AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES
Addresses
Denver E. (Earl) Wilson Purple Heart Presentation: Senator McConnell, S4261 [8JY]
Freedom of Religion Matters: Robert P. George (excerpt), E178–E180 [6FE]
Horseshoe Curve Benevolent Association Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner: Jim Wink, E1442–E1444 [17SE]
Jesse T. Wethington Purple Heart Presentation: Senator McConnell, S2190 [7AP]
Prevent Cancer Foundation Excellence in Cancer Awareness Award: Andrew J. Sussman, CVS Health Corp., E1482 [19SE]
Tribute to Shimon Peres: Senator McCain, S2786 [7MY]
Amendments
Jan Karski Day: designate (S. Res. 371), S2040, S2041 [1AP]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1456), S1666, S1667 [13MR]
Appointments
Medal of Valor Review Board, S5316 [31JY], S6698 [11DE], H10315 [12DE]
State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, S5315 [31JY]
Articles and editorials
Cellars at Jasper Hill Wins ‘‘World’s Best Unpasteurized Cheese’’, S6297 [3DE]
Commended for Courage—Guard Unit, Combat Medic Honored for Actions in Afghanistan, S288 [13JA]
Educator Receives $25,000 Award, S1169 [26FE]
Garry Brown Will Join a Hall of Fame That Would Be Incomplete Without Him, E152 [3FE]
Lexington Businessman Jim Host Honored by National Football Foundation, S3997 [25JN]
Mary Powell Named Woman of the Year, S6770 [12DE]
This State—Cartoonist Ed Koren Earns a Vermont Laurel, but Don’t Expect Him To Rest on It, S1040 [25FE]
2013 Vermonter of the Year—Lois McClure, S220 [9JA]
2014 Business Woman of the Year—Lois R. Hatfield Is the Recipient of the Award, S3362 [3JN]
Bills and resolutions
Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4693), H4684 [20MY]
American Revolution: award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War (see H.R. 4045), H1770 [11FE]
Angelou, Maya: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 4968), H5767 [25JN]
——— issue commemorative postage stamp honoring life (see H. Res. 684), H6814 [24JY]
Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 4807), H5072 [5JN]
——— authorize the award of a military service medal to members exposed to ionizing radiation as a result of participation in testing nuclear weapons or other circumstances (see H.R. 4778), H5063 [30MY]
Black History Month: support goals and ideals and honor the contributions of African-American Medal of Honor recipients (see H. Res. 463), H1431 [27JA]
Business and industry: provide tax credits to unemployed individuals who obtain manufacturing job training and employers who provide such training and establish a Presidential Manufacturing Job Training Award (see H.R. 5325), H7181 [31JY]
Camp Pendleton Medal of Honor Post Office, Camp Pendleton, CA: designate (see H.R. 5468), H7528 [15SE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 (see S. Con. Res. 40), S4454 [14JY] (see H. Con. Res. 106), H6136 [11JY]
——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H. Con. Res. 120), H8365 [3DE]
——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to next of kin or personal representative of Raoul Wallenberg (see S. Con. Res. 36), S3295 [22MY]
——— permit use of rotunda in commemoration of the award of Congressional Gold Medal to Shimon Peres (see S. Con. Res. 37), S3604 [11JN]
Cates, Clifton B.: urge naming of Navy ship in honor (see H. Res. 637), H5640 [23JN]
Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal to James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner honoring the 50th anniversary of their murder in Mississippi during Freedom Summer (see S. 2886), S5782 [18SE] (see H.R. 4409), H2961 [4AP]
Closset, Marcel: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient (see H. Res. 752), H7938 [12NO]
Congressional Gold Medal: make technical corrections to certain laws enabling presentation to Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King, and the Montford Point Marines (see H.R. 4488), H3240 [28AP]
Dept. of Labor: award special recognition to employers for veteran-friendly employment practices (see H.R. 5563), H7883 [18SE]
Dept. of State: require congressional notification after a reward is authorized under the Rewards for Justice Program (see H.R. 5685), H7937 [12NO]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase priority for enrollment of medal of honor recipients in the health care system (see H.R. 4720), H4828 [22MY]
——— prohibit payment of performance awards to Veterans Health Administration employees (see S. 2362), S3184 [20MY]
——— recoup certain bonuses or awards paid to departmental employees (see H.R. 5094), H6214 [14JY]
Economy: establish Presidential awards to recognize organizations that have made extraordinary efforts to create jobs and strengthen the economy (see H.R. 4825), H5248 [10JN]
Evers, Medgar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5282), H7125 [30JY]
Freedom Riders: award a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (see H.R. 4041), H1769 [11FE]
Gibson, Althea: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 4972), H5768 [25JN]
Jan Karski Day: designate (see S. Res. 371), S1315 [5MR]
Johnson, Henry: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see S. 2793), S5564 [11SE] (see H.R. 5459), H7454 [11SE]
Karski, Jan: tribute (see S. Res. 594), S6351 [4DE]
Medal of Honor: award posthumously to Jordan C. Haerter and Jonathan Yale (see H.R. 4233), H2432 [13MR]
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3867), H223 [14JA]
NIH: implement prize competitions with the goal of improving health outcomes and thereby reducing Federal expenditures (see H.R. 5790), H8365 [3DE]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Kailash Satyarthi for peace (see H. Res. 749), H7938 [12NO]
——— recognition of Malala Yousafzai for peace (see H. Res. 750), H7938 [12NO]
Olympic Games: tribute to U.S. participants in 2014 Olympic Winter Games (see S. Res. 381), S1519 [11MR]
Rodriguez, Ramon: award the Medal of Honor for acts of valor during the Vietnam War (see H.R. 5302), H7127 [30JY]
Ros-Lehtinen, Representative: Miami-Dade County, FL, Public Schools Hall of Fame inductee (see H. Res. 764), H8170 [20NO]
Science: establish a position of Science Laureate of the U.S. (see H.R. 4176), H2256 [6MR]
Smithsonian Institution: allow display of Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the Montford Point Marines (see S. 2147), S1653 [13MR]
Summitt, Pat: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1910), S223 [9JA] (see H.R. 3836), H134 [9JA]
Wilson, Representative Frederica S.: Miami-Dade County, FL, Public Schools Hall of Fame inductee (see H. Res. 764), H8170 [20NO]
Citations
Dept. of Defense Superior Service Medal awarded to Cathleen A. Harms, E1460 [19SE]
Medal of Honor awarded to Floyd K. Lindstrom, H5382 [17JN]
Silver Star awarded to Roger D. Sparks, S4110 [26JN]
Inscriptions
Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award plaque presented to Lee H. Hamilton, H6303 [16JY]
Lists
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Professors of the Year Award recipients, S6194 [20NO]
Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E1021 [19JN]
Council for the Arts of Herndon, VA, Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) Technology and the Arts Competition winners, E995 [17JN]
Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1382 [10SE]
Fairfax County, VA, Board of Supervisors Lord and Ladies Fairfax award recipients, E1003 [17JN]
Global Organization of the People of Indian Origin Virginia chapter honorees, E1038 [20JN]
Maryland 6th Congressional District Teacher of the Year recipients, E1092 [26JN]
Massachusetts recipients of National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS Award, E746 [13MY]
National Academy of Inventors, Inc., Fellows Program inductees, E192 [11FE]
Plano, TX, Independent School District Teacher of the Year nominees, E821 [22MY]
Poems
‘‘Brother,’’ Joseph Gabel, S3468 [5JN]
‘‘Celebrating My Veteran,’’ Ellie Wachenheim, S3467 [5JN]
‘‘Deep Down,’’ Alaire Chu, S3468 [5JN]
‘‘Delvin Menze,’’ Riley Menze, S3467 [5JN]
‘‘Grandpa the Veteran,’’ Chineng Vang, S3467 [5JN]
‘‘In Honor, If?’’ Albert C. Caswell, E970 [12JN]
‘‘Life Savers,’’ Taylor Van de Streek, S3468 [5JN]
‘‘Memories of the Home Front,’’ Sarah Borntrager, S3468 [5JN]
‘‘Numbers,’’ Ezekiel Town, S3467 [5JN]
‘‘Thank You to the Great Veterans in My Life,’’ Sabastian C. Cerda, S3467 [5JN]
Proclamations
Denver E. (Earl) Wilson Purple Heart Presentation, S4262 [8JY]
Jesse T. Wethington Purple Heart Presentation, S2190 [7AP]
Remarks in House
Actuated Medical, Inc.: SBA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Tibbetts Award recipient, H5508 [19JN]
Adams, Bill: Pittsburgh Intellectual Property Law Association Inventor of the Year award recipient, E639 [30AP]
Adams, Brett: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E534 [7AP]
Adams, John C: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1629 [19NO]
Adams County Health & Wellness Coalition: Ohio Dept. of Health Healthy Ohio Healthy Community GOLD award recipient, E713 [8MY]
Adent, John: Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, E350 [11MR]
Adkins, Bennie G.: Medal of Honor recipient, E1364 [9SE]
Ainsworth, Jennifer: South Carolina Teacher of the Year award recipient, E622 [29AP]
