC]

Winfrey, Oprah: Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Humanitarian Award recipient, E981 [8MY]

Wirsz, Jordan: SBA Nevada Young Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, E948 [4MY]

Wise, Andrew: NeighborWorks America (organization) Dorothy Richardson Awards for Resident Leadership recipient, E641 [26MR]

Wolfe, Joseph G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1968 [25SE]

Wolniewicz, Raymond I.: Cheektowaga, NY, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1264 [12JN]

Woodbury, Bruce: Clark County, NV, Public Education Foundation Education Hero Award recipient, E1810 [6SE]

Wooten, William G.: Leadership Evansville Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E830 [23AP]

Workman, Paul: SBA Nevada Financial Services Champion of the Year award recipient, E950 [4MY]

World War II: tribute to 709th Army Battalion, E1879 [14SE]

———tribute to veterans receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross for actions during a mission near Ploesti, Romania, E833 [23AP]

Worthington, OH: Worthington Libraries recipient of Thomson Gale (business) and Library Journal Library of the Year award, E1418, E1423 [26JN]

Wright, Evan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E740 [16AP]

Wurtz, David G.: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children National Missing Children's Award recipient, E1285 [13JN]

Wyoming, OH: Elm Avenue Primary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, H13302 [8NO]

———Hilltop Avenue Primary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, H13302 [8NO]

Yavich, Roman: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1127 [23MY]

Young, Wendell W., III: Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament St. Katharine Drexel National Justice Award recipient, E525 [12MR]

Ysrael, Alfred C.: Guam Business (publication) Executive of the Year award recipient, E243 [1FE]

Zans, Joshua P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E741 [16AP]

Zeilinger, Isaac D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E376 [16FE]

Zeller, Adam: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E20 [5JA]

Zhou, Minna: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E1248 [11JN]

Zimmer, Marc: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Community Colleges Professor of the Year award recipient, E2472 [4DE]

Remarks in Senate

Akaka, Senator: clarify position on legislation introduced by request of the administration, S11407 [11SE]

Albany, GA: Marine Corps Logistics Command recipient of Dept. of Defense Robert T. Mason Depot Maintenance Excellence Award, S11745 [19SE], S11952 [21SE]

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation: tribute to Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility recipients, S8939 [10JY]

American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: tribute to Illinois chapter Direct Service Professional Award recipients, S2349 [28FE]

Amert, Don: Habitat for Humanity of South Dakota Supporter of the Year Award recipient, S14482 [15NO]

Anderson, Eric: Black Hills Workshop Founder's Award for Outstanding Achievement recipient, S1326 [30JA]

Armed Forces: award a military service medal to members who were exposed to ionizing radiation as a result of participation in a test of atomic weapons (S. 2218), S13263 [23OC]

Ashland, KY: King's Daughters Medical Center recipient of Solucient, Inc., 100 Top Hospitals award, S2020 [15FE]

Augustine and Sons, Inc.: Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipient, S11502 [12SE]

Bahrenburg, Diane: Vermont Teacher of the Year award recipient, S13435 [25OC]

Bain, Owen: Habitat for Humanity of South Dakota Supporter of the Year Award recipient, S14483 [15NO]

Baton Rouge, LA: St. Thomas More School winners of the National Engineers Week Future City Competition, S2897 [8MR]

Benchmark Foam, Inc.: Habitat for Humanity of South Dakota Supporter of the Year Award recipient, S14483 [15NO]

Bethesda, MD: Walter Johnson High School recipient of Best Buddies International, Inc., Chapter of the Year award, S10784 [2AU]

Betzer, Rick and Tina: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S12771 [4OC]

Beuke, Todd: National History Day (organization) Richard T. Farrell Teacher of Merit Award finalist, S7728 [14JN]

Bickoff, Alyssa: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Massachusetts, S5713 [8MY]

Borlaug, Norman E.: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, S9314-S9317 [17JY]

Boston, MA: tribute to Boston Celtics Charitable Foundation ``Heroes Among Us'' award recipients, S10143 [26JY]

Boulet, Michael: SBA Maine Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S5560 [3MY]

Brewer, ME: Brewer Federal Credit Union named Brewer Business of the Year award recipient, S12138 [26SE]

Bridgeport, CT: Bridgeport Public School System finalist for the Broad Foundation Broad Prize for Urban Education, S11046 [4SE]

Brooke, Edward W., III: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 682), S4225, S4226 [29MR]

Brown, Wanda A.: Missouri Press Association Hall of Fame inductee, S10899 [3AU]

Brumidi, Constantino: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 254), S6414 [21MY]

