AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES

Addresses

Cee Salberg Recipient of Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Award: James Everitt, E2470 [8OC]

Center for Public Policy Priorities Texas Legacy Award Acceptance: Lyndon Olson, E2814 [19NO]

Congressional Gold Medal Receipt: Edward W. Brooke III, S10902 [29OC]

International Women of Courage Awards: Ambiga Sreenevasan, H3414 [16MR]

———Hillary Rodham Clinton, Sec. of State, H3413 [16MR]

Jesus Gonzales Recipient of Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Award: Dan Greenleaf, E2464 [8OC]

Joan H. Burdick Recipient of Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Award: Connie Solari, E2484 [8OC]

Michael J. Mangini Recipient of E9-1-1 Institute Industry Professional Award: Representative McGovern, E824 [31MR]

Offshore Mariners Wives' Association Friend of the Fishing Industry Award Presentation to Raymond and Richard Canastra: Jim Kendall, E2549 [15OC]

Sandra Day O'Connor Recipient of University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government: Senator Durbin, S5551 [18MY]

University of Barcelona Honorary Degree Receipt: John Brademas, E182 [3FE]

Western Connecticut State University Athletic Hall of Fame Induction of Harvey Jessup: Debbie Jessup, E2685 [2NO]

Amendments

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Michael Collins, and John Glenn (S. 951), S7716, S7717, S7721 [20JY]

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal (S. 614), S5765 [20MY]

Appointments

Congressional Award Board, S3578 [19MR]

Articles and editorials

Bourbon Heights Nursing Receives State Award, S333 [13JA]

Burlington Lawyer Wins Recognition for Commitment to First Amendment, S13247 [15DE]

Business Monday—Bove's Wins Gold for Lasagna, S8976 [6AU]

500 Environmental Gems, E111 [21JA]

Gene Shinn Wins Preeminent SEPM Twenhofel Medal, E139 [26JA]

He Could Not Leave a Comrade Behind, E2215-E2217 [9SE]

LeClair To Enter U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame—St. Albans Native Is Among Class of '09, S8267 [29JY]

Pinellas Woman a Rhodes Scholar, E121 [22JA]

Preservation Requires Volunteers, E111 [21JA]

Raise the Blue Banner—There's No Room for Argument—KU's Debate Team Is the Best in the Land, E2268 [15SE]

SFC Larry Hawks Awarded Silver Star for Defending Comrades, S4436 [20AP]

10 Green Berets To Receive Silver Star for Afghan Battle, S5322 [11MY]

Times Wins 2 Pulitzers, E950 [23AP]

USGS Collaborator Wins Prestigious SEPM Shepard Medal, E139 [26JA]

``We're No. 1'' Chants a Thrill for BG Area Chamber Local Group Named Best in the Nation in Its Category, S9321 [14SE]

Bills and resolutions

African Americans: tribute to Medal of Honor recipients and contributions of Armed Forces members (see H. Res. 185), H2632 [24FE]

Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2648), H6074 [2JN]

Aquarium of the Pacific (organization): Alliance To Save Energy Super Nova Star of Energy Efficiency Award recipient (see H. Res. 912), H13266 [18NO]

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see S. 2743), S11205 [5NO] (see H.R. 4051), H12587 [6NO]

———award Atomic Veterans Service Medal to members exposed to ionizing radiation from the testing of nuclear weapons or under other circumstances (see S. 1128), S5819 [21MY] (see H.R. 2553), H6008 [21MY]

———eliminate statute of limitations on the award of the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 1532), H3437 [16MR]

———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (see S. 2807), S11883 [20NO] (see H.R. 4088), H13068 [17NO]

———issue ``forever stamp'' to honor the sacrifices of those who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see S. 572), S3025 [11MR] (see H.R. 1305), H2979 [4MR]

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor (see S. 883), S4669 [23AP] (see H.R. 1209), H2872 [26FE]

———require military decorations, ribbons, badges, medals, insignia, and other uniform accouterments be produced in the U.S. (see H.R. 2856), H6743 [12JN]

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. 82), H31 [6JA]

Aurora, IL: Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy recipient of Intel Corp., Schools of Distinction Star Innovator award (see H. Res. 862), H11739 [23OC]

Borlaug, Norman E.: tribute (see S. Res. 272), S9436 [16SE] (see S. Res. 273), S9555 [17SE] (see H. Con. Res. 183; H. Res. 739), H9490 [14SE]

Bradford, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 60), H325 [14JA]

Brinker, Nancy Goodman: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (see H. Res. 708), H9280 [31JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Edward W. Brooke III (see S. Con. Res. 43), S10061 [1OC]

Charles, Ray: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1235), H2874 [26FE]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1278), H2924 [3MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 289), H88 [8JA]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (see S. 2865), S12909 [10DE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: improve educational awards provided for national service (see S. 464), S2423 [24FE] (see H.R. 1154), H2631 [24FE]

Dalton, Kristen: Miss USA winner (see H. Res. 482), H6013 [21MY]

Dept. of Commerce: establish an award program to honor achievements in nanotechnology (see S. 596), S3113 [16MR]

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. 666), H493 [23JA]

Dept. of Education: establish and administer an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 2377), H5484 [12MY]

Dept. of Energy: expand authority for awarding technology prizes to include a financial award for separation of carbon dioxide from dilute sources (see S. 2744), S11205 [5NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assign a higher priority status for hospital care and medical services provided to certain veterans who are Medal of Honor recipients (see H.R. 1197), H2835 [25FE]

Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (see H.R. 2788), H6537 [10JN]

Flag—U.S.: permit Medal of Honor recipients to properly display the flag on the recipient's property (see H. Res. 952), H13628 (see H. Res. 952), H14372 [8DE]

Harris County, TX: Aldine Independent School District recipient of Broad Foundations Broad Prize for Urban Education (see H. Res. 791), H10456 [1OC]

Heisman, John W.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5484 [12MY]

Ingram, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 969), H14877 [14DE] (see H. Res. 970, 972), H14981 [15DE]

James, LeBron: National Basketball Association Most Valuable Player award recipient (see H. Res. 422), H5399 [7MY]

Jibilian, Arthur: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 3496), H9278 [31JY]

Johnson, John H.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3990), H12287 [3NO]

Kapaun, Emil: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see S. 1794), S10487 [15OC] (see H.R. 3735), H10519 [6OC]

Kirsner, Joseph B.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 304), H88 [8JA]

Krulak, Victor H.: tribute (see H. Res. 79), H485 [22JA]

La Follette, Robert M., Sr.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 964), S5065 [4MY] (see H.R. 2317), H5398 [7MY]

Marshall, Thurgood: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2013), H4580 [21AP]

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. 1227), H2873 [26FE]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Michael Collins, and John Glenn (see S. 951), S5013 [1MY] (see H.R. 2245), H5168 [5MY]

National Medal of Technology and Innovation: tribute to recipients (see H. Res. 935), H13354 [19NO]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 36), S8135 [27JY] (see S. Res. 239), S8765 [4AU] (see H. Con. Res. 168), H8707 [23JY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of President Obama for peace (see H. Res. 864), H11739 [23OC]

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1401), S7192 [7JY] (see H.R. 1243), H2886 [2MR]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H160 [9JA]

Power resources: promote research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies through a system of grants and prizes on the scale of the Manhattan Project (see H.R. 513), H324 [14JA]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1484), H3400 [12MR]

Self, Bill: tribute (see S. Res. 116), S4807 [28AP]

Smith, Bruce: Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee (see S. Res. 26), S1432 [3FE]

Sosa-Camejo, Felix: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2912), H6971 [17JN]

Stam, Katie: tribute (see H. Res. 245), H3437 [16MR]

Veterans: increase amount of Medal of Honor special pension (see H.R. 394), H160 [9JA]

———issue a medal to those who died after service in the Vietnamese Conflict as a result of that service (see H.R. 671), H525 [26JA]

Wilson, Ralph, Jr.: Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee (see S. Res. 26), S1432 [3FE]

Winters, Richard D.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 3121), H7740 [7JY]

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 614), S3163 [17MR] (see H.R. 2014), H4580 [21AP]

Woods, Tiger: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1244), H2886 [2MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to American military personnel who fought in defense of Bataan/Corregidor/Luzon between December 7, 1941 and May 6, 1942 (see H.R. 2598), H6011 [21MY]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the messman and steward branches of Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see H.R. 4063), H12971 [7NO]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to POW at Bataan (see S. 768), S4172 [1AP]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. 1695), S9733 [23SE] (see H.R. 3927), H11790 [26OC]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army (see S. 1055), S5501 [14MY] (see H.R. 347), H90 [8JA]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 846), S4513 [21AP] (see H.R. 2000), H4580 [21AP]

Biographies

Charlton, Lee V., E278 [13FE]

Citations

Bronze Star presentation to Robert Gutierrez, Jr., S5324 [11MY]

Medal of Honor awarded to Ed W. Freeman, H3410 [16MR]

Medal of Honor presentation to Roy P. Benavidez, H12124 [29OC]

Silver Star presentation to David J. Sanders, S5323 [11MY]

Silver Star presentation to Dillon L. Behr, S5323 [11MY]

Silver Star presentation to John W. Walding, S5323 [11MY]

Silver Star presentation to Kyle M. Walton, S5323 [11MY]

Silver Star presentation to Luis G. Morales, S5323 [11MY]

Silver Star presentation to Matthew O. Williams, S5323 [11MY]

Silver Star presentation to Michael D. Carter, S5323 [11MY]

Silver Star presentation to Ronald J. Shurer, S5323 [11MY]

Silver Star presentation to Scott E. Ford, S5323 [11MY]

Silver Star presentation to Seth E. Howard, S5323 [11MY]

Essays

Could You Imagine? Lynnette Whitsitt, S5612 [19MY]

Independence: Brandon Wells, S5613 [19MY]

Letters

E.W. Scripps Co., National Spelling Bee competition: Kavya Shivashankar, E1894 [22JY]

John V. Scanlan recipient of Dept. of Defense POW Medal: Senator McConnell, S2550 [26FE]

Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act: Representative Frank, Commmittee on Financial Services (House), H5532 [13MY]

———Representative Rangel, Commmittee on Ways and Means (House), H5532 [13MY]

Lists

Alaska Decoration of Honor recipients, S5811 [21MY]

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angels in Adoption, S10029 [1OC]

Indiana Youth Essay Contest winners, S5613 [19MY]

Metroplex Technology Business Council Tech Titans Award recipients, E2174 [31JY]

New Hampshire Excellence in Education Award recipients, S6363 [9JN]

Overland Park, KS, Volunteer Center of Johnson County Movers and Shakers Award recipients, E718 [19MR]

Rhode Island teachers receiving National Board for Professional Teaching Standards' National Board Certification, S13381 [17DE]

Texas Teachers of the Year from El Paso, TX, area, E759 [24MR]

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), E1457-E1461 [17JN]

Petitions and memorials

Texas: urge awarding of the Medal of Honor to Marcelino Serna, E2138 [31JY]

Press releases

George Mason University Winner of AID and Higher Education for Development (organization) Africa-U.S. Higher Education Initiative Planning Grant Competition, E935 [22AP]

Proclamations

Eugene F. Wood Recipient of Bronze Star: Representative Space, E1229 [21MY]

Joseph Solvey Recipient of Silver Star: Representative Space, E1228 [21MY]

Lester M. Danley Recipient of Bronze Star: Representative Space, E1227 [21MY]

North Appalachian Experimental Watershed Recipient of Ohio State University Friend of the Extension Award: Representative Space, E719 [19MR]

Tribute to Doris Powell: Representative Space, E2657 [29OC]

Remarks in House

Abington Township, PA: inclusion in America's Promise Alliance list of 100 Best Communities for Young People, E974 [27AP]

Adamek, Alex: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1389 [12JN]

Ahlers, Renee: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E2983 [11DE]

Albany, MN: tribute to Albany Chamber of Commerce Community Service award recipients, E140 [26JA]

Alberg, Kyle T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1153 [14MY]

Alexander City, AL: Bill Nichols State Veterans Home recipient of American Health Care Association Quality Award, E2821 [19NO]

Alexandria, LA: inclusion of Rapides Regional Medical Center on Thomson Reuters (company) 100 Top Hospitals list, E3050 [17DE]

Alexandria, VA: Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2311 [17SE]

Alger, Richard: Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, E3046 [17DE]

Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2648), H6081 [3JN]

Allami, Suaad: Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award recipient, H3318 [11MR]

Allen, Andrew B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2242 [10SE]

Allen, Megan: Florida Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1887 [22JY]

Altman, Christa: Catholic Education Foundation Teacher Award recipient, E1145 [13MY]

Alvarez, Javier: Silver Star recipient, E631 [11MR]

Ambrosino, Carmen: Italian American Association of Luzerne County, PA, Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E2362 [24SE]

Anderson, Earl G., Jr.: Indianapolis Air Show Executive Committee Indiana Aviator of the Year award recipient, E1600 [26JN]

Andrews, Anne A.: Fairfax County, VA, Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E666 [12MR]

Andrews, Charles W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E999 [28AP]

Annandale, VA: tribute to Annandale Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E1319 [4JN]