Air Force: anniversary of 55th Electronic Combat Group, E1592 [14NO]
Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 4693), H4788 [22MY]
Albany Symphony Orchestra: Recording Academy Best Classical Instrumental Solo GRAMMY Award recipient, H1262 [27JA]
Allegheny Watershed Improvement Needs (WINS) Coalition: Forest Service Rise to the Future Award recipient, H5593 [20JN]
Allende, Isabel: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E1665 [1DE]
Alvin, TX: Alvin Independent School District recipient of Houston-Galveston Area Council Clean Air Champion designation, E1564 [13NO]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 685), H4456–H4458 [19MY]
Amherst, NY: tribute to Amherst Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award recipients, E776 [20MY]
Anliker, Cindy Hughes: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E543 [8AP]
Annandale, VA: tribute to Annandale Volunteer Fire Dept., award recipients, E1542 [12NO]
Antle, Robert V.: Grower-Shipper Association of Central California E.E. ‘‘Gene’’ Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement recipient, E1027 [20JN]
Applied Research Associates, Inc.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E495 [2AP]
Arc Thrift Stores (organization): Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipient, E623 [29AP]
Archer, Dalton M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1609 [18NO]
Armed Forces: authorize the award of a military service medal to members exposed to ionizing radiation as a result of participation in testing nuclear weapons or other circumstances (H.R. 4778), H5057 [30MY]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (H.R. 1726), H4440–H4444 [19MY]
——— award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. and clarify eligibility of such members for combat-related special compensation, H4689 [21MY], H8280 [3DE]
Arrowhead Building Supply, Inc.: Branson/Lakes, MO, Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award recipient, E1475 [19SE]
Arts Council of Fairfax County, Inc.: tribute to Arts Awards recipients, E1587 [14NO]
Atkins, Edwin F. (Bud): Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1613 [18NO]
Auburn, MA: Julia Bancroft Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1543 [12NO]
Augusta, ME: tribute to Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E95 [16JA]
Aurora, CO: tribute to Rangeview High School CyberPatriot team participation in Air Force Association CyberPatriot Competition National Finals, E642 [30AP]
Babers, Jasmine: USA Network, Inc., Characters Unite Award recipient, E1512 [12NO]
Baez, Samuel: Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1616 [18NO]
Bakari, Ronald: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E93 [16JA]
Baker, Fran: Jefferson Foundation Community Service Award recipient, E1712 [3DE]
Baker, Jonathan: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, E694 [6MY]
Balian, Lily R.: Armenian International Women’s Association Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, E1582 [14NO]
Ball, Ellie: Library of Congress Letters About Literature State contest winner, E1040 [20JN]
Banasiak, Mike: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E538 [7AP]
Bangor, ME: tribute to Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E100 [16JA]
Barber, Kaleb W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1772 [10DE]
Barmann, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1418 [16SE]
Barone, Angelo (Abe): French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E880 [30MY]
Batayola, Teresita: White House Champion of Change honoree, E866 [29MY]
Bateman, Kenneth: Somerset County, NJ, Business Partnership Outstanding Citizen of the Year award recipient, E625 [29AP]
Battles, Alexander R.V.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E137 [29JA]
Bayfield, CO: Pine River Library recipient of Library Journal Best Small Library in America award, E478 [1AP]
Bazan, Frida: Texas 27th Congressional District Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest winner, E3 [7JA]
Beckstoffer, Andy and Betty: Land Trust of Napa County (organization) Acre by Acre Award recipients, E961 [11JN]
Behee, Kaleb: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E561 [9AP]
Bell, Peggy Kirk: Carolinas PGA Hall of Fame inductee, E474 [1AP]
Bell Flavors and Fragrances (company): Illinois 10th Congressional District Top Exporter honoree, E386 [14MR]
Benesh, Joe: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E532 [7AP]
Bennett, Jordan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E232 [25FE]
Benninger, Mary Ellen: Hillsborough, CA, City School District Associated Parents Group Citizen of the Year award recipient, E626 [29AP]
Benton, Suzanne: Association of Colorado County Commissioners Colorado County Administrator of the Year Award recipient, E71 [15JA]
Berenbaum, May: National Medal of Science recipient, H8200 [1DE]
Berg, Bjorn: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E530 [7AP]
Bero, Stephen: Illinois Library Association Librarian of the Year award recipient, E1237 [25JY]
Bertrand, Tom: Illinois Superintendent of the Year Award recipient, H8288 [3DE]
Bess, Grant: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E231 [25FE]
Betancourt, Myrna: Miami-Dade County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, H1701 [10FE]
Beydoun, Fay: International Institute Foundation Heritage Hall of Fame inductee, E16 [8JA]
Beyer, Daniel: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E533 [7AP]
Bickart, Ted and Frani: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award of Excellence recipients, E1727 [3DE]
Biester, Elizabeth: Bucks County, PA, Women’s History Month Award recipient, E395 [14MR]
BioMarin Pharmaceuticals Inc.: inclusion in Forbes (publication) Most Innovative Companies in the World list, E1666 [1DE]
Bischler, Zachary: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E233 [25FE]
Blackburn, Alexander M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E657 [1MY]
Blanton, Luke: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1561 [13NO]
Blumberg, Philip: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E535 [7AP]
Bob’s Atomic Burgers (business): Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipients, E619 [29AP]
Boca Raton, FL: Eagles Landing Middle School recpient of National PTA (organization) School of Excellence Award, E1398 [11SE]
Bodzianowski, Michal: National Center for Earth and Space Science Education Student Spaceflight Experiments Program winner, E1105 [3JY]
Bogle, Robert W.: Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 332 Friends of Labor Committee Outstanding Community Leader Award recipient, E1584 [14NO]
Borg, Scott G.: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, E1547 [12NO]
Borggren Erica: White House Women Veterans Champions of Change honoree, H2919 [4AP]
Boucher, Dennis: Wisconsin 7th Congressional District Paul Bunyan Service Above Self award recipient, E1113 [8JY]
Boulder, CO: Elevations Credit Union recipient of NIST Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award, E1721 [3DE]
Braddock District Council of Community Associations, Inc.: tribute to Best of Braddock Awards recipients, E1435 [17SE]
Brancato, Carlo R.: Amerigo Vespucci Society Man of the Year award recipient, E295 [4MR]
Brancato, Nathaniel J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1631 [19NO]
Bridegroom, Wayne: Modesto, CA, Martin Luther King Legacy Award recipient, E169 [5FE]
Bridges, DuWayne: Alabama Dept. of Veterans Affairs Legislator of the Year award recipient, E120 [27JA]
Bridgewater Interiors, LLC: Dept. of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency Minority Manufacturer of the Year Award recipient, E172 [5FE]
Bright, Nolan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1613 [18NO]
Broward County, FL: tribute to Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame inductees, E630 [30AP]
Brown, Garry: Western Massachusettes Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, E152 [3FE]
Brown, Ron: Boy Scouts Honor Medal recipient, E913 [5JN]
Brown, Stanford E.: Riverside, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E446 [26MR]
Brown, Summer: Girl Scouts Silver Award recipient, E618 [29AP]
Browne, Jim: Texas Recreation and Park Society East Region Director of the Year award recipient, E241 [25FE]
Bruley, Brandi: Illinois Principals Association Elementary School Principal of the Year award recipient, H2619 [25MR]
Buendia, Robert: Crisis Intervention Team Officer of the Year Award recipient, E1391 [11SE]
Buffalo Spree (publication): Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Stewardship Award recipient, E1594 [14NO]
Bui, Duy: United Health Foundation Diverse Scholars Initiative scholarship recipient, E1210 [23JY]
Bulla, L. Tom: Shepherd’s Center of Greenbrier Valley (organization) Community Service Award recipient, E310 [5MR]
Burkholder, Steve: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO (organization) Steve Burkholder Diamond Legacy Award recipient, E299 [4MR]
Burns, Alexander M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E165 [5FE]
Burrows, Charles R.: Navy Commendation Medal recipient, E234 [25FE]