Bruner, Russell: Black Hills Workshop Founder's Award for Outstanding Achievement recipient, S13682 [1NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda and Grounds for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Dalai Lama (H. Con. Res. 196), S11125 [5SE]

———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Norman E. Borlaug (H. Con. Res. 164), S7776 [14JN]

Cedeno, Cecilia: Black Hills Workshop Founder's Award for Outstanding Achievement recipient, S1326 [30JA]

Central Vermont Community Action Council: tribute to honorees, S15458 [13DE]

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. 1393), S6129 [15MY]

Clark's Rentals (business): Habitat for Humanity of South Dakota Supporter of the Year Award recipient, S14483 [15NO]

Congress: accomplishments of the 110th Congress, S15978-S15984 [19DE]

Cooper, John: Outdoor Life (publication) Conservation Award recipient, S3605 [22MR]

Cotchett, Joseph W.: Santa Clara University School of Law Distinguished Advocate award recipient, S4300 [10AP]

Davidson Institute for Talent Development: tribute to Davidson Fellows Award recipients, S12000 [24SE]

DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1154), S13493 [26OC]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 474), S1526 [1FE], S3982, S3983 [27MR]

Denke, Tonya: Black Hills Workshop Founder's Award for Outstanding Achievement recipient, S13682 [1NO]

Dept. of Education: improve accountability within the higher education system, S6833 [24MY]

Dietler, Cortlandt: National Western Stock Show Citizen of the West award recipient, S355 [10JA]

Eagle Butte, SD: Okiciyapi Tipi Habitat for Humanity recipient of Habitat for Humanity of South Dakota Supporter of the Year Award, S14484 [15NO]

Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment, Inc.: Dept. of Labor Recognition of Excellence Award recipient, S11112 [5SE]

Education: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education U.S. Professor of the Year recipients, S14480 [15NO]

Engquist, Dale B: Dept. of the Interior Distinguished Service Award recipient, S5865 [9MY]

Erlanger, KY: National League of Cities Municipal Excellence award recipient, S906 [23JA]

Evers, Charles M.: Silver Star recipient, S15229 [12DE]

F.A. Peabody Co.: SBA Maine Small Business of the Year award recipient, S7175 [6JN]

Fleck, Dave: Habitat for Humanity of South Dakota Supporter of the Year Award recipient, S14483 [15NO]

Flotation Technologies Inc.: Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership Manufacturing Excellence Award recipient, S13622 [31OC]

Geiger Brothers, Inc.: University of Southern Maine Institute for Family-Owned Business Gannett Family Business of the Year Award recipient, S8060 [20JN]

Glaser, Jack: SBA Vermont Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S7001 [4JN]

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.: inclusion in Business Ethics (publication) top corporate citizens list, S2203 [17FE]

Gwynn, Tony: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, S9608 [19JY]

H.J. & A. Howrigan and Sons (business): University of Vermont Extension and Vermont Dairy Industry Association Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year award recipient, S11575 [17SE]

Hall, John: French Republic Legion of Honor recipient, S13075 [18OC]

Hamilton, Lee H.: George C. Marshall Foundation Award recipient, S7724 [14JN]

Hickey, James: French Republic Legion of Honor recipient, S13076 [18OC]

Hidalgo, TX: inclusion of Hidalgo Early College High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best High Schools'' list, S15132 [11DE]

Higgins, Scott: Coast Guard Commendation Medal recipient, S15995 [19DE]

Hodgin, Nick: Black Hills Workshop Founder's Award for Outstanding Achievement recipient, S1326 [30JA]

Honolulu, HI: tribute to Kamehameha High School cheerleading team, S2594 [5MR]

Hooffstetter, Michael: Parkinson's Action Network (organization) Milly Kondracke Award recipient, S12378 [1OC]

Hughes, John: National Restaurant Association Award recipient, S11746 [19SE]

Hummel, Rick: Baseball Writers Association of America J.G. Taylor Spink Award recipient, S906 [23JA]

Illinois: Americans for Nonsmokers Rights (organization) National Award for Passing Most Local Smokefree Laws recipient, S3194 [15MR]

Indiana: tribute to Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S3197 [15MR]

———tribute to Service Leaders Summit honoring high school students for community service, S13987 [6NO]

Inouye, Senator: French Republic Legion of Honor recipient, S14142 [8NO]

Irons, George V., Jr.: Samford University Distinguished Alumnus award recipient, S13988 [6NO]

James, June: Spirit of South Dakota Award Society Spirit of South Dakota Award recipient, S14483 [15NO]

Janklowicz, Gilad: National Fitness Hall of Fame inductee, S3196 [15MR]