Anzalone, William: Italian American Association of Luzerne County, PA, Person of the Year award recipient, E2365 [24SE]

Applebury, David J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1314 [4JN]

Applewhite, Anthony: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1391 [12JN]

Arizona: tribute to Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame inductees, E2670 [29OC], E2810 [19NO]

Arkansas Education Television Network (organization): Corp. for Public Broadcasting My Source Community Impact Award for Education recipient, H3404 [16MR]

Arlington, TN: EPA Excellence in Site Re-Use Award recipient, E1472 [17JN]

Armbrecht, Eugenia: Beta Sigma Phi International (organization) Mobile, AL, chapter First Lady of Mobile award recipient, E877 [2AP]

Armed Forces: mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor (H.R. 1209), H5531-H5534 [13MY], H5633 [14MY], E501 [26FE], E1163 [14MY]

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, H7346 [25JN]

Arnold, Greg: Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame inductee, E2734 [6NO]

Atchison, Jack E.: Purple Heart recipient, E2624 [23OC]

Atsma-Cameron, Mary: Western Dairy Business (publication) Outstanding Dairy Producer of the Year award recipient, E272 [13FE]

Axness, Jennifer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards National Board Certification recipient, E181 [3FE]

Baber, Fred and family: Okaloosa County, FL, Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E2260 [14SE]

Baddoura, Walid J.: St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center Foundation Kendrick P. Lance, MD Distinguished Physician Award recipient, E2585 [20OC]

Baertsche, Steve: Ohio State University Farm Science Review Hall of Fame inductee, E2820 [19NO]

Bailey, Daryl: Alabama District Attorney's Association Assistant District Attorney of the Year award recipient, H7950 [10JY]

Baird, Sarah: Arizona Teacher of the Year award recipient, E933 [22AP]

Baker, Rick: Governing (publication) Public Official of the Year award recipient, E54 [9JA]

Bakken, Laura: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Women in the Workplace recipient, E1385 [11JN]

Baldwin, NY: Brookside Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2669 [29OC]

Ballagh, Bill: Chelsea, MI, Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business Leadership Award recipient, E323 [24FE]

Bancroft, Mark A.: Maine Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1205 [19MY]

Barcikowski, Mary: 2d Congressional District of Maryland Veterans Advisory Council Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E874 [2AP]

Barkey, Brian and Dorie: Boy Scouts of America Tall Pine Council Distinguished Citizens of the Year award recipients, E2869 [2DE]

Barlow, Marshall and Marjorie: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2409 [1OC]

Barnes, Kenneth E., Sr.: Dept. of Justice Office of Victim Services National Service Award recipient, E969 [23AP]

Barnum, Robert: Ingomar Club of Eureka, CA, Lumberman of the Year award recipient, E2714 [4NO]

Bass, Brittany: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E2091 [31JY]

Baton Rouge, LA: Baton Rouge General recipient of Louisana State Nurses Association Hospital of the Year award, E901 [21AP]

———St. James Episcopal Day School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2843 [1DE]

Bauer, Barry: Sequoia Council Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizens award recipient, E2877 [3DE]

Bay Pines, FL: Bay Pines Hospital recipient of Dept. of Veterans Affairs Robert W. Carey Trophy for Performance Excellence Award, E2645 [28OC]

———Bay Pines VA Healthcare System recipient of Dept. of Veterans Affairs Robert W. Carey Performance Excellence Award, E68 [13JA]

Bayonne, NJ: Bayonne Public School No. 14 recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, H446 [22JA]

Beckham, Lucy G.: MetLife Foundation/National Association of Secondary School Principals National High School Principal of the Year Award recipient, H10525 [7OC], E2491 [8OC]

Bedell, Tyler A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2524 [14OC]

Benedict, Truman: San Clemente, CA, Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E289 [13FE]

Bennett, Richard H.: Purple Heart recipient, E2626 [23OC]

Bereuter, Doug: NEBRASKAland Foundation Trailblazer Award recipient, E436 [25FE]

Bergman, Lorraine: Tempe, AZ, Chamber of Commerce Business Woman of the Year award recipient, E1313 [4JN]

Bergquist, Brittany: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Massachusetts, E1156 [14MY]

Bernazal, Bob: Air Force Outstanding Information Operations Active Duty Company Grade Officer of the Year award recipient, E3052 [17DE]

Berry, Sheryl: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2227 [9SE]

Betz, Charles W.: 2d Congressional District of Maryland Veterans Advisory Council Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E878 [2AP]

Bienia, Mitchell J.: Cleveland, OH, Society of Poles ``Good Joe'' Polish Heritage Award recipient, E735 [23MR]

Biesiadny, Sara: ConvaTec Inc. Comeback Kid Award recipient, E2271 [15SE]

Bikel, Theodore: National Jewish Theater/American Theater Festival Creative Leadership Award recipient, E160 [28JA]

Birchler, Brian M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E8 [6JA]

Bishop, Al and Valerie: Friends of St. Nick (organization) Couple of the Year award recipients, E2851 [1DE]

BJ Office Products, Inc.: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Employer of Excellence recipient, E1383 [11JN]

Black, Claude W., Jr.: Realizing the Dream, Inc., Testament of Hope Award recipient, E162 [28JA]

Blackstock, Scott: SBA Georgia Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1151 [14MY]

Bloemker, Jodi: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Emerging Leader recipient, E1384 [11JN]

Bloomfield Hills, MI: St. Hugo of the Hills School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2831 [19NO]

Bloomington, MN: Thomas Jefferson Senior High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H9777 [22SE]

Bluewater, NM: Bluewater Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2921 [10DE]

Boals, Richard L.: Anti-Defamation League Jerry J. Wisotsky Torch of Liberty Award recipient, E2573 [20OC]

Boehm, Edward G., Jr., and Regina E.: Scranton, PA, B'nai B'rith Amos Lodge No. 136 Americanism award recipient, E1062 [5MY]

Boland, Joyce: SSA Commissioner's Citation award recipient, E2467 [8OC]

Bolton & Menk, Inc.: American Council of Engineering Companies Engineering Excellence Award recipient, E1009 [29AP]

Bond, Julian: North Carolina NAACP Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E167 [28JA]

Booth, Glenda: Liz Hartwell Environmental Education Fund Conservation Award recipient, E908 [21AP]

Borkowski, Richard T.: Cuyahoga County, OH, Joint Veterans' Commission Veteran of the Year Award recipient, E190 [3FE]

Borlaug, Norman E.: tribute (H. Res. 739), H10101-H10105 [30SE]

Borunda, David: Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Businessman of the Year award recipient, E2187 [8SE]

Bowling Green, KY: Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce recipient of American Chamber of Commerce Executives (organization) Chamber of the Year award, E2188 [8SE]

Boyd, Dana K.: Texas Education Agency Texas Teacher of the Year award recipient, E850 [1AP]

Bradford, Sam: tribute (H. Res. 60), H1051-H1053 [9FE]

Bradley, Samuel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2877 [3DE]

Brandon, MS: inclusion in Money (publication) list of best small towns to live, E2067 [29JY]

Brandt, Don: Solar Electric Power Association Utility CEO of the Year award recipient, E2705 [4NO]

Bray, Richard S.: Chesapeake, VA, Rotary Club Chesapeake First Citizen Award recipient, E2233 [10SE]

Brazier, Kimberly: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E2116 [31JY]

Brennan, Michele: Seattle-King County Association of Realtors Realtor Achievement Award recipient, E209 [4FE]

Breslow, Benjamin W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E202 [4FE]

Bricker, Brett: American Forensic Association National Debate Tournament champion, E2267 [15SE]

Bright, Calvin: Greater Yosemite Council Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizens award recipient, E2851 [1DE]

Brinker, Nancy Goodman: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (H. Res. 708), H11098 [7OC]

Brock, Andy M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E197 [4FE]

Brogan, John: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E525 [3MR]

Broward County, FL: Broward County School District named Broad Foundations Broad Prize for Urban Education finalist, H9553 [16SE]

———tribute to Senior Hall of Fame Breakfast honorees, E1143 [13MY]

Brown, Nicholas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1307 [4JN]

Brown, Sarita: McGraw-Hill Cos., Harold W. McGraw Jr., Prize in Education recipient, E2383 [29SE]

Brown, Tony: Nashville, TN, Musicians Hall of Fame Cecil Scaife Visionary Award recipient, E414 [25FE]

Buck, John: Ohio Livestock Coalition Environmental Stewardship Award recipient, E1069 [6MY]

Buck, Meredith: International Committee of the Red Cross Florence Nightingale Award recipient, E1409 [15JN]

Bukaty, Zachary R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1154 [14MY]

Bundy, Winifred: Arizona Culturekeeper award recipient, E3044 [17DE]

Burdick, Joan H.: Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Award recipient, E2484 [8OC]

Burger, Scott J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2097 [31JY]

Burke, Don: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Service to America Homeland Security Medal nominee, E1079 [6MY]

Burke, William J., Sr.: Fordham University Ram of the Year Award recipient, E1470 [17JN]

Burkholder, Anne: Nebraska Cattlemen's Beef Association Beef Quality Assurance Program Producer of the Year award recipient, E2819 [19NO]

Burns, Jacqueline: St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center Foundation William F. Johnson Award recipient, E2580 [20OC]

Bushman, Allen: Chowchilla, CA, Richard Corbett Brown VFW Post 9896 Distinguished Life Member award recipient, E823 [31MR]

Butler, Courtney E.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E1591 [26JN]

Cain, Paul F: Texas Education Agency Texas Teacher of the Year award recipient, E851 [1AP]

Cali, Malia: Wendy's International, Inc., High School Heisman Award recipient, E3029 [17DE]

Camacho, Patricia (Cherie): Boy Scouts District Award of Merit recipient, E95 [15JA]

Campbell, Michelle: Walton County, FL, Public Schools Support Person of the Year Award recipient, E293 [23FE]

Campos Brothers Farms (business): Nisei Farmers League Agriculturalist of the Year Award recipient, E606 [10MR]

Canastra, Raymond: Offshore Mariners Wives' Association Friend of the Fishing Industry Award recipient, E2549 [15OC]

Canastra, Richard: Offshore Mariners Wives' Association Friend of the Fishing Industry Award recipient, E2549 [15OC]

Canton, OH: Stark County District Library recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, H13375 [1DE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Edward W. Brooke III (S. Con. Res. 43), H11540-H11542 [21OC]

Carey, David: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Leader Award recipient, E2265 [15SE]

Caroline County, VA: National Civic League All-American City Award recipient, H7151 [24JN]

Carpenter, Christopher A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E966 [23AP]

Carr, Benjamin P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E596 [9MR]

Cassidy, Charles M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E206 [4FE]

Caterpillar, Inc.: EPA Clean Air Excellence Award recipient, E1145 [13MY]

Cayir, Allen: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Ellis Island Medal of Honor award recipient, E926 [22AP], E987 [27AP]

Celebrate Fairfax, Inc.: tribute to Lord and Lady Fairfax Award Program honorees, E1268 [2JN]

Chanhassen, MN: inclusion in Money (publication) list of best places to live, E2162 [31JY]

Charlton, Lee V.: Bridgewater State College Martin Luther King, Jr., Distinguished Service Award recipient, E278 [13FE]

Chasey, Gary: Athens, GA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E879 [2AP]

Chatwell, Danna: Hurlburt Air Force Association Middle School Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E673 [16MR]

Chavis, Ronnie: National Association for Sport and Physical Education National Athletic Director of the Year award recipient, E988 [27AP]

Chelsea Lumber Co.: Chelsea, MI, Area Chamber of Commerce Large Business Leadership Award recipient, E321 [24FE]

Chicago Community Loan Fund (organization): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions recipient, E1073 [6MY]

Chiquita Brands International, Inc.: Distribution Business Management Association Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E1334 [8JN]

Chisom, Sylvester: St. Louis County, MO, Hoodie Award recipient, E2511 [13OC]

Cho, Howard: Dept. of Commerce Minority Manufacturer of the Year Award recipient, E2457 [6OC]

Christiansen, Robert P.: Distinguished Flying Cross medal recipient, E686 [17MR]

Christopher, Todd: Julie Rogers ``Gift of Life'' Program (organization) ``Spirit of Love'' Award recipient, E472 [26FE]

Citadel (military college): inclusion in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best Colleges'' list, E2563 [15OC]

Clermont, KY: Bernheim Forest Arboretum Visitors Center recipient of EPA Lifecycle Building Challenge awards, E2547 [15OC]

Coca-Cola Co.: Bellevue, WA, facility recipient of Washington State Recycling Association Business Generator Recycler of the Year Award, E2372 [25SE]

Cocoa Beach, FL: Cocoa Beach High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2273 [15SE]

Cohen, David: National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Dick Steinberg Good Guy Award recipient, E2936 [10DE]

Collier, Kaleb: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1059 [5MY]

Collins, Melissa: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E2011 [27JY]

Columbus, NE: inclusion in Money (publication) list of best small towns to live, E2001 [24JY]

Conable, Charlotte Williams: Genesee County, NY, YWCA Fabulous Female award recipient, E1047 [4MY]

Conception Junction, MO: Jefferson High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E9 [6JA]

Congressional Award: tribute to recipients, E1579 [26JN]

