AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES

Addresses

Acceptance of Ladies' Hermitage Association Lewis R. Donelson III Award: Senator Alexander, S2082 [4AP]

ROFEH International (organization) Congregation Bais Pinchas Jubilee Award Presentation to Sidney and Toby Thurm Blechner: Naftali Y. Horowitz, E1858 [13OC]

Ronald Reagan Recipient of the Hudson Institute James Doolittle Award: Senator Lugar (1991), S526 [3FE]

Sylvan Siegal Recipient of Bronze Star: Aryeh Scheinberg, E1022 [2JN]

Appointments

Congressional Award Board, H560 [9FE]

Articles and editorials

City Named Distinctive Destination, S808 [17FE]

Col. Charles P. Murray Remembered, E1553 [7SE]

Driver's Seat—Local Team Wins Honors for Fuel-Efficient Vehicle, E1026 [2JN]

Ex-President of Cape Verde Wins Good Government Prize, E1824 [12OC]

Finalists for Government's ``Oscars''—Service Medals Will Be Awarded to Nine Outstanding Employees, S2837 [10MY]

Frontier School's President and Dean, Dr. Susan Stone, Named NRHA's Distinguished Educator of the Year, S3493 [6JN]

Local Lawyer Recognized for His Commitment to Economic Growth, S5493 [12SE]

MarDee Xifaras—Southcoast Woman of the Year, E8 [5JA]

SMAST Professor Honored for Fisheries Work, E1684 [22SE]

Tapp Wins Prestigious Judicial Award, S6658 [18OC]

Bills and resolutions

Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 401), H433 [24JA]

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see S. 402), S870 [17FE] (see H.R. 1968), H3409 [24MY]

———design, produce, and present a Gold Medal of Remembrance to the children of members who die while serving on active duty in support of operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R. 1926), H3302 [13MY]

———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. 316), S642 [10FE] (see H.R. 625), H679 [10FE]

———ensure those killed and wounded in the attack at a recruiting station in Little Rock, AR, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones (see S. 1899), S7702 [17NO] (see H.R. 2683), H5732 [28JY]

———establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews (see H.R. 3385), H7397 [4NO]

———establish the Military Family-Friendly Employer Award for employers that have workplace flexibility policies to assist spouses and caregivers of service members (see S. 90), S124 [25JA]

———recognize dependent children of members serving on active duty or who have served on active duty through the presentation of an official lapel button (see H.R. 1014), H1724 [10MR]

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. 1850), H3218 [11MY]

Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3003), H6342 [21SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to 100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, and Military Intelligence Service for World War II service (see S. Con. Res. 28), S5251 [2AU]

———permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Jr., Michael Collins, and John Glenn (see S. Con. Res. 29), S5945 [23SE]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1303), H2214 [31MR]

Cobell, Elouise Pepion: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1514), S5339 [6SE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see S. 1728), S6665 [18OC] (see H.R. 1775), H3108 [5MY]

Dept. of Defense: ensure equitable treatment of Armed Forces members and civilian employees killed or wounded in certain attacks outside combat zones (see H.R. 1019), H1724 [10MR] (see H.R. 1142), H1906 [16MR]

———review military service records of Jewish American World War I veterans to determine whether they should be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor (see S. 1727), S6665 [18OC] (see H.R. 1457), H2569 [8AP]

Dept. of Education: establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see S. 547), S1547 [10MR] (see H.R. 1704), H2999 [3MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish monetary prizes for achievements in designing and proposing nuclear energy used fuel alternatives (see H.R. 1710), H3060 [4MY]

———expand authority for awarding technology prizes to include a financial award for separation of carbon dioxide from dilute sources (see S. 757), S2266 [7AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a Medal for Distinguished Public Service to honor veterans who make remarkable and distinguished contributions to their communities (see H.R. 2477), H4793 [8JY]

———establish the VetStar Award Program to recognize businesses for contributions to veterans' employment (see H.R. 802), H1250 (see H.R. 802), H1361 [18FE]

———increase amount of Medal of Honor special pension (see H.R. 2318), H4526 [23JN]

Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (see S. 864), S2580 [2MY] (see H.R. 320), H353 [19JA]

Fesken, William P.: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 2777), H5884 [1AU]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags for recipients of the Medal of Honor (see H. Res. 49), H434 [24JA]

Garibaldi, Giuseppe: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 369), S791 [16FE] (see H.R. 742), H1039 (see H.R. 742), H1070 [16FE]

Gilman, Benjamin A.: World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize recipient (see H. Res. 440), H6977 [14OC]

Giunta, Salvatore A.: Medal of Honor recipient (see S. Con. Res. 3), S127 [25JA] (see H. Con. Res. 9), H354 [19JA]

Griffin, Robert, III: Heisman Trophy recipient (see H. Res. 498), H9431 [15DE]

H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III: World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize recipient (see H. Res. 440), H6977 [14OC]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1993), S8602 [14DE] (see H.R. 1815), H3159 [10MY]

Jibilian, Arthur: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 3623), H8318 [8DE]

Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1027), H1724 [10MR] (see H.R. 2503), H4945 [12JY] (see H.R. 2580), H5149 [18JY]

Kapaun, Emil: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see S. 87), S124 [25JA] (see S. 213), S338 [27JA] (see H.R. 437), H469 [25JA]

Medal of Honor: provide for use of gold in metal content (see H.R. 1170), H1983 [17MR]

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. 305), H254 [18JA]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1745), S6871 [20OC] (see H.R. 2970), H6271 [20SE]

Petry, Leroy A.: Medal of Honor recipient (see S. Con. Res. 27), S5192 [1AU] (see H. Con. Res. 73), H5885 [1AU]

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. 301), H254 [18JA]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3252), H7007 [24OC]

Taxation: provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see H.R. 1816), H3159 [10MY]

Terrorism: award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 3421), H7578 [14NO]

———award Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Congressional Medal to memorials established at 3 sites honoring individuals killed in terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 (see S. 1239), S3970 [21JN] (see H.R. 2864), H5964 [7SE]

Veterans: issue a medal to those who died after service in the Vietnamese Conflict as a result of that service (see H.R. 540), H550 [8FE]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S5838 [21SE] (see H.R. 3001), H6342 [21SE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Bataan defenders (see S. 2004), S8680 [15DE] (see H.R. 3712), H9926 [16DE]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S976 [28FE] (see H.R. 719), H922 [15FE]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see S. 1460), S5191 [1AU] (see H.R. 3767), H10026 [23DE]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. 1527), S5458 [8SE] (see H.R. 2447), H4748 [7JY]

Zamperini, Louis: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3700), H9925 [16DE]

Biographies

Blechner, Sidney and Toby Thurm, E1858 [13OC]

Hecht, Neil S., E1858 [13OC]

Murray, Charles P., Jr., E1553 [7SE]

Upton, Joseph, E1857 [13OC]

Citations

Bronze Star awarded to Lee Osterholm, S8731 [16DE]

Legion of Merit awarded to James R. Knapp (excerpt), E1164 [22JN]

Medal of Honor awarded to Charles P. Murray, Jr., E1553 [7SE]

Medal of Honor awarded to Thomas G. Kelley (excerpt), S2924 [12MY]

Shinyei (Rocky) Matayoshi awarded Distinguished Service Cross: Dept. of the Army, E1033 [2JN]

Essays

Agriculture Then and Now: Alexis J. Carmony, S2774 [9MY]

———Collin Bowlin, S2774 [9MY]

Eulogies

Murray, Charles P., Jr.: by Thomas E. McCutchen, Sr., E1554 [7SE]

Letters

Award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines: James F. Amos, H7026 [25OC]

———Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H7025 [25OC]

———Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7025 [25OC]

Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H8826 [13DE]

———Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H8826 [13DE]

Use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Jr., Michael Collins, and John Glenn: Representative Lungren, Committee on House Administration (House), H6482 [3OC]

Use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to 100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, and Military Intelligence Service: Representative Lungren, Committee on House Administration (House), H6285 [21SE]

Lists

Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1236 [6JY]

Indiana Youth Essay Contest winners, S2774 [9MY]

MaineToday Media, Inc., ``Forty Under 40'' Award for Emerging Maine Leaders recipients, E1298 [12JY]

Poems

``All in Darkness's Light,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1408 [26JY]

``In Honor's Light,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1375 [21JY]

``Man the Lord Pulled From the Sea,'' Albert C. Caswell, E230 [15FE]

``To Such New Frontiers,'' Albert C. Caswell, E2055 [15NO]

Press releases

Millis Student Receives 2011 Military Child of the Year Award: Operation Homefront (organization), E580 [31MR]

Vermont Manufacturer of Mobile Health Care Units Is National Small Business Person of the Year: SBA, S3538 [7JN]

Proclamations

Bishop Quincy L. Carswell Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E2160 [1DE]

Glenda F. Britton Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E768 [2MY], E936 [24MY]

John D. Defoor U.S. Citizen of Distinction: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E939 [24MY]

Lizzie Alexander Days: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E2161 [1DE]

Robert (Shane) Wilson U.S. Citizen of Distinction: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E2157 [1DE]

Programs

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony, H1596 [8MR]

Remarks in House

Abend, Alex: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1973 [1NO]

Academy of Model Aeronautics: National Aeronautics Association Brewer Trophy recipient, E2094 [18NO]

Ada, Vicente D.: SBA Guam Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Small Business of the Year award recipient, E724 [14AP]

Adams, James C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2134 [30NO]

Agna, Mary: Greene County, OH, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E1776 [5OC]

Aguilar, Dan: Premio Internazionale Solidarieta Alpina (organization) Silver Plaque International Alpine Solidarity Award recipient, E1393 [22JY]

Allen, Barbara: Civic Ventures (organization) Purpose Prize recipient, E211 [11FE]

Allen, Paige: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E462 [11MR]

Allen, William F., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E819 [5MY]

Allison, Joel: Texas Women's University Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award recipient, E167 [8FE]

Alomar, Roberto: election to National Baseball Hall of Fame, E39 [7JA]

Altoona, PA: tribute to HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona ``Consider the Possibilities'' Personal Achievement Award recipients, E1632 [14SE]

Amos, Nicolle: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Iowa Nurse Practitioner of the Year award recipient, E428 [8MR]

Anderson, Harold: Colorado Association of Conservation Districts Conservation Hall of Fame inductee, E2312 [19DE]

Anderson, Melissa: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E454 [10MR]

Anderson, Ron: National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1240 [6JY]

Anderson, Shaun: Pennsylvania State University Alumni Achievement Award recipient, E549 [29MR]

Anderson, Tom: Distinguished Hoosier Award recipient, E672 [8AP]

Andres, Rachel: San Mateo County, CA, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E760 [15AP]

Andrulot, Faith: Dept. of Veterans Affairs Excellence in Nursing Award recipient, E890 [13MY]

Applebury, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1307 [13JY]

Ard, Bonnie: Walton County, FL, Educational Support Person of the Year award recipient, E126 [26JA]

Armed Forces: 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 (H.R. 625), H8953, H8956 [14DE]

Armstrong, Neil A.: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E2062 [16NO]

Arnold, Margaret: Greene County, OH, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E1775 [5OC]

Arnold, Mary E.: Sonoma, CA, Alcaldessa honoree, E229, E233 [15FE]

Arthur, Jonathan L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E877 [12MY]

Arturi, Marie Clarke: American Society of Hematology Outstanding Service Award recipient, E2186 [6DE]

Ashley, Thomas R.: Trial Attorneys of New Jersey (organization) Daniel L. Golden Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2002 [3NO]

Asian American Chamber of Commerce: tribute to gala award recipients, E511 [17MR]

Asian American Success (AASuccess) (organization): tribute to YouthCon Scholarship program finalists, E2260 [14DE]

Atencio, Shirley: Center, CO, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E636 [5AP]