Bybee, Scott D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E203 [11FE]
Bynum, Donald: School Superintendents of Alabama (organization) Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E65 [14JA]
Cain, Natalie: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E159 [4FE]
Caldwell, Logan W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E946 [10JN]
Calfee, Ethan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E291 [4MR]
California: tribute to 3d Congressional District Women of the Year award recipients, H7622 [17SE], E1493–E1495 [19SE]
——— tribute to 15th Congressional District Intel Corp., Science Talent Search finalists, E378 [13MR]
Callaway, Dick: West Virginia Municipal League Mayor of the Year award recipient, E1349 [8SE]
Camp Pendleton Medal of Honor Post Office, Camp Pendleton, CA: designate (H.R. 5468), H8004, H8005 [17NO]
Campbell, Charley: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E527 [4AP]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 (H. Con. Res. 106), H6844 [25JY]
——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol (H. Con. Res. 120), H8344 [3DE]
——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to next of kin or personal representative of Raoul Wallenberg (S. Con. Res. 36), H5136, H5137 [9JN]
——— permit use of rotunda in commemoration of the award of Congressional Gold Medal to Shimon Peres (S. Con. Res. 37), H5388, H5389 [17JN]
——— use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001, H7401 [10SE]
Carlson, Andrea: Police Officers Association of Michigan Police Officer of the Year Award recipient, E941 [10JN]
Carpenter, William (Kyle): Medal of Honor recipient, E970 [12JN], E1039 [20JN]
Carr, John: Illinois Veteran of the Month award recipient, H1728 [11FE]
Carreon, Moises A.: NSF Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers recipient, E73 [15JA]
Carroll, Jim: French Knight of the Legion of Honor Medal recipient, H8200 [1DE]
Carrollton, TX: R.L. Turner High School recipient of Navy Junior ROTC Distinguished Unit Award, E813 [22MY]
Carter, Matt and family: Escambia County, FL, Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E467 [28MR]
Carter, Vednita: Cable News Network (CNN) Heroes honoree, H2683 [26MR]
Carubba, Joseph: Italian American Leadership Council of Western New York Anthony M. Castiglia Achievement Award recipient, E440 [26MR]
Casey, Shawn: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E395 [14MR]
Castleberry, Vivian: Juliette Fowler Communities Visionary Woman award recipient, E835 [23MY]
Cates, Clifton B.: urge naming of Navy ship in honor (H. Res. 637), E1052 [23JN]
CCS Oncology, LLC: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Innovation Award recipient, E1591 [14NO]
Cecil, Alan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E940 [10JN]
Cepregi, Ryan: Boy Scouts Medal of Merit recipient, E1276 [30JY]
Chambers, Donovan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E359 [12MR]
Charette, William R.: Medal of Honor recipient, E1255 [29JY]
Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center (business): Branson, MO/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Ozark Mountain Hospitality award recipient, E1478 [19SE]
Chen, Eric: White House Science Fair participant, H4924 [29MY]
Chen, Stephanie: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E119 [27JA]
Chester, Sally D.: Palm Beach County, FL, Medical Society Heroes in Medicine Humanitarian Award recipient, E711 [8MY]
Chicago, IL: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning recipient of EPA National Award for Small Growth Achievement, E180 [6FE]
——— John Hancock College Preparatory High School recipient of Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) International Remotely Operated Vehicle Competition ‘‘Biggest Bang for the Buck’’ award, E1301 [1AU]
Chicopee, MA: Anne E. Barry School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1765 [9DE]
Chittenden, Jennifer: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E537 [7AP]
Christian, Jacob: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1174 [16JY]
Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal to James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner honoring the 50th anniversary of their murder in Mississippi during Freedom Summer (H.R. 4409), H5506 [19JN]
Clark, Danielle: Santa Rosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E341 [10MR]
Clark, Jerry: Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance of Washington, DC, Distinguished Service Award recipient, E630 [30AP]
Clayton, Ronda R.: New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence Rural Practice Nurse of the Year Award recipient, E996 [17JN]
Clegg, Daniel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E940 [10JN]
Cline, Bill: Petroleum History Institute Colonel Edwin Drake Legendary Oilman Award recipient, H5405 [18JN]
Clogg, Carrie: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E546 [8AP]
Cocoves, Nicholas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1312 [1AU]
Cogley, Jacob P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1633 [19NO]
Cognitore, Joseph A.: Rocky Point, NY, Lions Club Man of the Year award recipient, E559 [9AP]
Collierville, TN: Parade (publication) ‘‘America’s Best Main Street’’ contest winner, E1461 [19SE]
Collinsworth, Bobby and family: Walton County, FL, Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1539 [12NO]
Conde-Falcon, Felix: posthumous Medal of Honor recipient, E570 [10AP]
Congress: tribute to Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E1021 [19JN]
Congressional Gold Medal: make technical corrections to certain laws enabling presentation to Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King, and the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 4488), H3253, H3254 [29AP]
Conry, Rose: Jacksonville, FL, Chamber of Commerce Small Business Leader of the Year Award recipient, E212 [14FE]
Cook, Edward: United Way of Central New York Exceptional Community Volunteer Award recipient, E648 [30AP]
Cook-Robinson, Wanda: Michigan Association of School Administrators Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E198 [11FE]
Cooper, Kenneth H.: National Football Foundation Leadership Hall of Fame inductee, E1694 [2DE]
Cowan, Diane: Experience Works (organization) Cy Carpenter Award recipient, E1369 [9SE]
Cowdrey, Matt: Australia Multi-Class Swimmer of the Year award recipient, H1727 [11FE]
Coweta County, GA: Coweta County Board of Commissioners recipient of Newman-Coweta, GA, Chamber of Commerce Prosperity Award, E135 [29JA]
Crawford, David J.: Columbia County Association Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E620 [29AP]
Crisis Center of Taney County, Inc.: Branson, MO/Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Charity of the Year award recipient, E1477 [19SE]
Crossin, Richard F.: Greater Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E389 [14MR]
Crouse, Andrew L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1769 [10DE]
Crouse, Jacob A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E947 [10JN]
Cuda, Mary (Josie): Habitat for Humanity of West Virginia Affordable Housing Hall of Fame inductee, E624 [29AP]
CVS Health Corp.: Prevent Cancer Foundation Excellence in Cancer Awareness Award recipient, E1482 [19SE]
Daimler Trucks North America LLC: North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Environmental Steward award recipient, E200 [11FE]
Dallas, TX: Children’s Medical Center of Dallas recipient of Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Davies Enterprise Award of Excellence, E617 [29AP]
——— Parkland Health and Hospital System Stroke Program recipient of American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Get With the Guidelines-Stroke Gold-Plus Achievement Award and the Target—Stroke Honor Roll, E509 [3AP]
Danbury, CT: Danbury High School Connecticut Pre-Engineering Program students recipients of Verizon Communications, Inc., Innovative App Challenge Best in State award, H2811 [2AP]
Darrah, Aaron: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E135 [29JA]
Daugherty, Spencer: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E555 [9AP]
Davis, CA: Sutter Davis Hospital recipient of Dept. of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, E1481 [19SE]
Davis, Fred L.: Be the Dream MLK Legacy Award recipient, E85 [16JA]
Davis, L. Clifford: Tarrant County, TX, Bar Association Blackstone Award recipient, E769 [19MY]
Davis, Rex: Prowers County, CO, Conservationist of the Year award recipient, E1130 [9JY]
Davis, Ryan: School Administrators of Iowa Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, E572 [10AP]
Dayton, Michael: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E545 [8AP]
De Haan, Tyler: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E583 [10AP]
Deer, Sarah: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Fellowship recipient, E1815 [12DE]
Deffenbaugh, Anthony: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E357 [12MR]
Dente, Blaise A.: UNICO National (organization) Man of the Year Award recipient, E1807 [12DE]
DePhillips, Niki: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 list honoree, E521 [4AP]
