AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES

Addresses

Constantino Brumidi Recipient of Congressional Gold Medal: Senator Enzi, S5967 [2AU]

Tribute to Senator Levin: Senator McCain, S1191 [1MR]

Appointments

Congressional Award Board, S3388 [21MY]

Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, S5264 [23JY]

Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board, S6558 [20SE], H6739 [12DE]

State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, S5264 [23JY]

Articles and editorials

Jersey Orchard Sweeps Apple Cider Awards, E229 [17FE]

Kentucky Academy Tops the Chart—Newsweek Ranks Kentucky Academy as America’s Top High School, S3679 [4JN]

Laurel Man Receives French Military Honor, S1992 [22MR]

Lexington Is the First Purple Heart County, E1747 [13NO]

Maj. Gen. Dubie Is Vermonter of the Year, S122 [26JA]

Pikeville Medical Center, S3271 [17MY]

Tony Pomerleau—The Art of the Dealmaker, S6940–S6942 [27NO]

Bills and resolutions

Afridi, Shakeel: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4069), H901 [16FE]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide a site for a memorial marker to honor the memory of Army 24th Infantry Division members who have received the Medal of Honor (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1542 [22MR]

Armed Forces: award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. (see S. 2885), S2966 [8MY] (see H.R. 5144), H2270 [27AP]

Brumidi, Constantino: anniversary of U.S. arrival (see H. Res. 816), H6428 [16NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. Con. Res. 45), S3729 [5JN] (see H. Con. Res. 128), H3266 [30MY]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer (see H. Con. Res. 133), H4907 [17JY]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (see H. Con. Res. 135), H5525 [31JY]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (see H.R. 3866), H374 [1FE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S4893 [11JY]

Cushing, Alonzo H.: award the Medal of Honor for acts of valor during the Civil War (see S. 2404), S2822 [26AP] (see H.R. 4933), H2206 [26AP]

Dept. of Defense: require victims of attack at Fort Hood, TX, and their families be accorded the same treatment, benefits, and honors accorded to September, 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims and families (see H.R. 6630), H6622 [4DE]

Dept. of Energy: provide a prize to the first manufacturer of highly-efficient mid-sized automobiles powered by gasoline (see H.R. 3872), H374 [1FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an honorary Excellence in Veterans Education Award (see H.R. 4052), H900 [16FE]

——— provide dental care to veterans awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 5653), H2565 [9MY]

Gentile, Dominic S.: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 5926), H3660 [7JN]

Gibson, Althea: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 4130), H1133 [1MR]

Gilman, Benjamin A.: World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize recipient (see S. Res. 505), S4636 [26JN]

H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III: World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize recipient (see S. Res. 505), S4636 [26JN]

Jan Karski Day: designate (see S. Res. 626), S8302 [20DE]

Johnson, John H.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3868), H374 [1FE]

Manziel, Johnny: Heisman Trophy recipient (see S. Res. 617), S8042 [13DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3252), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 4040), H801 [15FE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Brian K. Koblinka for chemistry (see S. Res. 615), S7976 [12DE]

——— recognition of Robert J. Lefkowitz for chemistry (see S. Res. 615), S7976 [12DE]

Taxation: treat Korea Defense Service Medal recipients as war veterans for purposes of determining whether contributions to posts and organizations of war veterans are charitable contributions (see H.R. 5903), H3577 [6JN]

Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6494), H6274 [21SE]

Veterans: authorize military departments to provide an exception to standards for awarding the Purple Heart for World War II veterans whose service records are incomplete due to damage (see H.R. 6095), H4774 [10JY]

War of 1812: award a Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Tuscarora Nation who fought to protect residents of Lewiston, NY, from British invasion (see H.R. 6516), H6275 [21SE]

World Peace Corps Mission: tribute to efforts to advance peace, justice, and inter-religious collaborations and World Peace Prize and its recipients (see S. Res. 614), S7976 [12DE]

Yoon, Byung Wook: tribute (see H. Res. 599), H1641 [27MR]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6588), H6343 [13NO]

Citations

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Aneesa Ahmed, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Hana Elhebshi, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Hawa Abdallah Mohammed Salih, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Jineth Bedoya Lima, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Maryam Durani, S1499 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Pricilla de Oliveira Azevedo, S1499 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Safak Pavey, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Samar Badawi, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Shad Begum, S1500 [8MR]

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award awarded to Zin Mar Aung, S1499 [8MR]

Declarations

Joyce Banda recipient of Foreign Policy (publication) ‘‘Top 100 Global Thinker’’ award, E1856 [30NO]

Essays

Role of the Farm in a Healthy Diet: Andrea Ledgerwood, S2815 [26AP]

——— Travis Koester, S2815 [26AP]

Inscriptions

Dennis M. Hertel Association of Former Members of Congress appreciation plaque, H4700 [10JY]

Gabrielle Giffords Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award plaque, H4699 [10JY]

Letters

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Jack Nicklaus: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1822 [16AP]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1821 [16AP]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Raoul Wallenberg: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1816 [16AP]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1816 [16AP]

Forensic analysis of events surrounding the death of Rafael Peralta relative to nomination to receive the Medal of Honor: Vincent J.M. DiMaio, H3139 [18MY]

Posthumous awarding of Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Calhoun Horne: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1819 [16AP]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1818 [16AP]

Tribute to Marie Lopez Kirkley-Bey: Representative Larson, E1135 [26JN]

Lists

Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Professors of the Year Award recipients, S6851 [15NO]

Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1002 [6JN]

Indiana Youth Essay Contest winners, S2815 [26AP]

Washington Regional Alcohol Program (organization) Law Enforcement Award of Excellence recipients, E2038 [2JA]

Poems

‘‘Legend of Latrobe,’’ Albert C. Caswell, S6440 [19SE]

‘‘On Point, Shades of Black and Green,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1148 [27JN]

Remarks in House

Adams, Keitha: Conference USA Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year award recipient, E368 [13MR]

Adkison, Jarrod and family: Washington County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1738 [9NO]

Aguilar, Dan: Premio Internazionale Solidarietà Alpina (organization) Silver Plaque International Alpine Solidarity Award recipient, E897 [30MY]

Alafoyiannis, Loula Loi: Association of Greek American Professional Women Woman of the Year award recipient, E1558 [19SE]

Alcorn, Walter: Fairfax County, VA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E402 [21MR]

Alibhai, Suleiman: Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington Professional Service Award recipient, E212 [16FE]

Allen, Phillip C.: South Florida Business Leader of the Year award recipient, E119 [2FE]

Alshouse, Alex J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E567 [18AP]

Ambul, Maria: American Heritage Girl (organization) Stars and Stripes Award recipient, E1 [6JA]

Ameris, Philip: Allegheny County, PA, Labor Council Man of the Year award recipient, E531 [16AP]

Anderson, Anthony: Alliance for Young Artists & Writers National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards gold medal recipient, H3488 [6JN]

Anderson, Dan: Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Principal of the Year award recipient, E1556 [19SE]

Anderson, Frank W.: Joint Veterans’ Commission of Cuyahoga County, OH, Judge Felix T. Matia/Chester J. Koch award recipient, E164 [8FE]

Andrews, Eleanor K.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E461 [28MR]

Archer, Iris M.: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1463 [10SE]

Arkansas Farm Bureau: tribute to Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award recipients, H4708 [10JY]

Armed Forces: award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S., H2794 [16MY]

——— Iowa National Guard 2d Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division recipient of Dept. of Defense Citizen Patriot Unit Award, E1540 [14SE]

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, H3108 [18MY]

Arrighi, Eva: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E466 [28MR]

Auburn, WA: Camelot Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E1092 [20JN]

Augusta, ME: tribute to Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E20 [17JA]

Azama, Yo: American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages National Language Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1170 [28JN]

Bailey, NC: Southern Nash High School Air Force Junior ROTC recipient of Distinguished Unit of Merit award, E652 [25AP]

Baillis, Daniel L.: Cleveland, OH, Division of Police Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E1782 [16NO]

Baker, David: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient, E762 [10MY]

Banda, Joyce: Foreign Policy (publication) ‘‘Top 100 Global Thinker’’ award recipient, E1856 [30NO]

Bangor, ME: tribute to Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E45 [18JA]

Barceloneta, PR: New Jersey Puerto Rican Heritage Statewide Parade Annual Banquet Gala and Puerto Rican Illustres honoree, E1535 [14SE]

Barclays PLC: Franklin County, ME, Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner honoree, E1754 [14NO]

Bardstown, KY: Rand McNally & Co., and USA Today ‘‘Most Beautiful Small Town in America’’ designee, E1284 [19JY]

Barton, Ken and family: Holmes County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1668 [28SE]

Bartron, Robert A.: Montrose, PA, Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E913 [31MY]

Bascomb, Paul: FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient, E243 [27FE]

Baton Rouge Area Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1624 [21SE]

Baugus, Jeffery A.: Santa Rosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E253 [27FE]

Baxamusa, Murtaza: John S. Lyons Foundation Fellowship Honoree of the Year, E1460 [10SE]

Bay Area Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1489 [12SE]

Bazewicz, Carrie: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1868 [4DE]

Beard, Joshua: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E405 [21MR]

Beckley, WV: inclusion in Smithsonian (publication) list of best places to live, E575 [18AP]

Beckwith, Frank: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E526 [16AP]

Benjamin, Zachary D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1083 [19JN]

Benn, Alvin: Alabama Press Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E204 [15FE]

Bennett, Kevin: National Association of Secondary School Principals Minnesota Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1754 [14NO]

Berg, Natalie: San Francisco Planning and Urban Research (SPUR) Association Silver Spur Award recipient, E595 [19AP]

Biddle, Mike: Gothenburg Award for Sustainable Development recipient, E1845 [29NO]

BigEye Creative (business): Orlando Business Journal Outstanding Small Business Award finalist, E1879 [5DE]

Bissell, Benjamin: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2038 [2JA]

Blanchard, Talbot: New Hampshire Hospital Association Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) of the Year Award recipient, E1032 [8JN]

Blench, Alexander W.: Air Force Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award recipient, E523 [16AP]