Aube, Maureen: United Way of Androscoggin County, ME, Jim Phillips Award recipient, E1300 [12JY]

Austin, Christopher R.: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Coast Guard Soldier of the Year Award recipient, E1795 [6OC]

Austin, Yvonne: ConvaTec Inc., Great Comebacks Award recipient, E435 [8MR]

Avellan, Adam J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1856 [13OC]

Avon, SD: Avon Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1934 [26OC]

Azevedo, Logan C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E157 [8FE]

Bahr, William: Firefighter of the Year award recipient by several New York local, regional, and State firefighting organizations, E1194 [24JN]

Baker, Craig: Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year Award recipient, E332 [28FE]

Balgenorth, Bob: San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council Spirit of Solidarity Award recipient, E506 [16MR]

Ballantyne, Joan: National Association of Realtors Meritorious Service Award recipient, E856 [11MY]

Bargman, Eugene and Caroline: Nebraska Farm Bureau Silver Eagle Award recipients, E2049 [15NO]

Barnhill, Dale: School Administrators of Iowa (organization) Iowa High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1685 [22SE]

Baron, Mel: American Pharmacists Association Foundation Pinnacle Award recipient, E1175 [23JN]

Barry, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E109 [25JA]

Bartlow, Gina: American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) Direct Support Professional of the Year award recipient, E1922 [25OC]

Barton, Seth: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1308 [13JY]

Baruch College: tribute to Bernard Baruch Dinner honorees, E20 [6JA]

Barynard, James A.: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Air Force Soldier of the Year Award recipient, E1795 [6OC]

Bates, Brandon: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E123 [26JA]

Beaman, Lee: Operation Andrew Group (organization) Joe and Honey Rodgers Leadership Award recipient, E1722 [23SE]

Bearden, Willy: University of Memphis College of Communication and Fine Arts Distinguished Achievement Award in the Creative and Performing Arts recipient, E2084 [17NO]

Beavers, Ruth: Points of Light Foundation Daily Point of Light Award recipient, E497 [16MR]

Beckwood Services, Inc.: Raytheon Co., Five Star Supplier Excellence Award recipient, E1544 [7SE]

Beichner, Robert: McGraw-Hill Cos., Harold W. McGraw Jr., Prize in Education recipient, E1725 [29SE]

Bejjani, Pierre: American Nationalities Movement (organization) honoree, E2294 [16DE]

Bell, Al: National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc., GRAMMY Award recipient, H746 [14FE]

Bellune, Jerry: South Carolina Press Association Journalist of the Year award recipient, H1780 [14MR]

Benningfield, Adriel: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E452 [10MR]

Beres, Tom: Cleveland, OH, Journalism Hall of Fame inductee, E1954 [27OC]

Bergen, Anne M.: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E862 [11MY]

Berger, Geri: Texas Association of Secondary School Principals Texas High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1680 [21SE]

Berkeley Heights, NJ: inclusion of Governor Livingston High School in Newsweek (publication) ``Best High Schools'' list, H4371 [22JN]

Berken, Kevin M.: Crowley, LA, International Rice Festival Rice Farmer of the Year award recipient, E1864 [13OC]

Bevilacqua, Al: National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee and Order of Merit recipient, E2224 [12DE]

Bevilacqua, Chris: National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee and Outstanding American Award recipient, E2224 [12DE]

Bishir, James: Air Force Association Hurlburt, FL, Chapter 398 Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E562 [30MR]

Bixler, David J.: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Army Soldier of the Year Award recipient, E1795 [6OC]

Blair, Jordanne: Miss Rodeo Iowa award recipient, E124 [26JA]

Blanckenburg, William L.: Napa Valley College Foundation Spirit of Napa Valley College Award recipient, E157 [8FE]

Blatt, Ira S.: Humboldt County, CA, Democratic Central Committee Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1539 [6SE]

Blean, Gina L.: SBA Iowa Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E728 [15AP]

Blechner, Sidney and Toby Thurm: ROFEH International (organization) Congregation Bais Pinchas Jubilee Award recipients, E1857 [13OC]

Blum, Justin: Army Cadet Command National Junior ROTC Instructor of the Year award recipient, E1370 [20JY]

Blum, Justin F.: ConvaTec Inc., Great Comebacks Tony Snow Public Service Award recipient, E434 [8MR]

Blum, Marlene: Fairfax County, VA, Lawrence V. Fowler Award recipient, E2186 [6DE]

Blyleven, Bert: election to National Baseball Hall of Fame, E49 [12JA]

Boland, Jessica: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1079 [13JN]

Book, Robert: National Jewish Committee on Scouting Shofar Award recipient, E210 [11FE]

Boone, NC: Watauga High School National ProStart Invitational winner, H4080 [14JN]

Bosch, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1669 [21SE]

Bowman, Darrel: SBA National Veteran Small Business Champion award recipient, E921 [23MY]

Boyett, Carl: Modesto, CA, American Legion Post 74 Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2027 [10NO]

Brachman, Sarah: National Down Syndrome Society Advocate of the Year award recipient, E51 [12JA], E126 [26JA]

Bradley, Helen: Humanities Texas (organization) Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award recipient, E1693 [22SE]

Bradley, Juanita: Dayton, OH, Woman of the Year award recipient, E107 [25JA]

Bradley, Scott: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E2171 [2DE]

Brandt Holdings Co.: Dept. of Commerce President's ``E'' Star Award for Exports recipient, H3322 [23MY]

Brereton, Harmar: B'nai B'rith Amos Lodge No. 136 Americanism Award recipient, E917 [23MY]

Briggs, David: Cecil Scaife Visionary Award recipient, E1948 [27OC]

Brighton, NY: French Road Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2141 [30NO]

Broadway Theatre of Pitman (organization): New Jersey Association of Community Theater Perry Awards recipient, E144 [8FE]

Brown, Seth: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, H6906 [13OC]

Browning, Christopher N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1638 [15SE]

Buch, Todd: Middletown Community Foundation Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, H402 [24JA]

Buffington, Benjamin J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1211 [24JN]

Bullard, Colton: Little League International Good Sport of the Year Award recipient, E1135 [21JN]

Bump, Vanessa: Walton County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E126 [26JA]

Burke, Daniel F.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E3 [5JA]

Burne, James and Mary Lou: Luzerne Foundation Monsignor McGowan Cornerstone Award recipients, E1729 [29SE]

Burns, Liz: Western Springs, IL, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E126 [26JA]

Burns, Myasia: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Georgia, E274 [18FE]

Burt, Steve R.: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2065 [16NO]

Bush, George H.W.: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E229 [15FE]

Buxman, Lindsey: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Colorado, E816 [5MY]

Byers, Brooks: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1142 [21JN]

Cahill, Daniel G.: Sea Girt, NJ, Irish Festival Chieftain honoree, E1772 [5OC], E1813 [11OC]

Calabrese, Gina: Magnet Schools of America (organization) National Principal of the Year award recipient, E1078 [13JN]

Califon, NJ: Tewksbury Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1733 [29SE]

California: MemorialCare Health System recipient of Gallup, Inc., Great Workplace Award, E605 [1AP]

Calpin, Robert: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E490 [15MR]

Cammack, Randy: San Diego County, CA, Building and Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO, Labor Leader of the Year Award recipient, E1552 [7SE]

Campbell, Ann: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E453 [10MR]

Campbell, Charity: Iowa Dept. of Education Iowa Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1628 [14SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to 100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, and Military Intelligence Service for World War II service (S. Con. Res. 28), H6284-H6288 [21SE]

———permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Jr., Michael Collins, and John Glenn (S. Con. Res. 29), H6481-H6483 [3OC]

Carboneau, Andre: Indiana Air National Guard Airman of the Year award recipient, H4199 [15JN]

Caris, Pete: Western Springs, IL, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E128 [26JA]

Carr, Marcia: Okaloosa County, FL, Educational Support Professional of the Year award recipient, E517 [17MR]

Carroll, Patrick: Recovery Resources (organization) Bronze Key award recipient, E2085 [17NO]

Caruso, Karen: SBA North Carolina Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E928 [23MY]

Carver, Terrance W., III: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2135 [30NO]

Castelazo, Jennifer: Napa County, CA, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1540 [6SE]

Catanzarite, Michael: American Diabetes Association and Father's Day/Mother's Day Council Inc., Father of the Year Award recipient, E1087 [14JN]

Central Connecticut State University: Institute for Technology and Business Development Connecticut Business Hall of Fame inductee, E895 [13MY]

Chaffin, H. Douglas: Michigan Bankers Association Banker of the Year award recipient, E277 [18FE]

Chaffins, Lucas J.: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Marine Corps Soldier of the Year Award recipient, E1795 [6OC]

Chaloupka, Nathan J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1638 [15SE]

Chattanooga, TN: Intelligent Community Forum (organization) ``Top Seven Intelligent Communities of the Year'' designee, H1393 [1MR]

Chaudhuri, Bodhisattwa: Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation award recipient, E1445 [29JY]

Chelsea, MI: tribute to Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce Business Leadership award recipients, E239 [16FE]

Cheney, TaKeysha Sheppard: Women Presidents' Organization Empowered Woman of the Year Award recipient, E1746 [3OC]

Chevalier, Logan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1307 [13JY]

Chicago Iron & Supplies, Inc.: Ashland Area Development Corp., Business of the Year award recipient, E1664 [20SE]

Christensen Construction Co.: Butler Manufacturing, Inc., Midwest Region Builder of the Year award recipient, E825 [5MY]

Christmas, Robert B.: Washington County, FL, Extension Service Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award recipient, E2081 [17NO]

Civil Air Patrol: World Peace Corps Mission Roving Ambassador for Peace Award recipient, E1456 [29JY]

Clark, Dallas: Humboldt County, IA, Youth Champion Award recipient, E885 [12MY]

Clark, NJ: St. John the Apostle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1732 [29SE]

Clark, Richard: Irish American Archive Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E331 [28FE]

Clemons, Kirsten A.: National Association of Secondary School Principals NASSP/Vicro National Assistant Principal of the Year finalist, E484 [15MR]

Clifton Gunderson LLC: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Employer of Excellence award recipient, E1113 [16JN]

Clover, Barbara: National Art Education Association National Secondary Art Educator of the Year award recipient, E237 [16FE]

Coborn's, Inc.: Grocery Headquarters (publication) Independent Retailer of the Year award recipient, E588 [31MR]

Coburn, Chris: Irish American Archive Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E327 [28FE]

Cochran, Daniel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1321 [14JY]

Cohen, Stanley N.: Stanford University School of Medicine Dean's Medal recipient, E1651 [15SE]

Colet, Venancia R.: Dept. of HHS Administration on Aging Outstanding Senior Volunteer Award recipient, E1461 [1AU]

Colson, Danielle: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E209 [11FE]

Comer, James P.: Greater New Haven, CT, NAACP Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E861 [11MY]

Cooper, Brian: Alamosa, CO, Police Dept. Lifesaver Award recipient, E1066 [13JN]

Cooper, Eli J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E149 [8FE]

Corkern, Wilton: Accokeek Foundation National Conservation Leadership Award recipient, E1790 [6OC]

Cornelius, Jackie: National Association of Secondary School Principals Florida Secondary School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1310 [13JY]

Corvelo, Connie: Atwater, CA, Women's Club Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, E2032 [14NO]

Cowles, Nancy: CPSC Chairman's Commendation Circle Award recipient, E2200 [7DE]

Coyne, Richard F.: Irish American Archive Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E330 [28FE]

Crampton, Mary Anne: Lakewood, OH, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1139 [21JN]

Cranford, NJ: inclusion of Cranford High School in Newsweek (publication) ``Best High Schools'' list, H4371 [22JN]

Crossley, Collin R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E105 [25JA]

Crutchfield, Reginald and family: Okaloosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1694 [22SE]