Conway, Gretchen: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards National Board Certification recipient, E181 [3FE]

Cook, Arlene: Ohio State Fire Marshall's Office William L. Howard Award recipient, E2282 [16SE]

Corwin, Kevin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E208 [4FE]

Cosby, William H., Jr.: Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Mark Twain Prize for Humor recipient, E2619 [23OC], E2965 [11DE]

Costello, Jacob: Congressional Award Silver Medal recipient, E2254 [14SE]

Cosyns, Albert: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Senior Farmer of the Year award recipient, E2012 [27JY]

Courter, Taylor: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1071 [6MY]

Cowart, Roger: Scottsdale Healthcare (organization) ``Salute to Military'' honoree, E2967 [11DE]

Cox, Derek T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E963 [23AP]

Cregan, John J.: Retired Irish Police Society James P. Sweeney Man of the Year Award recipient, E667 [16MR]

Crosby, Ralph: Top-Side Aviation Club Boss of the Year award recipient, E1389 [12JN]

Culbertson, James: New York County Clerk of the Year award recipient, E1846 [20JY]

Cullen, Dorothy: MetLife Foundation Older Volunteers Enrich America Award recipient, E1005 [29AP]

Cundiff, Susan: Hurlburt Air Force Association High School Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E674 [16MR]

Custard, Carolyn M.: National Association of Secondary School Principals Principal of the Year Award finalist, E235 [10FE]

Dalai Lama: Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice Lantos Human Rights Prize recipient, E2454 [6OC]

Dallas, TX: inclusion of Children's Medical Center in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best Children's Hospitals'' list, E1577 [26JN]

———Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center Magnet School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1358 [9JN]

———Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center School of Health Professions recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2581 [20OC]

Daniels, John W.: National Black Law Students Association Hall of Fame inductee, E813 [30MR]

Dave Wilson Nursery (business): Stanislaus County, CA, Agricutural Hall of Fame inductee, E2887 [3DE]

Davis, David: Dallas, TX, Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, E2261 [14SE]

Dawson, Michael W.: Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan Battlecreek Lodge #12 Mason of the Year award recipient, E926 [22AP]

de Baca, Mary: Iowa State University Advancing One Community Award recipient, E128 [22JA]

Delano, MN: Delano High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2258 [14SE]

Demler, Tammie L.: Pharmacists Society of the State of New York Bowl of Hygeia award recipient, E1843 [20JY]

Dennehy, Sean P.: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Service to America Homeland Security Medal nominee, E1079 [6MY]

Dennis, Kelsey: Library of Congress Letters About Literature competition winner, E2103 [31JY]

DePeters, Ed: University of California, Davis Prize for Undergraduate Teaching and Scholarly Achievement recipient, E1090 [7MY]

Desousa, Yvonne: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E2128 [31JY]

Devine, TX: Devine High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2479 [8OC]

DeWitt, Timothy J.: Recreational Vehicle and Manufactured Homes Heritage Foundation, Inc., Hall of Fame inductee, E1118 [12MY]

DeWolff, Weston: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Junior Duck Stamp Design Program ``Best of Show'' for South Carolina award recipient, E2506 [13OC]

Diehl, Ken: Greater Yosemite Council Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizens award recipient, E2845 [1DE]

DiGirolamo, Joseph: Bensalem, PA, Outreach Center Community Service Award recipient, E2351 [23SE]

DiMattio, Christopher: Lackawanna County, PA, Columbus Day Association Man of the Year Award recipient, E2382 [29SE]

Dodge, Madison D.: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, E1013 [29AP]

Dombrovski, Kari: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E2084 [29JY]

Donaghue, Kate: Middlesex and Worcester Democratic Coalition Democrat of the Year award recipient, E956 [23AP]

Donaldson, Stacey: Mississippi Dept. of Education and Mississippi Teacher Center Mississippi Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1037 [30AP]

Doorways for Women and Families (organization): Center for Nonprofit Advancement Washington Post Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management recipient, E1554 [24JN]

Dua, Baldeep: Union County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Entrepreneurial Award recipient, E748 [24MR]

Dubuque, IA: Resurrection Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2446 [6OC]

Duckinfield, Elmer: Safe Harbor (organization) Andrew Dinniman Humanitarian Award recipient, E856 [2AP]

Dugan, Thomas: Boy Scouts Heroism Award recipient, E2857 [1DE]

Duke, Trey: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E862 [2AP]

Dumond, Alfreda: Ladies of St. Anne Mother of the Year award recipient, E1198 [19MY]

Duncan, Kevin: Middlesex County, NJ, AFL-CIO Labor Person of the Year award recipient, E1277 [2JN]

Dunedin, FL: Florida Dept. of Elder Affairs Communities for a Lifetime Award recipient, E2213 [9SE]

———Florida League of Cities City of Excellence award recipient, E239 [11FE]

Dunlap, Darin M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2241 [10SE]

Durant, Patty: Ahwatukee, AZ, Foothills Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Palo Verde Award recipient, E1371 [10JN]

Dykstra, Shannon: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards National Board Certification recipient, E183 [3FE]

Earlville, IA: Earlville Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2378 [25SE]

East Rockaway, NY: Centre Avenue Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2657 [29OC]

Eber, Eli S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E230 [10FE]

Economaki, Chris: Pocono Raceway Bill France Award of Excellence recipient, E1236 [21MY]

Economic Development Center of St. Charles County, MO: SBA 504 Lender of the Year award recipient, E1209 [20MY]

Edina, MN: inclusion in Family Circle (publication) list of ``10 Best Towns for Families'', H8848 [27JY]

———Our Lady of Grace High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H9777 [22SE]

Edmond, OK: Keystone Adventure School and Farm recipient of EPA President's Environmental Youth Award, E1077 [6MY]

Edwards, Collin D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E227 [10FE]

Ellington, Tom: Washington Judges' Foundation William Nevins Award recipient, E435 [25FE]

Ely, Pamela: Somerset County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Public Service Award recipient, E631 [11MR]

Emerzian, Ron: Modesto, CA, American Legion Post 74 Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2893 [3DE]

Emory University: Corp. for National and Community Service Presidential Award recipient, E698 [18MR]

Errotabere, Daniel: Greater Fresno, CA, Area Chamber of Commerce Baker, Peterson and Franklin Ag Business award recipient, E2904 [8DE]

Errotabere Ranches (business): Baker, Peterson & Franklin, CPA, LLP, Ag Business Award recipient, E2786 [17NO]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E647, E662 [12MR]

———tribute to Human Rights Commission award recipients, E1579 [26JN]

———tribute to Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources (OAR) (organization) Volunteer and Community Partner Awardees, E1208 [19MY]

Fairfax Education Association: tribute to Human and Civil Rights Committee Walt Mika Award recipients, E1270 [2JN]

Fast, Becky: National Association of Social Workers Kansas Social Worker of the Year award recipient, E2611 [22OC]

Fawns, Pamela: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Montana, E829 [31MR]

Ferrandino, Amanda: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E2972 [11DE]

Fierro, Antonio A.: Texas Education Agency Texas Teacher of the Year award recipient, E848 [1AP]

Fish, Spencer: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1154 [14MY]

Fitzgerald, Julie: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards National Board Certification recipient, E184 [3FE]

Flaherty, James J.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) W. Francis Swingle Award recipient, E531 [3MR]

Flaugher, Jonathan: Fresno City College Citizen Soldier Award recipient, E2915 [8DE]

Flint, MI: tribute to American Red Cross Genesee-Lapeer chapter award recipients, E1234 [21MY]

Florida: tribute to Congressional Medal of Merit recipients from the Fifteenth Congressional District, E1283 [2JN]

Forbes, George L.: NAACP Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1505 [19JN]

Ford, James: Arizona Fire Service Hall of Fame inductee, E2269 [15SE]

Fort Wright, KY: St. Agnes School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H13072 [18NO]

Foss, Kyle: Eagle Scout Award, Venturing Silver Medal, and Venturing Ranger Award recipient, E3028 [17DE]

Foster, Roy: CNN Heroes honoree, E2928 [10DE]

Fotheringhame, Jake A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2241 [10SE]

Fox, Ed: Dallas, TX, Police Dept. Doris Berry Crime Watch Chairperson of the Year award recipient, E2263 [14SE]

Fox, Elizabeth: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards National Board Certification recipient, E185 [3FE]

Fox, Robert: Fresno City College Citizen Soldier Award recipient, E2907 [8DE]

Fresno, CA: ``End the Silence'' breast cancer awareness project recipient of West Fresno Health Care Coalition Community Health Champion Award, E2862 [2DE]

Frey, Louis, Jr.: appreciation for receipt of Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award, H6827 [16JN]

———Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award recipient, H6825, H6826 [16JN]

Gadola, Paul V.: Flint, MI, ACLU Thomas A. Baltus Civil Libertarian of the Year Award recipient, E1270 [2JN]

Gambril, Greg: Alabama District Attorney's Association Brad Morris Memorial District Attorney of the Year Award recipient, H7950 [10JY]

Garcia, Matthew C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E593 [9MR]

Gardner, Margarita (Maggie): Nancy Pilver Breast Cancer Heroine Award recipient, E2746 [6NO]

Garr, Bradley: Boy Scouts Silver Hornaday Medal nominee, E2879 [3DE]

Gartrell, Steven: Newton, MA, Housing and Community Development program Yes in My Back Yard (YIMBY) Award recipient, E633 [11MR]

Gaskill, Trent: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2234 [10SE]

Gatlin, Chris: Louisana State Nurses Association Nurse of the Year award recipient, E900 [21AP]

Ged, Eugene C.: St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center Foundation William F. Johnson Award recipient, E2575 [20OC]

Geertsma, Belinda: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E2338 [23SE]

George Mason University: AID and Higher Education for Development (organization) Africa-U.S. Higher Education Initiative Planning Grant Competition winner, E935 [22AP]

Gifford's Ice Cream (company): World Dairy Expo World's Best Chocolate Ice Cream award recipient, E2662 [29OC]

Gilbert, Christi Morse: A Place of Our Own (television program) National Child Care Provider honoree, E1099 [7MY]

Gish, Darrien: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Idaho, E1045 [4MY]

Glaseroff, Alan: Humboldt County, CA, Democratic Central Committee Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2342 [23SE]

Gleason, Christine: Texas Education Agency Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year award recipient, E758 [24MR]

Gloag, Ann: National Council of Women of the U.S., Inc., Susan B. Anthony Humanitarian Award recipient, H11436 [15OC]

Godissart, Annette: Bedford County, PA, Rotary Club Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E1358 [9JN]

Golden Heritage Foods, LLC: Van Wert, OH, Enterprise of the Year award recipient, E1505 [19JN]

Golub, Ina: Union County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Fine Arts Award recipient, E747 [24MR]

Gonder-Spacek, Joellen: MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership (organization) Manza Excellence in Leadership Award recipient, E101 [15JA]

Gonzales, Jesus: Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Award recipient, E2464 [8OC]

Gordon, Joel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E311 [24FE]

Grabau, James: Master Builders of Iowa (organization) Build Iowa Award recipient, E1037 [30AP]

Grant, Hugh: Keystone Center (organization) Leadership Award for Leadership in Industry, H6785 [15JN]

Grayson, Katherine: Meritalk (Internet site) On the Record Inaugural Speech Contest winner, E173 [2FE]

Greater Media, Inc.: Broadcasters Foundation of America Golden Mike Award recipient, E253 [12FE]

Greathouse, Josh: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E960 [23AP]

Greenbowe, Thomas: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Iowa Professor of the Year Award recipient, E186 [3FE]

Grimm, Brian: Oklahoma Teacher of the Year award recipient, H10076 [30SE]

Grosso, Gina: National Association of Women Business Owners Beyond the Glass Ceiling Award recipient, E2643 [27OC]

Grove, David: Jefferson County, TX, Bar Association Mickey F. Mehaffy Award recipient, E2958 [10DE]

Grullon, Paola: Ohio Campus Compact (organization) Charles J. Ping Award recipient, E968 [23AP]

Guerra, Encarnacion A. (Carny): Junior Achievement of South Texas (organization) Laredo Business Hall of Fame inductee, E1045 [4MY]

Gutierrez, Kortney S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E204 [4FE]

Gutierrez, Milca: Children's Miracle Network California Champion Across America award recipient, E685 [17MR]

Gwartney, Don: Chowchilla, CA, Richard Corbett Brown VFW Post 9896 Distinguished Life Member award recipient, E828 [31MR]

Haines, Helen: Somerset County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Education Award recipient, E613 [10MR]

Hall, Earl: West Fresno Health Care Coalition Community Health Champion Award recipient, E2873 [2DE]

Hamilton, Scott: Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program Excellence in Cancer Awareness Award recipient, E2349 [23SE]

Hamilton County, NE: inclusion on Progressive Farmer (publication) Best Place to Raise a Family list, E245 [11FE]

Hamra, Sam and June: Wendy's International, Inc., R. David Thomas Founder's Award recipients, E2847 [1DE]

Hannon, Timothy Z.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E228 [10FE]

Hanover, KS: Hanover Public Schools recipient of Kansas Governor's Achievement Award for 3 consecutive years, H11835 [27OC]