Block, Francine: Bucks County, PA, Women’s History Month Award recipient, E506 [29MR]

Bohl, Priscilla: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1826 [28NO]

Boland, James C.: Mayo Society of Greater Cleveland, OH, Mayo Person of the Year award recipient, E1784 [16NO]

Bonner, David: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, H4608 [29JN]

Borchardt, Mack: Texas Fire Chiefs Association Fire Chief of the Year award recipient, E536 [16AP]

Borg, Holly: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for California, E161 [8FE]

Bourns, Gordon: Riverside, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E480 [28MR]

Bowers, Arthur B. (Deacon): Tennessee Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development James H. Collier Service Award recipient, E1648 [21SE]

Bowling Green, KY: inclusion of Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Newsweek (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, H3274 [31MY]

Boys, Ralph: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H2303 [7MY]

Bradshaw, Aaron R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1613 [21SE]

Branch, Jason: Massachusetts Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition winner, E757 [10MY]

Brand, Morgan: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Future Leader Award recipient, E1056 [18JN]

Bravewomon, Lynn: Gays and Lesbians Organized for Betterment and Equality (GLOBE) (organization) Pryor Conrad Award recipient, E1684 [5OC]

Brinkmeyer, Brady: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E552 [17AP]

Brookhaven, PA: Coebourn Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H2332 [8MY]

Brown, Bob: Springfield, MO, Area Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1543 [14SE]

Brown, Bridget: National Down Syndrome Society Self-Advocate of the Year Champion of Change Award recipient, H1165 [6MR]

Brown, Chuck: ACLU of the Nation’s Capital Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2 [6JA]

Brown, Eric: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E75 [25JA]

Brown, Shari: National Center for Family Literacy Toyota Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E462 [28MR]

Brown, Tom: Tri-County Mental Health Services, Inc., Phoenix Community Achievement Leader Award recipient, E1341 [26JY]

Browne, Max: Gatorade National Football Player of the Year award recipient, E1982 [21DE]

Brownsboro, TX: Chandler Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1569 [19SE]

Bucci, Frank A.: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipient, E551 [17AP]

Buckey, John: Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators’ Association Bertram H. Holland High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1457 [10SE]

Bucks County, PA: tribute to Bucks County YWCA ‘‘Women Who Make a Difference’’ award recipients, E760 [10MY]

——— tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, H225 [1FE]

Bunnell, Brett: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E1551 [19SE]

Burbank, CA: John Burroughs High School Junior State of America Chapter National Civic Impact Award recipient, E1107 [21JN]

Burmah, Norman and Norma: Louisiana Family Forum (organization) Marriage Hall of Fame inductees, E286 [29FE]

Callender, Kathleen: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1832, E1840 [29NO]

Callender-Potters, Heather: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1832, E1840 [29NO]

Calton, Todd M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E401 [21MR]

Camden County, NJ: tribute to Camden County Freedom Medal recipients, E105 [1FE]

Camden Property Trust: inclusion in Fortune (publication) ‘‘Best Companies To Work For’’ list, H1795 [29MR]

Campbell, Roy T., Jr.: Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service, Inc., Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1559 [19SE]

Cansler, Tamara C.: Greystone Society Rebecca Lukens Award recipient, E420 [22MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H. Con. Res. 128), H3444 [5JN]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer (H. Con. Res. 133), H5072 [19JY]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (H. Con. Res. 135), H5552 [1AU], H6124, H6125 [19SE]

Carbray, John and Diane: Fresno Grizzlies (baseball team) Al Radka Award recipients, E136 [3FE]

Cardoza, Manuel M., Jr.: Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1880 [5DE]

Carpenter, Wyatt: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E9 [10JA]

Carton, Clint J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1727 [26OC]

Caruso, Julie: Pembroke (MA) Express Citizen of the Year award recipient, E200 [15FE]

Casey, Les and Cheri: SBA Central California Small Business Person of the Year award recipients, E891 [25MY]

Catton, Daniel J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1754 [14NO]

Cerullo, Joseph D.: Hazleton, PA, chapter of UNICO National (organization) Outstanding Italian American of the Year award recipient, E1681 [5OC]

Chang, Ilwoong: Asian American Medical Association Crystal Globe Award recipient, E1805 [27NO]

Chemicomays, LLC: General Motors Co., Supplier of the Year award recipient, E957 [1JN]

Chiang, Elvin Yu-Ling Duncan: SBA Guam Small Business Financial Services Champion of the Year award recipient, E449 [27MR]

Chicago, IL: Academy for Global Citizenship recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E914 [31MY]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1303), E135 [3FE]

Citron, Suzanne and Jeffrey: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties Annual Matching Smiles Gala honorees, E1716 [23OC]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the civil rights movement (H.R. 3866), H464 [3FE], H739 [15FE], H1110 [1MR]

Clarion, IA: tribute to Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E535 [16AP]

Clearwater, FL: Coast Guard Port Security Unit 307 recipient of Dept. of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award, E229 [17FE]

Cleary, Mike: Irish American Archives Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E283 [29FE]

Clinton, SC: tribute to Bell Street Middle School Science Olympiad team, H1024 [29FE]

Cohen, Howard and Patricia: Rotary Club of Hammond, IN, Heinze Vocational Service Award recipients, E726 [8MY]

Colalillo, Michael: Medal of Honor recipient, H1022 [29FE]

Cole, Sean: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E1641 [21SE], E1662 [28SE]

Coles, Dewey L.: National Infantry Association Order of St. Maurice award recipient, E130 [3FE]

Community Foundation for Northern Virginia: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1451 [10SE]

Community Foundation of Sarasota County: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1496 [12SE]

Compton, Catherine: Dept. of State Fulbright award recipient, E303 [1MR]

Compton, Jennifer: Dept. of State Fulbright award recipient, E303 [1MR]

Conaboy, Richard and Marion: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipients, E549 [17AP]

Conine, Kent: Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers (organization) honoree, E28 [17JA]

Conlon, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E551 [17AP]

Conte, Trevor P: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E242 [27FE]

Conti, Maurice and Sophie: New Zealand Bravery Medal recipients, E712 [7MY]

Cook, Matthew R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E318 [6MR]

Cooper, Wilfred, Sr.: California Homebuilding Foundation Hall of Fame inductee, E1291 [19JY]

Copeland, Reggie: Cottage Hill Civilian Club Mobilian of the Year award recipient, E490 [29MR]

Coppell, TX: Mockingbird Elementary School recipient of Character Education Partnership (organization) National School of Character award, E1715 [23OC]

Corns, Evan R.: Ohio Wesleyan University Alumni Board of Directors Herman ‘‘Rusty’’ Shipps leadership award recipient, E945 [1JN]

Corwin, Toni and Bruce: Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, CA, Humanitarian Award recipients, E259 [28FE]

Costa, Anthony: Grower Shipper Association E.E. ‘‘Gene’’ Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement in Central Coast Agriculture recipient, E1107 [21JN]

Costanzo, David D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1755 [14NO]

Coulson, Samuel: Broadcom Corp., Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars (MASTERS) program finalist, E1523 [13SE]

Coultas, Carol: Allegheny County, PA, Labor Council Woman of the Year award recipient, E531 [16AP]

Cox, T. Randolph: YMCA of Kanawha Valley, WV, Spirit of the Valley award recipient, E1380 [1AU]

Cox, Thomas: Encore.org (organization) Purpose Prize recipient, E1930 [13DE]

Crawford, Edward: Irish American Archives Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E281 [29FE]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (H.R. 1775), H4607 [29JN], H5793–H5795 [11SE], E1527 [14SE]

Crouse, Katherine A. and Peter: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipients, E1111 [21JN]

Cruz, Terri: Raul H. Castro Institute and Latino Perspectives (publication) Arizona Latina Trailblazer Award recipient, E565 [18AP]

Cumberland, MD: Bel Air Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H3108 [18MY]

Cureton, Anthony: New Jersery State Conference of the NAACP Outstanding President Award recipient, E1614 [21SE]

Curran, Elizabeth (Libby): People (publication) Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1697 [12OC]

Curtis, Jacob: Air National Guard Outstanding Airman of the Year award recipient, E725 [8MY]

Cushing, Alonzo H.: award the Medal of Honor for acts of valor during the Civil War, H3125 [18MY], E954 [1JN]

Czemerda, Mary: Clearview Federal Credit Union Joseph C. Cirelli Community Service Award recipient, E45 [18JA]

Czmyr, William: Jewett City, CT, VFW Veteran of the Year award recipient, E872 [18MY]

Dale City, VA: tribute to Dale City Civic Assocation Community Awards recipients, E322 [6MR]

Dallas, TX: School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center recipient of Intel Corp., Schools of Distinction Award, E1848 [29NO]

Daly, Erin: Dept. of Agriculture Secretary’s Honor Award recipient, E1501 [12SE]

Davidson, Steven B.: Army Times (publication) Soldier of the Year award recipient, E1739 [13NO]

Davis, Alvin A.: Macy’s, Inc., Florida Dept. of Education State Teacher of the Year award recipient, E659 [26AP]

Davis, Belva: Progressive Oakland Women for Empowerment and Reform (P.O.W.E.R.) (organization) Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E1528 [14SE]

De Weerd, Kayla: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E775 [10MY]

DeCraene, Peter: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1170 [28JN]

DeLeo, John: UNICO National (organization) UNICAN of the Year Award recipient, E95 [31JA], E119 [2FE]

Denison, Judy: Golden Landmarks Association Living Landmark Award recipient, E1114 [21JN]

Dept. of Education: tribute to Blue Ribbon Schools award recipients, E1849 [29NO]

Dept. of State: tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, H2139 [26AP]

DeRouen, Rose: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children (organization) Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1839 [29NO]

DeSanto, Fred: Pittston (PA) Dispatch Joseph F. Saporito Lifetime of Service Award recipient, E326 [7MR]

Deters, Kyle A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E318 [6MR]

Detwiler, Thomas C.: Paper Industry Management Association Mill Manager of the Year Award recipient, H2214 [27AP]