Cruz, Reanna A.: SBA Guam Financial Services Champion of the Year award recipient, E724 [14AP]

C-SPAN: tribute to Student Cam competition winners, E831 [5MY]

Culpepper, Glenda: Whitesboro, TX, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E438 [9MR]

Curless, Jay R., III: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1751 [4OC]

Curtis, Michael D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2099 [18NO]

Dake family: Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region C. Jordan Vail Spirit of Philanthropy Award recipients, E901 [13MY]

Daldrup, Sean K.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E875 [12MY]

Dale City Civic Association: tribute to community award recipients, E526 [17MR]

Dallas, TX: Dallas Environmental Science Academy recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1923 [25OC]

———Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1923 [25OC]

———Rosie M. Collins Sorrells School of Education and Social Services Magnet High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1923 [25OC]

———School of Science and Engineering Magnet High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1923 [25OC]

Dalman, Tanner J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1 [5JA]

Daniel, Barbara J.: West Tech Alumni Association, Inc., West Tech High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1738 [3OC]

Darrah, Nathan C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1149 [21JN]

Darter, Robert W.: Napa County Medical Society Frederick K.M. Plessner Award recipient, E2022 [7NO]

Davis, Allison: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E451 [10MR]

Davis, Alvin A.: Macy's, Inc., Florida Dept. of Education State Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1476 [1AU], E1507 [5AU]

De La Paz, Arnold: SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Minority Small Businessperson of the Year Award recipient, H7221 [2NO]

Decorah, IA: Decorah High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1649 [15SE]

Deis, Terrence G.: inclusion on Becker's Hospital Review (publication) Top Hospital and Healthcare Industry Leaders to Know list, E1086 [14JN]

Dept. of Defense: expand retroactive eligibility for the Army Combat Action Badge, H3719 [26MY]

———review military service records of Jewish American World War I veterans to determine whether they should be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, H3710 [26MY]

Dept. of Energy: tribute to Idaho National Laboratory employee award recipients, E2120 [29NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish the VetStar Award Program to recognize businesses for contributions to veterans' employment (H.R. 802), H3776, H3777 [31MY]

———South Texas Veterans Affairs Health Care Center in Harlingen, TX, recipient of Joint Commission (organization) Gold Seal of Approval, H8013 [1DE]

Desai, Kiran: New Jersey State Planning Officials Organization Achievement in Planning Award recipient, E848 [10MY]

DeStefano, John, Jr.: Connecticut Anti-Defamation League Torch of Liberty Award recipient, E926 [23MY]

Deterding, Cody D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E153 [8FE]

Detroit, MI: Henry Ford Health System recipient of Dept. of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, E2225 [12DE]

Devlin, Kathleen: SBA Rhode Island Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, H3285 [13MY]

Diamond, Kevin and Sarah: Elmhurst, IL, Jaycees Distinguished Service Award recipients, E951 [25MY]

DiChiara, Larry: School Superintendents of Alabama (organization) Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E1925 [25OC]

Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (H.R. 320), H6996, H6997 [24OC]

Dobo, Jan: Greene County, OH, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E1773 [5OC]

Dobrzynski, Marsha: Cleveland Arts Prize (organization) Martha Joseph Prize for Distinguished Service to the Arts recipient, E1199 [24JN]

Dolly, Patricia: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter Woman of the Year Award recipient, E1000 [31MY]

Dona, George G.: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2065 [16NO]

Donaghy, Bradley: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2132 [30NO]

Donchak, Lori: San Clemente, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E187 [9FE]

Donley, Kristin: Colorado Teacher of the Year award recipient, E2014 [4NO]

Doom, Dalton B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E908 [13MY]

Dotson, William: West Virginia Affordable Housing Hall of Fame inductee, E802 [4MY]

Dowd, John and Tina: Volunteers of America (organization) Pennsylvania Spirit of Youth award recipients, E743 [15AP]

Dowdy, Mason: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1161 [22JN]

Dowell, Kyle: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1146 [21JN]

Downing, Timothy: Cleveland, OH, Stonewall Democrats (organization) Leadership Award recipient, E1736 [3OC]

Drega, Connie: Connecticut Democratic State Central Committee Women's Leadership Award recipient, E1912 [24OC]

Dreiling, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1307 [13JY]

Drenner, Clayton M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1749 [4OC]

Dunn Loring, VA: tribute to Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire Dept., award recipients, E680 [8AP]

Dusch, Maxwell K.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1351 [19JY]

Early, Mazie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E455 [10MR]

Edmondson, Logan I.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1518 [12AU]

Edwards, Alan and family: Santa Rosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1363 [20JY]

Egan, Timothy: Rainer Club Arist Laureate award recipient, E798 [3MY]

Eggemeyer, Dennis: Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Charlie O'Brien Award recipient, E331 [28FE]

826 Seattle (organization): President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award recipient, E1968 [1NO]

Eipperle, Todd: Bronze Star recipient, E1790 [6OC]

El Paso, TX: Coldwell Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1876 [14OC]

———Silva Health Magnet High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1889 [18OC]

Elliot, Charles: Colorado Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame inductee, E289 [18FE]

Elliot, Linda: Human Rights Campaign (organization) Arizona Individual Equality Award recipient, E491 [15MR]

Ellsworth Community College: agriculture program recipient of National Association of Agricultural Educators Outstanding Postsecondary/Adult Agricultural Education Program Award, E35 [6JA]

Emerald, Marti: San Diego County, CA, Building and Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO, Johns Fellowship Award recipient, E1555 [7SE]

Emmons, Nicole: Military Times (publication) Coast Guard Service Member of the Year award recipient, E1402 [25JY]

Ennis, Sean S.: Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E2043 [15NO]

Erbe, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1156 [22JN]

Estelline, SD: Sharon F. Delzer Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1935 [26OC]

Etgen, Suzanne Kilby: Scenic Rivers Land Trust, Inc., Jan Hollmann Environmental Education Award recipient, E1687 [22SE]

Evans, Samuel M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1640 [15SE]

Fairfax, VA: Mason Small Business Development Center recipient of SBA Small Business Development Center of Excellence and Innovation award, E848 [10MY]

Fairfax County, VA: Fairfax County Park Authority recipient of National Recreation and Parks Association National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, E1166 [22JN]

———tribute to Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce awards gala honorees, E532 [17MR]

———tribute to Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Association award recipients, E1088 [14JN]

———tribute to Fairfax County Land Conservation and Tree Planting and Preservation Awards recipients, E877 [12MY]

———tribute to Fairfax County Park Authority Board Elly Doyle Park Service Award recipients, E2244 [13DE]

Fairfax County Youth Football League: tribute to Hall of Fame inductees, E515 [17MR]

Fairview Park, OH: St. Angela Merici School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2085 [17NO]

Faris, Hunter J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2321 [20DE]

Faulk, Marshall: Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, E215 [11FE]

Fauvre, Joan: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E514 [17MR]

Fay, Kevin: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society James L. Eichberg Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2333 [20DE]

Felton, Allison: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E462 [11MR]

Feran, Tom: Cleveland, OH, Journalism Hall of Fame inductee, E1948 [27OC]

Fesko, Frankie: Asian American Medical Association Crystal Globe Award recipient, E1985 [2NO]

Fields, Richard: Center for Heirs Property Preservation Commitment to Justice Award recipient, E133 [26JA]

Fish, Nanette: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E523 [17MR]

Fissette, Tristan: Our Military Kids (organization) Military Kid of the Year award recipient, E669 [8AP]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags for recipients of the Medal of Honor (H. Res. 49), H443-H445 [25JA]

Flanagan, Patricia: Rhode Island Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition Silver Rattle Award recipient, H4955 [13JY]

Florida: tribute to America's Young Heroes award recipients, E1004 [31MY]

Folks, John: Texas Association of School Boards Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E1997 [3NO]

Foran, Michael: MetLife/National Association of Secondary School Principals National High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1694 [22SE]

Fort Lupton, CO: Fort Lupton Middle School recipient of National Association of Middle School Principals Middle School of the Year award, E414 [3MR]

Fort Thomas, KY: Woodfill Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2010 [4NO]

Fowler, Cecilio L.: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E2094 [18NO]

Fox, Jeanne M.: Rutgers School of Law-Camden Alumni Association Arthur E. Armitage, Sr., Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, E2057 [15NO]

Frangos, Ann: West Tech Alumni Association, Inc., West Tech High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1741 [3OC]

Freese and Nichols, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, E254 [17FE]

Gaines, Tyeese: New Leadership Council 40 Under 40 Award recipient, E1353 [19JY]

Gainesville, GA: inclusion in Newgeography.com (Internet site) ``Best Cities for Job Growth'' list, H4799 [11JY]

Galla, Larry: Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductee, E2308 [16DE]

Galtung, Johan: American Muslim Alliance Foundation Abdul Ghaffar Khan International Peace-Builder Award recipient, E2050 [15NO]

Gardner, Jordan: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E464 [11MR]

Garner, Thomas C.: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E2210 [8DE]

Garrard, John: Atmore, AL, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1252 [7JY]

Gaskill, Robert C.: Prince William County, VA, NAACP ``Salute to Veterans'' Freedom Fund Banquet honoree, E521 [17MR]

Gaughan, Patricia A.: Irish American Archive Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E328 [28FE]

Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance of Washington, DC: tribute to Distinguished Service Award recipients, E725 [14AP]

Genomatica, Inc.: EPA Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award recipient, E1469 [1AU]

Gianikos, Nick: American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Chapter, District and National Ahepan of the Year award recipient, E1754 [4OC]

Gibson, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1322 [14JY]

Gilbert, Robert: California State Fair Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1271 [8JY]

Gilboe, Timothy K.: Silver Star recipient, E2332 [20DE]

Gillis, John M.: Henry W. Bosworth, Jr., Memorial Citizenship Award recipient, E529 [17MR]

Gilman, Benjamin A.: World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize recipient, E1456 [29JY]

———World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize recipient (H. Res. 440), E2192 [6DE]

Goehring, Allen, Jr.: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E2170 [2DE]

Goforth, Alex M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2134 [30NO]

Gold-Eagle Cooperative (business): Humboldt County, IA, Horizon Award recipient, E879 [12MY]

Golden Hotel (business): Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E331 [28FE]

Gong, Jan: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search finalist, E534 [17MR]

Gordon, Kevin J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1353 [19JY]

Gormley, Brenda: Texas Citizen Corps Council Jack Colley Award for Volunteerism recipient, E1237 [6JY]

Gottfried, Mike: Mobile, AL, Mobilian of the Year award recipient, E566 [30MR]

Gottlieb, Helen: New Jersey Federation of Democratic Women Peg Roberts Award recipient, E842 [10MY]

Grace, Ana Maria: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E526 [17MR]

Graef, Tyler A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1355 [19JY]

Griffin, Anthony: International City/County Management Association Award for Career Excellence in Honor of Mark E. Keane recipient, E2242 [13DE]

Griffin, Robert, III: Heisman Trophy recipient, H8907 [14DE], E23001 [16DE]

———Heisman Trophy recipient (H. Res. 498), H9948 [20DE]

Groom, Winston: Alabama Writer's Forum (organization) Harper Lee Award for Alabama's Distinguished Writer recipient, E311 [18FE]

Grossman, Tomer and Efrat: Hebrew Institute of Riverdale Community Service Award recipients, E1048 [3JN]

Gryboski, Gerry: Plains Sports Hall of Fame Association Plains Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1826 [12OC]

Gryboski, Kevin: Plains Sports Hall of Fame Association Plains Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1825 [12OC]

Gulluni, Frank: National Association of Workforce Development Professionals Tom Ahlers System Building Award recipient, E1045 [3JN]

Gustafson, Martha: Colorado Association of School Executives' Colorado Middle Level Principal of the Year award recipient, E1690 [22SE]