Harlien, Rita: Texas Education Agency Texas Teacher of the Year award recipient, E846 [1AP]

Harmon, Allison: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Maryland, E618 [10MR]

Harms, Dean: Ames (IA) Tribune Unsung Hero award recipient, E2307 [17SE]

Harrel, Richard: Lamar University Maxine Johnston Distinguished Service Award recipient, E2737 [6NO]

Harrell, Paul: Missouri Association of School Business Officials School Business Official of the Year award recipient, E1466 [17JN]

Harris, John C.: San Joaquin Valley Council Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizens award recipient, E2862 [2DE], E2948 [10DE]

Harris County, TX: Aldine Independent School District recipient of Broad Foundations Broad Prize for Urban Education (H. Res. 791), H11183-H11185 [13OC], E2517 [14OC]

Harter, Michael A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E961 [23AP]

Hawk, Donna L.: West Side Catholic Center, Cleveland, OH, Walk in Faith recipient, E2861 [2DE]

Hawken, Michael: Eagle Scout Award, Venturing Silver Medal, and Venturing Ranger Award recipient, E3028 [17DE]

Hayes, Dean: U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, E859 [2AP]

Heisman, John W.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 123), H8376, H8377 [20JY], E1904 [23JY]

Hendersonville, TN: tribute to Beech High School football team, E2968 [11DE]

Henry, Cray: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Service to America National Security and International Affairs Medal nominee, E1078 [6MY]

Henry, James M.: Roane County, TN, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E917 [21AP]

Herwaldt, Lou: Greater Fresno, CA, Chamber of Commerce Leon S. Peters Award recipient, E421 [25FE]

Herzberg, Benjamin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2238 [10SE]

Hidalgo, TX: Hidalgo Early College High School recipient of College Board (organization) Inspiration Award, E980 [27AP]

Higgins, James B.: Reserve Officers Association Chaplain of the Year award recipient, H925 [4FE]

Highland Park, NJ: tribute to Highland Park Conservative Temple and Center Chaver Award recipients, E505 [2MR]

Hill, Arthur: Fresno City College Citizen Soldier Award recipient, E47 [8JA]

Hillman, Alexander: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1277 [2JN]

Hilton, Dayna: National Fire Protection Association Educator of the Year award recipient, H3713 [23MR]

Hine, Albert C.: Society for Sedimentary Geology Francis P. Shepard Medal for Marine Geology recipient, E138 [26JA]

Hinphey, Sean M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2285 [16SE]

Hobart, IN: tribute to Hobart Chamber of Commerce Business Award recipients, E165 [28JA]

Hobbs, Judy Schier: Central Texas Justices of the Peace and Constables Association Judge of the Year award recipient, E1593 [26JN]

———Texas Justice Court Judges Association Judge of the Year award recipient, E2591 [21OC]

Hochard, Miles: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2 [6JA]

Hodges, Kathleen: Humanities Texas (organization) Outstanding Teacher of the Humanities Award recipient, E2735 [6NO], E2804 [18NO]

Hogle, Sam: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H3318 [11MR]

Hogle, Travis: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1078 [6MY]

Holupka, Scott: Optimist Club of Dundalk, Inc., Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1231 [21MY]

Honda, Representative: Kangwon National University honorary doctorate recipient, E2509 [13OC]

Hopkins, MN: Hopkins Police Dept., recipient of International Association of Chiefs of Police Civil Rights Award, H10526 [7OC]

House of Representatives: tribute to service anniversary award recipients, E2191 [8SE]

Houston, TX: Dora B. Lantrip Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2289 [16SE]

———Kenneth J. Tice Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2280 [16SE]

———YES Prep Public Schools—North Central Campus recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2292 [16SE]

Hoxsey, Andrew: Napa Valley Grapegrowers (organization) Grower of the Year award recipient, E1149 [14MY]

Hromisin, Thomas J.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E533 [3MR]

Hubbs, Jonathan R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2797 [18NO]

Huber, Robert O.: Ventura County, CA, Bar Association Ben E. Nordman Public Services Award recipient, E2883 [3DE]

Hucke, Charles J.W.B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2528 [14OC]

Hull, Ron: NEBRASKAland Foundation Pioneer Award recipient, E413 [25FE]

Huster, Collin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2522 [14OC]

Indiana: tribute to Northwest Indiana Business and Industry Hall of Fame honorees, E604 [10MR]

Indiana State Teachers Association: tribute to Crystal Bell Award recipients, E921 [22AP]

Inverness, FL: Forty & Eight (organization) National City of the Year honoree, E2622 [23OC]

Iowa City, IA: UNESCO City of Literature designee, H74 [8JA]

Irwin, Daniel and Kim: Commonwealth Academy Recognition for Educators (CARE) Award recipients, E1100 [7MY]

Itasca, IL: WHO International Safe Community designee, E948 [23AP]

Jacob, Lori: Junior Achievement Worldwide (organization) Karl Flemke Pioneer Achievement Award recipient, E2212 [9SE]

Jacobs, Darrel: Phoenix, AZ, VA Health Care Systems Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1332 [8JN]

Jakovics, Kim: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E2864 [2DE]

James, Ryan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E894 [21AP], E997 [28AP]

Jeske, Travis: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E836 [1AP]

Jessup, Harvey: Western Connecticut State University Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E2685 [2NO]

Johnson, Cody W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E956 [23AP]

Johnson, Debra: MetLife Foundation/National Association of Secondary School Principals South Dakota Middle School Principal of the Year Award recipient, E2563 [15OC]

Johnson, Everett: Stanislaus Medical Society John Darroch Memorial Award for Outstanding Physician recipient, E1267 [2JN]

Johnson, Nancy J.: Scottsdale Healthcare (organization) ``Salute to Military'' honoree, E2782 [17NO]

Johnson, Nathan: American Forensic Association National Debate Tournament champion, E2267 [15SE]

Johnson, Paul E.: National Association of Police Organizations Top COPS award recipient, E1244 [21MY]

Johnson, Steven P.: American Hospital Association Grassroots Champion Award for Pennsylvania recipient, H5272 [6MY]

Joint Community Police Partnership (JCPP): International Association of Chiefs of Police Civil Rights Award recipient, E2386 [29SE]

Joliet, IL: Joliet Park District recipient of Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Salute to Accomplishment Award, E534 [3MR]

Joliet Arsenal Development Authority: Association of Defense Communities Base Redevelopment Community of the Year, E3053 [17DE]

Jones, Garrett: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1777 [15JY], E2878 [3DE]

Jones, Kyle: Agriculture Retailers Association Ag-Chem Operator of the Year award recipient, E298 [23FE]

Jones, Sam: Mobile, AL, Civitan Club Mobilian of the Year award recipient, E742 [23MR]

Jossen, Robert J.: Jewish Theological Seminary Judge Simon H. Rifkind Award recipient, E1153 [14MY]

Kahn, Marissa: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc., National Leadership Council Gold Medal award recipient, E2148 [31JY]

Kahoohanohano, Anthony T.: Medal of Honor recipient, E2730 [5NO]

Kahrs, Sheila O'Shea: MetLife Foundation/National Association of Secondary School Principals National High School Principal of the Year Award recipient, E2726 [5NO]

Kaltenborn, K.C.: Congregation Beth Shalom, Anchorage, AK, Shining Lights Award recipient, E1050 [4MY]

Kamdar, Nandita: Somerset County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Management Award recipient, E631 [11MR]

Kansas City, MO: Kansas City Public Library recipient of the Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Services, E862 [2AP]

Karber, Steven and Julie: Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Gary Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award recipient, E2938 [10DE]

Kashiki, John Y.: University of California, Davis honorary degree recipient, E2982 [11DE]

Kearney, Martin J. and Eleanor R.: John Boyle O'Reilly Club Irish Couple of the Year award recipients, E670 [16MR]

Kearney, MO: Kearney High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E3 [6JA]

Keeler, James J.: Lackawanna County, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) President's Award recipient, E527 [3MR]

Keenan, Sean P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E195 [4FE]

Keeton, John: Shrewsbury, MA, Democratic Town Committee Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award recipient, E2539 [15OC]

Kemp, Elizabeth: Sonoma, CA, Honorary Mayor of the Year award recipient, E318, E324 [24FE]

Kennedy, Senator: American Academy of Arts and Sciences Scholar-Patriot Award recipient, E593 [9MR]

Kenny, Shirley Strum: Stony Brook University Star award recipient, E878 [2AP]

Kern, Susan: 2d Congressional District of Maryland Veterans Advisory Council Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E875 [2AP]

Kerrigan, Eleanor: Lackawanna County, PA, Federation of Democratic Women Woman of the Year award recipient, E934 [22AP]

Killen, Connor: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2595 [21OC]

Kimball, Russ: Florida Tourism Hall of Fame inductee, E2207 [8SE]

Kingsport, TN: Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation Innovations in American Government Award recipient, E2259 [14SE]

Kinnaman, Steven M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E965 [23AP]

Kinzler, Delane G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E958 [23AP]

Kirsner, Joseph B.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 304), E48 [8JA]

Kitzmiller, Lorene: Air National Guard First Sergeant of the Year award recipient, E2085 [29JY]

Kleinmeyer, Aaron R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E595 [9MR]

Knopp, Johnathon S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E199 [4FE]

Knopp, Thomas L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E198 [4FE]

Kohli, Alec: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1656 [7JY]

Kolhoff, Donald W.: Wayne County, MI, Republican Party Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1039 [30AP]

Krasowski, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1309 [4JN]

Krolik, Christine: Hillsborough, CA, Associated Parents Groups Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E131 [22JA]

Kuckenbecker, Richard: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2217 [9SE]

Kuehn, Tyler W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E211 [4FE]

Kuriatnyk, Christy: Military Spouse (publication) Navy Spouse of the Year award recipient, E1207 [19MY]

Lagergren, Amanda: Escambia County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E294 [23FE]

Landaal, Thomas G.: International Corrugated Packaging Foundation Circle of Distinguished Leaders inductee, E152 [27JA]

Lanham, Maxwell E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E6 [6JA]

Las Cruces, NM: Valley View Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2930 [10DE]

Lawrence, Dave: American Red Cross Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, H3416 [16MR]

Lawrence, NY: tribute to Brandeis School Campaign Celebration honorees, E977 [27AP]

Lawson, Walter M., Jr.: Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E2696 [3NO]

Leake, Richard: National Safety Council Million Mile Club inductee, H142 [9JA]

Leanes, Denis and Kristy: National Military Family Association National Military Family of the Year award recipient, H14849 [14DE]

LeBlanc, Steve: Texas City Management Association Administrator of the Year award recipient, E1497 [18JN]

Lee, Brenda: National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc., GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E230 [10FE]

Lees, Beth: Santa Rosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E330 [24FE]

Leighton, Thomas M.: Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E565 [5MR]

Lesko, Alex: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1017 [29AP]

Lesniak, Raymond: Memorial de Caen International Human Rights Competition winner, E267 [12FE]

Leuer, Amelia: Library of Congress Letters About Literature competition winner, E973 [27AP], E1001 [28AP]

Lewis, Mildred: Union County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Civic Leadership Award recipient, E749 [24MR]

Lewis, Rodney B.: Native American Bar Association of Arizona Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2483 [8OC]

Lewisburg, WV: tribute to Greenbrier County Convention and Visitors Bureau Spirit of Tourism award recipients, E3055 [17DE]

Liberty, TX: tribute to Liberty Independent School District 212-degree medal recipients, E2679 [2NO]

Lightsey, Cary: Sunbelt Agricultural Exhibition Southeastern Farmer of the Year award recipient, E2827 [19NO]

Lind, Brianna: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E2127 [31JY]

Lipetz, Lin: Sonoma, CA, Cultural and Fine Arts Commission Sonoma Treasure Artist of the Year award recipient, E2745, E2747 [6NO]

Liptak, Jo-Ann: Somerset County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Distinguished Honoree Award recipient, E618 [10MR]

Lit, Edith: Somerset County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Hometown Hero Award recipient, E612 [10MR]

Literacy Council of Northern Virginia: tribute to award recipients, E1489 [18JN]

Liu, Amy: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, E1014 [29AP]

Loar, David: National Association of Police Organizations Top COPS award recipient, E1153 [14MY]

Lodi, CA: tribute to Tokay High School science bowl team, E1098 [7MY]

Lofgren, Sue: Sister Cities International (organization) Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1651 [7JY]

Logan, Alexandra: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1015 [29AP]

Lorentzen, Elizabeth: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards National Board Certification recipient, E186 [3FE]

Louisiana: tribute to Eagle Scout Award recipients, H2878 [2MR]

Louisiana Dept. of Education: tribute to Student of the Year award recipients, H5068 [4MY]

Lowry, Frank and family: Santa Rosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1729 [13JY]

Lozano, Adrianne: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1018 [29AP]

Lujan, Rosa E.: Texas Education Agency Texas Teacher of the Year award recipient, E847 [1AP]

Luttrell, Mark: National Sheriffs' Association Sheriff of the Year award recipient, E564 [5MR]

Lybarger, Phil: Chowchilla, CA, Richard Corbett Brown VFW Post 9896 Distinguished Life Member award recipient, E813 [30MR]