Devlin, Ryan: Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Award recipient, H6662 [5DE]

Diaz, Yethzell: University of California, Santa Cruz, Gabriel Zimmerman Scholarship Fund award recipient, E652 [25AP]

DiCarlo, Victor: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, H6681 [11DE]

Dillon, Paul F.: Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1880 [5DE]

DiRocco, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E498 [29MR]

Doar, John: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E934 [31MY]

Dolan, Mike: Hazleton, PA, Elks Lodge 200 Elk of the Year award recipient, E245 [27FE]

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center: World Affairs Council of St. Louis International Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E987 [6JN]

Dorsey, Christopher: Jazz Museum of Florida, Inc., ‘‘Jazzonian’’ Excellence in Jazz Education Award recipient, E846 [18MY]

Douglass, Jeff: Florida Governor’s Innovators Under 40 Award recipient, E1981 [21DE]

Doutt, Nancy: Berea, OH, Chamber of Commerce Grindstone Award recipient, E642 [25AP]

Dowdy, Caleb: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1452 [10SE]

Downtown Washington Inc.: National Trust for Historic Preservation Great American Main Street Award recipient, E739 [9MY]

Dressel, Melanie: American Banker (publication) Community Banker of the Year award recipient, E117 [2FE]

Dublin, CA: National Civic League All-American City Award recipient, E210 [16FE], E932 [31MY]

Dubuque, IA: St. Columbkille Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E91 [31JA]

Duchon, Elliott: Jurupa Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E957 [1JN]

Duehr, Michael: Dubuque (IA) Telegraph Herald First Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2042 [3JA]

Duer, Jeffrey J., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E320 [6MR]

DuPree, Beth: Philadelphia Magazine Be Well Philly Hero Challenge award recipient, E1812 [27NO]

Dutch Monkey Doughnuts (business): American Express OPEN and Facebook Big Break for Small Business award recipient, E1678 [2OC]

Dwyer, Don: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1841 [29NO]

Dylan, Bob: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E934 [31MY]

Eagle, Kristopher A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1097 [20JN]

Earnshaw, Tim: U.S. Investigations Services, LLC, Investigator of the Year award recipient, H2571 [10MY]

East Islip, NY: Timber Point Elementary School winner of Disney Plant Challenge for New York, E906 [30MY]

East Tennessee Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1500 [12SE]

Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1453 [10SE]

EDS Waste Solutions, Inc.: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E175 [9FE]

Ehrhardt, Jack, Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E245 [27FE]

El Paso, TX: Douglas Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1622 [21SE]

——— El Paso Independent School District recipient of ChildObesity 180 (organization) Active Schools Acceleration Project School Programs Regional award, E1048 [15JN]

——— Mission Early College High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1651 [21SE]

Eldersburg, MD: Oklahoma Road Middle School School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H3108 [18MY]

Elizabeth, NJ: Union County Vocational-Technical High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1587 [21SE]

Ellis, Rick and Kela: Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E590, E599 [19AP]

Emerson, Mollie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E979 [5JN]

Ender, Elma T.S.: Laredo-Webb County, TX, Bar Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1854 [30NO]

Enriquez, Amelito: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring recipient, E624 [24AP]

Erickson, Scott: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E534 [16AP]

Esnault, Betty: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter Community Service Honoree, E947 [1JN]

Estabrook, Tove E.: First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business (publication) Guam Businesswoman of the Year Gala Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E675 [26AP]

Evanko, Tracy: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1847 [29NO]

Evans, William: American Pharmacists Association Remington Honor Medal recipient, E389 [20MR]

Ewing, Kyle: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E297 [1MR]

Fagerstone, Nathan V.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E185 [14FE]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Best of Braddock Awards recipients, E1411 [3AU]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Lord and Ladies Fairfax award recipients, E1074 [19JN]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award recipients, E1080 [19JN]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations honorees, E563 [17AP]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Football Hall of Fame inductees, E321 [6MR]

——— tribute to Fairfax County History Commission Award recipients, E1902 [11DE]

Fairfax County, VA, Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Valor Award recipients, E561 [17AP]

Fairport, NY: Martha Brown Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, E1070 [19JN]

Falbo, Joseph: Optimist Club of Dundalk Inc., Citizen of the Year award recipient, E788 [15MY]

Falconer, Talon M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E95 [31JA]

Falese, Michael: Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Chief of the Year award recipient, E376 [19MR]

Falmouth, MA: Gosnold on Cape Cod recipient of Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association Mental Health Agency of the Year award, E1455 [10SE]

Farlinger, Mark H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E501 [29MR]

Farmington (ME) Daily Bulldog: Franklin County, ME, Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner honoree, E1754 [14NO]

Fawcett, Robert: Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians Family Physician of the Year award recipient, E1230 [11JY]

Ferragina, Roberto: Amerigo Vespucci Society Man of the Year Award recipient, E314 [5MR]

Fleisher, Carol W.: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Outstanding Public Service Award recipient, E129 [3FE]

Flinn, Shannon and family: Santa Rosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1283 [19JY]

Flores, Sol: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1278 [18JY]

Florida: tribute to 13th District Congressional Law Enforcement Award recipients, E451 [27MR]

——— tribute to America’s Young Heroes award recipients, E546 [17AP]

——— tribute to 13th Congressional District Fire and Rescue and EMS Award recipients, E1327 [25JY]

Flowers, Ira L.: Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc., Southeastern Province Joseph R. Jenkins Award recipient, E738 [9MY]

Flynn, Mike: Association of Washington Generals Washingtonian of the Year award recipient, E1586 [21SE]

Foege, William: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E758 [10MY], E1091 [20JN]

Fort Lauderdale, FL: Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble winner of the Essentially Ellington Jazz Band Competition and Festival, E876 [18MY]

Fortuna family: Cleveland, OH, Slovenian National Home (East 80th) Persons of the Year award recipients, E828 [17MY]

Fouche, Aloysia: One Hundred Black Women of Funeral Service Organization Living Legends of Funeral Service Award recipient, E1501 [12SE]

Fowler, Michael L., Sr.: Georgia Funeral Service Practitioners Association, Inc., 4th District Mortician of the Year Award recipient, E483 [29MR]

Francis Lee Contracting (company): Delegate Norton’s Small Business Access to Capital and Business Opportunities Fair District of Columbia Small Business of the Year award recipient, E613 [23AP]

Freeman, Ira: California Pharmacists Association Pharmacist of the Year award recipient, E674 [26AP]

Fremont, CA: Hopkins Junior High School winner of Dept. of Energy National Science Bowl, E713 [7MY]

——— J. Haley Durham Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1735 [6NO]

Fun Spot Action Park (business): International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Best Family Entertainment Center award recipient, E1969 [19DE]

Gadsden, AL: tribute to Gadsden Police Dept., Medal of Valor recipients, E1391 [2AU]

Gainesville, TX: Rand McNally & Co., and USA Today ‘‘Most Patriotic Small Town in America’’ designee, E13030 [24JY]

Garden, Brady R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1737 [9NO]

Garrett, Monica and Ivory: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1577 [20SE]

Gary, IN: tribute to Gary NAACP life membership inductees, E917 [31MY]

Gaudet, Eric: Macy’s, Inc., Bob Hope Band Scholarship Award recipient, E1815 [27NO]

Gaylor, Gregory: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Sailor of the Year Award recipient, E1611 [21SE]

Geiger, Roger: Torrington, CT, AMVETS (organization) Post 24 member of the year award recipient, E203 [15FE]

Geitner, Rex E.: San Mateo County, CA, Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year award recipient, E202 [15FE]

Gensler, Arthur: San Francisco Planning and Urban Research (SPUR) Association Silver Spur Award recipient, E268 [28FE]

Gibbons, Matthew T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E872 [18MY]

Giesler, Marsha: National Fire Protection Association Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year award recipient, H4830 [12JY]

Giffords, Gabrielle: Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award recipient, H4699 [10JY]

Gilder, Larry: Jefferson County, TX, Sheriff’s Office Life Saving Award recipient, E1837 [29NO]

Gillispie, Ilene: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2037 [2JA]

Gilmore, Jacob and family: Escambia County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1692 [12OC]

Gin, Diane: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E478 [28MR]

Girl Scouts: tribute to Centennial Celebration—Women of Achievement honorees of Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, E311 [5MR]

Glance, Stephanie: Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year award recipient, E406 [21MR]

Glenshaw, PA: Shaler North Hills Library recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, H6515 [29NO]

Goff, Kolby D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1769 [15NO]

Goins, Wendy: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year award recipient, E170 [9FE]

Gold Eagle Co.: Dept. of Commerce President’s ‘‘E’’ Award recipient, E765 [10MY]

Golden, CO: Colorado Railroad Museum recipient of Golden Landmarks Association Living Landmark Award, E1123 [21JN]

——— Golden Parks and Recreation Dept. recipient of Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Civic Award, E172 [9FE]

——— USA Pro Cycling Challenge Stage Six Team recipient of Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Award, E174 [9FE]

Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc.: Natural Gas Vehicles for America (organization) CNG Fleet & Station Program Award recipient, E2009 [30DE]

Gordon, Terry: Akron, OH, Community Foundation Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award recipient, E1725 [26OC]

Grabill, David: Northern California ACLU Jack Green Civil Liberties Award recipient, E634 [24AP]

Grant, Amy: Cecil Scaife Visionary Award recipient, E1986 [21DE]

Graveline, Robert B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E551 [17AP]

Gray, Marion: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E104 [1FE]

Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1459 [10SE]

Greco, Victor F.: UNICO National (organization) Marconi Science Award recipient, E347 [8MR]

Green, Martha: Congregation Emanu El, Redlands, CA, Tzedakah Award recipient, E904 [30MY]

Green-Byrd, Danielle: American Red Cross Tiffany Circle Distinguished Woman Warrior Award recipient, E768 [10MY]

Greene, Trevor: MetLife/National Association of Secondary School Principals National High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1579 [20SE]

Greenfield, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1940 [17DE]

Greenwalt, Sophia: American Red Cross Everyday Hero Award recipient, E754 [9MY]