Jarrell, Caleb: American Automobile Association School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal Award recipient, S5388 [1MY]

John T. Vucurevich Foundation: Habitat for Humanity of South Dakota Supporter of the Year Award recipient, S14483 [15NO]

Jonesboro, GA: tribute to Jonesboro High School mock trial team, S6836 [24MY]

Jordan-Fernald Funeral Homes, Inc.: Ellsworth, ME, Chamber of Commerce Top Drawer Award recipient, S14395 [14NO]

Kansas State University: tribute to students who won International Leadership Association student case study competition award, S15229 [12DE]

Kellman, Stephen: French Republic Legion of Honor recipient, S13076 [18OC]

Kids Crooked House (business): Yahoo! Inc., Ultimate Connection Contest winner, S9016 [11JY]

King, Talmadge E., Jr.: American Thoracic Society Edward Livingston Trudeau Medal recipient, S4915 [24AP]

Kirkpatrick, Audrey: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S12138 [26SE], S13766 [5NO]

Klobuchar, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S13150 [19OC]

Koren, Edward: Vermont Arts Council Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts recipient, S13191 [22OC]

Kraft, Rodney: Black Hills Workshop Founder's Award for Outstanding Achievement recipient, S1326 [30JA]

Kuehl, Thomas (Emmett): National Fallen Firefighters Memorial fallen hero honoree, S14484 [15NO]

La Follette, Robert M., Sr.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously, S7541 [12JN]

———award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 1863), S9835-S9837 [24JY]

Laitram, LLC: Louisiana Technology Council Recognition of Excellence in Innovation certificate recipient, S7543 [12JN]

Larson, Kim: Habitat for Humanity of South Dakota Supporter of the Year Award recipient, S14484 [15NO]

Laurel Springs, NC: Mistletoe Meadows Christmas Farm winner of National Christmas Tree Association National Christmas Tree Contest, S14614 [16NO]

Lazo, Joseph T.: HOST for Hospice Board and St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Mandeville, LA, Connie M. Hulsey Community Volunteer award recipient, S5927 [10MY]

Lee, Harper: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, S13985 [6NO]

Lemke, Jeri: Habitat for Humanity of South Dakota Supporter of the Year Award recipient, S14484 [15NO]

Lindquist, Susan: Desert Research Institute Nevada Medal recipient, S2890 [8MR]

Lucey, Jerold F.: Nemours Foundation Alfred I. duPont Award for Excellence in Children's Health Care recipient, S12861 [15OC]

Mahan, John and Jill: American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers National Achievement Award recipient, S906 [23JA]

Maine Machine Products Co.: Maine Development Foundation Champion of Economic Development Award recipient, S14783 [5DE]

Marks-Johns, LaMesa: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient for Kentucky, S751 [18JA]

Martinez, Charles J.: Library of Congress Letters About Literature competition winner, S8604 [27JN]

Mays, Andrew: Van Cliburn International Competition for Oustanding Amateurs winner, S14615 [16NO]

McCaskill, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S13223 [23OC]

McKie Automotive Group (business): Black Hills Workshop Community Connection Award recipient, S13682 [1NO]

Means, Glenn, III: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, S3348 [20MR]

Medal of Honor: provide for use of gold in metal content (S. 288), S516 [12JA]

Military Order of the Purple Heart: anniversary (S. Con. Res. 26), S10529 [31JY]

———extend eligibility for associate membership to the spouse and siblings of Purple Heart recipients (S. 743), S2540 [1MR]

Minkel, Justin: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient for Arkansas, S32 [4JA]

Miss America Organization: tribute (S. Res. 68), S1486, S1542 [1FE]

Mountain Home AFB, ID: Dept. of Defense Commander in Chief's Award for Installation Excellence recipient, S4839 [23AP], S5390 [1MY]

National Association of Cuban American Women: tribute to Las Plantadas members receiving Elena Mederos Award, S3749 [26MR]

National Campaign To Stop Violence (organization): tribute to Do the Write Thing Challenge national finalists from Detroit, MI, S7001 [4JN]

National History Day (organization): tribute to New Mexico competition participants, S7630 [13JN], S7726 [14JN]

———tribute to Oklahoma competition participants, S7630 [13JN]

———tribute to Washington competition participants, S9825 [24JY]

National Medal of Honor Day: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 47), S2541 [1MR]

———support goals and ideals (S. Con. Res. 12), S2116 [15FE]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (S. Con. Res. 27), S9291 [16JY]

Nelson, Larry G.: World Golf Hall of Fame inductee, S3061 [13MR]