Machado, Fernando C.: Greater Fresno, CA, Area Chamber of Commerce Agriculturist of the Year award recipient, E2780 [17NO], E2903 [8DE]

Madzarov, Slavco: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ, Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E1124 [12MY]

Majors family: Holmes County, FL, Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E2774 [16NO]

Malick, Elwood L.: Greater Spring Lake, NJ, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E927 [22AP]

Malinowski, Karyn: Somerset County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Education Award recipient, E612 [10MR]

Malko, Janet: Union County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Lifetime Achievement Award for Education recipient, E753 [24MR]

Manley, Jeremy A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E991 [28AP]

Mansfield, OH: tribute to Rotary Club of Mansfield McGowan Courage Award recipients, E1077 [6MY]

Marasco, Martin J.: Penn's Woods Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1273 [2JN]

Marhefka, John: D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) (organization) Pennsylvania Officer of the Year award recipient, E2564 [15OC]

Martin, Brad: Elmhurst, IL, Character Counts! (organization) Mayor for a Day essay contest winner, H8032 [14JY]

Martire, Dennis L.: Laborers Local 332 Friends of Labor Committee Man of the Year award recipient, E2398 [29SE]

Mary's Pizza Shack (business): Sonoma Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E2487 [8OC]

Mather, Caleb: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2793 [18NO]

Mather, Clayton: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E998 [28AP]

McBroom, Amy: National Rural Education Association Rural Teacher of the Year award recipient, H9286 [8SE]

McCarrick, Maureen: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Maryland, E609 [10MR]

McCarthy, Dennis: Los Angeles Valley College Annual Gala honoree, E14 [6JA]

McCrery, Scott: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H11387 [15OC]

McCurry, Mark: North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs Fire Chief of the Year award recipient, H3719 [23MR]

McDaniel, William: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2364 [24SE]

McDonald, Bryce: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1155 [14MY]

McElwee, Tim: International Association of Fire Chiefs Safety Officer of the Year award recipient, H9743 [22SE]

McGee, Isaiah R.: South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc., Excellence in Teaching Award recipient, E1354 [9JN]

McGlynn, Helene: Hurlburt Air Force Association Elementary School Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E675 [16MR]

McInturf, Bob: San Joaquin Valley Winegrowers Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2925 [10DE]

McKeon, Robert (Red): Connecticut Firefighters Hall of Fame inductee, E30 [7JA]

McMillie, Kyann: Texas Education Agency Texas Teacher of the Year award recipient, E850 [1AP]

McQuarrie, Allen: Pennsylvania Recovery Organization-Achieving Community Together (PRO-ACT) (organization) Joel Hernandez Voice of the Recovery Community Award recipient, E1465 [17JN]

Medvescek, John (Mud): Indianapolis, IN, Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E998 [28AP]

Mejia, Carlos V.: Junior Achievement of South Texas (organization) Laredo Business Hall of Fame inductee, E1047 [4MY]

Memphis, TN: tribute to Blues Music Awards, H5313 [7MY]

Memphis and Shelby County Music Commission: tribute to honorees, E894 [21AP]

Merrigan, Carl: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E210 [4FE]

Mesa, AZ: Mesa Fire Dept. Volunteer Corps International Fire Service Training Association Award of Excellence recipient, E2784 [17NO]

Metroplex Technology Business Council: tribute to Tech Titans Award recipients, E2174 [31JY]

Meyer, Jeremiah: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1878 [22JY]

Miami, FL: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue recipient of Florida EMS Provider of the Year award, H13009 [17NO]

———tribute to Boy Scout Troop 457 Eagle Scout Award recipients, E950 [23AP]

Michigan State University: AID and Higher Education for Development (organization) Africa-U.S. Higher Education Initiative Planning Grant Competition winner, E932 [22AP]

———Corp. for National and Community Service Presidential Award for General Community Service recipient, E223 [9FE]

Microsoft Corp.: Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipient, E2314 [17SE]

Miles, Denise: Union County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Volunteerism Award recipient, E756 [24MR]

Miller, Billy Jack: American Red Cross Real Hero Award recipient, H8590 [23JY]

Mills, Mike: American Patriot Program (organization) American Patriot Award recipient, E2650 [28OC]

Minneapolis, MN: Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport recognition by Airports Council International (organization) as Best Airport in North America and Third Best Airport in the World in its size category, E1173 [14MY]

Minnesota: Army National Guard Battery D 216th Air Defense Artillery recipient of Army Valorous Unit Award, E1121 [12MY]

———tribute to Congressional Certificate of Merit recipients from the Sixth Congressional District, E1310 [4JN]

———tribute to National Guard Honor Guard, H11433 [15OC]

Minnesota Farm Bureau: tribute to Minnesota State Fair Century Farm recipients, E1320 [4JN]

Minnesota High Tech Association: tribute to Tekne Award recipients, H11763 [26OC]

Miss Madison (vessel): American Boat Racing Association National Championship winner, E242 [11FE]

Mitchell, Gary: Asian American Medical Association Crystal Glove Award recipient, E2692 [3NO]

Moffitt, Christopher H.: Time (publication) Dealer of the Year Award recipient, E1323 [4JN]

Molumby, Nicole: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Future Leader Award recipient, E1383 [11JN]

Mondale, Walter F.: Japan Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers award recipient, E585 [6MR]

Mongin, Judith: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards National Board Certification recipient, E242 [11FE]

Montgomery, Dabney: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 237 Trailblazer Award recipient, E1321 [4JN]

Monti, Jared C.: Dept. of Defense Medal of Honor award recipient, E2037 [28JY]

Moore, Ben: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Marietta, GA, Lifetime Service and Achievement Award recipient, E2417, E2423 [1OC]

Moore, Tim: Kentucky School Board Association F.L. Dupree Outstanding Superintendent Award recipient, E410 [25FE]

Moreland, Ellen D.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Texas Professor of the Year award recipient, H13325 [19NO]

Moreno, Arte: Tempe, AZ, Community Council Guiding Light Philanthropy Award recipient, E2681 [2NO]

Morgan, Myra: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E198 [4FE]

Morris, Johnny L.: Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (organization) Lifetime Conservation Achievement Award recipient, E2426 [1OC]

Morrison, Keith: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, H10002 [29SE]

Moser, Connie: Prince William County, VA, Clean Community Council Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E2560 [15OC]

Moskovitz, Ann and Leo: Monsignor Andrew J. McGowan Cornerstone Award recipients, E2580 [20OC]

Moss, Vern: Chowchilla, CA, Richard Corbett Brown VFW Post 9896 Distinguished Life Member award recipient, E803 [30MR]

Mroz, Carolyn: Optimist Club of Dundalk, Inc., Humanitarian Award recipient, E1251 [21MY]

Mueller, Kirsten: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E2091 [31JY]

Murphy, Patricia: Union County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E750 [24MR]

Muse, Phyllis: Boone County, IA, Hospital Brown Award recipient, E295 [23FE]

Nangle, Bill: Hoosier State Press Association Distinguished Service Award recipient, E195 [4FE]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Michael Collins, and John Glenn (H.R. 2245), H5137 [5MY], H8385-H8387 [20JY], E1061 [5MY]

National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1365 [10JN]

Nelson, Bart: Seattle Business (publication) Top Innovators and Entrepreneurs award recipient, E2910 [8DE]

Nelson, Jesse R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2519 [14OC]

Nesbit, Karen: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E3055 [17DE]

Nesbitt-Good, Kimberly: Union County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Business Award recipient, E757 [24MR]

Network Journal: tribute to Black Women in Business Honorees, E675 [16MR], E698 [18MR]

Nevitt, Patty: Catholic Education Foundation Teacher Award recipient, E1146 [13MY]

New York, NY: Willow Road Elementary School recipient of International Reading Association Exemplary Reading Program Award, E1135 [13MY]

Newcastle, WA: inclusion in Money (publication) list of best small towns, E2176 [31JY]

Newton, Peggy: Hodgenville, KY, Excellence in the Classroom and Educational Leadership Award recipient, E508 [2MR]

Nidell, Darcy L.: Fairfax County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Certificate of Valor award recipient, E659 [12MR]

Nies, Lindsey: American Red Cross Certificate of Merit award recipient, E2006 [24JY]

Night Ministry (organization): Healthy Teen Network National Outstanding Emerging Innovation Program Award recipient, E2403 [30SE]

NIH: Clinical and Translational Science Award Program funding, E534 [3MR]

Nix, John A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1153 [14MY]

Nix, Kyle J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1152 [14MY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Carol W. Greider for medicine, E2786 [17NO]

———recognition of Elinor Ostrom for economic sciences, E2507 [13OC]

———recognition of George E. Smith for physics, E2531 [14OC]

Norfolk, NE: inclusion in Money (publication) list of best small towns to live, E2001 [24JY]

North Carolina Historical Society: tribute to Alleghany County, NC, Sesquicentennial event award recipients, E2967 [11DE]

Northern Virginia District PTA: tribute to honorees, E912, E915 [21AP]

NSF: award a monetary prize for achievement in electricity storage, H1071 [9FE]

Nury, Mike: San Joaquin Valley Winegrowers Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2922 [10DE]

O'Brien, Anna Belle Clement: Frank G. Clement Humanitarian Leadership Award recipient, E555 [4MR]

O'Brien, Thomas: School Administrators Association of New York State Principal of the Year award recipient, E2531 [14OC]

Ocala Recycling Co.: Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc., Recycling Industry Operating Standard (RIOS) certification recipient, H13116 [18NO]

O'Connor, Sandra Day: Los Angeles, CA, Rotary Club Person of the Century award recipient, E1048 [4MY]

———University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government recipient, E1127 [12MY]

Ohio State University Medical Center: inclusion in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Honor Roll'' hospital list, E1882 [22JY]

Ohlman, George: Distinguished Flying Cross medal recipient, H14377 [9DE]

Olsen, Jeff: Elgin, IL, American Legion Americanism Award recipient, E1697 [9JY]

Olson, Catherine: National Music Certificate Program State Achievement Certificate award recipient, E201 [4FE]

125th Street Business Improvement District (BID) (organization): tribute to winners of the BID on Culture banner design competition, E787 [26MR]

O'Rear, Sean I.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E959 [23AP]

O'Rourke, Melinda: Golden, CO, Rotary Club Ethics in Business Award recipient, E1107 [7MY]

Overland Park, KS: Volunteer Center of Johnson County Movers and Shakers Award recipients, E718 [19MR]

Owens, Jacob: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2800 [18NO]

Ozark, AL: Harry N. Mixon Elementary School recipient of Renaissance Learning Inc., Accelerated Reader Master School Award, H4254 [1AP]

Pack, Christopher M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1708 [9JY]

Pack, Jeffrey C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1704 [9JY]

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1243), H4857-H4862 [28AP]

Panning, Anne: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Community Colleges Professor of the Year award recipient, E2813 [19NO]

Panpaphian Association of America: tribute to Evagoras Pallikarides Awards of Merit honorees, E702 [18MR]

Parks, Shannon: Congressional Award Bronze Medal recipient, E2038 [28JY]

Parseghian, Ara: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Indiana chapter Kate's Hope Award recipient, E2274 [15SE]

Parsons, Jennifer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards National Board Certification recipient, E243 [11FE]

PATH (organization): Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize recipient, E2226 [9SE]

Patterson, Jerry: Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, E665 [12MR]

Paul-Ales, Glenda: Walton County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E295 [23FE]

Payne, Carole: Somerset County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Education Award recipient, E614 [10MR]

Peck, Gill P.: Appalachian State University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient, E967 [23AP]

Peeples, Deborah: Shrewsbury, MA, Democratic Town Committee Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award recipient, E2563 [15OC]

Pelaia, Thomas: John I. Crecco Foundation Public Safety Award recipient, E2259 [14SE]

Pelleter, Cole: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2372 [25SE]

Pena, Anthonette: Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship recipient, E2781 [17NO]

Peoria, IL: Peoria Christian Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2300 [17SE]

Perkins School for the Blind: Library of Congress Talking Book Library of the Year award recipient, E1513 [19JN]

Petronzio, Ciara: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arizona, E897 [21AP]

Petrucci, Vincent: San Joaquin Valley Winegrowers Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2934 [10DE]

Phillips, James T.: Middlesex County, NJ, AFL-CIO Hubert H. Humphrey Friend of Labor Award recipient, E1268 [2JN]

Phillips, Mark: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arizona, E898 [21AP]

Pikeville, KY: Pikeville Social Security Office recipient of SSA Best Level Two Office in the Atlanta Region Award, E855 [2AP]

Pikeville College: inclusion of School of Osteopathic Medicine in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best Rural Medicine Medical Schools'' list, E2983 [11DE]

Pilla, Anthony M.: Notre Dame College Medal recipient, E1337 [8JN]

Pinellas County, FL: Environmental Lands Division recipient of National Association of Counties Act of Caring Award, E111 [21JA]

Pipkin, Halliday: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2822 [19NO]

Pittman, Hank: Chowchilla, CA, Richard Corbett Brown VFW Post 9896 Distinguished Life Member award recipient, E822 [31MR]

Plano, TX: Plano West Senior High School, Shepton High School, and Jasper High School joint Future Farmers of America chapter recipient of National FFA Organization Two-Star recognition, E2769 [16NO]