Gregorius, Robin: SBA Alabama Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E831 [17MY], E947 [1JN]

Griffin, Faye: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1844 [29NO]

Guerin, Kevin: Ancient Order of Hibernians Volunteer Patrick Torphy Division 2 of Monmouth County, NJ, Irishman of the Year award recipient, E131 [3FE]

Guetzke, Kenneth: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, H170 [25JA]

Guillen, Nancy E.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E471 [28MR]

Guldner, Cody: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1937 [17DE]

Gulf Coast Community Foundation: Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program for Excellence in Communications Silver Award recipient, E724 [8MY]

Gurusamy, Ruth: SBA Guam Women in Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E447 [27MR]

Hamann, Paul: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1243 [12JY]

Hanson, Ryan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1287 [19JY]

Hanson, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1435 [3AU]

Harcum College: Main Line Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Business of the Year Award recipient, E1398 [3AU]

Harrelson, Patty: Florida Dept. of Education Principal Achievement Award for Outstanding Leadership recipient, E498 [29MR]

Hartsfield, Wallace S., Sr.: Missouri Walk of Fame inductee, E1564 [19SE]

Haubert, Thom: Battelle Memorial Institute Inventor of the Year award recipient, E456 [27MR]

Hawkes, Adam: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1451 [10SE]

Haynes, Lauren: International Brotherhood of Teamsters James R. Hoffa Scholarship recipient, E1618 [21SE]

Hazleton, PA: tribute to Hazleton Lions Club Melvin Jones Fellowship award recipients, E1697 [12OC]

Hebel, Tom: Heritage Conservancy Business Leader Conservation Award recipient, H1856 [17AP]

Heer, Melissa: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E298 [1MR]

Hind, Kay: Georgia Council on Aging Distinguished Older Georgian Award recipient, E276 [29FE]

Hines, Dale: Wisconsin Agriculturist (publication) Master Agriculturist award recipient, E655 [25AP]

Hirabayashi, Gordon: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E765 [10MY], E934 [31MY], E1089 [20JN]

Hittle, William M., IV: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1669 [28SE]

Holleder, Donald: Distinguished Service Cross recipient posthumously, E1487 [12SE]

Hollowell, Alescia M.: Miss Black Michigan USA pageant winner, E160 [8FE]

Holysz, Kyle: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E632 [24AP]

Homer Glen, IL: International Dark Sky Association International Dark Sky Community award recipient, E1219 [10JY]

Hope, ME: Hope Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1769 [15NO]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1815), H1817–H1820 [16AP]

Horse Shoe Curve Benevolent Association: tribute to award recipients, E1916 [12DE]

House of Representatives: tribute to House Employee Excellence Award recipients, E1541 [14SE]

——— tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1541 [14SE]

Houston, TX: inclusion of University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Hospitals’’ for cancer list, H5139 [24JY]

Huerta, Delores: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E896 [30MY], E934 [31MY], E1289 [19JY]

Hughes, Cathy: NAACP Chairman’s Award recipient, E263 [28FE]

Hundley, Barbara: Jackson, AL, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E945 [1JN]

Hunkapillar, Michael W.: BayBio (organization) Lifetime Achievement DiNA Award recipient, E610 [23AP]

Hunter, Michael S.; Silver Star and Bronze Star With Valor recipient, E1589 [21SE]

Hurd, Benjamin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1289 [19JY]

Indiana: tribute to Northwest Indiana Business and Industry Hall of Fame inductees, E565 [18AP]

Industrial Systems & Supply, Inc.: SBA Nebraska Small Business of the Year award recipient, E424 [22MR]

Inman, Joni: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1819 [28NO]

International Biology Olympiad: tribute to Team USA gold medal recipients, E1779 [16NO]

Iowa: tribute to National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS Award recipients, E776 [10MY]

Irving, TX: Dept. of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, E1814 [27NO]

Issaquah, WA: tribute to National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS Award recipients, E766 [10MY], E1053 [18JN]

Ivy Tech Community College: tribute to Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana inductees, E1897 [11DE]

Jacks, Jacqueline: Washington County, FL, Rookie Teacher of the Year award recipient, E47 [19JA]

Jackson, Frank G.: Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation Black Professional of the Year award recipient, E1529 [14SE]

Jackson, H. Joaquin: Frontier Times Museum Texas Heroes Hall of Honor inductee, E1391 [2AU]

Jacobson, Katie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E926 [31MY]

Jadallah, Malak: Cleveland, OH, American Middle East Organization Community Service Award recipient, E576 [18AP]

James, Elroy A.: Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club Inc., King of Zulu designee, E223 [17FE]

Jamesville, NC: Jamesville Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1516 [13SE]

Jenkins, Jackie: California School Employees Association Member of the Year award recipient, E1124 [21JN]

Jennett, Kyle M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1948 [18DE]

Jimenez, Tony: Small Business Council of America Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E799 [15MY]

Joe Ringhausen Orchard and Apple House: Illinois Cider and National Cider Contest winner, E229 [17FE]

Johnson, Ed: New Jersey State Conference of the NAACP honoree, E1456 [10SE]

Johnson, Eleanor: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children (organization) Joseph Gagen Leadership Award recipient, E1839 [29NO]

Johnson, Lynn: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1825 [28NO]

Johnson, Nichele A.: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation youth advocacy/community service honoree, E709 [7MY]

Johnson, Representative Sam: Texas Association of Business Maurice Acers Champion of Free Enterprise Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1512 [13SE]

Johnston, Tiffany: National Association of Agricultural Educators Teacher Mentor Award recipient, E1432 [3AU]

Jones, Calvin (C.J.): Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation outstanding mentor honoree, E711 [7MY]

Jones, Denise Houlemard: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E477 [28MR]

Jones, Leechia: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence for Women in the Workplace award recipient, E1054 [18JN]

Jones, Michael A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E75 [25JA]

Jones, Wilbur D.: Wilmington (NC) Star-News Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1240 [12JY]

Jorgensen, Hannah: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E724 [8MY]

Joshua, Wynfred: Defense Intelligence Agency Torch Bearer Award recipient, E2037 [2JA]

Judah, Linda: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1054 [18JN]

Karski, Jan: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E902 [30MY]

KATM–Radio (Stockton, CA): Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Station of the Year Awards recipient, E789 [15MY]

Kauffmann, Raphael: San Mateo County, CA, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1103 [21JN]

Kaushik, Sunedra K.: Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Samman Award recipient, E255 [27FE]

Kavadas, Nick: American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Chapter, District, and National Ahepan of the Year award recipient, E1808 [27NO]

Kavadas, Pete: American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association honoree, E1808 [27NO]

Kay, Marv: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1837 [29NO]

Keller, Nick: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E550 [17AP]

Kelly, Lois: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipient, E558 [17AP]

Kennametal Inc.: Rogers, AR, facility recipient of Arkansas Three Million Work Hour Award, H2666 [15MY]

Kennett, Bayard: Mount Washington Valley, NH, Chamber of Commerce White Mountains Treasure Award recipient, E1732 [2NO]

Kent, WA: Technology Access Foundation Academy recipient of Intel Corp., Schools of Distinction Award, E1521 [13SE]

Kerwin, Julie: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1836 [29NO]

Kerwin, Mary: Leadership Troy (organization) Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1911 [12DE]

Kilbane, Kathleen: Irish American Archives Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E281 [29FE]

Kimberling, Cleon: Colorado State University Dept. of Animal Science Livestock Leader of the Year award recipient, H86 [23JA]

Kirkley-Bey, Marie Lopez: Hartford Communities That Care (organization) Community Service Award recipient, E1135 [26JN]

Kirshner, Jean: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipient, E1112 [21JN]

Kittinger Furniture Co., Inc.: MADE—In America (organization) BEST—Made in America Award recipient, H4161 [28JN]

Kleinwort, Seth A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1068 [19JN]

Klender, Thomas W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E72 [25JA]

Kline, Kevin: Fort Bend Focus Magazine Man of the Year award recipient, H6595 [4DE]

Knowlton, Tanner M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E554 [17AP]

Knudson, Michael: Dept. of State Fulbright award recipient, E301 [1MR]

Koebke, Mitchell: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1452 [10SE]

Kona Kai Coffee Co.: King County, WA, Executive Workforce Development Small Business of the Year award finalist, E1523 [13SE]

Kopp, Kevin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E399 [21MR]

Kosta, Stanley: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E375 [19MR]

Kranz, Ken: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Charlie O’Brien Award recipient, E176 [9FE]

Krohne, Austin N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1140 [26JN]

Kurtinitis, Sandra: Optimist Club of Dundalk Inc., Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E790 [15MY]

LaBonge, Tom: Los Angeles Police Historical Society Jack Webb Award recipient, E1514 [13SE]

Lai, Richard K.: SBA Guam Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E448 [27MR]

Lane, Joanne: United Health Foundation Diverse Scholar recipient, E1142 [26JN]

Lange, Linda S.: Dept. of the Air Force Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award nominee, E623 [24AP]

Lanning, Richard L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E261 [28FE]

Lanthorn, Robert: Kids Voting USA (organization) Educator of the Year award recipient, E602 [19AP]

Las Vegas, NV: tribute to Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E566 [18AP]

Laubscher, Rick: San Francisco Planning and Urban Research (SPUR) Association Silver Spur Award recipient, E602 [19AP]

Lauer, William H.: Devotion to Children (organization) Community Legacy Award recipient, E1901 [11DE]

Lee, Carmen A.: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Spirit of Mater Alumni Award recipient, E1641 [21SE]

Lee College: Texas Historical Marker recipient, E391 [20MR]

Lemmon, Tom: John S. Lyons Foundation Fellowship Labor Leader of the Year, E1462 [10SE]

Leonard, Tom: Essex National Heritage Commission Essex Heritage Hero Award recipient, E741 [9MY]

Lewiston, ME: tribute to Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E26 [17JA]

LifeCircle Alliances (organization): tribute to Kudos for Community Caregivers Award recipients, E1726 [26OC], E1899 [11DE]

Lightfoot, Robert D.: Medical Association of the State of Alabama Samuel Buford Word Award recipient, E1400 [3AU]