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, H1508 [29JA]
Dept. of Education: tribute to Green Ribbon Schools Program award recipients, E1372 [9SE]
Dept. of Energy: tribute to Idaho National Laboratory employees receiving American Nuclear Society Materials Science and Technology Division awards, E1046 [23JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase priority for enrollment of medal of honor recipients in the health care system (H.R. 4720), H4924 [29MY]
Des Moines, IA: Metro Waste Authority recipient of American Forest & Paper Association Recycling Award, E766 [19MY]
Dewey, Duane E.: Medal of Honor recipient, E1199 [22JY]
District of Columbia: Murphy’s Auto Body Shop recipient of D.C. Small Business of the Year award, E1114 [8JY]
Dix, Lincoln: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E548 [8AP]
Dole, Bob: National Veterans Day Birmingham, AL (organization) National Veterans Award recipient, E426 [24MR]
Dominguez, Monica: American School Counselor Association School Counselor of the Year finalist, E131 [28JA]
Doral, FL: Doral Performing Arts and Entertainment Academy recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1556 [13NO]
Douma, Harvey: Ripon, CA, Rotary Club Harvey Douma Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E826 [22MY]
Draper, Inc.: Healthiest Employer, LLC, America’s Healthiest Workplace award recipient, E162 [4FE]
Dunn, Jamison: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1424 [16SE]
Dunsmuir, Kathy: Leadership Wilkes-Barre (organization) Distinguished Leadership Award recipient, E920 [9JN]
Easley, Sullivan J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E949 [10JN]
East Bradford, PA: Natural Lands Trust (organization) Growing Greener Communities Award recipient, E433 [25MR]
East Harris County Manufacturing Association: Workforce Development Committee recipient of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Board of Directors Visionary Award, E1600 [17NO]
Ecographics, Inc.: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO (organization) Small Business of the Year award recipient, E322 [6MR]
Ehalt, Kay: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO (organization) Unsung Hero Award recipient, E294 [4MR]
Elbaum, David: Illinois History Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1610 [18NO]
Elkington, Susan: Manufacturing Institute STEP Award recipient, E130 [28JA]
Ellsworth, ME: tribute to Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce honorees, E874 [29MY]
Elmore, Stephen H.: Imperial County Farm Bureau Jim Kuhn Memorial Farmer of the Year Award recipient, E1519 [12NO]
Elza, Steve: Illinois Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1817 [12DE]
Emerging Business Leaders (organization): Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Leadership Award recipient, E1590 [14NO]
Erickson, Lukas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E247 [26FE]
Evangelos, Metropolitan: Hellenic Foundation of New Jersey Alexander the Great Achievement Award recipient, E117 [27JA]
Exxon Mobil Corp.: National Association of Workforce Boards W.O. Lawton Business Leadership Award recipient, E457 [27MR], E507, E511 [3AP]
Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept., installation of officers banquet, E704 [7MY]
——— tribute to Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept., award recipients, E105 [17JA]
——— tribute to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Lord and Ladies Fairfax award recipients, E1003 [17JN]
——— tribute to Fairfax County Land Conservation and Tree Planting and Preservation Awards recipients, E102 [17JA]
——— tribute to Fairfax County NAACP Community Service Award recipients, E1440 [17SE]
——— tribute to Fairfax County Park Service award recipients, E1541 [12NO]
Fairfax County, VA, Federation of Citizens Associations: tribute to honorees, E699 [7MY]
Farnsworth, David: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E549 [8AP]
Farr, Don: Illinois Principals Association Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E544 [8AP]
Farrell, Edna: Alabama Nursing Home Association Ms. Alabama Nursing Home award recipient, E1355 [8SE]
Fentz, Kirsten: Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts John Cauble Award for Short Play finalist, E686 [6MY]
Fields, Melissa: Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Dean Weese Outstanding Coach Award recipient, E1013 [18JN]
Fishers, IN: Hamilton Southeastern Junior High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1638 [19NO]
Fleming, Ian: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1611 [18NO]
Flint Jewish Federation: anniversary of Donald Riegle Community Service Awards, E1417 [16SE]
Florida: tribute to 16th Congressional District Congressional Teacher Award recipients, E403 [18MR]
——— tribute to 5th Congressional District Florida Teacher of the Year award recipients, E845 [28MY]
——— tribute to 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards recipients, E1292 [31JY]
——— tribute to 16th District Congressional Law Enforcement Award recipients, E698 [7MY]
Foglia, Vince and Pat: Pioneer Center for Human Services ‘‘Make Change’’ Award recipients, E1304 [1AU]
Forbes, Alexander M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E200 [11FE]
Fort Knox, KY: Kingsolver Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E515 [4AP]
Fort Lauderdale, FL: National Civic League All-America City Award recipient, E1037 [20JN]
Fotheringhame, Jordan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E395 [14MR]
Fowlkes, Earl D., Jr.: Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance of Washington, DC, Distinguished Service Award recipient, E630 [30AP]
Freedom Riders: award a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (H.R. 4041), H6226 [15JY]
Fresno, CA: Fresno Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recipient of U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Chamber of the Year award, E1640 [19NO]
Frito-Lay North America, Inc.: Fayetteville, TN, manufacturing facility recipient of C.E. Doolin Award for Operations Excellence, H3064 [9AP]
Furnace, Walter R.: National Association of Federal Credit Unions Paul Revere Award recipient, E1435 [17SE]
Gainer, Kate: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E550 [8AP]
Galvez, Roberto, Jr.: Mexican Federation of Sports Newscasters Best Sports Anchor award recipient, E1793 [10DE]
Garcia, Juliet V.: inclusion in Cable News Network (CNN) Money/Fortune ‘‘World’s Fifty Greatest Leaders’’ list, E642 [30AP]
Garcia, Mariana S.: Mr. Amigo Association Mr. Amigo Award recipient, E242 [25FE]
George, Robert P.: Southern Baptist Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission John Leland Award recipient, E178 [6FE]
Gettemeier, Edward: Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Missouri Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1360 [9SE]
Gibbs-Bowling, Nathan: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E618 [29AP]
Giglio, Jim: Missourian Award recipient, E1472 [19SE]
Gigliotti, Joseph (Buddy): Associated General Contractors of New York State S.I.R. Award recipient, E1186 [17JY]
Gilbert, Daniel J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E320 [6MR]
Giles, Jason: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E551 [8AP]
Gill, Alison: Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance of Washington, DC, Distinguished Service Award recipient, E630 [30AP]
Gilmore, Terry: Temecula, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E238 [25FE]
Gilroy, Abbey: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E550 [8AP]
Girls Inc., of Shelbyville/Shelby County: Girls Inc., Outstanding Affiliate of the Year Award recipient, E804 [21MY]
Givens, Thomas R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1645 [20NO]
Givens, William L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1648 [20NO]
Gleason, Robert: KPBS–TV (San Diego, CA) and Union Bank, N.A., LGBT Pride Month Local Hero honoree, E1141 [10JY]
Glessman, Katie: Junior ROTC Legion of Valor Award recipient, E1332 [8SE]
Global Organization of the People of Indian Origin: anniversary of Virginia chapter and recognition of honorees, E1037 [20JN]
Goldberg, Brad: Humane Society of the U.S. Compassion in Action Award recipient, E1606 [17NO]
Golden, CO: Baby Doe’s Clothing (business) recipient of City of Golden Mayor’s Award for Excellence, E1666 [1DE]
——— Golden Farmers Market recipient of Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Civic Award, E76 [15JA]
Goldstein, Richard: Affordable Housing Finance (publication) Affordable Housing Hall of Fame inductee, E1684 [2DE]
Gordon, Bud: Corona, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E66 [14JA]
Grady, Alexandra: Distinguished Young Women (organization) Distinguished Young Woman of Iowa award recipient, E1021 [19JN]
Grant, Marc: Texas Association of County Engineers and Road Administrators Road Administrator of the Year award recipient, E1558 [13NO]
Graves, Henry S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1610 [18NO]
Gray, Sheryl: Illinois Principals Association Illinois Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, H2657 [26MR]