Pohley, Leslie: Florida Association of Science Teachers Outstanding Middle School Science Teacher of the Year award recipient, E45 [8JA]

Policelli, Diane: Michigan Federation of Republican Women Tribute to Women Award recipient, E1176 [14MY]

Pollack, Lana: Michigan Environmental Council Helen and William G. Milliken Distinguished Service Award recipient, E1039 [30AP]

Pomeroy, Claire: United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Sacramento, CA, Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E1160 [14MY]

Power resources: promote research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies through a system of grants and prizes on the scale of the Manhattan Project, H7674-H7678, H7685 [26JN]

Presgrave, Robert L.: Fairfax County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Lifesaving Award recipient, E659 [12MR]

Presley, Beryl: WOI-TV (Des Moines, IA) My Favorite Teacher Award recipient, E1150 [14MY]

Priddle, Garrison W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E962 [23AP]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to American Red Cross award recipients, E848 [1AP]

———tribute to Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E729, E730, E731, E732 [19MR]

Prince William County Bar Foundation: tribute to Beat the Odds Award recipients, E1276 [2JN]

Prinslow, Thomas A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E228 [10FE]

Prior, William W., Sr.: Purple Heart recipient, E181 [3FE]

Puget Sound Energy (company): EPA and Dept. of Energy Energy Star Program Partner of the Year award recipient, E1032 [30AP]

Pulitzer Prize: recognition of Alexandra Berzon for Public Service, H4692 [23AP]

———recognition of Detroit (MI) Free Press for local reporting, H4588 [22AP]

———recognition of Lane DeGregory for feature writing, E950 [23AP]

———recognition of Mesa (AZ) East Valley Tribune for local reporting, E1021 [30AP]

———recognition of St. Petersburg (FL) Times for national reporting, E950 [23AP]

Purl, Mike: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2190 [8SE]

Queens, NY: tribute to Charles J. Vallone Scholarship Dinner Dance honorees, E904 [21AP]

———tribute to Exemplary Student Achievement award recipients, E501 [26FE]

Queiro, Tanya: United Services Automobile Association (USAA) Military Spouse of the Year award recipient, H6128 [3JN]

Rachford, Jon: Corcoran, CA, Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year award recipient, E229 [10FE]

Rafti, Evi: Pancyprian Association of America Women's Issues Network Member of the Year award recipient, E697 [18MR]

Rakove, Roberta: Illinois Hospital Association and American Hospital Association Partnership for Action Grassroots Champion Award recipient, E1201 [19MY], E1213 [20MY]

Ramakrishna, Smitha: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search semifinalist, E136 [26JA]

Ramsey, Thomas R.: Phoenixville, PA, Area School District Wall of Fame inductee, E1038 [30AP]

Ransohoff, Julia: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search finalist, E597 [9MR]

Rasmussen, Jerry: MetLife Foundation/National Association of Secondary School Principals South Dakota High School Principal of the Year Award recipient, E2541 [15OC]

Ready Mixed Cement Co.: National Ready Mixed Concrete Association Green-Star Certification award recipient, H14946 [15DE]

Reap, John: Metrocrest, TX, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E189 [3FE]

Reece, Kyle L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2521 [14OC]

Reed, Patrick: National Park Service Superintendent of the Year for Natural Resource Stewardship award recipient, E898 [21AP]

Reichert, Julie: National Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc., National Leadership Conference Gold Medal recipient, E2167 [31JY]

Reichert, Kelli: National Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc., National Leadership Conference Gold Medal recipient, E2181 [31JY]

Reitz, Heidi: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1865 [21JY]

Rempe, Sandy: Coalition for Juvenile Justice Tony Gobar Outstanding National Juvenile Justice Specialist Award recipient, E1390 [12JN]

Remsburg, Dawn: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards National Board Certification recipient, E241 [11FE]

Renze, Tom: Dr. Carmen P. Sosa Leadership Award recipient, E1038 [30AP]

Resnick, Carl: Central New Jersey Council of Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E2711 [4NO]

Resnick, Martin: Central New Jersey Council of Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E2711 [4NO]

Resnick, Ted: Central New Jersey Council of Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E2711 [4NO]

Ressler, William B.J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1875 [22JY]

Reunion Music Society, Inc.: tribute to Orchestra/Players Award recipients, E1221 [20MY]

———tribute to Richardson-Watkins Founders Award recipients, E1221 [20MY]

Reynolds, Brandon M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2239 [10SE]

Reznik, Janice and Benjamin: Masorti Foundation for Conservative Judaism in Israel Parnas Award recipients, E3035 [17DE]

Rhodes, Daniel C.: Marine Corps Times (publication) Marine of the Year award recipient, E2820 [19NO]

Ricchiuti, Vinci: California State University, Fresno Common Threads honoree, E902 [21AP]

Rice, Jim: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, E149 [27JA]

Rice, Karen: Public Lands Foundation Outstanding Public Lands Professional Technician award recipient, E70 [13JA]

Richards, Joyce: Junior Achievement Worldwide (organization) Charles R. Hook Award recipient, E2237 [10SE]

Richardson, Gerald: Ogemaw County, MI, Veterans Alliance Ogemaw County Veteran of the Year award recipient, E2718 [4NO]

Richey, Joseph L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E229 [10FE]

Richman, Hershel J.: Friends of the Arava Institute (organization) Peace Building and Environmental Stewardship Award recipient, E1277 [2JN]

Ringlee, Steve: Ames (IA) Tribune Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2305 [17SE]

Ringler, Susan S.: Tempe Community Council Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E2647 [28OC]

Rison, AR: inclusion of Rison High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best High Schools'' list, E317 [24FE]

Ritter, Nicholas R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E315 [24FE]

Riverdale, CA: Riverdale High School recipient of College Board (organization) Inspiration Award, E1094 [7MY]

Riverside County, CA: tribute to Operation Recognition award recipients, E2652 [28OC]

Robinson, Travis: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Maryland, E622 [10MR]

Rockledge, FL: Ralph M. Williams Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2273 [15SE]

Roderick, Janet M.: National Association of Small Business Centers Maine State Star Award recipient, E3047 [17DE]

Roth, Jay: French Legion of Honor Knight award recipient, E2305 [17SE]

Rothschild, Brian J.: New Bedford (MA) Standard-Times SouthCoast Man of the Year award recipient, E32 [7JA]

Ruegsegger, Glen: Indianapolis, IN, Metropolitan Police Dept., Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E1001 [28AP]

Rupp, Julia: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Women in the Workplace recipient, E1384 [11JN]

Rustan, Douglas A.: Bronze Star recipient, E1321 [4JN]

Sabin, James: Chowchilla, CA, Richard Corbett Brown VFW Post 9896 Distinguished Life Member award recipient, E819 [31MR]

Sacramento, CA: tribute to Japanese American Citizens League honorees, E2852 [1DE]

Sadsad, Enrique: Association of Defense Communities Military Leader of the Year Award recipient, E1860 [21JY]

Saferite, Matthew: Arkansas Association of Secondary School Principals Arkansas Secondary Principal of the Year award recipient, H11175 [13OC]

Salamo, Gregory: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Arkansas Professor of the Year award recipient, H13359 [1DE]

Salberg, Cee: Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Award recipient, E2470 [8OC]

Saldana, Francisco (Paco): U.S. Travel Association Faces of Travel Award recipient, E1630 [26JN]

Salter, Betty: Habitat for Humanity International Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2955 [10DE]

Sammamish, WA: inclusion in Money (publication) list of best places to live, E2142 [31JY]

Santa Ana, CA: Santa Ana Police Dept. recipient of Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, E2359 [24SE]

Savvides, Joanna: Pancyprian Association of America Women's Issues Network Member of the Year award recipient, E697 [18MR]

Scallorns, Joe: Dept. of the Air Force Scroll of Appreciation recipient, E835 [1AP]

Schewe, Rick: Southwestern Illinois Central Labor Council George R. Badgley Labor Man of the Year award recipient, E2371 [25SE]

Schipper, Brad: Heroes Among Us Award recipient, E515 [2MR]

Schmidt, Kim: Harford County, MD, Public Schools Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1184 [18MY]

Schmitt, Ken: Farmers National Co., Farm Manager of the Year award recipient, E299 [23FE]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1484), E661 [12MR]

Schoettler, Dave: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2223 [9SE]

Schoettler, Tom: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2223 [9SE]

Schreiber, Erika: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E2127 [31JY]

Schultz, Jake: National Elementary School Honors Society award recipient, E2617 [22OC]

Schumacher, Cathie: Congregation Beth Shalom, Anchorage, AK, Shining Lights Award recipient, E1050 [4MY]

Schumacher-Tilton, Judith: John I. Crecco Foundation Woman of the Year award recipient, E2256 [14SE]

Schwarzenegger, Arnold: National Park Trust Bruce F. Vento Public Service Award recipient, E2718 [4NO]

Scoda, Leo J.: Phoenixville, PA, Area School District Wall of Fame inductee, E1038 [30AP]

Sears, Fred, II: Goldey-Beacom College Ethics in Business Award recipient, E541 [4MR]

Seise, Tucker C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2865 [2DE]

Sembler, Betty: Florida Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E193 [3FE]

Seneca Falls, NY: anniversary of National Women's Hall of Fame, E2453 [6OC]

Sevastos, Gust: Cleveland, OH, American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Socratic Award recipient, E1036 [30AP]

Seyfried, Francis J.: Purple Heart recipient, E163 [28JA]

Sgro, Dominic (Mickey): Blair/Bedford County, PA, Central Labor Council Person of the Year Labor Award recipient, E1948 [24JY]

Shellito, Becky: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Women in Support Services recipient, E1384 [11JN]

Shelter House, Inc.: tribute to volunteer award recipients, E1371 [10JN]

Shenoy, Sudhakar V.: Northern Virginia Community Foundation Community Leader Award recipient, E2588 [20OC]

Shenoy, Suresh V.: Northern Virginia Community Foundation Community Leader Award recipient, E2588 [20OC]

Shiner, Joshua M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E230 [10FE]

Shinn, Eugene A.: Society for Sedimentary Geology William H. Twenhofel Medal recipient, E138 [26JA]

Shivashankar, Kavya: E.W. Scripps Co., National Spelling Bee winner, E1893 [22JY]

Shivers, Arthur: St. Louis County, MO, Hoodie Award recipient, E2511 [13OC]

Shrum, Travis: Tempe, AZ, Mayor's Disability Award recipient for Outstanding Employee of the Year, E1437 [17JN]

Sigman, Eric: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2795 [18NO]

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.: tribute to Igor I. Sikorsky Award for Humanitarian Service recipients, E787 [26MR]

Silva, Shannon: San Diego Imperial Counties Labor Council Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E2238 [10SE]

Silver City, NM: Harrison Schmitt Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2935 [10DE]

Silvestry, Kristina: Union County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Women's Advocacy Award recipient, E759 [24MR]

Simone, James: Cleveland, OH, Police Service Award recipient, E2529 [14OC]

Simpson, Wilton: East Pasco Political Club Lincoln Heritage Award recipient, E299 [23FE]

Sizemore, W. Christian: Clay County, MO, Commission Alexander Doniphan Community Service Award recipient, E2601 [22OC]

Skinner, Christopher: National Association of Police Organizations Top COPS award recipient, E1153 [14MY]

Smith, Bervin: Dallas, TX, NE Police Division Officer of the Year award recipient, E2262 [14SE]

Smith, James T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E229 [10FE]

Smith, Logan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2446 [6OC]

Smith, Martha Scott: Palmetto, SC, Society of United Way of the Midlands Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E303 [23FE]

Smith, Spencer: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E313 [24FE]

Smith, Tray: Atmore, AL, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E585 [6MR]

Smoky Mountain Children's Home: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E2413 [1OC]

Snapp, Helen: award Congressional Gold Medal, E2255 [14SE]

Snider, Cynthia C.: Ohatchee, AL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1146 [13MY]

South Carolina: Army National Guard 218th Brigade Combat Team recipient of Joint Meritorious Unit Award, E1185 [18MY]

Spero, Debbie: National Weather Service John Campanius Holm Award recipient, E2829 [19NO]

Sprong, Barbara: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1383 [11JN]

Spungin, Susan J.: American Foundation for the Blind M.C. Migel Medal recipient, E1183 [18MY]

Spurlin, Nella: Southwest Conference on Language Teaching Regional Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1592 [26JN]

St. Cloud, MN: inclusion of St. Cloud Hospital on Thomson Reuters (company) 100 Top Hospitals list, E1249, E1253 [21MY]

———tribute to St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E1091 [7MY]

Stakey, Jessica: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E300 [23FE]

Stanberry, MO: Stanberry High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E10 [6JA]

Stark, Clarence K.: Texas Education Agency Texas Teacher of the Year award recipient, E845 [1AP]

Stasiak, Anthony M., II: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1814 [16JY]

Stephenson, Robert: Michigan Dept. of Education Michigan Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1665 [8JY]

Stillwater, MN: inclusion of Lakeview Hospital on Thomson Reuters (company) 100 Top Hospitals list, E1249, E1253 [21MY]

Stitley, Elizabeth: Somerset County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Education Award recipient, E615 [10MR], E629 [11MR]