Lijoi, Andre: Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians Family Physician of the Year award recipient, E1230 [11JY]

Lindsay, Randella: Walton County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E216 [16FE]

Little Rock AFB, AR: Abilene, TX, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Abilene Trophy recipient, E1112 [21JN]

Long Beach, CA: Longfellow Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E645 [25AP]

Long Branch, NJ: tribute to Long Branch, NJ, Free Public Library Library Champion award recipients, E1708 [19OC]

Lopes, Alexandre: Macy’s, Inc., Florida Dept. of Education State Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1351 [31JY]

Lopez, Miriam: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation community spirit honoree, E712 [7MY]

Lozada, Marisha: Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Scholastic Art and Writing Award recipient, E794 [15MY]

LT Environmental, Inc. (LTE): Arvada Economic Development Association Colorado Company To Watch award recipient, E1870 [4DE]

——— ColoradoBiz (publication) Top Company award recipient, E1870 [4DE]

Luzier, Katie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E1555 [19SE]

Lynn, Louis: Dept. of Commerce Ronald H. Brown Leadership Award recipient, E1959 [19DE]

MacLaine, Shirley: American Film Institute Life Achievement Award recipient, E1022 [7JN], E1108 [21JN]

Madison, WI: St. Mary’s Hospital designation as magnet facility by American Nurses Credentialing Center, E134 [3FE]

Madisonville, KY: tribute to Girl Scout Troop 33 Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E591 [19AP]

Maine: tribute to Governor’s Award for Volunteerism recipients, E628 [24AP]

Mansfield, OH: tribute to Rotary Club of Mansfield McGowan Courage Award recipients, E732 [8MY]

Manziel, Johnny: Heisman Trophy finalist, H6584 [3DE]

——— Heisman Trophy recipient, H6709 [12DE], E1920 [12DE]

Marion County, FL: inclusion of several Marion County Public Schools in Washington (DC) Post ‘‘Top High Schools’’ list, E1341 [26JY]

Martin, Wade: Land Trust Alliance National Conservation Service Award recipient, H6400 [16NO]

Masterson, Bill, Jr.: Editor & Publisher (publication) Publisher of the Year award recipient, E1801 [27NO]

Matsushima, John: National Western Stock Show (organization) Citizen of the West honoree, H7278 [19DE]

Matthews, Timothy M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E400 [21MR]

Maxey, Jim: National Meat Association E. Floyd Forbes Award recipient, E230 [17FE]

Mazurkiwecz, Jeannine Lesante: Hazleton, PA, Chamber of Commerce Athena Award recipient, E819 [16MY]

McCollough, Bob, Sr.: Marcella R. Brown Foundation Founders Award recipient, E1847 [29NO]

McKelvey, Andrew R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E550 [17AP]

Media, PA: Rose Tree Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H2332 [8MY]

Mellor, Guy: Army Best Warrior Competition Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award recipient, E28 [17JA]

Memphis, TN: tribute to Emissaries of Memphis Music honorees, E514 [30MR]

Memphis Horns (musical group): National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc., GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E181 [13FE]

Meyers, Marvin: Fresno State Alumni Association ‘‘Top Dog’’ Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient, E1673 [2OC]

Miami, FL: North Miami Museum of Contemporary Art recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, E1804 [27NO]

Michetti, Amanda: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E2038 [2JA]

Mighty Women of Washington County (organization): tribute to Elder Award nominees, E1374 [1AU]

Minami, Dale: San Francisco Planning and Urban Research (SPUR) Association Silver Spur Award recipient, E271 [28FE]

Mobile, AL: inclusion of Alabama School of Math and Science in Newsweek (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E1363 [31JY]

Moczary, Steven: Air Force Association Eglin Chapter 365 Teacher of the Year award recipient, E834 [17MY]

Modesto, CA: inclusion of Dewz Restaurant in the OpenTable, Inc., Diner’s Choice ‘‘Best Overall Top 100 Restaurants’’ list, E235 [21FE]

Moline, IL: Quad City International Airport recipient of Illinois Primary Airport of the Year award, E1040 [12JN]

Monsanto, Inc.: tribute to Sustainable Yield Pledge Award recipients, E922 [31MY]

Mooney, Beth: Notre Dame College Medal recipient, E1019 [7JN]

Moore, Jacob: General Council of the Assemblies of God Royal Ranger Gold Medal of Achievement award recipient, E1753 [14NO]

Moore, Lisa Mantarro: Ceres, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E96 [31JA]

Moore, Mal M.: National Football Foundation John L. Toner Award recipient, E1338 [26JY], E1366 [31JY]

Moore, Susan: Roseland School District, Santa Rosa, CA, Lifetime Achievement Volunteer Award recipient, E903 [30MY]

Morgan, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E263 [28FE]

Morganza, MD: tribute to Chopticon High School marching band, E951 [1JN]

Morrison, Heath: American Association of School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E233 [17FE]

Morrison, Richard M.: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Veteran of the Year Award recipient, E1464 [10SE]

Morro Bay, CA: NOAA Excellence in Local Government award recipient, H5025 [19JY]

Mosby Farm (business): King County, WA, Executive Rural Small Business of the Year award finalist, E1524 [13SE]

Motion pictures: tribute to Academy Award-winning documentary, ‘‘Undefeated’’, H952 [27FE]

Mount View-Edgewood Water Co.: National Rural Water Association National Great American Water Taste Test Gold Medal award recipient, E247 [27FE]

Mountain Home, AR: Mountain Home High School robotics team winners of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition, H4076 [27JN]

Mouradian, Kay: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E465 [28MR]

Moynihan, Steven P.: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation James Madison Fellowship designee, E1142 [26JN]

Mr. Trophy (business): Representative Fleischmann Economic Excellence Award recipient, H974 [28FE]

Muhammad, Arthur: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation youth advocacy/community service honoree, E709 [7MY]

Murphy, Janice G.: Irish American Archives Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E283 [29FE]

Murphy, Tracy: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1453 [10SE]

Nagorney, Samuel T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E74 [25JA]

Nakasone, Lynne Yoshiko: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship recipient, H6164 [20SE], E1480 [11SE]

Nance, Fred and Jakki: Cleveland, OH, Public Theatre Pan Award recipients, E1458 [10SE]

Nandipati, Snigdha: E.W. Scripps Co., National Spelling Bee winner, E964 [1JN]

National Association of Asian American Professionals: Seattle, WA, chapter recipient of Chapter of the Year award, E1592 [21SE]

National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1002 [6JN]

National History Day (organization): National Endowment for the Humanities National Humanities Medal recipient, E269 [28FE], E375 [19MR]

Navy: report on review, findings, and actions pertaining to the Medal of Honor nomination of Rafael Peralta, H3138 [18MY]

Nazareth College: inclusion in Military Advanced Education (publication) ‘‘Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities’’ list, E335 [7MR]

Nederlander, James L.: New York Landmarks Conservancy Living Landmarks Celebration honoree, E1760 [15NO]

Nederlander, James M.: New York Landmarks Conservancy Living Landmarks Celebration honoree, E1760 [15NO]

Nelson, Brian J.: Purple Heart recipient, E1947 [18DE]

Nelson, Ethan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E260 [28FE]

Nesby & Associates, Inc.: King County, WA, Executive Minority Small Business of the Year award finalist, E1525 [13SE]

New Jersey: tribute to Suburban Chamber of Commerce Service award recipients, E387 [20MR]

New York: tribute to 2d Congressional District Intel Corp., Science Talent Search semifinalists, E53 [23JA]

New York, NY: NAACP Mid-Manhattan branch NAACP Thalheimer award recipient, E1298 [23JY]

Newport, ME: tribute to Sebasticook Valley, ME, Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E152 [7FE]

Nichols, Wayne: Humanities Texas (organization) Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award recipient, E1861 [3DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 4040), H1820–H1823 [16AP], E583 [19AP]

Nobel Prize: recognition of the European Union for peace, E1913 [12DE]

Nolting, Stephen D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E320 [6MR]

Nornhold, Bradley: Baltimore, MD, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E855 [18MY]

Norris, Christi: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence for Women in Support Services award recipient, E1053 [18JN]

North Richland Hills, TX: North Hills Hospital recipient of Society of Chest Pain Centers accreditation, E899 [30MY]

Northeast Iowa Community College: Aspen Institute ‘‘Top Ten Community Colleges’’ honoree, E218 [16FE]

Northern Ohio Lebanese American Association: tribute to honorees, E1784 [16NO]

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Business Honor Award recipients, E2036 [2JA]

Northwest Indiana Federation of Labor: tribute to Annual Community Labor Awards recipients, E108 [1FE]

Norwood, Wade: Campaign for Public Health Foundation Unsung Heroes of Public Health ‘‘Rock in the Pond’’ award recipient, E1867 [4DE]

Nowakowski, Arthur: Silver Star recipient, E317 [6MR]

Nunn, Diane: ABA Center on Children and the Law Mark Hardin Award for Child Welfare Legal Scholarship and Systems Change recipient, E1094 [20JN]

Nyemaster, Goode, West, Hansell & O’Brien, P.C.: Dept. of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Freedom Award recipient, E1362 [31JY]

Oberman, Henry: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1824 [28NO]

Oborny, Lucas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E73 [25JA]

Oliver, Jeanne: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1823 [28NO]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.: Pi Lambda Lambda chapter recipient of International Large Chapter of the Year and International Social Action Chapter of the Year awards, E1724 [26OC]

Osborne, Christopher: Purple Heart recipient, E747 [9MY]

Outsmart Office Solutions (company): National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce LGBT Supplier of the Year Award recipient, E1783 [16NO]

Pablo, Benjamin C.: SBA Guam Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E453 [27MR]

Pacific Metallurgical, Inc.: King County, WA, Executive Exporting Small Business of the Year award finalist, E1507 [13SE]

Padron, Eduardo J.: Greater Miami, FL, Chamber of Commerce Sand In My Shoes Award recipient, E252 [27FE]