Green, Michael S.: American Historical Association Eugene Asher Distinguished Teaching Award recipient, H243 [15JA], E80 [15JA]
Griffin, Andy: American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Advocate of the Year award recipient, H2787 [1AP]
Grimes, Charles J.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) W. Francis Swingle Award recipient, E393 [14MR]
Haberland, Christopher: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E101 [17JA], E205 [11FE]
Haffner, David: Carthage, MO, Chamber of Commerce Richard M. Webster Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E551 [8AP]
Hambleton, BJ: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO (organization) Ambassador of the Year award recipient, E297 [4MR]
Hamilton, Lee H.: Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award recipient, H6303 [16JY]
Hammer, Susan: San Jose, CA, Cornerstone of the Arts Award recipient, E1352 [8SE]
Hammerschmidt, Bob: Ozarks Trails Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E717 [8MY]
Hardrick, Alexis: Girl Scouts Silver Award recipient, E1509 [12NO]
Harms, Cathleen A.: Dept. of Defense Superior Service Medal recipient, E1460 [19SE]
Harrington, Jude: American Recreation Coalition Legends Award recipient, H5077 [9JN]
Harris, John: Greater Fresno, CA, Area Chamber of Commerce Agriculturist of the Year Award recipient, E1636 [19NO]
Hartford, CT: tribute to Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductees, H8040 [18NO]
Hartmann, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E793 [21MY]
Harvey, Jaxon R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1027 [20JN]
Hashmi, Sonny: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, E1546 [12NO]
Hatfield, Gary: School Administrators of Iowa Middle Level Principal of the Year award recipient, E571 [10AP]
Hathwar, Sriram: E.W. Scripps Co., National Spelling Bee winner, E920 [9JN]
Haugeberg, Dave: Chehalem Valley, OR, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E521 [4AP]
Hausdorf, Braedyn: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E658 [1MY]
Heidemann, Elizabeth: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching recipient, E32 [9JA]
Helms, Mike: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Charlie O’Brien Award recipient, E77 [15JA]
Herndon, VA: tribute to Council for the Arts of Herndon Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) Technology and the Arts Competition winners, E995 [17JN]
Hialeah, FL: Mater Gardens Academy recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1556 [13NO]
Hickman, Peyton: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E940 [10JN]
Highland, IL: tribute to Labor and Community Awards honorees, E586 [28AP]
Highsmith, Carlton L.: Connecticut Anti-Defamation League Torch of Liberty Award recipient, E869 [29MY]
Hiley, Jacob T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E949 [10JN]
Hoffman, Michael C.: Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York Flame of Hope Award recipient, H2287 [11MR]
Holley family: Okaloosa County, FL, Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1425 [16SE]
Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC: Dept. of Energy/EPA Energy Star Rating recipient, E62 [14JA]
Hoog, Andrew R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1643 [20NO]
Horseshoe Curve Benevolent Association: tribute to law enforcement personnel honorees, E1442 [17SE]
House of Representatives: tribute to House Employee Excellence Award recipients, E1285 [31JY]
——— tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1285 [31JY]
Houston, TX: Memorial Hermann Texas Trauma Institute recipient of Texas Dept. of State Health Services Air Medical Service of the Year award, E1703 [2DE]
Howard, Diane: Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau, MO, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1621 [18NO]
Huff, Caleb: Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Active Duty Sailor of the Year Award recipient, E240 [25FE]
Hunkapiller, Beth: San Carlos, CA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E235 [25FE]
Huntingdon, TN: tribute to high school students recognized by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for academic excellence, E801 [21MY]
Hurley, Victoria: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E222 [21FE]
Ibleto, Art: Sonoma County, CA, Farm Bureau Hall of Fame inductee, E1231 [24JY]
Illinois: tribute to Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods, and Wilmette Chambers of Commerce award recipients, E919 [9JN]
——— tribute to Dept. of Energy Office of Science Early Career Research Program award recipients, H4484 [20MY]
——— tribute to Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, and Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce Member Recognition award recipients, E115 [27JA], E157 [4FE]
Immaculata University: 1972-1974 women’s basketball team Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductees, E1413 [16SE]
Indianapolis, IN: Children’s Museum of Indianapolis recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, E641 [30AP]
——— Sidener Academy for High Ability Students recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1634 [19NO]
Ivy Tech Community College: tribute to Northwest regional campuses’ inductees into Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana, E1708 [3DE]
Jacks, Anton F.: French Legion of Honor for U.S. Veterans award recipient, E1168 [16JY]
Jackson, Brooke: Venturing Silver Award recipient, E656 [1MY]
Jackson, Mark: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E120 [27JA]
Jacksonville, FL: Jacksonville Joint Reserve Intelligence Center recipient of Defense Intelligence Agency Small Joint Reserve Intelligence Center of the Year award, E147 [31JA]
Jacobi, Michael: Police Officers Association of Michigan Police Officer of the Year Award recipient, E941 [10JN], E994 [17JN]
Jagolinzer, Karen: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching recipient, E32 [9JA]
James, Christopher: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E544 [8AP]
Jansa, Andrea: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E699 [7MY]
Jared, Ashley: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E553 [9AP]
Jascula, Rick: Publicity Club of Chicago (organization) Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E915 [9JN]
Johnson, James D., III: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E940 [10JN]
Joliet, IL: Eisenhower Academy designated Chicago (IL) Tribune best elementary school in Will County, IL, E1799 [12DE]
——— Union School District recipient of Illinois State Board of Education Award of Merit, H8079 [19NO]
Jones, Johnpaul: National Endowment for the Humanities National Humanities Medal recipient, E1319 [1AU]
Joos, Kimberlee P.: Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau, MO, Celebration Award recipient, E1623 [18NO]
Jordan, Yolanda: National Association of Social Workers Calumet, IL, district Social Worker of the Year award recipient, E289 [4MR]
Joyce, Joseph J., Jr.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E398 [14MR]
Kampf, Harrison: Boy Scouts Honor Medal recipient, E913 [5JN]
Kandlbinder, Donald A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E556 [9AP]
Kao, Josephine: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E118 [27JA]
Kasten, Mary: Cape Girardeau (MO) Southeast Missourian ‘‘Spirit of America’’ Award recipient, E1116 [8JY]
Kathwari, Farooq and family: HOPE Community Services, Inc., Commitment to Service Award recipients, E923 [9JN]
Katz, Noah: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Wisconsin, E219 [18FE]
Khator, Renu: Indo-American Business Chamber (organization) Pride of India Award recipient, E1567 [13NO]
Kiesau, Jason: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E554 [9AP]
Kilian, Eric: Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E1289 [31JY]
Kimberling, Cleon: Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, E345 [11MR]
Kincaid, Paul: Council for Advancement and Support of Education District VI Virginia Carter Smith Recognition Award recipient, E549 [8AP]
Kixmiller, Ty M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E947 [10JN]
Kleinsmith, Stephen: Blackboard Inc., National School Public Relations Association, and American Association of School Administrators Leadership Through Communication Award recipient, E141 [29JA]
Knappenberger, Kent: Recording Academy GRAMMY Music Educator Award recipient, E159 [4FE]
Knepper, Austen J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1171 [16JY]
Knipp, Jack: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E357 [12MR]
Knobel, Alyssa: Jewish Council for Youth Services Director for Life Award recipient, E654 [1MY]
Knoebel, Richard: International Assocation of Amusement Parks and Attractions Hall of Fame inductee, E1823 [12DE]
Knoxville, TN: tribute to Medal of Honor recipients honored at Medal of Honor Convention, E1741 [4DE]
Kolondra, AJ: National History Day (organization) contest winner, E1095 [30JN]
Kuder, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce President’s ‘‘E’’ Award recipient, E793 [21MY]
Kyles, Samuel B.: Be the Dream MLK Legacy Award recipient, E86 [16JA]