Stokes, Charlie: Boy Scouts National Medal of Merit award recipient, H8034 [14JY]

Stokes, Harlan: Boy Scouts National Medal of Merit award recipient, H8034 [14JY]

Stone, Bryan: Small Business Council of America Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1091 [7MY]

Storhoff, Brigit: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards National Board Certification recipient, E239 [11FE]

Strickland, Derek J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E598 [9MR]

Suarez, Heather: Union County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Law Award recipient, E758 [24MR]

Sulaiman, Jose: Mr. Amigo Association Mr. Amigo Award recipient, E489 [26FE]

Sullivan, Michael P.: Chautauqua Leadership Network (organization) Leadership Award recipient, E2638 [27OC]

Swenson, Ann: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards National Board Certification recipient, E179 [3FE]

Swindol, Jeffrey K.: Bartlett, TN, Police Dept., Officer of the Year award recipient, E1103 [7MY]

Taliaferro, Adam: Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Humanitarian Award recipient, E224 [9FE]

Tate, Deborah Taylor: International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication & Information Society Award recipient, E1202 [19MY]

Tatom, Karissa: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Idaho, E1050 [4MY]

Taylor, Kenneth: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2191 [8SE]

Temple, TX: Temple Parks and Recreation finalist for American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration National Gold Medal Award for Excellence, E1278 [2JN]

Terrell, Matthew T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2198 [8SE], E2237 [10SE]

Texas Tech University: tribute to Outstanding Agriculturalist award recipients, H749 [28JA]

Thompson, Joseph F.: Pennsylvania State Police Trooper of the Year Award recipient, E1477 [17JN]

Thompson, Pamela: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E3053 [17DE]

Thornton, Ross: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2197 [8SE]

Thousand Islands Winery (business): New York Wine and Grape Foundation Winery of the Year award recipient, E1121 [12MY]

Tinajero, Miguel I.: Texas Education Agency Texas Teacher of the Year award recipient, E848 [1AP]

Tinley Park, IL: inclusion on Business Week (publication) Best Place to Raise Your Kids list, E3052 [17DE]

Tinney, Edward J.: Presidential Unit Citation recipient, E912 [21AP]

Torchia, Joseph: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2923 [10DE]

Torello, Robin: California 10th Senatorial District Woman of the Year award recipient, E767 [25MR]

Torkzadeh, Nadia: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E300 [23FE]

Torres, Angel: National Journalists Association of Cuba in Exile National Journalism Award recipient, E2785 [17NO]

Total Petrochemicals USA, Inc.: Port Arthur Refinery recipient of Julie Rogers ``Gift of Life'' Program (organization) ``Spirit of Love'' Award, E472 [26FE]

Tracy, John: Kern County, CA, Fair Agriculturist of the Year Award recipient, E2326 [22SE]

Tritico, Alexander T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E4 [6JA]

Tularosa, NM: inclusion of Tularosa High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best High Schools'' bronze medal list, H7152 [24JN]

Turnbull, Cody: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1094 [7MY]

U.S.-Ireland Alliance: tribute to George J. Mitchell Scholarship Program, E1161 [14MY]

Underwood, Brandon S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1710 [9JY]

University of Washington: inclusion of medical school in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best Primary Care Medical Schools'' list, E1040 [30AP]

Valentine, Cheyne: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Montana, E829 [31MR]

Vanzandt, Darrell W., II: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E974 [27AP]

Varnell, Leah M.: Golden, CO, Rotary Club Ethics in Business Award recipient, E1108 [7MY]

Vasquez, Mike and Maria: Corona, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipients, E495 [26FE]

Velarde, Marion: Boy Scouts District Award of Merit recipient, E95 [15JA]

Vermuelen, Brian and Connie: San Juan Capistrano, CA, Chamber of Commerce Man and Woman of the Year award recipients, E1905 [23JY]

Veterans: issue a medal to those who died after service in the Vietnamese Conflict as a result of that service (H.R. 671), E164 [28JA]

Vevay, IN: inclusion in Budget Travel (publication) ``America's Coolest Small Towns'' list, E1664 [8JY]

Via, Jason D.: Springfield, OH, Police Patrolman's Association Patrolmen of the Year award recipient, E280 [13FE]

Vice, Kevin: Marion County, IN, Deputy of the Year award recipient, E996 [28AP]

Virginia Association for Human Rights: tribute to Virginia Human Rights Awards recipients, E1575 [26JN]

Vleisides, Benjamin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E313 [24FE]

Volterra, Max and Marion: United Regional Chamber of Commerce Persons of the Year award recipient, E2800 [18NO]

Von Rueden, Frederic: Fresno City College Citizen Soldier Award recipient, E50 [8JA]

Walden, Sharon: West Virginia Affordable Housing Hall of Fame inductee, E1075 [6MY]

Walker, Holly: Elizabethtown, KY, Independent Schools Excellence in the Classroom and Educational Leadership Award recipient, E505 [2MR]

Wallace, Eric D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2448 [6OC]

Wallis, Aron M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1317 [4JN]

Walz, Paulette: SSA Commissioner's Citation award recipient, E2464 [8OC]

Warneke, Shawn: Civil Air Patrol Disaster Relief Commendation ribbon recipient, E1894 [22JY]

Warner, Doug: Germantown, TN, Lions Club Citizen of the Year award recipient, E589 [9MR]

Warren, Eli: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2864 [2DE]

Warren Township, NJ: inclusion in Money (publication) list of best places to live, H8031 [14JY]

Washington (State): inclusion of several high schools in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1726 [10JY]

Waters, Winston S., II: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search semifinalist, E1378 [11JN]

Wave (publication): Village Voice (publication) Best Neighborhood Paper award recipient, E2782 [17NO]

WDBM-Radio (East Lansing, MI): Michigan Association of Broadcasters and Broadcast Music, Inc., College Radio Station of the Year award recipient, E2097 [31JY]

Webster, Roger (Chip): Bartlett, TN, Fire Dept., Officer of the Year award recipient, E1084 [7MY]

Wee, Rosalind L.: Pearl S. Buck International (organization) Woman of the Year Award recipient, E2347 [23SE]

Weeks, Joseph C., Sr.: Brooksville, FL, Great Brooksvillian of the Year Award recipient, E2529 [14OC]

Weinstein, Lori: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E2404 [30SE]

Weisberg, Mort: Jewish National Fund (organization) Tree of Life Award recipient, E2412 [1OC]

Western Carolina University: marching band recipient of John Philip Sousa Foundation Sudler Trophy, E2452 [6OC]

Whaley, Diana: International Red Cross Florence Nightingale Medal recipient, E1527 [23JN]

Wheeler, Justin R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E596 [9MR]

Whitaker, Vincent P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2798 [18NO]

Whitlock, Nathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1310 [4JN]

Wilcox, Dennis: Iowa Newspaper Association Master Editor and Publisher award recipient, E647 [12MR]

Wilk, Sue: ATHENA Award recipient, E582 [6MR]

Williams, Alexander F.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E229 [10FE]

Wilmot, Michelle: Massachusetts Dept. of Veterans' Services Women Veterans' Network Outstanding Woman Veteran Award recipient, H12368 [5NO]

Wilson, Dale: DAV National Disabled American Veteran of the Year award recipient, H11356 [14OC]

Wilson, Gretchen: National Coalition for Literacy Leadership Award recipient, H9556 [16SE], E2257 [14SE]

Wilson, Wesley: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1312 [4JN]

Winter, Hamilton S.: Ouachita Parish, LA, School System Overall Middle School Student of the Year award recipient, E283 [13FE]

Witman, Frank: Simi Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Stratheam Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E166 [28JA]

Womack, Fred: Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame inductee, E934 [22AP]

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2014), H4917 [29AP], E1818 [16JY], E2193 [8SE]

———award a Congressional Gold Medal (S. 614), H6840-H6843 [16JN], H8816 [27JY], E1438, E1441, E1457, E1459, E1471, E1478 [17JN], E1515 [19JN], E1574, E1608 [26JN], E2107 [31JY]

Wood, Michael B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E996 [28AP]

Woodbury, Karen: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Women in Volunteerism recipient, E1385 [11JN]

Woodbury, MN: Math and Science Academy recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2258 [14SE]

Woodlands, TX: tribute to Texas Marine Medal of Honor Monument, E2739 [6NO]

Woods, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E314 [24FE]

Woods family: NEBRASKAland Foundation Distinguished Nebraskalander Award recipient, E422 [25FE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to American military personnel who fought in defense of Bataan/Corregidor/Luzon between December 7, 1941 and May 6, 1942 (H.R. 2598), H5896 [21MY]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army (H.R. 347), H5534-H5538 [13MY], H5654 [14MY], H6282 [8JN], E44 [8JA]

Wygle, Dana: Ahwatukee, AZ, Foothills Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Scholarship recipient, E1369 [10JN]

Yepez, Juan: SBA Phoenix Award for Small Business Disaster Recovery recipient, E1204 [19MY]

Yepez, Luis: SBA Phoenix Award for Small Business Disaster Recovery recipient, E1204 [19MY]

Young, Bradley: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E843 [1AP]

Young, Brady: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E835 [1AP]

Youngstown, OH: inclusion on Entrepreneur (publication) Best Cities to Start a Business list, H8562 [22JY]

Y-Yard Auto and Truck, Inc.: Automotive Recyclers Association CAR Star Award recipient, E690 [17MR]

Zampella, Alfred E.: Jersey City, NJ, Heights Legend Award recipient, E1161 [14MY]

Zhu, Darren: Davidson Institute for Talent Development Davidson Fellow Award recipient, H10125 [30SE]

Ziegler, Valerie: California Teacher of the Year award recipient, E2776 [16NO]

Zimmerman, Amanda: Iowa Miss Basketball award recipient, E1149 [14MY]

Ziska, Dave and Julie: Boy Scouts of America South Florida Council Distinguished Citizens of the Year award recipients, H11482 [20OC]

Zumbach, Lauren: Presidential Scholars Foundation Presidential Scholar honoree, H5635 [14MY], E1166 [14MY]

Remarks in Senate

Adkins, Brian: American Foreign Service Association Memorial Plaque Ceremony honoree, S5007 [1MY]

Alaska: tribute to Alaska Decoration of Honor recipients, S5811 [21MY]

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation: tribute to Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility recipients, S5611 [19MY]

American Automobile Association: tribute to School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal Award recipients, S5691 [20MY]

American Institute for Public Service: tribute to Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Service recipients, S6645 [16JN]

ARCS Foundation, Inc.: tribute to Metro Washington chapter scholarship award recipients, S10690 [22OC]

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (S. 2743), S11217 [5NO]

———issue ``forever stamp'' to honor the sacrifices of those who have been awarded the Purple Heart (S. 572), S3031 [11MR]

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor (H.R. 1209), S10708 [22OC]

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor (S. 883), S4687 [23AP]

———tribute to 3d Special Forces Group, Operational Detachment Alpha 3336 Silver Star recipients, S5322 [11MY]

Ascuaga, John: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Hope Award recipient, S6883 [22JN]

Balducelli, Roberto: Wilmington, DE, Columbus Day Communion Breakfast Committee Outstanding Achievement Award recipient, S9926 [29SE]

Begich, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S7944 [22JY]

Bolling, Bill: Atlanta Gas Light, Inc., Shining Light Award recipient, S13432 [18DE]

Borlaug, Norman E.: tribute (S. Res. 273), S9571 [17SE]

Borneman, Carol: National Park Service southeast region Freeman Tilden Award recipient, S13029 [11DE]

Bove's of Vermont, Inc.: National Association of Specialty Food Trades Gold Sofi Award recipient, S8976 [6AU]

Bowling Green, KY: Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce recipient of American Chamber of Commerce Executives (organization) Chamber of the Year award, S9321 [14SE]

———Bowling Green High School inclusion on Newsweek (publication) list of Nation's top high schools, S6989 [24JN]

Brannen, Jane: National Council of Teachers of English Achievement Award in Writing recipient, S3608 [23MR]

Brooke, Edward W., III: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, S10901 [29OC]

Brune, Steven and Shelley: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S9836 [24SE]

Buckner, KY: Oldham County High School inclusion on Newsweek (publication) list of Nation's top high schools, S6990 [24JN]

Cadillac Mountain Sports (business): Ellsworth, ME, Area Chamber of Commerce Top Drawer Award recipient, S5229 [6MY]

Callahan, Dan: Missouri Valley Conference Most Courageous Award recipient, S11262 [9NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Edward W. Brooke III (S. Con. Res. 43), S10076 [1OC]

Cappel, Larry: Northern Kentucky Firefighters Association Fire Prevention/Education and Safety Award recipient, S2363 [23FE]

Carter Industries, Inc.: Defense Logistics Agency Business Alliance Award for Outstanding Readiness Support recipient, S596 [15JA]

Central Missouri Eagles Youth Hockey Association: Positive Coaching Alliance Honoring the Game Award recipient, S2469 [25FE]

Collins, Eileen: National Aviation Hall of Fame inductee, S8268 [29JY]

Congressional Award program: anniversary, S11371 [16NO], S11486 [18NO]