Pagano, Todd: Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching U.S. Professor of the Year award recipient, E1881 [5DE]

Paine, Peter S., Jr.: French Ordre des Palmes Academique recipient, E1148 [27JN]

Palermo, Donna E.: Maternal and Family Health Services, Inc. Rose Tucker Award recipient, E1721 [26OC]

Palmersheim, Patrick: DAR Medal of Honor award recipient, E500 [29MR]

Parker, Garret: Illinois Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year award recipient, E1349 [30JY]

Parker, Randall B.: Dept. of the Air Force Meritorious Civilian Service Award nominee, E1039 [12JN]

Pata, Donald: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1143 [26JN]

Patterson, Garth: New Bedford, MA, Friend of the Fisherman Award recipient, E1604 [21SE]

Pearce, Logan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E303 [1MR]

Pennsylvania: tribute to 12th Congressional District recipients of Dept. of State Fulbright Program grants, E30 [18JA]

Perry, Denzell: Boys & Girls Clubs of America Pacific Region Youth of the Year award recipient, E1582 [20SE]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Philadelphia Dialogue Forum and Peace Islands Institute Friendship Award recipients, E586 [19AP]

Pickard, Justina: Walton County, FL, School District Related Employee of the Year Award recipient, E212 [16FE]

Pierce, Angela: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E684 [27AP]

Pink, Laura: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E529 [16AP]

Pinkham, Peter: Mount Washington Valley, NH, Chamber of Commerce White Mountains Treasure Award recipient, E1733 [2NO]

Pippin, Christy: Washington County, FL, School District Related Employee of the Year award recipient, E48 [19JA]

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, E552 [17AP]

Plimpton, Tom: St. Lawrence University Hall of Fame inductee, E1767 [15NO]

Plympton, Rick: SBA New York Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E875 [18MY]

Pollack, Gregg: Florida Governor’s Innovators Under 40 Award recipient, E1969 [19DE]

Poulos, Greg: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1835 [29NO]

Powers, Francis G.: Silver Star recipient, E1092 [20JN]

P’Pool, Zachary M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E568 [18AP]

Prather, Gerald L.: Boy Scouts Del Rio, TX, Person of the Decade Award recipient, E1467 [10SE]

Pribble, Jeffrey: Escambia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E249 [27FE]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Prince William County Teacher of the Year/Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award nominees, E320 [6MR]

——— tribute to teachers achieving National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification, E323 [6MR]

——— tribute to the Green Guiding Committee of Prince William County Green Community Award recipients, E953 [1JN]

Princeton, IN: Indiana Stellar Community Award recipient, E955 [1JN]

Pritchard, Delanie: Washington County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E47 [19JA]

Proctor, Betty: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1825 [28NO]

Provencher, Philip D.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E26 [17JA]

Prussman, Lori: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1055 [18JN]

Pursell, Jimmy and Chris: Auburn University Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, E1856 [30NO]

Putnam, William, Jr.: National Eagle Scout Association Outstanding Eagle Scout Award and Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1691 [12OC]

Rains, Ted: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1839 [29NO]

Rambo, Buck: Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1989 [21DE]

Randazzo, Ciro G.: Federazione Siciliana Del New Jersey ‘‘Trinacria D’Oro’’ Award recipient, E381 [19MR]

Ransom, Marilyn: North Olmsted, OH, Community Council Citizen of the Year award recipient, E830 [17MY]

Rawson, David and Pat and family: Okaloosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1648 [21SE]

Render, Kale R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E242 [27FE]

Renton, WA: inclusion of Talbot Hill Elementary School in Parent & Child (publication) ‘‘Coolest Schools in America’’ list and Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Designated Innovative Schools honoree, E1593 [21SE]

——— inclusion of Valley Medical Center in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Hospitals in the Puget Sound’’ list, E1640 [21SE]

Resnick, Stewart A.: Ag One Foundation Community Salute honoree, E311 [5MR]

Richards, James N.: Dept. of Defense Military Child of the Year Award recipient, E553 [17AP]

Richards, Kenny: National Tourette Syndrome Association Zak Hollis Youth Achievement Award recipient, E1097 [20JN]

Rittling, Mary: North Carolina Community College President of the Year award recipient, E753 [9MY]

Rivera, Antonio: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Service Member of the Year Award recipient, E1637 [21SE]

Rivera-Bruno, Bryan A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E795 [15MY]

Rivers, Ken: Boy Scouts Long Beach, CA, Council Tahquitz District Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1643 [21SE]

Roberto, Joseph: SBA Guam Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Small Business of the Year award recipient, E452 [27MR]

Roberts, Armisha: General Motors Foundation Buick Achievers Scholarship Program award recipient, E615 [23AP]

Roberts, Jason: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1435 [3AU]

Robinette, Gretchen: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E464 [28MR]

Robinson-Briggs, Sharon: New Jersey State Conference of the NAACP Certificate of Achievement recipient, E1454 [10SE]

Rochester, NY: Girl Scouts Hippie Pandas (robotics team) recipient of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition Gracious Professionalism Award, E971 [5JN]

Rodges, Teresa A.: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter Woman of the Year award recipient, E964 [1JN]

Rodriguez, Andrew: Amateur Athletic Union James E. Sullivan Award recipient, E482 [29MR]

Roehl, Jackie: Education Minnesota (organization) Minnesota Teacher of the Year award recipient, H2303 [7MY]

Rohan, Mike: SBA Illinois Small Business Entrepreneurial Success of the Year award recipient, H3488 [6JN]

Ronning, Jean: Ashland, WI, Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year award recipient, E624 [24AP]

Ross, Duscha: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E252 [27FE]

Rothschild, Brian: Prince Henry Society of Massachusetts, Inc., Prince Henry Society Award recipient, E1701 [16OC]

Rusnok, Richard: Marine Corps Aviation Association Marine Corps Test Pilot of the Year award recipient, E348 [8MR]

Russell, Cindy: Mount Washington Valley, NH, Chamber of Commerce White Mountains Treasure Award recipient, E1734 [2NO]

Ruthton, MN: Russell-Tyler-Ruthton (RTR) Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1668 [28SE]

Ryan, Michael: Ancient Order of Hibernians Volunteer Patrick Torphy Division 2 of Monmouth County, NJ, Hibernian of the Year award recipient, E144 [6FE]

Saffran, Miles: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E402 [21MR]

Saginaw Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1499 [12SE]

Salazar, Jeffery: Bronze Star recipient, E1936 [13DE]

Salinas, Ricardo: Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Trade and International Affairs Symposium honoree, E1686 [5OC]

San Luis Obispo, CA: Teach Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H6515 [29NO]

Sanders, Jan: League of Women Voters of Dallas, TX, Education Fund Susan B. Anthony Award recipient, E176 [9FE]

Scammell, Emily: Auburn University Political Science Leadership Award recipient, E538 [16AP]

Scarola, Jack: Lord’s Place (organization) Ending Homelessness Award recipient, E105 [1FE]

Schacht, Herbert T.: Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1880 [5DE]

Schaffer, Trevor: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E1644 [21SE], E1663 [28SE]

Schlenker, Paul C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E346 [8MR]

Schmidling, Benjamin S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1930 [13DE]

Schmidling, David J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1931 [13DE]

Schmidt, Sydney: Our Military Kids (organization) Military Kid of the Year award recipient, H1981 [19AP]

Schweitzer, Edmund O., III: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Medal in Power Engineering recipient, E1190 [29JN]

Scott, Michelle: Dept. of Justice Federal Service Award recipient, E714 [7MY]

Seattle, WA: Port of Seattle recipient of Dept. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, E1397 [3AU]

Seattle Chocolates (company): King County, WA, Executive Woman Small Business of the Year award finalist, E1545 [14SE]

Seif, Dean: Greater Corona Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Chairman Award recipient, E42 [18JA]

Seitz, Carolyn Ingram: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E520 [16AP]

Senteza, Jimmy: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E300 [1MR]

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) (organization): Palm Beach, FL, chapter recipient of SBA National SCORE Chapter of the Year Award, E1023 [7JN]

Sewell, Dan: Fairview Park, OH, Community Council Fairview Park Citizen of the Year award recipient, E731 [8MY]

Sewell, Daniel E.: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Outstanding Public Service Award recipient, E139 [3FE]

Sgro, Peter R.: SBA Guam Small Business Entrepreneurial Success award recipient, E450 [27MR]

Shaner, Lance T.: Navy League of Central Pennsylvania Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, H5902 [12SE]

Sheldon, Denise: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E1643 [21SE], E1660 [28SE]

Shelter House, Inc.: tribute to volunteer award recipients, E1071 [19JN]

Shelton, Randy: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children (organization) Big Voices for Little Texans Judge of the Year award recipient, E1839 [29NO]

Skeens, Mary: West Virginia Affordable Housing Hall of Fame inductee, E652 [25AP]

Skora, Joseph: American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Prometheus Award recipient, E1808 [27NO]

Smith, Courtney: San Clemente, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E39 [18JA]

Smith, Stacie: Okaloosa County, FL, School District Educational Support Professional of the Year award recipient, E349 [8MR]

Snortland, Ellen: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E468 [28MR]

Sobieraj, George B.: Cleveland, OH, Society of Poles Foundation ‘‘Good Joe’’ Award recipient, E573 [18AP]

Solano, Patrick J.: Leadership Wilkes-Barre (organization) Community Leadership Award recipient, E91 [31JA]

Solano County, CA: inclusion in America’s Promise Alliance ‘‘100 Best Communities for Young People’’ list, E1863 [3DE]

South Paris, ME: tribute to Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E42 [18JA]

Southern Pines, NC: National Civic League All-American City Award recipient, E1324 [25JY]

Southlake, TX: tribute to Carroll Senior High School National Merit Scholarship finalists, E890 [25MY]

——— tribute to Carroll Senior High School student council, E920 [31MY]

——— tribute to Carroll Senior High School students selected to Texas Music Educators Association All-State Band, E893 [29MY]

——— tribute to Carroll Senior High School winterguard team, E883 [22MY]

Spaulding, Fredrick L.: Army Distinguished Service Cross recipient, E691 [27AP]