Lacayo, Leah: Jewish Labor Committee (organization) Western Region Elinor Glenn Leadership Award recipient, E1355 [8SE]
Lake County, IL: tribute to Lake County Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E761 [19MY]
——— tribute to YWCA Women of Achievement award recipients, E759 [19MY]
Lake Havasu Marine Association: Western States Boating Administrators Association Hollister Award for Outstanding Services in the Field of Boating Safety recipient, E710 [8MY]
Lakewood, CO: Developmental Disabilities Resource Center recipient of West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO (organization) Non-Profit of the Year award, E233 [25FE]
——— St. Anthony Hospital recipient of West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO (organization) Large Business of the Year Award, E298 [4MR]
Lakewood Brick and Tile Co.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Pioneer Award recipient, E498 [2AP]
Lally, Ann R.: Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salem, NH, Chief John P. Ganley Community Service Award recipient, E359 [12MR]
Langhorne, PA: St. Mary Medical Center named to Truven Health Analytics Inc., 100 Top Hospitals list, E633 [30AP]
Lanza, Patricia: HOPE Community Services, Inc., Spirit of Excellence Award recipient, E926 [9JN]
Lapp, Alexander: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1419 [16SE]
Larson, John P. (Phil): Ag One Foundation Community Salute award recipient, E686 [6MY]
Lashier, Andy: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E558 [9AP]
LaVallee, Peter: Humboldt County, CA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1556 [13NO]
Lawton-Forsyth, Laura: Printing Industries of America Naomi Berber Memorial Award recipient, E1543 [12NO]
Lax, Franklin D., II: Buford Pusser National Law Enforcement Award recipient, E763 [19MY]
Leadership Fairfax, Inc.: tribute to Northern Virginia Leadership award recipients, E1594 [14NO]
Leadership Jackson Alumni Association: tribute to Leadership Jackson scholarship recipients, E957 [11JN]
Lee, Jacob E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E202 [11FE]
Leipprandt, Ted: Michigan Agri-Business Association Leaders and Legends Award recipient, E17 [8JA]
Lemont, IL: tribute to Lemont High School cheerleading squad, E231 [25FE]
Les, George: Oak Lawn, IL, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E137 [29JA]
Lesser, Gary: American Jewish Committee Judge Learned Hand award recipient, E1373 [9SE]
Levin, Brenda: Los Angeles, CA, Parks Foundation Rose Award recipient, E554 [9AP]
Lewis, Alex W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1645 [20NO]
Lewis, Lorin: Okaloosa County, FL, School District Educational Support Person of the Year award recipient, E393 [14MR]
Lewiston, ME: tribute to Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E91 [16JA]
Lighthouse Works, Inc.: Defense Logistics Agency Business Alliance Award for Outstanding AbilityOne Program Vendor recipient, E1643 [20NO]
Linde, Carol: Auburn University Political Science Leadership Award recipient, E1498 [19SE]
Lindeman, Mary Allen: SBA Maine Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E987 [13JN]
Linebaugh, Jesse: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E557 [9AP]
Lippert, Alice: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, E1548 [12NO]
Liptrot, Joan: National Youth Leadership Council Service-Learning Practitioner Leadership Award recipient, H3065 [9AP]
Logan, WV: Military Order of the Purple Heart Purple Heart City designee, E1105 [3JY]
Lombardi, Donna: Eos Foundation Healthy Start Leadership Award recipient, H4481 [20MY]
Lopez, Guadalupe: Silver Star recipient, E997 [17JN]
Los Fresnos, TX: tribute to Resaca Middle School students for participation in the Verizon Communications, Inc., Innovative App Challenge, E651 [1MY]
Luce, Hannah: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E697 [7MY]
Lucker, Takoda: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1422 [16SE]
Luckinbill, Herschel: Illinois Veteran of the Month award recipient, H5772 [26JN]
Lynch, Michael: Turlock, CA, Chamber of Commerce Small Business Advocate of the Year Award recipient, E1229 [24JY]
Lyons, Oren: F.O.C.U.S. Greater Syracuse, Inc., Wisdom Keeper Award recipient, E475 [1AP]
Magenium Solutions, LLC: inclusion in Daily Herald Business Ledger (publication) ‘‘Best Places To Work in Illinois’’ list, E1376 [10SE]
Magg, Brad: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E556 [9AP]
Magner, Sue: AARP Director’s Award for Distinguished Service recipient, E704 [7MY]
Mago, Ashok K.: India Padma Shri award recipient, E1122 [9JY]
Manka, John C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1771 [10DE]
Marble Brewery (company): Brewers Association World Beer Cup Kellerbier or Zwickelbier Gold award recipient, E1139 [10JY]
Markowitz, Dennis I.: Feasterville, PA, Business Association Person of the Year award recipient, E451 [26MR]
Marsh, John O., Jr.: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Medal of Distinguished Public Service recipient, E945 [10JN]
Marshall, Keifer, Jr.: Temple, TX, Chamber of Commerce Drayton and Elizabeth McClane Community Achievement Award recipient, E445 [26MR]
——— Temple, TX, Chamber of Commerce Drayton and Elizabeth McLane Community Achievement Award recipient, E188 [10FE]
Marshall, Millie: Manufacturing Institute STEP Award recipient, E169 [5FE]
Martin, Linda: American School Counselor Association School Counselor of the Year award recipient, E321 [6MR]
——— American School Counselor Association School Counselor of the Year finalist, E183 [10FE]
Martinez, Norma: Texas Public Risk Management Association Risk Professional of the Year award recipient, E1803 [12DE]
Martin/Martin, Inc.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Genesis Award recipient, E498 [2AP]
Maryland: tribute to 6th Congressional District Teacher of the Year award recipients, E1091 [26JN]
Maske, Mary Ellen: School Administrators of Iowa (organization) Iowa Central Office Administrator of the Year award recipient, E891 [30MY]
Mason, Sarah: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Elementary School and Overall Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1544 [12NO]
Massachusetts: tribute to National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS Award recipients, E746 [13MY]
Mathew, Shannon: Miami VA Healthcare System James H. Parke Memorial Fund Youth Scholarship recipient, E956 [11JN]
Mayock, Luke: Touchdown Club of Houston, TX, Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year award recipient, E1603 [17NO]
McComb, Sean: Council of Chief State School Officers National Teacher of the Year award recipient, E788 [20MY]
McConnell AFB, KS: 4th Air Force 931st Refueling Group recipient of Raincross Trophy, H8287 [3DE]
McDonald, Audra: Tony Award recipient, H5253 [11JN]
McFadden, Joseph P.: Archdiocese of Philadelphia Distinguished Catholic School Graduates Award recipient, E433 [25MR]
McGarvey, Terence W., IV: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1612 [18NO]
McGuire, Devin T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1776 [10DE]
McInnis, Dale: Richmond County, NC, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E115 [27JA]
McIver, Harrison D., III: ABA Charles H. Dorsey Award recipient, E1594 [14NO]
McKay, Charles C.: Jefferson County, CO, Business Hall of Fame inductee, E239 [25FE]
McKernan, Dylan: Boy Scouts Honor Medal recipient, E913 [5JN]
McKinney, Cody R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1643 [20NO]
McKinney, Matthew: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E563 [9AP]
McKinney, TX: inclusion in Money (publication) America’s Best Small Cities list, H8286 [3DE]
McMichael, Nolan P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1646 [20NO]
McNally, Joel and Kit: Milwaukee Brainstorming Conference James Howard Baker Award recipients, E1605 [17NO]
McNamara, Paul and Margaret: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, H7540 [16SE]
McPherson, Joshua A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E199 [11FE]
Meador, Byron: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E386 [14MR]
Mehta, Prakviti: Library of Congress Letters About Literature State contest winner, E938 [10JN]
Meidl, Joseph: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1167 [16JY]
Mendelsohn, John: American Society of Clinical Oncology Oncology Luminaries honoree, H4012 [8MY]
Meng, Grace: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E101 [17JA], E207 [11FE]
Merrifield, Tanner: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E247 [26FE]
Mertes, Carol: Kane County, IL, Educator of the Year award recipient, H5507 [19JN]
Mesa Meadows Land Co.: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award recipient, E75 [15JA]
Miami, FL: tribute to ‘‘In the Company of Women Awards’’ recipients, H2159 [5MR], E349 [11MR]
Michigan Works! The Job Force Board (organization): National Association of Workforce Boards W.O. Lawton Business Leadership Award recipient, E507 [3AP]
Middletown Township, NJ: Girl Scout Troop 1701 recipients of Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Junior Women of Distinction Award, E87 [16JA]
Miller, Kelsie: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E96 [16JA]