Guthrie, Debbi Huffman: Greater Riverside, CA, Chambers of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E588, E593 [31MR]

Guzman, Monica: SBA Guam Women in Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E722 [14AP]

H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III: World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize recipient, E1456 [29JY]

———World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize recipient (H. Res. 440), E2192 [6DE]

Haddad, Ronald: Governing (publication) Public Official of the Year award recipient, E2083 [17NO]

Haege, Glen: Michigan Association of Broadcasters Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee, E1432 [28JY]

Hager, Alexander B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E150 [8FE]

Hall, Brian E.: American Diabetes Association and Father's Day/Mother's Day Council Inc., Father of the Year Award recipient, E1138 [21JN]

Hall, William D.: American Diabetes Association and Father's Day/Mother's Day Council Inc., Father of the Year Award recipient, E1138 [21JN]

Hallmark, Eric B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E957 [25MY]

Hamann, Steve: El Cajon, CA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E97 [24JA]

Hamilton, Christopher S.: Boy Scouts Tall Pine Council Jack A. Hamady Good Scout Award recipient, E641 [5AP]

Hammond, IN: tribute to Hammond Sports Hall of Fame inductees, E539 [29MR]

Hanway, Sawyer A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E677 [8AP]

Harber, Lacy and Dorothy: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1494 [2AU]

Harden, Van: National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Radio Awards Medium Market Personality of the Year Award recipient, E1657 [20SE]

Hardin, Paul: American Automobile Association Presidential Lifesaving Medal award recipient, E671 [8AP]

Hargrave, Diane: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Woman in Support Services award recipient, E1123 [16JN]

Harmon, Dean: Humboldt County, IA, Friends of Animals Award recipient, E884 [12MY]

Hartley, Spencer: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1308 [13JY]

Hartman, Kaitlin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E1030 [2JN]

Hartridge, Debbe: Humboldt County, CA, Democratic Central Committee Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1539 [6SE]

Haseman, John B.: Defense Attache System Hall of Fame inductee, E1711 [23SE]

Haugland, Gabriel: Army Combat Infantryman Badge recipient, E819 [5MY]

Hauser, Thomas: Army Soldier of the Year award recipient, H7314 [3NO]

Hawley, Brian: Greater Riverside, CA, Chambers of Commerce Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E585, E592 [31MR]

Haynie, Eternity: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E450 [10MR]

Hayti, SD: Hamlin Junior High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1934 [26OC]

Head, Sarah: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E452 [10MR]

Heath, Jimmy: DC Jazz Festival Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1075 [13JN]

Heatwole, Jacob F.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1031 [2JN]

Hecht, Neil S.: ROFEH International (organization) Grand Rabbi Levi Horowitz Legacy Award recipient, E1857 [13OC]

Hedin, Andrew S.: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2067 [16NO]

Hegar, Mary O. Jennings: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2065 [16NO]

Hendel, Ruth and Stephen: Jewish Theological Seminary Louis B. Marshall Award recipients, E624 [4AP]

Hendrix, Jaron W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E407 [3MR]

Henrico, VA: Henrico County Public Schools recipient of American Association of School Librarians National School Library Program of the Year award, E1807 [7OC]

Hester, Timothy: Air Force Association Hurlburt, FL, Chapter 398 Middle School Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E566 [30MR]

Heydemann, Jacob: Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center (organization) Border Heroes Award recipient, E1995 [3NO]

Heysinger, Kelly A.: SBA Iowa Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E728 [15AP]

Higheagle-Strong, Zoe: Association of Washington Generals Washingtonian of the Year award recipient, E1630 [14SE]

Hi-Rel Products, Inc.: SBA New England Regional Subcontractor of the Year award recipient, E931 [23MY]

Hite, William P.: Military Officers Association of America Distinguished Service Award recipient, E722 [14AP]

Hiyakumoto, Larry I.: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2065 [16NO]

Hodges, Elwin: Humboldt County, IA, Spirit Award recipient, E879 [12MY]

Holmes, Robert and Eleanor: Family Nurturing Center of CNY, Inc., Family of the Year award recipients, E1186 [23JN]

Holwick, Richard: Northland, MO, Regional Chamber of Commerce Northlander of the Year award recipient, E69 [19JA]

Hominda, Elsa: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1761 [4OC]

Hood, Leroy: National Academy of Engineering Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize recipient, E295 [18FE]

Hoppe, Jacob M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E152 [8FE]

Hoppe, Joshua S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E145 [8FE]

Hoppenrath, Michael M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E874 [12MY]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1815), E852 [10MY]

Horseshoe Curve Benevolent Association: tribute to honorees, E2169 [2DE]

Hosford, Ryan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2176 [2DE]

Hostettler, Christopher S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1518 [12AU]

Hottel, Megan: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E460 [11MR]

House, Gerry: National Association of Broadcasters Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee, E700 [12AP]

House of Representatives: tribute to House Employee Excellence Award recipients, E1660 [20SE]

Howland, Melissa: Operation Homefront (organization) Military Child of the Year Award recipient, E579 [31MR]

Howley, Susan Smith: Congressional Victim's Rights Caucus Lois Haight Award for Excellence and Innovation recipient, E735 [15AP]

Huang, C.J.: Stanford University School of Medicine Dean's Medal recipient, E1642 [15SE]

Huinker, Dave: International Association of Fairs and Expositions Heritage Award recipient, E33 [6JA]

Humboldt County, IA: Maplewood community recipients of Humboldt County Good Neighbor Award, E878 [12MY]

Humboldt County Genealogy Association: Humboldt County, IA, Cooperation Award recipient, E882 [12MY]

Hunt, Rhys W.: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2067 [16NO]

Hy-Capacity, Inc.: Small Business Commerce Association Best of Business Award recipient, E887 [13MY]

Ijaw Foundation: Ijaw Diaspora Convention and Education Trust Fund International Leadership Award on the Advancement of Education and Capacity Development in Niger Delta Ijaw Communities recipient, E1524 [19AU]

Ildza, Zach: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E108 [25JA]

Illg, James: Humboldt County, IA, Friends of Animals Award recipient, E884 [12MY]

Indian Head, MD: Naval Surface Warfare Center Reactive Materials Team recipient of Dept. of the Navy Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award, E1043 [3JN]

Indianapolis, IN: William Henry Burkhart Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1815 [11OC]

Ingersoll-Rand Co.: Davie County, NC, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, H608 [10FE]

Inglima, Philip T.: Georgetown University Alumni Association John Carroll Award recipient, E861 [11MY]

IV Diagnostics, Inc.: Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana Chanute Prize for Team Innovation recipient, E2238 [13DE]

Jagim, Alex M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E976 [27MY]

Jaker, Michele: New Leadership Council 40 Under 40 Award recipient, E1353 [19JY]

Jaras, Madeleine: Elmhurst, IL, Character Counts! (organization) Mayor for a Day essay contest winner, E1335 [15JY]

Johnson, Ed: Greater Long Branch, NJ, Chamber of Commerce Lois G. Libutti Community Service Award recipient, E467 [11MR]

Johnson, Lois A.: Humboldt County, IA, Spirit Award recipient, E880 [12MY]

Johnson, Marc: American Association of School Administrators Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E450 [10MR]

Johnson, Phil: Atmore, AL, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1252 [7JY]

Jones, Jimmy: Florida Pediatric Society Philip O. Lichtblau M.D. Award recipient, E2011 [4NO]

Jones, John W., Jr.: Prince William County, VA, NAACP ``Salute to Veterans'' Freedom Fund Banquet honoree, E521 [17MR]

Jones, Tiejie A.: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2065 [16NO]

Jorgensen, Leroy and Jan: Humboldt County, IA, Neighborhood Beautification Award recipients, E883 [12MY]

Joyce, Joseph J., Jr.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Swingle Award recipient, E486 [15MR]

Kahl, Jack: Mayo Society of Greater Cleveland, OH, Person of the Year award recipient, E1815 [11OC]

Kahn, Dennis: American Cancer Society Cuisine for the Cure Event honoree, E811 [5MY]

Kallsen, Pam: Congressional Victim's Rights Caucus Ed Stout Memorial Award for Outstanding Victim Advocacy recipient, E735 [15AP]

Kaniasty, Krzysztof: Stress and Anxiety Research Society Lifetime Career Achievement Award recipient, E1819 [12OC]

Karafoil, Paul: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E129 [26JA]

Katz, Kay Kellogg: Rotary Club of Monroe, LA, Woman of the Year Award recipient, E455 [10MR]

Kechichian, Maro: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E515 [17MR]

Keegan, Thomas W.: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2066 [16NO]

Keller, Thomas A.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E701 [12AP]

Kendall, Clifford M.: Technology Council of Maryland Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E157 [8FE]

Kennedy, Deklan L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1354 [19JY]

Kenney, Joseph R.: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2068 [16NO]

Kids First (organization): Environmental Council of Rhode Island John H. Chafee Conservation Leadership Award recipient, H5738 [29JY]

Kieffer, Elliott, J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E485 [15MR]

Kindig, Millie: Washington County, FL, Rookie Teacher of the Year award recipient, E246 [16FE]

King, E.J. (Joe): University of Houston Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, E1949 [27OC]

King of Prussia, PA: Upper Merion School District recipient of EPA Environmental Achievement Award, E899 [13MY]

King Street Patriots (organization): Conservation Political Action Conference Ronald Reagan Award recipient, H2251 [1AP]

Kinne, Robert: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E2173 [2DE]

Kiriazes, Nicholas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2027 [10NO]

Kirwin, Roger, Bedford County, PA, Historical Society Historian of the Year Award recipient, E650 [6AP]

Klender, Thomas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1306 [13JY]

Kossuth, Rich: Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch Person of the Year award recipient, E427 [8MR]

Koul, Manasvi: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for North Carolina, E185 [9FE]

Kovac, Mitchell R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E876 [12MY]

Kowalski, Frank L., Jr.: Cleveland Society of Poles Foundation ``Good Joe'' Award recipient, E841 [10MY]

Kruse, Mahlon: Civil Air Patrol General Billy Mitchell Award recipient, E108 [25JA]

Krygier, Todd: Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 Ice Hockey Coach of the Year award recipient, E533 [17MR]

Kwikkel, Steve: School Administrators of Iowa (organization) Iowa Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1683 [22SE]

Labbe, Joshua A.: Silver Star recipient, E416 [3MR]

Lafayette, LA: Rand McNally & Co., and USA Today ``Best for Food'' city designee, E1468 [1AU]

Laffoon, Katrina: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E454 [10MR]

Lanci, Kenneth A.: American Diabetes Association and Father's Day/Mother's Day Council Inc., Father of the Year Award recipient, E1138 [21JN]

Langbehn, Janice: Presidential Citizens Medal recipient, E2129 [29NO]

Larkin, Brent: Voices of Ohio's Children (organization) Champion for Children award recipient, E786 [3MY]

LaSalvia, Thelma and Joseph: Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago Christe Fidelis Award recipients, E2269 [15DE]

Lau, Constance H.: Women's Council on Energy and the Environment Woman of the Year award recipient, E418 [3MR]

Laufer, Steven and Chani: Hebrew Institute of Riverdale Young Leadership Award recipients, E1046 [3JN]

Lawstuen, David: Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Iowa Professor of the Year award recipient, E2073 [17NO]

Leadbetter, David: National Golf Course Owners Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E942 [24MY]

Lean, J. Brendan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E158 [8FE]

Lee, Debra L.: Links, Inc., Greater New York Chapter Women of Distinction Spirit Award Luncheon honoree, E571 [30MR]

Lema, Mark J.: American Society of Anesthesiologists Distinguished Service Award recipient, E1926 [25OC]

Lena, Brian: Firefighter of the Year award recipient by several New York local, regional, and State firefighting organizations, E1194 [24JN]

Leno, David: Illinois Fire Services Association Medal of Valor award recipient, E873 [12MY]