St. Louis Community Empowerment Foundation: tribute to Salute to Women in Leadership Luncheon, E200 [15FE]

Stark, Carol: Local Media Association Editor of the Year award recipient, E834 [17MY]

Stein, Sara Summers: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Emerging Leader award recipient, E1057 [18JN]

Stinnett, Paige: Texas Music Educators Association All-State Women’s Choir selectee, E888 [25MY]

Strader, Greg: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E138 [3FE]

Straszheim, Charity: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E299 [1MR]

Streit, Michael: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient, E762 [10MY]

Strickland, Katie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E590 [19AP]

Stroder, Evelyn: Crane, TX, Chamber of Commerce Heritage Day honoree, E1600, E1610 [21SE]

Studio 3 Designs (business): Orlando Business Journal Outstanding Small Business Award finalist, E1877 [5DE]

Suffield, CT: tribute to Suffield Foundation for Excellent Schools Hall of Honor inductees, E1010 [7JN]

Suh, Debra: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E470 [28MR]

Sullivan, Nancy: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Spirit of Mater Alumni Award recipient, E1643 [21SE]

Sumida, Michael T.: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E1989 [21DE]

Summitt, Pat: National Alzheimer’s Association Sargent and Eunice Shriver Profiles in Dignity Award recipient, H2075 [25AP]

——— Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, H3180 [30MY]

Susan J. Campbell Copywriting Solutions, LLC: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Employer of Excellence award recipient, E1051 [18JN]

Sutherland, Doug: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hall of Fame inductee, E376 [19MR]

Tate, Aaron: Amgen Foundation Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1121 [21JN]

Taylor, Blake: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E74 [25JA]

Taylor, Gregory B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E267 [28FE]

Taylor, Howarth: Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, H4894 [17JY]

Teodosio, Thomas and Linda: Catholic Commission of Summit County, OH, Bishop Cosgrove Justice Award recipients, E1889 [7DE]

Ternus, Marsha: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award recipient, E762 [10MY]

Texas: tribute to Medal of Honor recipients, E706 [7MY]

Theisen, Brandon A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1075 [19JN]

Thomas, Connor S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E319 [6MR]

Thomas, Miccerica: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation extra mile honoree, E713 [7MY]

Thomas, Ryan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E262 [28FE]

Thompson, Representative Glenn: Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, E96 [31JA]

Thorstenson, Sandy: Association of California School Administrators California National Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E279 [29FE]

Tibbs, Laura: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E1554 [19SE]

Toledo, OH: tribute to Heroes of Compassion honorees, E995 [6JN]

Tos, John: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1473 [11SE]

Tran, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E405 [21MR]

Tully, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1768 [15NO]

U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Metro Orlando, FL, chapter Hispanic Chamber of the Year award recipient, E1615 [21SE]

Uhlmeyer, Joel H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E554 [17AP]

University of Missouri: Elmer Ellis Library recipient of Federal Depository Library Program Spotlight Award, E715 [7MY]

University of Texas at El Paso: Master of Business Administration Program and Reverse Transfer Program recipients of Excelencia in Education (organization) award, E1661 [28SE]

Uribe, Alvaro: Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Trade and International Affairs Symposium honoree, E1686 [5OC]

Van Ness, Meg: Golden Landmarks Association Living Landmark Award recipient, E1118 [21JN]

VanEvery, Dean A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E553 [17AP]

Vargas, Joanna: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E475 [28MR]

Varnell, Leah: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1819 [28NO]

Vernon, CT: Water Pollution Control Facility recipient of New England Water Environment Association Wastewater Utility of the Year award, E538 [16AP]

Veterinary Service, Inc.: Stanislaus County, CA, Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E1700 [16OC]

Vicini, Tom: Major League Baseball and Partnership at Drugfree.org (organization) Commissioner’s Play Healthy Award recipient, E1873 [4DE]

Vienna, VA: tribute to Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce Business and Service Award recipients, E1069 [19JN]

Villanova, William: Illinois State Crime Commission Police Chief of the Year award recipient, E557 [17AP]

Volpi, John: Metroplex Technology Business Council Tech Titans Corporate CTO of the Year Award recipient, E1678 [2OC]

Waialua, HI: Waialua High School robotics team recipient of Hawaii For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition Chairman’s Award, E282 [29FE]

Walker, Adam: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1555 [19SE]

Walker, Chet: Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, E1475 [11SE]

Walker, Flora: Michigan Democratic Party Eleanor Roosevelt Award recipient, E666 [26AP]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3001), H1814–H1817 [16AP], E546, E553 [17AP]

Walne, Joan and Alan: Dallas, TX, Friends of Fair Park Spirit of the Centennial Award recipients, E474 [28MR]

Walsh, Ken: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Henry Schimpf Award recipient, E1642 [21SE], E1659 [28SE]

Ward, Bruce and Shirley: Walton County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1667 [28SE]

Ward, Jacob W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E887 [25MY]

Warren Coalition: tribute to Youth Hero medal recipients, E683 [27AP]

Waseca, MN: TEAM Academy recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1670 [28SE]

Washington, Craig A.: State Bar of Texas Legal Legends Project inductee, E1751 [13NO]

Wasylik, Deborah: National Environmental Education Foundation Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award recipient, E1898 [11DE]

Waterville, ME: tribute to Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E400 [21MR]

Watson, Diane: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence for Women in Volunteerism award recipient, E1053 [18JN]

Watson, Saxton T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E269 [28FE]

Weber State University Alumni Association: tribute to WSU Salutes honorees, H6162 [20SE]

Wedgeworth, Elbra: Metro Volunteers (organization) Community Impact Award recipient, E467 [28MR]

West St. Paul, MN: Garlough Environmental Magnet School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E904 [30MY]

Western Springs, IL: St. John of the Cross Parish School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1513 [13SE]

Westlake, FL: Westlake Christian School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1660 [28SE]

Whetman, Joshua: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1236 [11JY]

Whitaker, Quinton C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E567 [18AP]

White, Colleen Toy: Gold Coast Veterans Foundation General Roger L. Brautigan Excellence in Leadership Award recipient, E1748 [13NO]

White, Sally: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, H120 [24JA]

Whitehead, Curtis: August Martin High School, Queens, NY, May Student of the Month award recipient, E794 [15MY]

Wiebbecke, Brittany: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E1360 [31JY]

Wilks, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E74 [25JA]

Williams, Cassius S.: North Carolina State University Watauga Medal Award recipient, H1220 [7MR]

Williams-Skinner, Barbara: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1060 [18JN]

Willoughby, William H., Jr.: Joint Veterans’ Commission of Cuyahoga County, OH, Outstanding Veteran of the Year award recipient, E162 [8FE]

Wilton, ME: Wilton Blueberry Festival honoree of Franklin County, ME, Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner, E1754 [14NO]

Winchester, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1347 [26JY]

Winfield, Claude L. and Michelle D.: Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club Humanitarian Award recipient, E1561 [19SE]

Wittmuss, Jason K.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1292 [19JY]

Women: tribute to Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, E930 [31MY]

Wong, Bernie: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E488 [29MR]

Wood, Dave: Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame inductee, E213 [16FE]

Wooden, Sherman: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipient, E554 [17AP]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, H3235 [30MY], E1147, E1148, E1154, E1158 [27JN]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 2447), E691 [27AP]

Wright, Hunter: Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Bright Minds Scholarship recipient, E1076 [19JN]

Xuan, Kathy: SBA Illinois Small Business Exporter the Year award recipient, H3488 [6JN]

Yamaichi, Jimi: Japan Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays award recipient, E163 [8FE]

Yardley, PA: tribute to Pennsbury High School Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E587 [19AP]

Yoon, Byung Wook: tribute (H. Res. 599), E493 [29MR]

Yorktown, IN: Yorktown High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1538 [14SE]

Young, Neal A.: Partnership for Public Service Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal for Science and Environment recipient, E1519 [13SE]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 6588), H6342 [13NO], H6347 [14NO], H6472 [28NO]

Ysrael, Diana Z.: First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business (publication) Guam Businesswoman of the Year Gala Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E673 [26AP]

Zak, Mary Anne Kelly: Suffield Foundation for Excellent Schools Excellence in Education award recipient, E1010 [7JN]

Zeller, Mike: Greater Corona Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E31 [18JA]

Zhao, Mark: SBA Guam Minority Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E451 [27MR]

Zink, Robert J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E393 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Agusen, Candonino: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, S1144 [29FE]

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation: tribute to Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility recipients, S3726–S3728 [5JN]

Arkansas: inclusion of Arkansas hospitals in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Hospitals’’ high-performing list, S563 [13FE]

Armstrong, Rosemary: Florida Bar Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award recipient, S2218 [29MR]

Aung San Suu Kyi: presentation of Congressional Gold Medal, S6394 [19SE]

Bacharach, Burt: Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song recipient, S3079 [10MY]

Baxter Brewing Co.: BevNet (publication) New Brewery of the Year award recipient, S1457 [7MR]

Beeson, Duane: Peggy Browning Fund (organization) Awards Reception on the West Coast honoree, S6942 [27NO]

Bosso, David: Connecticut Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S6531 [20SE]

Boston, MA: inclusion of Massachusetts General Hospital in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Hospitals’’ list, S5083 [17JY], S5131 [18JY]

Bousman, Joel: Wyoming Livestock Roundup (publication) Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5865 [1AU]

Bowling Green, KY: inclusion of Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Newsweek (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, S3679 [4JN]

Boyd, Jamie Kamailani: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leaders Award recipient, S153 [30JA]

Bruce, Pat: BLM Making a Difference National Volunteer Award recipient, S4148 [13JN]

Burke, Wayne: Nevada Indian Commission American Indian Community Leader of the Year award recipient, S7209 [29NO]

Button, Jackson: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, S1144 [29FE]

Campbell, Ben: National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS Award recipient, S3079 [10MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H. Con. Res. 128), S4218 [14JN]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (S. Con. Res. 45), S3738 [5JN]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer (H. Con. Res. 133), S5628 [26JY]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi (H. Con. Res. 135), S6013 [2AU]