Miller, Shannon: Prevent Cancer Foundation Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program Excellence in Cancer Awareness Award recipient, E106 [17JA]
Miller, William: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E564 [9AP]
Minnesota: tribute to Sixth Congressional District Congressional Certificate of Merit recipients, E1585 [14NO]
Minnesota Orchestra: Recording Academy Best Orchestral Performance GRAMMY Award recipient, E149 [31JA]
Missouri: Southwest Missouri Regional Community Emergency Response Team recipient of FEMA Community Preparedness Award, E1371 [9SE]
Mitchell, Jacob D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E946 [10JN]
Miya family: Kings County, CA, Farm Bureau Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1377 [10SE]
Mohr, Dawson: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E170 [5FE]
Mohr, Jackson: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E170 [5FE]
Montgomery, Eleanor: U.S. Track and Field, Inc., Hall of Fame inductee, E94 [16JA]
Montgomery, Landon: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1778 [10DE]
Moody, Ryan: Washington State Law Enforcement Medal of Honor recipient, E822 [22MY]
Moon, Li: Hillsborough, CA, City School District Associated Parents Group Community Care Award recipient, E624 [29AP]
Morrison, Molly K.: Greystone Society of Coatesville, PA, Rebecca Lukens Award recipient, E351 [11MR]
Mount Vernon (TX) Optic Herald: Texas Historical Commission Texas Treasure Business Award recipient, E147 [31JA]
Mowery, Donald: Be the Dream MLK Legacy Award recipient, E87 [16JA]
Moyer, Alexander M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E196 [11FE]
Mueller & Co., LLP: inclusion in Daily Herald Business Ledger (publication) ‘‘Best Places To Work in Illinois’’ list, E1384 [10SE]
Munroe, Galen and Tara: Fairfax County, VA, Celebrate Fairfax! Festival Volunteers of the Year Award recipients, E1003 [17JN]
Murfreesboro, TN: McFadden School of Excellence recipient of Good Sports Always Recycle Award, E1586 [14NO]
Musgrove, Adam: Washington State Law Enforcement Medal of Honor recipient, E822 [22MY]
MVLE (nonprofit organization): tribute to Annual Awards recipients, E1589 [14NO]
Myers, Reagan: Mariana Islands Young Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1572 [13NO]
Myers, William E.: North Carolina Arts Council Heritage Award recipient, H4479 [20MY]
Mystic, CT: Mystic Aquarium recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, H3417 [6MY]
Nagler, Arthur: support efforts to obtain World War II military records to facilitate awarding of Purple Heart for being wounded in service, E1440 [17SE]
Nasshorn, Donald: National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Bronze Key Award recipient, H6851 [25JY]
National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute to Fellows Program inductees, E192 [11FE]
National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.: Prince William County, VA, Chapter recipient of Potomac Health Foundation grant to educate African-American churches on triple negative breast cancer, E835 [23MY]
National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1382 [10SE]
Naval Station Mayport, FL: Defense Commissary Agency Bill Nichols Award for Best Large Commissary in the U.S. recipient, E780 [20MY]
Nelson, Lance: Tacoma-Pierce County, WA, Chamber Military Affairs Committee Howard O. Scott Citizen-Soldier of the Year award recipient, E622 [29AP]
Netters, James L., Sr.: Be the Dream MLK Legacy Award recipient, E89 [16JA]
New Mexico: New Mexico PBS recipient of Corp. for Public Broadcasting American Graduate—Let’s Make It Happen initiative community service grant, E1498 [19SE]
Newkirk, John B. (Jack): Jefferson County, CO, Business Hall of Fame inductee, E229 [25FE]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2203), H4444–H4447 [19MY]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Malala Yousafzai for peace (H. Res. 750), E1525 [12NO]
Nolan, Lecil: Palmer, TN, Veterans Appreciation Award recipient, E1731 [4DE]
North Baldwin, NY: Grand Avenue Elementary School recipient of Character Education Partnership National School of Character award, E732 [9MY]
North Carolina: 7th Congressional District recognized as a ‘‘Purple Heart District’’, E446 [26MR]
North Tonawanda, NY: DeGraff Memorial Hospital recipient of Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas Business of the Year award, E1683 [2DE]
Northborough, MA: St. Bernadette School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1548 [12NO]
O’Brien, Jordan J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1644 [20NO]
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce President’s ‘‘E’’ Star Award for Exports recipient, E890 [30MY]
Ockman, Meredith: Palm Beach County, FL, National Organization for Women Blood, Sweat, and Tears Award recipient, E205 [11FE]
O‘Donnell, Kevin: Greater Hazleton, PA, Friends of Scouting Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E712 [8MY]
O’Gurek, Bobby: Panther Valley Irish American Association Shamrock Award recipient, E387 [14MR]
Ohio: tribute to students from 8th Congressional District for participation in the Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Competition, E879 [30MY]
Oliveira, Daniela: NSF Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers recipient, E32 [9JA]
Opoka, John: Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, E86 [16JA]
Orange County, FL: Orange County Public Schools recipient of Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation Broad Prize for Urban Education, E1586 [14NO]
Orlando, FL: inclusion of Arnold Palmer Medical Center in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Children’s Hospitals’’ list, E1157 [15JY]
Oster, Dave: Lake Elsinore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E133 [28JA]
Oswald, Kevin L.: Air Traffic Control Association Air Traffic Controller of the Year Award recipient, E1273 [30JY]
Ota, Kyle M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1256 [29JY]
Outlast Technologies LLC: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E491 [2AP]
Owens, Rayan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E249 [26FE]
OZ Snowboards (business): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E492 [2AP]
Palmer, Mary S.: Southeastern Literary Tourism Initiative (organization) Tourism Fiction Award recipient, E1461 [19SE]
Parham, Alan R.: Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 332 Friends of Labor Committee Man of the Year award recipient, E1579 [14NO]
Parn, Laura: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E35 [9JA]
Parton, Heather: Sidney Hillman Foundation Hillman Prize for Opinion & Analysis Journalism award recipient, E695 [6MY]
Patchen, Lisa and Rob: Beth El Synagogue, New Rochelle, NY, President’s Ne’emanim Service Award recipient, E928 [9JN]
Patel, Kishan: National History Day (organization) contest winner, E1095 [30JN]
Patron, Renee: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Leukemia Woman of the Year award recipient, E206 [11FE]
Patton, Scott: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E230 [25FE]
Pavlus, Jana: Escambia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E276 [28FE]
Pearland, TX: tribute to Pearland, TX, Independent School District Teachers of the Year award recipients, E1153 [14JY]
Pearson, Linda: Corona, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E62 [14JA]
Pedriani, Maria: Hazleton, PA, Elks Lodge 200 Elk of the Year award recipient, E306 [5MR]
Peeples, Bernita: Yellow Rose of Texas Award recipient, E187 [10FE]
Peer, Jackie: Manufacturing Institute STEP Award recipient, E160 [4FE]
Pelletier, Lori: Connecticut Democratic Party Ella T. Grasso Award recipient, E1615 [18NO]
Pelosi, Representative: Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., Margaret Sanger Award recipient, H2734 [27MR]
Penderbrook Community Association: Community Associations Institute Community Association of the Year Award recipient, E887 [30MY]
Pennsylvania: tribute to National Guard members for participation in the Sullivan Cup Armor Competition, H4815 [22MY]
Pennsylvania State University: tribute to Civic Engagement Public Speaking Contest award recipients, H113 [9JA]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2939), H4447–H4449 [19MY]
Perino, Bruno: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E219 [18FE]
Petty, Richard: North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development Winner’s Circle Award recipient, E346 [11MR]
Pham, Anne: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E561 [9AP]
Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Southeastern Pennsylvania Soccer Hall of Fame inductees, E736 [9MY]
Philip, Henry G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E559 [9AP]
Phomvisay, Aiddy: National Association of Secondary School Principals Iowa Secondary Principal of the Year Award recipient, E579 [10AP]
Pijls, Patrick: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E118 [27JA]
Pittman, Gregory C.: Muskegon County, MI, Living Legends Award recipient, E1631 [19NO]
Pittsburgh, PA: Girls of Steel (robotics team) recipient of Pittsburgh Regional For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition Engineering Inspiration Award, E560 [9AP]