Leonard, Paul F., Sr.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E484 [15MR]

Levesque, Steve: National Association of Defense Communities Base Redevelopment Leadership Award recipient, E1508 [5AU]

Lewis, Representative John: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E303 [18FE]

Lewis-McChord AFB, WA: 446th Airlift Wing recipient of Air Force Meritorious Unit Award, E1785 [6OC]

———tribute to 4th Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) members who were Distinguished Flying Cross award recipients, E1788 [6OC]

LifeCircle Alliances (organization): tribute to Kudos for Community Caregivers Award recipients, E2241 [13DE]

Lilburn, GA: Parkview High School recipient of Georgia School Superintendent Georgia School of Excellence Award, E516 [17MR]

Lincoln, RI: Town of Lincoln Housing Authority recipient of National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Award of Merit, H1628 [9MR]

List, Bob: Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Charlie O'Brien Award recipient, E333 [28FE]

Littlefield, Joseph: Ogunquit, ME, Outstanding Citizen Award recipient, E1293 [12JY]

Lori, Lou: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1970 [1NO]

Loxas, John: Hammond, IN, Rotary Club Robert V. Heinze Vocational Service Award recipient, E923 [23MY]

Lucas, Bonnie: National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Radio Awards Medium Market Personality of the Year Award recipient, E1657 [20SE]

Luest, Helga: Congressional Victim's Rights Caucus Eva Murillo Unsung Hero Award recipient, E735 [15AP]

Lycette, Twyla: Maine Town and City Clerks Association Town Clerk of the Year award recipient, E1859 [13OC]

Machado, Gus: Ford Motor Co., President's Award recipient, H2043 [30MR]

MacKinnon, Dottie Berger: Hillsborough County, FL, Commissioners Ellsworth G. Simmons Good Government Award recipient, E830 [5MY]

———Hillsborough County, FL, League of Women Voters Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E830 [5MY]

Magdaleno, Raul: MillerCoors LLC, Lider of the Year award recipient, E309 [18FE]

Maher, Nicholas E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1032 [2JN]

Mahler, Jim: San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E508 [16MR]

Maine: tribute to MaineBiz Business Leaders of the Year Award recipients, E798 [3MY]

———tribute to Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E427 [8MR]

MaineToday Media, Inc.: tribute to ``Forty Under 40'' Award for Emerging Maine Leaders recipients, E1298 [12JY]

Malik, Peter W.: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E2168 [2DE]

Malloy, LaJuana: Washington County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E237 [16FE]

Mann, Arnold: Rotary Club of Collegeville, PA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1749 [4OC]

Mansfield, OH: tribute to Rotary Club of Mansfield McGowan Courage Award recipients, E887 [13MY]

Manto, Jeffrey P.: Bristol Borough, PA, 21st Century Community Learning Center (organization) Person of the Year award recipient, E2094 [18NO]

Manzo, Albert: Roma Club Man of the Year award recipient, E219 [14FE]

Marino, Phyllis: Connecticut Democratic State Central Committee Women's Leadership Award recipient, E1904 [24OC]

Maritime International, Inc.: Louisiana Economic Development (organization) Lantern Award recipient, E1081 [14JN]

Marsh, Tommy: Lessons of the African-American Experience Creative Writing Contest winner, E716 [14AP]

Marshalltown, IA: National Arbor Day Foundation Tree City USA Growth Award recipient, E823 [5MY]

Marthedal, Jon: Greater Fresno, CA, Area Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E2099 [18NO]

Martin, Anita: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E516 [17MR]

Martinez, Tyler: Alamosa, CO, Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year award recipient, E518 [17MR]

Martini, Ray: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E755 [15AP]

Mason, Alexander S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2096 [18NO]

Mason, Cameron L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2324 [20DE]

Mason, Michael A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2098 [18NO]

Mason, Timothy A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2101 [18NO]

Matayoshi, Shinyei (Rocky): Army Distinguished Service Cross recipient, E1033 [2JN]

Mattos, Bill: California Poultry Federation Golden Rooster Award recipient, E1543 [7SE], E1570 [8SE]

Maughan, Daniel: Boy Scouts Heroism Award recipient, E2314 [19DE]

Max, Theodore C.: Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Inc., Rosamond Childs Award for Philanthropy recipient, E1189 [23JN]

Max Brake Controllers, Inc.: Louisiana Economic Development (organization) Lantern Award recipient, E1082 [14JN]

May, James: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Florida Professor of the Year award recipient, E2068 [16NO]

Mayo, Beverly: Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (organization) Florida Big Sister of the Year award recipient, E983 [27MY]

Mayorga, Emily: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E521 [17MR]

Mazza, Nancy: Greater Long Branch, NJ, Chamber of Commerce Lois G. Libutti Community Service Award recipient, E464 [11MR]

McClannahan, Mary: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E463 [11MR]

McClung, Arthur J., Jr.: Morehouse College Presidential Award of Distinction recipient, E1814 [11OC]

McCook, IL: tribute to Silver Star Families of America (organization) Silver Star Banner recipients, E1557 [8SE]

McCormick, Elizabeth: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E2167 [2DE]

McDonald, Kyle and family: Walton County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1858 [13OC]

McDonnell, Paul A.: Italian American Association of Luzerne County, PA, Person of the Year award recipient, E1728 [29SE]

McDowell, Wesley H.S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E741 [15AP]

McGinnis, Ross A.: Little League International Little League Museum Hall of Excellence inductee, H5289 [21JY]

McGraw, Tim: Tennessee Performing Arts Center Applause Award recipient, E1950 [27OC]

McKeon, Bill: All-American Amateur Baseball Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1477 [1AU]

McKeon, Jack: All-American Amateur Baseball Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1482 [1AU]

McKinnie, Tiffany: Washington County, FL, Educational Support Person of the Year award recipient, E238 [16FE]

McMillan, Emily: Escambia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E412 [3MR]

McNeil, Charlie and Judy: Cherry Hills Village (CO) Villager Man and Woman of the Year award recipients, E99 [24JA]

McNerney, David: Medal of Honor recipient, H7315 [3NO]

McQuillen, Arianna: General Motors Foundation Buick Achievers Scholarship Program award recipient, E2259 [14DE]

———GM Foundation Buick Achievers Scholarship Program award recipient, E1571 [8SE]

McShepard, Randell: Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation Black Professional of the Year award recipient, E1905 [24OC]

Mechdyne Co.: Iowa Farm Bureau Entrepreneur of the Month Award recipient, E824 [5MY]

Medavoy, Irena and Mike: American Friends of Hebrew University (organization) Humanitarian Torch of Learning Award recipient, E1580 [9SE]

Meders, Milenda G.: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Senior Farmer of the Year award recipient, E1354 [19JY]

Megyeri, Leslie L.: American Hungarian Foundation Abraham Lincoln Award recipient, E788 [3MY]

Meierhoffer, Michelle: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Emerging Leader award recipient, E1117 [16JN]

Melenick, Joseph: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Honored Hero Award recipient, E478 [14MR]

———Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Ohio, E478 [14MR]

Melvin, Eileen: SBA Region III Exporter of the Year award recipient, E1053 [3JN]

Memphis, TN: Booker T. Washington High School winner of White House Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge, H3165 [11MY]

———tribute to Emissaries of Memphis Music award recipients, E2141 [30NO]

Meramec Electrical Products Co.: NIST Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program Make It in America Manufacturer of the Week Award recipient, E2193 [6DE]

Metcalf-Putnam, Max: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1203 [24JN]

Metropolitan Fire Sprinkler, LLC: District of Columbia Small Business of the Year award recipient, E773 [2MY]

Meyer, Dakota: Medal of Honor recipient, H6218 [15SE], E1641, E1649 [15SE], E1699 [23SE]

Migliaccio, Fred: Long Branch, NJ, Amerigo Vespucci Society Man of the Year Award recipient, E421 [4MR]

Miller, Pat: Corona, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E55 [12JA]

Miller, Tricia: Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award recipient, H8905 [14DE]

Mims, Rhonda: Links, Inc., Greater New York Chapter Women of Distinction Spirit Award Luncheon honoree, E571 [30MR]

Mirolli, Andrew: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Georgia, E280 [18FE]

Mischke, Emily: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E465 [11MR]

Misemer, Madeleine: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Future Leader award recipient, E1118 [16JN]

Mobley, William C.: Jerome Lejeune Foundation International Sisley-Jerome Lejeune Prize recipient, E2295 [16DE]

Mogote, CO: San Rafael Presbyterian Church recipient of Colorado Historical Society Stephen H. Hart Award, E382 [1MR]

Molina, Odalmy: Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Award recipient, E210 [11FE]

Monks, Keenan: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search finalist, E557 [30MR]

Moore, Ben and Jennifer: Tennessee Farm Bureau Outstanding Young Farmer and Achievement Award recipients, E1793 [6OC]

Morgan, Bob: Greater Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E517 [17MR]

Morris, Jerry and family: Washington County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E2086 [17NO]

Morris, Phillip: Cleveland, OH, Journalism Hall of Fame inductee, E1957 [27OC]

Moshoginis, Cliff: Michigan Association of Airport Executives Airport Manager of the Year award recipient, E1817 [11OC]

Moss, Joseph D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E107 [25JA]

Murphy, Landau E., Jr.: America's Got Talent (television program) competition winner, H6218 [15SE], E1647 [15SE]

Myers, Elaine and Larry: Berea, OH, Chamber of Commerce Grindstone Award recipients, E707 [13AP]

Nash, Jacob: Cleveland, OH, Stonewall Democrats (organization) Stephanie Tubbs Jones Freedom Award recipient, E1735 [3OC]

Nason, Alexander C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E550 [29MR]

National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc.: tribute to GRAMMY Awards, H746 [14FE]

National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1236 [6JY]

National Industries for the Blind: Asheville, NC, chapter recipient of Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Sky High Growth Award, E882 [12MY]

National Women's Hall of Fame: tribute to inductees, E1788 [6OC]

Neel, Dylan: Presidential Scholars Foundation Presidential Scholar honoree, H4199 [15JN]

Nelson, Eric: Dept. of the Army General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award recipient, E827 [5MY]

New Jersey: South Jersey community recipients of Living Legends Torch Bearers Award, E618 [4AP]

New Lenox, IL: inclusion of Silver Cross Hospital on Thomson Reuters Corp., 100 Top Hospitals list, E2292 [16DE]

New Providence, NJ: New Providence High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1732 [29SE]

New York: tribute to 2d Congressional District Intel Corp., Science Talent Search finalists and semifinalists, E399 [2MR]

New York, NY: inclusion of New York-Presbyterian Hospital in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best Hospitals'' list, E1376 [21JY]

———tribute to Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center Flower Ball honorees, E21 [6JA]

———tribute to winners of 125th Street Business Improvement District (BID) (organization) BID on Culture banner design competition, E1210 [24JN]

Nguyen, Hung D.: Air Medal With Valor recipient, E2064 [16NO]

Niemeyer, Ian M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1353 [19JY]

Nissen, Erin: Northeastern Junior College Outstanding Ag Student of the Year award recipient, E1485 [2AU]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Adam G. Riess for physics, E1772 [5OC]

———recognition of Bruce A. Beutler for physiology and medicine, E1788 [6OC]

———recognition of Ellen Sirleaf Johnson for peace, E1876 [14OC]

Noble, Robert and Gloria: Manet Community Health Center, Inc., Elizabeth A. Swanton Community Service Award recipients, E1436 [28JY]

Nolan, Phyllis: Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center (organization) Extraordinary Volunteer award recipient, E1995 [3NO]

Norcross, GA: Simpson Elementary School recipient of Georgia School Superintendent Georgia School of Excellence Award, E516 [17MR]

Norcross, George E., III: New Jersey Hospital Association Healthcare System Trustee of the Year award recipient, E517 [17MR]