Cedar, Kenneth and Vanese: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S6053 [10SE]

Cincinnati, OH: inclusion of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Children’s Hospitals’’ list, S4817 [10JY]

——— Walnut Hills High School named by U.S. News & World Report (publication) as best high school in Ohio, S3422 [22MY]

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College: Meridian Bioscience, Inc., establishment of William J. Motto Annual Bioscience Scholarship, S2917 [7MY]

Colleges and universities: tribute to Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Professors of the Year Award recipients, S6851 [15NO]

Columbus, OH: inclusion of Nationwide Children’s Hospital in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Children’s Hospitals’’ list, S4817 [10JY]

Connecticut: tribute to Connecticut Veteran’s Hall of Fame inductees, S2811 [26AP]

——— tribute to Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame inductees, S2811 [26AP]

——— tribute to EPA Environmental Merit Award recipients, S8504 [28DE]

——— tribute to Intel Corp., Science Talent Search semifinalists, S2723 [25AP]

——— tribute to SBA award recipients, S3079 [10MY]

Cox, J. David: American Friends of the Yitzhak Rabin Center (organization) Yitzhak Rabin Public Service Award recipient, S3039 [9MY]

Coyne, Ann: National Association of Social Workers Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S2082 [27MR]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (S. 3372), S4894 [11JY]

——— establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (S. 1728), S4840 [11JY]

Deloitte Development LLC: LATINA Style (publication) Company of the Year award recipient, S846 [16FE]

Dept. of State: tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, S1499 [8MR]

DeSalvo family: Arkansas Farm Bureau Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award recipient, S7743 [11DE]

Diaz, Matthew: 9-1-1 for Kids (organization) Medal of Honor recipient, S4458 [25JN]

Dubie, Michael: Burlington (VT) Free Press Vermonter of the Year honoree, S121 [26JA]

Eliot, ME: Eliot Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S67 [24JA]

Fetz, Alisha: 9-1-1 for Kids (organization) Medal of Honor recipient, S4458 [25JN]

Foremaster, Angela: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Nevada, S3231 [16MY]

Ganter, J. Carl: Rockefeller Foundation Innovation Award recipient, S4816 [10JY]

Grubbs, Bonita: Community Mediation (organization) Reverend Howard Nash Community Leadership Award recipient, S3897 [11JN]

Guy, George (Buddy): Kennedy Center Honors Award recipient, S7699 [10DE]

Hardy, Gene: Wyoming Livestock Roundup (publication) Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5865 [1AU]

Harrison, Kayla: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, S6533 [20SE]

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving: Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program Bronze Award for Excellence in Communications recipient, S3421 [22MY]

——— Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program Bronze Award recipient, S4362 [20JN]

Health: establishment of Sanford and Susan Greenberg Prize To End Blindness by 20/20, S7790, S7791 [12DE]

Hope, ME: Hope Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6437 [19SE]

Hutton, Douglas: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, S6532 [20SE]

Idaho’s Hometown Hero Medal (organization): tribute to award recipients, S6262 [12SE]

Indiana: tribute to Youth Essay Contest winners, S2814 [26AP]

Indiana Prairie Farmer (publication): tribute to Master Farmer award program, S4237 [18JN]

Jarecki, Henry: Institute of International Education Humanitarian Award recipient, S6102 [11SE]

Johnson, Jhett: Wrangler National Finals Rodeo team roping competition gold buckle recipient, S33 [23JA]

Johnson, Ryan and Amber: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S6054 [10SE]

Jolin, Michael P.: Rhode Island Bar Association Victoria M. Almeida Servant Leader Award recipient, S4671 [27JN]

Jones Bar-B-Q Diner (business): James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award recipient, S2918 [7MY]

Jordan, Cortney: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, S6535 [20SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal, S4411 [21JN]

Kluse, Mike: Federal Laboratory Consortium Laboratory Director of the Year award recipient, S386 [7FE]

Lafayette, LA: Southern Living (publication) ‘‘South’s Tastiest Town’’ designee, S1790 [19MR]

Laney, Paul: National Sheriffs’ Association Sheriff of the Year award recipient, S154 [30JA]

Lawrence, Taylor W., Jr.: Montevallo, AL, Hometown Hero award recipient, S6849 [15NO]

Levin, Senator: Center for the National Interest Distinguished Service Award recipient, S1191 [1MR]

Libby, Ike: Dixfield, ME, Board of Selectmen Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, S4455 [25JN]

Liles, Joe: National Rural Water Association Man of the Year Award recipient, S6787 [14NO]

Lipps, Tess: Clay County, KY, Days Wall of Fame honoree, S6526 [20SE]

Livingston, Luke: inclusion in Forbes (publication) ‘‘30 Under 30 Food & Wine’’ list, S1457 [7MR]

Manziel, Johnny: Heisman Trophy recipient (S. Res. 617), S8044 [13DE], S8320 [20DE]

Martins, Clarissa: American Association of Cancer Research Thomas J. Bardos Award recipient, S5480 [26JY]

McCormick, James: Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Citizen Service Before Self Honoree, S2238 [29MR]

McPherson, Paige: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, S6534 [20SE]

Meyer, Duane: Greene County, MO, Historical Society Life Time Achievement Award recipient, S6735 [13NO]

Moore, Brandon: Dept. of Justice Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery award recipient, S151 [30JA]

Moore, Jackie Kerby: New Mexico State University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni honoree, S6850 [15NO]

Morrison, Heath: American Association of School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year award recipient, S879 [17FE], S1192 [1MR]

Moses, George: National Low Income Housing Coalition Cushing Niles Dolbeare Lifetime Service Award recipient, S1998 [22MR]

National Association for the Specialty Food Trade: tribute to award-winning vendors, S4718 [28JN]

National History Day (organization): National Endowment for the Humanities National Humanities Medal recipient, S1047 [27FE]

Nelson-Kauffman, Wendy: Magnet Schools of America (organization) National Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4889 [11JY]

Nevada: tribute to National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS Award recipients, S3275 [17MY]

Nevada Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, S6336 [13SE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Brian K. Koblinka for chemistry (S. Res. 615), S7989 [12DE]

——— recognition of Robert J. Lefkowitz for chemistry (S. Res. 615), S7989 [12DE]

Olesen, James: Brandeis University Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts Distinguished Contribution to the Arts Award recipient, S3082 [10MY]

Olsson, Jona: Fire Chief (publication) Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year award recipient, S6433 [19SE]

Palmer, Arnold: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, S6440 [19SE]

Parcha, Aaron: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S6892 [26NO]

Parks, Rosa: award Congressional Gold Medal, S4411 [21JN]

Pikeville, KY: Pikeville Medical Center recipient of American Alliance of Healthcare Providers Hospital of the Year award, S3271 [17MY]

Pomerleau, Antonio: Vermont Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S6940 [27NO]

——— Vermont Chamber of Commerce Vermont Citizen of the Year award recipient, S6836 [15NO]

Raisman, Alexandra: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, S6533 [20SE]

Record, Kristen: Connecticut Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S6531 [20SE]

Rich, Stuart: Technology Association of Maine CxO of the Year Award recipient, S1145 [29FE]

Richfield, UT: Joining Forces Community Challenge military support competition finalist, S3778 [6JN]

Shaw, Mike: Time (publication) Dealer of the Year award recipient, S1420 [6MR]

Smith, Ashlee: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Nevada, S3171 [15MY]

Smucker, Richard: Harvard Business School Club of Northeastern Ohio Leadership Award recipient, S2918 [7MY]

Smucker, Tim: Harvard Business School Club of Northeastern Ohio Leadership Award recipient, S2918 [7MY]

Solon, ME: Solon Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6437 [19SE]

Sorenson, Daren S.: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S1998 [22MR]

Stuemke, Brandon: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S6892 [26NO]

Tea Importers, Inc.: Dept. of State Award for Corporate Excellence recipient, S8037 [13DE]

University of Arkansas: tribute to Medal of Honor recipients, S6730 [13NO]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3001), S4850, S4916 [11JY]

Webb, Wilma J.: Anti-Defamation League Mountain States Civil Rights Award recipient, S563 [13FE]

Whelchel, Dave and Laura: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S6053 [10SE]

Widener, Christopher: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S6892 [26NO]

World Peace Corps Mission: tribute to efforts to advance peace, justice, and inter-religious collaborations and World Peace Prize and its recipients (S. Res. 614), S7989 [12DE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (S. 418), S3071–S3073 [10MY]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, S4669 [27JN]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 2447), S6426 [19SE], S6618 [21SE]

Yardley, PA: tribute to Pennsbury High School Make a Difference Day Award recipients, S2654 [24AP]

Reports filed

Stolen Valor Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1775) (H. Rept. 112–650), H5764 [10SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 128, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, H3444 [5JN]

H. Con. Res. 133, use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer, H5072 [19JY]

H. Con. Res. 135, use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi, H5552 [1AU]

H. Res. 599, tribute to Byung Wook Yoon, E493 [29MR]

H.R. 1775, Stolen Valor Act, H5793 [11SE]

H.R. 1815, posthumously award Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Calhoun Horne, H1818 [16AP]

H.R. 3001, award Congressional Gold Medal to Raoul Wallenberg, H1814 [16AP]

H.R. 4040, award Congressional Gold Medal to Jack Nicklaus, H1820 [16AP]

S. 418, award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol, S3071 [10MY]

S. Con. Res. 45, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, S3734, S3738 [5JN]

S. Res. 505, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and Benjamin A. Gilman recipients of the World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize, S4638 [26JN]

S. Res. 614, tribute to World Peace Corps Mission efforts to advance peace, justice, and inter-religious collaborations and World Peace Prize and its recipients, S7982, S7989 [12DE]

S. Res. 615, recognition of Robert J. Lefkowitz and Brian K. Koblinka for Nobel Prize for chemistry, S7982, S7989 [12DE]

S. Res. 617, Johnny Manziel Heisman Trophy recipient, S8043 [13DE], S8320 [20DE]

S. Res. 626, Jan Karski Day, S8305 [20DE]