New Hampshire: tribute to Excellence in Education Award recipients, S6458 [22MY]

New Mexico: inclusion of high schools in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best High Schools'' list, S15904 [18DE]

———local companies' inclusion in Hispanic Business (publication) list of largest Hispanic-owned companies in the U.S., S12376 [1OC]

———tribute to National Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement Competition participants, S9015 [11JY]

———tribute to National Trust for Historic Preservation Great American Main Street Award recipients, S11209 [6SE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Albert Gore, Jr., and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for peace (S. Res. 349), S13023-S13025 [17OC]

———recognition of Craig C. Mello for medicine, S573 [16JA]

———recognition of Mario R. Capecchi, Martin J. Evans, and Oliver Smithies for physiology or medicine (S. Res. 350), S13025 [17OC], S13073 [18OC]

Oak Island Seafood, Inc.: Maine International Trade Center Maine Exporter of the Year Award recipient, S6547 [23MY]

O'Connell, Douglas K.: Rotary International Paul Harris Award recipient, S3348 [20MR]

Olson, Armond (Red): Habitat for Humanity of South Dakota Supporter of the Year Award recipient, S14484 [15NO]

O'Neil, Bill: National Federation of State High School Associations Hockey Coach of the Year award recipient, S1778 [8FE]

Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors and their families (S. 1062), S4203 [29MR]

Osborn, Leslie K.: Boy Scouts Silver Award in Venturing recipient, S13682 [1NO]

Parks, Jerry: USA Today All-USA Teacher Team selectee, S14614 [16NO]

Pelletier, James: French Republic Legion of Honor recipient, S13076 [18OC]

Perry, Larry: Purple Heart recipient, S825 [22JA]

Peterson, Larry: Habitat for Humanity of South Dakota Supporter of the Year Award recipient, S14484 [15NO]

Pigott, David: Black Hills Workshop Founder's Award for Outstanding Achievement recipient, S13682 [1NO]

Pitzer, Taylor: American Automobile Association School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal Award recipient, S5388 [1MY]

Poritz, David: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Massachusetts, S5713 [8MY]

Potter family: University of Nebraska Family Tree Alumni Award recipient, S4593 [17AP]

Rader, Bernard: French Republic Legion of Honor recipient, S14057 [7NO]

Ripken, Cal E., Jr.: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, S9608 [19JY], S10052 [26JY]

Salazar, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S14471 [15NO]

Santa Fe, NM: American Planning Association Great Streets award recipient, S12984 [17OC]

Sawal, Fausta: Corp. for National and Community Service Senior Companion Spirit of Service Award recipient, S10147 [26JY]

Scholz, Charles A.: Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, S5072 [25AP]

Schwager, Rebecca: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, S3348 [20MR]

Scranton, PA: William Prescott Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S14058 [7NO]

Shapiro, Howard-Yana: Organic Trade Association Organic Leadership Award recipient, S4839 [23AP]

Shinoda, Ed: Organization of Chinese Americans Asia Pacific American Corporate Achievement Award recipient, S14781 [5DE]

Siemens Foundation: tribute to young women winning the Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology for the first time (S. Res. 397), S15037 [7DE]

Silfies, Steven: Kentucky State Police Trooper of the Year award recipient, S6952 [25MY]

Smith, Carley: Library of Congress Letters About Literature competition winner, S8604 [27JN]

Solchenberger, Lyle: French Republic Legion of Honor recipient, S13076 [18OC]

South Dakota: Air National Guard 114th Fighter Wing recipient of the Outstanding Air National Guard Flying Unit Award, S10413 [31JY]

Steinberg, Debra Brown: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Ellis Island Medal of Honor award recipient, S9609 [19JY]

Stolen Valor Act: clarify intent relative to the legitimate possession, use, shipment, or display of military medals, S2266 [27FE]

Sutton, Dennis: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S12283 [27SE]

Sy, Ramon: Jefferson Awards for Public Service award recipient, S8059 [20JN]

Thomas, Joe: Outland Trophy recipient, S443 [11JA]

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (organization): Habitat for Humanity of South Dakota Supporter of the Year Award recipient, S14484 [15NO]

Tiong, Tamra: Council of Chief State School Officers New Mexico Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5712 [8MY]

Tooker, George: National Medal of Arts recipient, S14783 [5DE]

Tostan (organization): Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Humanitarian Prize recipient, S11320 [10SE], S11501 [12SE]

Trujillo, Irvin L.: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship Award recipient, S9913 [25JY]

Tuskegee Airmen: award Congressional Gold Medal, S4042, S4043 [28MR]