Northwestern University: Feinberg School of Medicine Women's Health Science Program for High School Girls recipient of NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring, E2229 [12DE]

Novak, Ken, Jr.: ESPN RISE (publication) National Boys Basketball Coach of the Year award recipient, H3323 [23MY]

Oak Lawn, IL: St. Linus School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2119 [29NO]

Oak Ridge Office Supply (business): Representative Fleischmann Economic Excellence Award recipient, H7081 [26OC]

O'Connor, Teri: Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, Inc., Woman of Distinction Award recipient, E717 [14AP]

O'Donnell, Kelly: Cleveland, OH, Journalism Hall of Fame inductee, E1960 [27OC]

Oliver, Richard D.: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E2174 [2DE]

O'Neal, Kitty: Carmichael, CA, Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year award recipient, E2198 [7DE]

Orgbon, Charles, III: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Georgia, E274 [18FE]

Ortiz-Macey, Withelma (T): Glamour (publication) Woman of the Year award recipient, E2078 [17NO]

Osage, IA: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 278 Merit Awards program for graduating high school seniors, E892 [13MY]

Ottaviano, Donna: Rhode Island School Superintendents' Association Rhode Island Superintendent of the Year, H6629 [6OC]

Otten, Casey B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1521 [16AU]

Pace, Connor J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1354 [19JY]

Paducah, KY: tribute to Paducah Middle School science bowl team, E950 [25MY]

Palmieri, Eddie: District of Columbia Jazz Festival Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1052 [3JN]

Panpaphian Association of America, Inc.: tribute to award recipients, E38 [7JA]

Parker, Trevor W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1657 [20SE]

Parks, Susan C.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E528 [17MR]

Parquet, Keana: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E152 [8FE]

Parton, Dakota: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1323 [14JY]

Parton, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1323 [14JY]

Pasley, Adam: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E484 [15MR]

Pasto, Linda: ConvaTec Inc., Great Comebacks Award recipient, E460 [11MR]

Paterno, Joe and Sue: American Jewish Committee National Community Leadership Award recipients, E462 [11MR]

Patton, Thomas: West Tech Alumni Association, Inc., West Tech High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1738 [3OC]

Paynter, Bob: Cleveland, OH, Journalism Hall of Fame inductee, E1956 [27OC]

Pence, Robert J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E9 [5JA]

PeopleSoft Inc.: tribute to Certificate of Recognition recipients, E1036 [3JN]

Perez, Antonio M.: Milwaukee, WI, Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award recipient, E1639 [15SE]

Perez, Lucio E.: Napa County, CA, Farm Bureau Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1334 [15JY]

Perl, Sandy: American Jewish Committee Judge Learned Hand Human Relations Award recipient, H7640 [16NO]

Pestovic, John A., Sr.: Polish Legion of American Veterans' Veteran and Women of the Year Recognition Banquet honoree, E2176 [2DE]

Peters, Melanie: Air Force Association Hurlburt, FL, Chapter 398 Elementary School Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E558 [30MR]

Peters, Susan: Carmichael, CA, Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year award recipient, E42 [7JA]

Petkovsek, Tony: Cleveland, OH, International Hall of Fame inductee, E1499 [5AU]

Petry, Leroy A.: Medal of Honor recipient, H4869 [12JY], E1375 [21JY]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to West Philadelphia High School Hybrid X team, E1026 [2JN]

Phillips, James and Janet: Old Bridge, NJ, YMCA Community Gala honorees, E423 [4MR]

Pikeville, KY: Pikeville Medical Center recipient of American Alliance of Healthcare Providers Hospital of the Year award, E1213 [24JN]

Pipistrel USA (company): NASA Comparative Aircraft Flight Efficiency Green Flight Challenge winner, H6665 [6OC]

Pires, Pedro de Verona Rodrigues: Mo Ibrahim Foundation Prize for Achievement in African Leadership recipient, E1824 [12OC]

Pittsburgh, PA: Girls of Steel (robotics team) recipient of Pittsburgh Regional For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition Rookie All-Star Award, E553 [29MR]

Pittsfield, ME: Sebasticook Valley Hospital named Leapfrog Group (organization) ``Top Rural Hospital'', E11 [5JA]

Plourde, Thomas: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E1978 [2NO]

Poindexter, Kaylan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Nevada, E183 [9FE]

Policy, Carmen A.: Sons of Italy Foundation National Education and Leadership Award recipient, E1035 [3JN]

Pomeroy, Jacob J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E820, E829 [5MY]

Pomfret, MD: Dr. James Craik Elementary School winner of National Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) competition, E1517 [12AU]

Porter, Matt: National Down Syndrome Society Dan Piper Award recipient, H6787 [12OC]

Portland, OR: tribute to Grant High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2940 [3MY]

Presidential Medal of Freedom: tribute to recipients, E235 [15FE]

Price, Carolyn: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter Community Service Award recipient, E998 [31MY]

Price, Erin: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E461 [11MR]

Prince William County Bar Foundation: tribute to Beat the Odds award recipients, E1089 [14JN]

Prince William Ministerial Association: tribute to Community Appreciation Award recipients, E528 [17MR]

Principal Financial Group (company): Dept. of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Freedom Award recipient, E1033 [2JN]

ProCon.org (Internet site): American Library Association Top 25 Free Reference Websites honoree, E1237 [6JY]

Providence, RI: Housing Authority of the City of Providence recipient of National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Award of Merit, H1628 [9MR]

———Providence VA Medical Center recipient of National Center for Patient Safety Cornerstone Recognition Program Bronze Award, H2048 [30MR]

Pugnet, Eric T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2226 [12DE]

Putnam, Norbert: Cecil Scaife Visionary Award recipient, E1948 [27OC]

Rael-Lindsay, Anna Mae: Trinidad State Junior College Administrator/Professional-Technical Employee of the Year award recipient, E522 [17MR]

Ragsdale, Floyd D.: Bronze Star recipient, E1869 [14OC]

Rahim, Fahim: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, E1554 [7SE]

Rahim, Naeem: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, E1554 [7SE]

Ramadi, Khalil: NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Award recipient, H3401 [24MY]

Rascon, Alfred: Medal of Honor recipient, E1705 [23SE]

Rau, Kyle: Minnesota Minute Men Ltd., Minnesota Mr. Hockey award recipient, H1781 [14MR]

Rawlings, Robert H.: Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, E203 [10FE]

Red, Jason R.: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2067 [16NO]

Redenbaugh, Elizabeth: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient, E735 [15AP]

Redmond, Muriel: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Woman in Volunteerism award recipient, E1116 [16JN]

Reed, Jim: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E2166 [2DE]

Reed, Kendall: Dept. of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve State Chairman Award recipient, E1030 [2JN]

Reese, Skyler J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1157 [22JN]

Regas, George F.: Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace (organization) George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award recipient, E1548 [7SE]

Regelin, Chad R.: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Navy Soldier of the Year Award recipient, E1795 [6OC]

Resnick, Mitchel: McGraw-Hill Cos., Harold W. McGraw Jr., Prize in Education recipient, E1602 [12SE]

Resnick family: Chabad of Hunterdon County, NJ, Community Leadership Award recipients, E951 [25MY]

Reynolds, Macy: Greene County, OH, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E1780 [5OC]

Rhode Island: tribute to Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award finalists and semifinalists, H5502 [26JY]

Richards, Burt: American Red Cross Community Courage Award recipient, E1259 [7JY]

Riggle, Michala: Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes recipient, H612 [10FE]

Roberts, Dennis: DynCorp International LLC, Chairman's Purple Star Award recipient, E2187 [6DE]

Roberts, Ryan J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E107 [25JA]

Roberts, Shelley: Community House (organization) Community Service Award recipient, E1581 [9SE]

Robinson, George (Robbie): Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E2176 [2DE]

Rocky River, OH: Kensington Intermediate School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2089 [17NO]

Rodriguez, Amilcar: Silver Star recipient, E1418 [27JY]

Rogers, Shanna: United Way of Androscoggin County, ME, Geneva Kirk Award recipient, E1294 [12JY]

Romanillo, Luigge: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2062 [16NO]

Romig, Gail: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, H3228 [12MY]

Rose, Allan and Ann: Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch Joseph Saporito Lifetime of Service Award recipients, E432 [8MR]

Rosenak, Spencer: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2131 [30NO]

Rothschild, Brian: American Fisheries Society Oscar Elton Sette Award recipient, E1684 [22SE]

Roura, Victor G.: Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year award recipient, E2275 [15DE]

Roy, Sukanya: E.W. Scripps Co., National Spelling Bee winner, E1073 [13JN]

Rusher, Darrell and Dottie: Humboldt County, IA, Family Tradition Award recipients, E883 [12MY]

Rutledge, Charles, III: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E900 [13MY]

Ryan, Richard: National Automobile Dealers Association American Truck Dealers Division and Heavy Duty Trucking (publication) Dealer of the Year award recipient, E932 [23MY]

Sabic Innovative Plastics Mount Vernon LLC: National Pollution Prevention Roundtable's MVP2 Project Award recipient, E1676 [21SE]

Sader, Deanna and Robert: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1964 [31OC]

Salazar, Matthew C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1744 [3OC]

Salmon, Austin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1639 [15SE]

San Diego, CA: inclusion of Preuss School in Newsweek (publication) ``Miracle School'' list, E1215 [24JN]

San Diego Regional Airport Authority: San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council Sol Price Spirit of Cooperation Award recipient, E504 [16MR]

Santelli, Joseph: SBA Western Pennsylvania Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1039 [3JN]

Sardoni, Susan: Eastern Pennsylvania/Delaware Region Anti-Defamation League Distinguished Service Award recipient, E662 [7AP]

Saxton, Jan: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Woman in the Workplace Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1119 [16JN]

Say, Karen: SBA 8(a) Graduate Firm of the Year Award recipient, E1944 [26OC]

Schaeffer, Adele K.: Wistar Institute Wistar Award recipient, E1923 [25OC]

Scheib, Stephanie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E459 [11MR]

Schelling, Stephen M., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1522 [16AU]

Schenkel, Pete: Zale Corp., Linz Award recipient, E668 [7AP]

Schieber, Alison: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Woman in Volunteerism award recipient, E1116 [16JN]

Schmalz, Anthony T.: Dept. of Defense Joint Service Achievement Medal recipient, H7918 [29NO]

Schmidling, Reid F.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1973 [1NO]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3252), E1918 [24OC]

Schrauth, Brandon: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E981 [27MY]

Schroeder, Robert: NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Award recipient, H3401 [24MY]

Schuster, Elaine: Big Sister Association of Greater Boston, MA, Believe in Girls Award recipient, E2019 [4NO]

Schwab, Sally: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Woman in the Workplace award recipient, E1114 [16JN]

Scotch Plains, NJ: inclusion of Academy for Allied Health Sciences in Newsweek (publication) ``Best High Schools'' list, H4371 [22JN]

———inclusion of Academy for Information Technology in Newsweek (publication) ``Best High Schools'' list, H4371 [22JN]

———inclusion of Union County Magnet High School in Newsweek (publication) ``Best High Schools'' list, H4371 [22JN]

———inclusion of Union County Magnet High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best High Schools for Math and Science'' list, E1730, E1731 [29SE]

Scott City, KS: National Civic League All-American City Award recipient, E1291 [12JY]

Scroggins, Colby H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E955 [25MY]

Seibert, Melissa: American Red Cross Ohio Commendation Medal recipient, E1697 [22SE]

Seymour Johnson AFB, NC: Fourth Fighter Wing recipient of Air Force Historical Foundation James H. (Jimmy) Doolittle Award, E1019 [2JN]

Shelter House, Inc.: tribute to volunteer award recipients, E1088 [14JN]

Sidick, Chris: SBA Region III Young Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, E1046 [3JN]