Congressional Coalition on Adoption: tribute to Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S10028, S10029 [1OC]

Corp. for National and Community Service: improve educational awards provided for national service (S. 464), S2429 [24FE]

Covington, KY: Holmes High School inclusion on Newsweek (publication) list of Nation's top high schools, S6990 [24JN]

Crafts, Charles E.: Silver Star and Bronze Star recipient, S11114 [4NO]

Crestwood, KY: South Oldham High School inclusion on Newsweek (publication) list of Nation's top high schools, S6990 [24JN]

Darpel, Kyle: National Council of Teachers of English Achievement Award in Writing recipient, S3608 [23MR]

Davidson Institute for Talent Development: tribute to Davidson Fellow Award recipients, S9549 [17SE]

Dean, Tom: National Rural Health Association Practitioner of the Year award recipient, S5905 [1JN]

Dept. of Commerce: establish an award program to honor achievements in nanotechnology (S. 596), S3115 [16MR]

Eng, Carla: SBA Ohio Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S5497 [14MY]

Fetcher, Jay: Colorado Open Lands (organization) George E. Cramner Award recipient, S11045 [3NO]

Ford, Caroline: National Forensic League National Junior Forensic League Championship Award recipient, S9259 [10SE]

Foreman, George: Danville/Boyle County, KY, Arts Commission Art Citizen of the Year award recipient, S993 [28JA]

Fort Mitchell, KY: Beechwood High School inclusion on Newsweek (publication) list of Nation's top high schools, S6715 [17JN]

Fort Thomas, KY: Highlands High School inclusion on Newsweek (publication) list of Nation's top high schools, S6716 [17JN]

Hamilton County, NE: inclusion on Progressive Farmer (publication) Best Place to Raise a Family list, S2415 [24FE]

Harris, Gary: Silver Star recipient, S2124 [11FE]

Harris, Jonathan: Silver Star recipient, S2124 [11FE]

Hawks, Larry: Silver Star recipient, S4435 [20AP]

Heatwole, Dawn and David: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S9731 [23SE]

Hemley, Robert B.: Vermont Press Association Matthew Lyon Award recipient, S13246 [15DE]

Henderson, Rickey: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, S6577 [15JN]

Higdon, Ann: Civic Ventures (organization) Purpose Prize recipient, S10912 [29OC]

Honolulu, HI: Kamehameha Schools recipient of Positive Coaching Alliance Honoring the Game Award, S4168 [1AP]

Horn, Adam: National Council of Teachers of English Achievement Award in Writing recipient, S3608 [23MR]

Hunter, Sally: Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and Preserve America Texas Elementary History Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S8986 [6AU]

Indiana: tribute to Youth Essay Contest winners, S5612 [19MY]

James, Clayton: Northern Kentucky Firefighters Association Firefighter of the Year award recipient, S2363 [23FE]

Johnson, Tim: Vermont Association of Broadcasters Distinguished Service Award recipient, S11340 [10NO]

Jonesboro, LA: Jackson Parish Sheriff's Dept. recipient of Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, S9429 [16SE]

Kentucky: tribute to Excellence in Highway Safety Award recipients, S2963 [10MR]

———tribute to National Merit Scholarship Award recipients, S4720 [24AP]

———tribute to Presidential Unit Citation recipients, S4666 [23AP]

———tribute to Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award honorees and finalists, S2364 [23FE]

Kentucky Historical Society: tribute to Kentucky History Award honorees, S3653 [24MR]

Kircher, Clara Smiley: Elizabeth Seton High School, Bladensburg, MD, Hall of Fame inductee, S10696 [22OC]

Kumar, Rajiv: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leaders Award recipient, S10569 [20OC]

LeClair, John: U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, S8267 [29JY]

Letizia, Tom and Marla: Congregation Ner Tamid, Henderson, NV, Menschen of the Year Award recipients, S10309 [8OC]

Lewis, Cathy: Voices of Ohio's Children (organization) Champion for Children Award recipient, S5063 [4MY]

Lexington, KY: Army Reserve 3d Brigade, 98th Division, 108th Training Command recipient of Dept. of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award, S2363 [23FE]

———Dunbar High School inclusion on Newsweek (publication) list of Nation's top high schools, S6990 [24JN]

Louisville, CO: inclusion in Money (publication) list of best places to live, S10214 [7OC]

Louisville, KY: Ballard High School inclusion on Newsweek (publication) list of Nation's top high schools, S6989 [24JN]

———Brown High School inclusion on Newsweek (publication) list of Nation's top high schools, S6990 [24JN]

———DuPont Manual High School inclusion on Newsweek (publication) list of Nation's top high schools, S6990 [24JN]

———Eastern High School inclusion on Newsweek (publication) list of Nation's top high schools, S6716 [17JN]

———Male Traditional High School inclusion on Newsweek (publication) list of Nation's top high schools, S6716 [17JN]

Masterson, Tom: SBA Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S6715 [17JN]

Mathies, Adia: Kentucky Miss Basketball Award recipient, S3894 [26MR]

Messingschlager, Richard: Northern Kentucky Firefighters Association Chief Officer of the Year award recipient, S2363 [23FE]

Meyer, Amy: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Service to America National Security and International Affairs Medal recipient, S9976 [30SE]

Minnesota: Army National Guard Battery D 216th Air Defense Artillery recipient of Army Valorous Unit Award, S5370 [12MY]

———Army National Guard First Battalion, 125th Field Artillery Regiment recipient of Army Meritorious Unit Commendation, S5370 [12MY]

Monti, Jared C.: Medal of Honor recipient, S9551 [17SE]

Moore, Andrew: American Red Cross, Bluegrass Chapter Fayette County, KY, Hero of the Year award recipient, S5278 [7MY]

Moore, Shawn P.: James Madison Memorial Fellowship winner, S6715 [17JN]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Michael Collins, and John Glenn (H.R. 2245), S7808 [21JY]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Michael Collins, and John Glenn (S. 951), S5048 [4MY], S7672, S7721 [20JY], S10055 [1OC]

National Guard: Ohio 179th Airlift Wing recipient of Air Force General Thomas D. White Environmental Quality Award, S3894 [26MR]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 239), S8778, S8779 [4AU]

New Hampshire: tribute to Excellence in Education Award recipients, S6363 [9JN]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Carol W. Greider for physiology and medicine, S10347 [13OC]

———recognition of Elinor Ostrom for economic sciences, S10347 [13OC]

———recognition of George E. Smith for physics, S10160 [6OC]

———recognition of Willard S. Boyle for physics, S10160 [6OC]

O'Connor, Sandra Day: University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government recipient, S5551 [18MY]

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1243), S9189 [9SE]

Paris, KY: Bourbon Heights Nursing Home recipient of Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities best nursing home in the State award, S333 [13JA]

Parrish, David C., Jr.: Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame inductee, S9924 [29SE]

Partnership for Public Service (organization): tribute to Service to America Medal recipients, S9833 [24SE], S9867 [25SE]

Payette, Darlene: Northern Kentucky Firefighters Association Emergency Medical Service Award recipient, S2363 [23FE]

Posner, Michael: NSF National Medal of Science award recipient, S10161 [6OC]

Price, Robert D.: Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming Man of the Year award recipient, S8092 [24JY]

Providence, RI: New Urban Arts (arts studio) recipient of President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities Coming Up Taller Award, S11116 [4NO]

Pulitzer Prize: recognition of Alexandra Berzon for Public Service, S4469 [21AP]

Raggio, William: Nevada Governor's Choice Award recipient, S2413 [24FE]

Rhode Island: tribute to teachers receiving National Board for Professional Teaching Standards' National Board Certification, S13381 [17DE]

Rice, James E.: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, S8984 [6AU]

Riverdale, CA: Riverdale High School recipient of College Board (organization) Inspiration Award, S5326 [11MY]

Romero, Ed: Senator Dennis Chavez Civil Rights and Leadership Award recipient, S2364 [23FE]

Rothschild, Jennifer: Foundation Fighting Blindness Hope and Spirit Award recipient, S3547 [19MR]

Sacramento, CA: Mira Loma High School winner of Dept. of Energy National Science Bowl, S5610 [19MY]

Samwick, Andrew A.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education New Hampshire Professor of the Year award recipient, S13381 [17DE]

Scanlan, John V.: Dept. of Defense POW Medal recipient, S2550 [26FE]

Shumway, Tessa: American Red Cross National Disaster Response Preparedness Award recipient, S4168 [1AP]

Slein, Colleen: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Hampshire, S5064 [4MY]

Snowe, Senator: Lions Clubs International Foundation Melvin Jones Fellowship honoree, S11343 [10NO]

Spoonamore, Dudley: Kentucky Engineering and Technology Education Association Teacher of the Year award recipent, S7866 [22JY]

Stockbridge, Becky: Business Week (publication) America's Best Young Entrepreneurs award finalist, S10849 [28OC]

Tanigawa, Liane: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, S9835 [24SE]

Thompson, J. Mari Lynn: National Council of Teachers of English Achievement Award in Writing recipient, S3608 [23MR]

Tingwall, Andrew: New Mexico Military Institute Alumni Association, Inc., Hall of Fame inductee, S10467 [15OC]

U.S.-Ireland Alliance: tribute to George J. Mitchell Scholarship Program, S4959 [30AP], S5365 [12MY], S5609 [19MY]

Udall, Senator Tom: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S9859 [24SE]

Union, KY: Ryle High School inclusion on Newsweek (publication) list of Nation's top high schools, S6990 [24JN]

University of the Cumberlands: Corp. for National and Community Service Presidential Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honoree, S2363 [23FE]

Versailles, KY: Woodford County High School inclusion on Newsweek (publication) list of Nation's top high schools, S6990 [24JN]

Walsh, Tom: Casper, WY, Salvation Army Others Award recipient, S9368 [15SE]

Wang, Alice Fuzi: U.N. Environment Programme International Children's Painting Competition on the Environment award recipient, S6251 [8JN]

Ward, Edward R.: Army Aviation Association of America Order of St. Michael Gold Medal recipient, S3777 [25MR]

West Virginia: tribute to West Virginia School of Excellence award recipients, S7067 [25JN]

Wisconsin: 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry of the 32d Infantry Brigade recipient of Army National Guard Walter T. Kerwin, Jr., Award for Readiness and Training, S9078 [7AU]

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal (S. 614), S3176, S3177 [17MR], S5765 [20MY], S7865, S7866 [22JY], S8131 [27JY], S8265 [29JY], S9979, S9980 [30SE], S10988 [2NO]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to POW at Bataan (S. 768), S4179 [1AP]

Yagi, Seanyelle: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, S9835 [24SE]

Yang, Eric: National Geographic Bee winner, S7478 [14JY]

Youngstown, OH: inclusion on Entrepreneur (publication) Best Cities to Start a Business list, S7772 [21JY]

Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 846), S7408 [13JY], S10380 [13OC]

Zaremba, Edward: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Hampshire, S5064 [4MY]

Statements

Becky Fast Recipient of National Association of Social Workers Kansas Social Worker of the Year Award: Vicki Arnett, E2611 [22OC]

Clara Smiley Kircher Induction Into the Elizabeth Seton High School, Bladensburg, MD, Hall of Fame, S10696 [22OC]

Global Action for Children (organization) Champion for Children Award Receipt: Representative McCollum, E98 [15JA]

Representative Maloney Selected as Congressional Anti-Slavery Champion: Dorchen Leidholdt, Sanctuary for Families (organization) Center for Battered Women's Legal Service, E150 [27JA]

Support of Navy Cross Recommendations in the Cases of Jordan Haerter and Jonathan Yale: John F. Kelly, H301 [14JA]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 123, tribute to John W. Heisman, H8376 [20JY]

H. Res. 60, tribute to Sam Bradford, H1051 [9FE]

H. Res. 739, tribute to Norman E. Borlaug, H10101 [30SE]

H. Res. 791, Aldine Independent School District, Harris County, TX, recipient of Broad Foundations Broad Prize for Urban Education, H11183 [13OC]

H.R. 347, award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army for service in World War II, H5534 [13MY]

H.R. 1209, Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act, H5531 [13MY]

H.R. 1243, award Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer, H4857 [28AP]

H.R. 2245, New Frontier Congressional Gold Medal Act, H8385 [20JY]

S. 596, Nanotechnology Innovation and Prize Competition Act, S3116 [16MR]

S. 614, award a Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), S5765 [20MY], H6840 [16JN]

S. 846, award Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Yunus, S4520 [21AP], S10381 [13OC]

S. Con. Res. 36, support goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day, S8136 [27JY]

S. Con. Res. 43, permit use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Edward W. Brooke III, S10069, S10076 [1OC]

S. Con. Res. 43, use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Edward W. Brooke III, H11540 [21OC]

S. Res. 26, recognize Ralph Wilson Jr., and Bruce Smith as Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees, S1438 [3FE]

S. Res. 116, tribute to Bill Self, S4828 [28AP]

S. Res. 239, support goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day, S8774, S8779 [4AU]

S. Res. 272, tribute to Norman E. Borlaug, S9441 [16SE]

S. Res. 273, tribute to Norman E. Borlaug, S9567, S9571 [17SE]

Tributes

Borlaug, Norman E., H9673 [17SE]