University of Minnesota, Duluth: tribute to National Student Employment Week Award recipients and to all student employees, S4373 [11AP]

Valdez, Jose F.: award Medal of Honor, S12376 [1OC]

Valdosta, GA: National Community Development Association Audrey Nelson Community Development Achievement Award recipient, S824 [22JA]

Van Steenwyk, Kelli: Habitat for Humanity of South Dakota Supporter of the Year Award recipient, S14485 [15NO]

Villa Hills, KY: Villa Madonna Academy Elementary and Junior High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S14481 [15NO]

Ward, Hiram: Staff Care, Inc., Country Doctor of the Year award recipient, S14698 [3DE]

Warner, Senator: George C. Marshall Foundation Award recipient, S7723 [14JN]

Wells, Abbi: Black Hills Workshop Founder's Award for Outstanding Achievement recipient, S13682 [1NO]

Wells Fargo & Co.: Habitat for Humanity of South Dakota Supporter of the Year Award recipient, S14485 [15NO]

Whitehouse, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S10991 [3AU]

Wilkins, J. Wes: Dr. Gary Burch Memorial Safety Award recipient, S5304 [30AP]

Wilmette, IL: Loyola Academy recipient of Habitat for Humanity of South Dakota Supporter of the Year Award, S14484 [15NO]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 903), S3209-S3211 [15MR]

Reports filed

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Constantino Brumidi: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 254), S6266 [17MY]

H-Prize Act: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 632) (H. Rept. 110-171), H6006 [5JN]

Purple Heart Family Equity Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1119) (H. Rept. 110-428), H13202 [6NO]

Statements

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System Awarded Accreditation From the Joint Commission, E1286 [13JN]

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award Recipients: Rick and Tina Betzer, S12771 [4OC]

James I. Harrison, Jr., Induction Into the Alabama Academy of Honor, E1828 [7SE]

Norman E. Borlaug Congressional Gold Medal Award Ceremony: Norman E. Borlaug, S9314-S9317 [17JY], E1539-E1541 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 47, support goals and ideals of National Medal of Honor Day, H1900 [27FE]

H. Con. Res. 49, Military Order of the Purple Heart anniversary, H8927 [30JY]

H. Con. Res. 164, permit use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Norman E. Borlaug, H6245 [12JN]

H. Con. Res. 196, permit use of rotunda and Capitol Grounds for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Dalai Lama, H10038 [4SE]

H. Res. 316, recognition of Roger D. Kornberg for Nobel Prize for chemistry, Andrew Z. Fire and Craig C. Mello for Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine, and John C. Mather and George F. Smoot for Nobel Prize for physics, H4220 [1MY]

H. Res. 376, recognize a National Classified School Employee of the Year annually, H4523 [7MY]

H.R. 632, H-Prize Act, H6027-H6029 [6JN]

H.R. 1119, Purple Heart Family Equity Act, H12770 [6NO]

H.R. 1154, award Congressional Gold Medal to Michael E. DeBakey, H10401 [17SE]

H.R. 3062, Pacific Island Economic and Educational Development Act, H10084 [5SE]

H.R. 4286, award Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi, H15497 [17DE]

S. 474, award Congressional Gold Medal to Michael E. DeBakey, S1527 [1FE], S3983 [27MR], H11078 [2OC]

S. 682, award Congressional Gold Medal to Edward W. Brooke III, S4226 [29MR]

S. 743, extend eligibility for Military Order of the Purple Heart associate membership to the spouse and siblings of Purple Heart recipients, S2540 [1MR]

S. 903, award Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Yunus, S3210 [15MR]

S. 1062, Gift of Life Congressional Medal Act, S4204 [29MR]

S. Con. Res. 12, support goals and ideals of National Medal of Honor Day, S2112, S2116 [15FE]

S. Con. Res. 26, Military Order of the Purple Heart anniversary, S4452 [12AP], S10529 [31JY]

S. Con. Res. 27, support goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day, S4453 [12AP], S9291 [16JY], H8925 [30JY]

S. Res. 68, tribute to Miss America Organization, S1538, S1542 [1FE]

S. Res. 281, tribute to Cal E. Ripken, Jr., S10191 [26JY]

S. Res. 349, recognition of Albert Gore, Jr., and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change with the Nobel Prize for peace, S13004, S13023 [17OC]

S. Res. 350, recognition of Mario R. Capecchi, Martin J. Evans, and Oliver Smithies with the Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine, S13004, S13025 [17OC]

S. Res. 397, tribute to young women winning the Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology for the first time, S15034, S15037 [7DE]

Tributes

Ripken, Cal E., Jr., E1647 [30JY]