Siegal, Sylvan: Bronze Star recipient, E1022 [2JN]

Sieman, Loretta: West Des Moines, IA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1034 [2JN]

Silveri, Shekema: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, E1960 [27OC]

Silvestri, James: SBA Phoenix Award for Small Business Disaster Recovery recipient, H3285 [13MY]

Simeon, Paul M., Jr.: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E2163 [2DE]

Simi Valley Community Foundation: tribute to Humanitarian Award recipients, E1881 [14OC]

Skaja, Walter: Prince William Clean Community Council Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1090 [14JN]

Skinn, Sandy: Greene County, OH, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E1771 [5OC]

Slade, Stephen P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1158 [22JN]

Slavin, Jeffrey: Community Foundation for Montgomery County, MD, Philanthropist of the Year award recipient, E2034 [14NO]

Smith, Annette: Santa Rosa, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E468 [11MR]

Smochek, Jess: Congressional Victim's Rights Caucus Suzanne McDaniel Public Awareness Award recipient, E735 [15AP]

Smothers, Tom: ACLU Sonoma County, CA, Chapter Jack Green Civil Liberties Award recipient, E772 [2MY]

Socorro, TX: Escontrias Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1894 [18OC]

Solutions for Energy Efficient Logistics (organization): Alliance To Save Energy Andromeda Star of Energy Efficiency Award recipient, E1771 [5OC]

Sordelli, Aimee: Berwyn Development Corp., Charles E. Piper award recipient, E1659 [20SE]

South Bend, IN: National Civic League All-American City Award recipient, E1161 [22JN]

Specken, Dale: Minnesota Fire Officer of the Year award recipient, H746 [14FE]

Spivey, Helen: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Director's Conservation Award recipient, E849 [10MY]

Spoon, Alexander M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E676 [8AP]

Sprengeler, Aaron D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1272 [8JY]

Springfield, IL: Lincoln Magnet School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1781 [5OC]

Springfield, NJ: inclusion of Jonathan Dayton High School in Newsweek (publication) ``Best High Schools'' list, H4371 [22JN]

Stanley, Neal: Western Energy Alliance Wildcatter of the Year award recipient, E770 [2MY]

Staudt, Kathleen: Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center (organization) Border Heroes Award recipient, E1995 [3NO]

Steinhoff, Kathy: National Education Association Member Benefits Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, E297 [18FE]

Stella, Pat: Volunteers of America (organization) Pennsylvania Spirit of Youth award recipient, E742 [15AP]

Stephens, Nicholas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1322 [14JY]

Stephens, Zachary P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1669 [21SE]

Stern, Lila: Congregation Shaarey Israel, Montebella, NY, ``Woman of Valor'' award recipient, E1065 [13JN]

Stevens-Jett, Faye: Up2Us (organization) AmeriCorps Coach Across America program Coach of the Year award recipient, H6564 [5OC]

Stewart, Tony: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, E2168 [2DE]

Stillitano, Charlie: Milan Club of New Jersey Man of the Year award recipient, E723 [14AP]

Stone, Mary Ellen: Congressional Victim's Rights Caucus Ed Stout Memorial Award for Outstanding Victim Advocacy recipient, E735 [15AP]

Storts, Corey A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1355 [19JY]

Stowers, Samuel P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2133 [30NO]

Strickland, Hal: National Recreation and Park Association National Voluntary Service Award recipient, E1566 [8SE]

Strong, Mack: Association of Washington Generals Washingtonian of the Year award recipient, E1630 [14SE]

Studer, Kerry M.: Bronze Star recipient, E1033 [2JN]

Svetics, Christian: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1160 [22JN]

S&W Contracting of WNY, Inc.: inclusion in Fortune (publication) ``Inner City 100'' list, E1541 [7SE]

Swade, Kenneth: West Tech Alumni Association, Inc., West Tech High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1739 [3OC]

Tanita, Carol N.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E529 [17MR]

Taubin, Sol: Presidential Scholars Foundation Presidential Scholar honoree, H4199 [15JN]

Tavares, Ernest: Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1028 [2JN]

Tavares, Freddie: Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1028 [2JN]

Taylor, Bruce: Salinas Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E311 [18FE]

Taylor, Coleman G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1972 [1NO]

Taylor, Lynesia: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E460 [11MR]

Terrorism: award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 (H.R. 3421), H8825-H8828 [13DE]

Teton Village, WY: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort recipient of National Ski Areas Association Golden Eagle Award for Overall Environmental Excellence, E1201 [24JN]

Texas Rangers (baseball team): tribute to Faces of Freedom Program honorees, E2084 [17NO]

Texas Wesleyan University: inclusion in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best Colleges'' list, E1879 [14OC]

Teyler, Harvey: Special District Association of Colorado Distinguished Manager of the Year Award recipient, E2233 [13DE]

Thetford, Stephanie: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E256 [17FE]

Thieme, Joshua J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E151 [8FE]

Thomas, Gary: Fernando Award Foundation, Inc., Fernando Award recipient, E2132 [30NO]

Thomas, Herb: Cleveland, OH, Journalism Hall of Fame inductee, E1959 [27OC]

———Press Club of Cleveland, OH, Chuck Heaton Award recipient, E1959 [27OC]

Thompson, Walter: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E958 [25MY]

Thon, Jeremy P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E71 [19JA]

Thorbes, Cedric: Voices of Ohio's Children (organization) Youth Champion for Children award recipient, E789 [3MY]

Timmer, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1154 [22JN]

Timmes, Stephen M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2029 [10NO]

Trout, James H.: American Diabetes Association and Father's Day/Mother's Day Council Inc., Father of the Year Award recipient, E1137 [21JN]

Turgut, Aydin: U.S. Chess Federation National Elementary Championship winner, E1223 [1JY]

Turner, Ethan P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1354 [19JY]

Turner, Vincent: U.S. Corps of Chaplains Chaplain of the Year award recipient, E1410 [26JY]

U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association: tribute to Distinguished Graduate Award recipients, H2218 [1AP]

United Food and Commercial Workers Local 135: San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council Union of the Year award recipient, E507 [16MR]

University of Memphis: tribute to Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law mock trial team, E1042 [3JN]

University of Miami: inclusion in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best Colleges'' list, H6680 [11OC]

University of Michigan-Flint: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching ``Engaged University'' designee, E28 [6JA]

University of New England: tribute to Deborah Morton Award recipients, E1846 [13OC]

Upton, Joseph: ROFEH International (organization) International Award recipient, E1857 [13OC]

Up2Us (organization): AmeriCorps Coach Across America program Coach of the Year award recipients, E1767 [5OC]

Vacaville, CA: Travis Credit Union recipient of Credit Union National Association Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award, E540 [29MR]

Valencia Community College: Aspen Institute Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence award recipient, E2277 [15DE]

Valerio, Ted: Montrose, CO, Police Dept., Employee of the Year award recipient, E125 [26JA]

Valmores, Nilda: Congressional Victim's Rights Caucus Allied Professional Award recipient, E735 [15AP]

Valparaiso, IN: tribute to Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E60 [18JA]

Vasquez, James: Pueblo Community College Rising Star Award recipient, E520 [17MR]

Vergnetti, Leo P.: Scranton, PA, American Cancer Society Ball of Hope honoree, E1908 [24OC]

Veterans: issue a medal to those who died after service in the Vietnamese Conflict as a result of that service (H.R. 540), E383 [1MR]

Vienna, VA: tribute to Vienna Volunteer Recognition Day honorees, E716 [14AP]

Vutz, Norman: Schuylkill Township, PA, Outstanding Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2006 [4NO]

Vy, Cencio T.C.: SBA Guam Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E725 [14AP]

Walker, Alex, IV: Colorado District Attorneys Council Investigator of the Year award recipient, E159 [8FE]

Walker, Lindsey: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E447 [10MR]

Walsh, Maureen: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E520 [17MR]

Warden, Barb: Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Civic Award recipient, E334 [28FE]

Warminster, PA: Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2056 [15NO]

Warren, NJ: inclusion of Watchung Hills Regional High School in Newsweek (publication) ``Best High Schools'' list, H4371 [22JN]

Waterville, ME: Inland Hospital named Leapfrog Group (organization) ``Top Rural Hospital'', E6 [5JA]

Waukon, IA: Veterans Memorial Hospital recipient of Press Ganey Association Summit Award, E122 [26JA]

Weaver, Chris: Pueblo Community College Rising Star Award recipient, E520 [17MR]

Webster, Joshua M.: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2065 [16NO]

Wedell, Ernest: Army Combat Infantryman Badge recipient, E1885 [14OC]

Weeks, Jose: Army Gruber Award recipient, E1253 [7JY]

Weigel, Zach: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1755 [4OC]

Weinstein, Barbara-Ann: Leadership Broward Foundation Outstanding Broward Leader Award recipient, E1754 [4OC]

Welch, Ted: Tennessee Performing Arts Center Applause Award recipient, E1952 [27OC]

Wellehan, Jim: Auburn Business Association Citizen of the Year award recipient, E789 [3MY]

Wenthe, Mathew C.: Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor recipient, E2068 [16NO]

West Bloomfield, MI: West Bloomfield Township Public Library recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, E289 [18FE]

Westfield, NJ: Holy Trinity Interparochial School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1731 [29SE]

———inclusion of Westfield High School in Newsweek (publication) ``Best High Schools'' list, H4371 [22JN]

Whalum, Kirk: National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc., GRAMMY Award recipient, H746 [14FE], E274 [18FE]

Whatley, Haley: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Texas, E191 [10FE]

White, Hayden: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1147 [21JN]

White, Jim and Megan: American Catholic Historical Society Barry Award recipients, E2062 [16NO]

Wilkin, Alan R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E4 [5JA]

Williams, Bernard (Brownie): St. Cloud, MN, Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E779 [2MY]

Williams, Leni M.: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E2177 [2DE]

Wilmarth, Raymond, Jr.: Mountain View High School, Kingsley, PA, distinguished alumnus inductee, E1831 [12OC]

Wilson, Moni Piz: Arvada Economic Development Association Lloyd J. King Entrepreneurial Spirit Award recipient, E2235 [13DE]

Wilson, William: American Physiological Society Frontiers in Physiology Online Teacher Professional Development Program fellowship recipient, E707 [13AP]

Wiseman, Alice: Greene County, OH, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E1770 [5OC]

Wist, Ryan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1146 [21JN]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (H.R. 719), E382 [1MR]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to 100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, and Military Intelligence Service for World War II service, E1980 [2NO]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 2447), H7004 [24OC], H7019, H7024-H7030, H7043, H7044, H7045 [25OC], E1263 [7JY], E2003 [3NO], E2063 [16NO]

Wu, Albert: SBA Guam Minority Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E723 [14AP]

Xifaras, MarDee: New Beford (MA) Standard Times Woman of the Year award recipient, E7 [5JA]

Yannuzzi, Jo-Ann: Hazelton, PA, Mountain City Lions Club Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E1851 [13OC]

Young, Julie: McGraw-Hill Cos., Harold W. McGraw Jr., Prize in Education recipient, E1589 [9SE]

Youtsey, Lucas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2177 [2DE]

Zabel, Sarah: Presidential Scholars Foundation Presidential Scholar honoree, E1139 [21JN]

Zajac, Edward: West Tech Alumni Association, Inc., West Tech High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1740 [3OC]

Ziamatic Corp.: Pennsylvania Governor's Award for Safety and Excellence recipient, E2285 [16DE]

Ziegler, Melvin E.: Bronze Star recipient, E132 [26JA]

Ziemienski, Dennis: Sonoma, CA, Cultural and Fine Arts Commission Sonoma Treasure Artist of the Year award recipient, E1905, E1919 [24OC]

Zimmerman, Adam M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E678 [8AP]

Remarks in Senate

Agassi, Andre K.: International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee, S477 [2FE]

Ah Soon, Melanie: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, S3166 [19MY]

Akers, Bruce H.: Cuyahoga County Mayors and Managers Association George. V. Voinovich Public Service Award recipient, S6596 [17OC]

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation: tribute to Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility recipients, S1498-S1500 [9MR]

Allison, Robert A.: National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) Hall of Fame inductee, S4151 [28JN]

Alta, WY: Grand Targhee Resort recipient of National Ski Areas Association Golden Eagle Award for Overall Environmental Excellence, S4552, S4553 [13JY]

American Ambulance Association: tribute to Stars of Life Award recipients, S2617 [3MY]

American Association of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities: Illinois chapter Illinois Direct Support Professional Award recipients, S2833 [10MY]

Arsht family: Delaware Community Foundation Family Philanthropy Award recipients, S6177 [5OC]

Augustus, Amber: Delaware Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S6869 [20OC]

Batres, Alfonso: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Career Achievement Medal recipient, S6046 [3OC]

Biovation LLC: Smaller Business Association of New England Rising Star award recipient, S3424 [26MY]

Bixler, David J.: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Soldier of the Year Award recipient, S6043 [3OC]

Bluford, Guion S., Jr.: Pennsylvania Society Gold Medal for Distinguished Achievement recipient, S8728 [16DE]

Blyleven, Bert: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, S4990 [28JY]

Boesem, Nora and Randy: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S7826 [18NO]

Bomkamp, Katherine: inclusion on Glamour (publication) ``21 Amazing Young Women of 2011`` list, S8544 [13DE]

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming: tribute to Youth of the Year honorees, S5187 [1AU]

Brachman, Sarah: National Down Syndrome Society Advocate of the Year award recipient, S333 [27JA]

Burroughs, Jordan: Wrestling Insider Newsmagazine (WIN) Dan Hodge Trophy recipient, S5015 [28JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to 100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, and Military Intelligence Service for World War II service (S. Con. Res. 28), S5464 [8SE]

———permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Jr., Michael Collins, and John Glenn (S. Con. Res. 29), S5932 [23SE]

Cetnar, Joseph: award American Defense Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and Honorable Service Lapel Button posthumously, S5333 [6SE]

Clackamas Community College: National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriotic Employer Award recipient, S612 [7FE]

Cobell, Elouise Pepion: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1514), S6638 [18OC]

Cochran, Rick: SBA National Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S3537 [7JN]

Concordia Publishing House (business): Dept. of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, S8488 [12DE]

Copinga, Sue: LifePoint Hospitals, Inc., Mercy Award recipient, S5771 [20SE]

Davidson Institute for Talent Development: tribute to Davidson Fellow Scholarship award recipients, S6325-S6327 [6OC]

Deutscher, Raymond: award several military medals and commendations posthumously, S5334 [6SE]

Doyle, Tim: Rapid City, SD, Police Dept., Distinguished Service Cross and Purple Heart medal recipient, S5451 [8SE]

Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, Inc.: National Restaurant Association Restaurant Neighbor Award recipient, S2442 [13AP]

Factor, Cailley: American Association of Teachers of French Le Grand Concours French competition national champion, S2385 [12AP]

———National School Improvement Alliance South Carolina MathFest competition winner, S2385 [12AP]

Factor, Memorable: American Association of Teachers of French Le Grand Concours French competition national champion, S2385 [12AP]

———National School Improvement Alliance South Carolina MathFest competition winner, S2385 [12AP]

Falcon Performance Footwear (company): Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership Manufacturing Excellence Award recipient, S5246 [2AU]

Fayetteville, AR: Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks recipient of Sec. of Veterans Affairs Robert W. Carey Performance Trophy Award, S8488 [12DE]

Fort Lupton, CO: Fort Lupton Middle School recipient of National Association of Middle School Principals Middle School of the Year award, S1215 [3MR]

Fort Smith AFB, AR: 188th Fighter Wing recipient of Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, S1891 [28MR]

Freeman, Frankie Muse: NAACP Spingarn Medal recipient, S3605 [8JN]

Friedman, Matthew: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Career Achievement Medal finalist, S2837 [10MY]

Garibaldi, Giuseppe: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 369), S860 [17FE]

Giunta, Salvatore A.: Medal of Honor recipient (S. Con. Res. 3), S246 [25JA]

Gospodarek, Angela: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, S112 [25JA]

Grams, W. Todd: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Management Excellence Medal recipient, S6046 [3OC]

Greenlee, Sarah J.: Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year award recipient, S5771 [20SE]

Griffin, Robert, III: Heisman Trophy recipient, S8543 [13DE]

Hageman, Harriet: Wyoming Livestock Roundup (publication) Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5242 [2AU]

Hansen, Niels: Wyoming Livestock Roundup (publication) Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5242 [2AU]

Holding, Earl: U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame inductee, S2041 [31MR]

Honolulu, HI: tribute to Honolulu Board of Water Supply women's pipe tapping team, S4124 [27JN]

Indiana: tribute to Youth Essay Contest winners, S2774 [9MY]

Jordan, Tamika: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, S1405 [8MR]

Kenaston, Samantha: Council for Art Education, Inc., National Youth Art Month ``School Flags Across the U.S. . . . Flying High'' flag design competition winner for Virginia, S1055 [1MR]

Kisters, Gerry H.: Medal of Honor recipient, S5185 [1AU]

Klancke, Kirk: Field & Stream (publication) Hero of Conservation award finalist, S6457 [12OC]

Klein, Gerda Weissman: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, S855 [17FE]

Lane, Jay T.: Silver Star recipient, S6597 [17OC]

Little Rock, AR: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System recipient of Sec. of Veterans Affairs' Robert W. Carey Performance Excellence Award, S8488 [12DE]

Long, Heath and Betsy: Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award recipient, S8543 [13DE]

Lynch, James: SBA Maine Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S2925 [12MY]

Maryville, TN: Maryville City Schools recipient of State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) Prize award, S8370 [6DE]

Maxim, Nicholas: Zaner-Bloser, Inc., Nicholas Maxim Special Award for Excellent Penmanship recipient, S3919 [20JN]

McCurdy, James: SBA Maine Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S2925 [12MY]

Meder, Raymond: award Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman Badge 1st Award, World War II Victory Medal, and Honorable Service Lapel Button posthumously, S5333 [6SE]

Meyer, Dakota: Medal of Honor recipient, S5640 [15SE]

Mueting, Paul and Mandy: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S5710 [19SE]

Mulder, Jim and Jean: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S6184 [5OC]

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: tribute to Law Enforcement Excellence Award recipients, S4152 [28JN]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Adam G. Riess for physics, S6455 [12OC]

———recognition of Brian P. Schmidt for physics, S6455 [12OC]

———recognition of Ellen Sirleaf Johnson for peace, S6597 [17OC]

———recognition of Leymah Gbowee for peace, S6597 [17OC]

———recognition of Saul Perlmutter for physics, S6455 [12OC]

———recognition of Tawakkol Karman for peace, S6597 [17OC]

Orono, ME: Orono Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8599 [14DE], S8676 [15DE]

Paducah, KY: National Trust for Historic Preservation Dozen Distinctive Destination designee, S808 [17FE]

Peara, Edgar: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, S2504 [14AP]

Petry, Leroy A.: Medal of Honor recipient, S4495 [12JY]

———Medal of Honor recipient (S. Con. Res. 27), S5197 [1AU], S5932 [23SE]

Picciano, Nick and Jorun: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S5832 [21SE]

Plummer, Stacey: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, S112 [25JA]

Poland Spring Water (company): Kingfield, ME, facility recipient of Nestle Waters North America Inc., Best Plant in North America award, S1750 [16MR]

Portage Woods Products, LLC: OSHA Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) award recipient, S1500 [9MR]

Quin-Easter, Erica: SBA Maine Women in Business Champion of the Year award recipient, S2728 [5MY]

Rapid City, SD: Rand McNally & Co., and USA Today ``Most Patriotic Town'' designee, S5068 [29JY]

Reeves, Theresa K.: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S6086 [4OC]

Rhyno, John C.: North Attleboro/Plainville, MA, Rotary Club Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Citizen recipient, S1820 [17MR]

Roberts, Julia Link: Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education Acorn Award recipient, S6759 [19OC]

Schneider, Peter: award Bronze Star, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal posthumously, S5334 [6SE]

Shepherd, Michael: National Association of Secondary School Principals NASSP/Vicro National Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, S1117 [2MR]

Smith, Ruth: University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Foundation Senior Star Award recipient, S7825 [18NO]

Southcentral Foundation: Dept. of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, S8598 [14DE]

Stang, Peter: NSF National Medal of Science award recipient, S7185 [8NO]

Stell, Joe: BLM Rangeland Stewardship Award recipient, S4154 [28JN]

Stone, Susan: National Rural Health Association Distinguished Educator of the Year Award recipient, S3493 [6JN]

Tapp, David A.: National Association of Drug Court Professionals All Rise Leadership Award recipient, S6657 [18OC]

Tavares, Ernest: Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S2187 [6AP]

Tavares, Freddie: Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S2187 [6AP]

Taylor, Raven S.: Air Force Outstanding Airman of the Year award recipient, S5723 [19SE]

Terrorism: award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 (H.R. 3421), S8689 [15DE]

———award Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Congressional Medal to memorials established at 3 sites honoring individuals killed in terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 (S. 1239), S5479, S5480 [9SE]

Teton Village, WY: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort recipient of National Ski Areas Association Golden Eagle Award for Overall Environmental Excellence, S4552, S4553 [13JY]

Valencic, Tine: National Geographic Bee winner, S3422 [26MY]

Valentine, Tracy: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, S1498 [9MR]

Van Oot, Peter D.: Northeast Economic Development Association Volunteer of the Year award recipient, S5493 [12SE]

Weinberg, Ronald E.: Cleveland State University President's Medal recipient, S2924 [12MY]

Wheeler, Stephanie: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, S3811 [15JN]

Wielgus, Charles: ConvaTec Inc., Great Comebacks Award recipient, S1500 [9MR]

Wild, Thomas: National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., TOP COPS Life Saving Award recipient, S3044 [17MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Bataan defenders (S. 2004), S8687 [15DE]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (S. 1460), S5193 [1AU]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 2447), S7277, S7304 [9NO], S7362 [10NO], S7697 [17NO]

Reports filed

Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Prize Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 757) (S. Rept. 112-33), S4485 [11JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs VetStar Award Program Establishment To Recognize Businesses for Contributions to Veterans' Employment: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 802) (H. Rept. 112-80), H3341 [23MY]

Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 320) (H. Rept. 112-170), H5284 [20JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Memorable Factor named American Association of Teachers of French Le Grand Concours French competition national champion and National School Improvement Alliance South Carolina MathFest competition winner, E600 [1AP]

Tables

American Ambulance Association Stars of Life Award recipients, S2617 [3MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 49, Medal of Honor Flag Resolution, H443 [25JA]

H. Res. 498, Robert Griffin III recipient of Heisman Trophy, E2323 [20DE]

H.R. 320, Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act, H6996 [24OC]

H.R. 802, Dept. of Veterans Affairs establishment of the VetStar Award Program to recognize businesses for contributions to veterans' employment, H3777 [31MY]

H.R. 2447, award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, H7024 [25OC]

H.R. 3421, Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act, H8825 [13DE]

S. 1239, Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act, S5480 [9SE]

S. Con. Res. 3, Salvatore A. Giunta Medal of Honor recipient, S246 [25JA]

S. Con. Res. 27, Leroy A. Petry Medal of Honor recipient, S5197 [1AU], S5932 [23SE]

S. Con. Res. 28, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to 100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, and Military Intelligence Service for World War II service, S5270 [2AU], S5464 [8SE], H6284 [21SE]

S. Con. Res. 29, use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Jr., Michael Collins, and John Glenn, S5932, S5952 [23SE], H6481 [3OC]