Pixler, Zachariah F.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E167 [5FE]
Plano, TX: tribute to Plano Independent School District Teacher of the Year nominees, E821 [22MY]
Plantronics, Inc.: Sec. of State Award for Corporate Excellence recipient, E154 [3FE]
Plouviez, Samantha: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E697 [7MY]
Plunkett, Steve: National Association of Letter Carriers’ Hero of the Year Award recipient, E1375 [10SE]
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co.: Sand County Foundation, California Farm Bureau Federation, and Sustainable Conservation (organization) Leopold Conservation Award recipient, E229 [25FE]
Polack, Jared: Junior ROTC Legion of Valor Award recipient, E1349 [8SE]
Polovich, Christian: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E949 [10JN]
Port St. Lucie, FL: inclusion in Forbes (publication) Best Places for Business and Careers list, E224 [21FE]
——— inclusion in Forbes (publication) Best Places to Retire list, E224 [21FE]
——— inclusion in Movoto.com (Internet site) Best Cities in Florida list, E224 [21FE]
Pouncey, George A.: Germantown, TN, Lions Club Citizen of the Year award recipient, E334 [6MR]
Prebble, Gareth: Pennsylvania State University Martin Luther King Jr., Commemoration Student Showcase essay contest winner, H1699 [10FE]
Prescott, Gene: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Hotelier Hall of Fame Award recipient, H1261 [27JA]
Presidential Scholars Foundation: tribute to Presidential Scholar honorees, E804 [21MY]
Prince William County, VA: tribute to Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award nominees, E381 [13MR]
——— tribute to Prince William County Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E995, E997, E998, E999, E1000, E1002 [17JN]
——— tribute to Prince William County Human Rights Commission Awards recipients, E104 [17JA]
——— tribute to Principal of the Year nominees, E383 [13MR]
Providence, RI: Olneyville N.Y. System (restaurant) recipient of James Beard Foundation America’s Classics award, H2201 [6MR]
Pugh, Daniel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E662 [1MY]
Pullen, Megara: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year Award recipient, E79 [15JA]
Qualcomm, Inc.: National Association of Workforce Boards W.O. Lawton Business Leadership Award recipient, E507 [3AP]
Quinn, Kenneth M.: Iowa Award recipient, E816 [22MY]
Raleigh, NC: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, E722 [8MY]
Ramsden, Harrison: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E229 [25FE]
Ranallo, Anthony: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E560 [9AP]
Rani, Susan Park: White House Champion of Change honoree, E860 [29MY]
Rantz, Zac: Blackboard Inc., National School Public Relations Association, and American Association of School Administrators Leadership Through Communication Award recipient, E141 [29JA]
Rascoff, Barbara and Joel: Young Israel of New Rochelle (organization) Distinguished Leadership Award recipients, E929 [9JN]
Ream, Ron: Florida Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, H6940 [28JY]
Reames, Wayne: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E559 [9AP]
Reavis, Jay: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E567 [10AP]
Redding, CA: University Preparatory School winner of Regional Science Bowl, H2263 [11MR], E380 [13MR]
Reedy, Jon: National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association James M. Christie Safety and Health Professional of the Year award recipient, E278 [28FE]
Reshovsky, Rory: C–SPAN StudentCam documentary competition winner, E545 [8AP]
Reston, VA: tribute to Best of Reston Awards for Community Service recipients, E681 [6MY], E836 [23MY]
——— tribute to Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Awards for Chamber Excellence recipients, E1445 [17SE]
Reston Association: tribute to Volunteer Service Award recipients, E702 [7MY]
Rexford, Jackson: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1780 [10DE]
Reyes, Sid: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E391 [14MR]
Reynolds, Alexandra: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E92 [16JA]
Rich, Debbie: American Advertising Federation Phyllis Ehlinger Women of Excellence Award recipient, E128 [28JA]
Rider, Daniel J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1653 [20NO]
Risewick, JC: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E568 [10AP]
Rivera, Ramon: Seattle, WA, City Club Washington State Jefferson Award recipient, E641 [30AP]
Robertson, Beverly: Be the Dream MLK Legacy Award recipient, E88 [16JA]
Rodela, Jose: Medal of Honor recipient, E741 [9MY]
Rogers, David: Shorenstein Center David Nyhan Prize for Political Journalism recipient, E1665 [1DE]
Rogers, Theo: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E390 [14MR]
Rollenhagen, Erin: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E569 [10AP]
Ropp, Matthew: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E159 [4FE]
Rosen, Adele: Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara, CA, Woman of Valor Award recipient, E533 [7AP]
Ros-Lehtinen, Representative: Miami-Dade County, FL, Public Schools Hall of Fame inductee (H. Res. 764), E1658 [20NO]
Roth, Jill: Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers Association of America, Inc., Young Agent of the Year award recipient, E624 [29AP]
Rummel, Mary Kay: Ventura County, CA, Arts Council Poet Laureate designee, E65 [14JA]
Ryan, Baron: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1602 [17NO]
Ryan, William A., IV: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E198 [11FE]
Sales, Robert L.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E219 [18FE]
Salinas, Isaiah H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E831 [22MY]
Saltarelli, Mark E.: Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas, NY, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1686 [2DE]
Salve Regina University: Institute of Classical Architecture & Art Arthur Ross Award recipient, E736 [9MY]
Salvestrin, Rich: Napa County, CA, Farm Bureau Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1225 [24JY]
Sande, Gail: Association of Public Television Stations National Advocacy Award recipient, E285 [28FE]
Sandquist, Ronald N.: Bronze Star recipient, E760 [19MY]
Save Mart Supermarkets (company): Stanislaus County, CA, Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E1537 [12NO]
SBA: tribute to Maine award recipients, E959 [11JN]
Schaeffer, Sienna E.: Presidential Scholars Foundation Presidential Scholar honoree, E768 [19MY]
Schiavo, Pasco L.: UNICO Hazleton, PA, Chapter Italian American of the Year award recipient, E1541 [12NO]
Schneider, Heather: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award of Excellence recipient, E1729 [3DE]
Schrage, Michael and Jill: Calumet Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipients, E1512 [12NO]
Schrayer, Max R. (Skip): Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, IL, Julius Rosenwald Memorial Award recipient, E1356 [8SE]
Schriver, Lou: Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas, NY, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1685 [2DE]
Schuylkill County, PA: tribute to Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E953 [11JN]
Schweizer, Kenneth: West Otero Conservation District Conservationist of the Year award recipient, E253 [26FE]
Scott, Anne F.: National Endowment for the Humanities National Humanities Medal recipient, E1257 [29JY]
Scott, Carol: Fort Bend, TX, Independent School District Hero for Children award recipient, E1563 [13NO]
Seattle Seahawks (football team): Association of Washington Generals Washingtonians of the Year award recipients, E569 [10AP]
Servino, Mary: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E92 [16JA]
Shalala, Donna: Greater Miami, FL, Chamber of Commerce Sand in My Shoes Award recipient, H243 [15JA]
Sheffield, Kendall: Gatorade, Inc., Texas Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year award recipient, E1152 [14JY]
Shelter House, Inc.: tribute to Volunteer Award recipients, E1128 [9JY]
Shirley, Barbara: Florida Dept. of Education Principal of the Year award recipient, E268 [27FE]
Shreveport, LA: tribute to A.C. Steere Elementary for having the Caddo Parish, LA, Principal of the Year, Teacher of the Year, and Student of the Year recipients, H2788 [1AP]
Shruga, Clayton: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E234 [25FE]
Siperstein, Barbra: Pride Network (organization) Stonewall Legacy Award recipient, E1528 [12NO]
Sklarz, Mark G.: Connecticut Anti-Defamation League Greater New Haven, CT, Torch of Liberty Award recipient, E863 [29MY]
Slagle, Dick: Middletown, OH, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E83 [16JA]
Smart, Clif: Missourian Award recipient, E1472 [19SE]
Smedley, H. Steven: West Hanover Township, PA, Fire Co., No. 1 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E303 [5MR]
Smiscik, Nicholas: Police Officers Association of Michigan Police Officer of the Year Award recipient, E941 [10JN]
Smith, Carlton: SBA Regional and State of Florida Small Exporter of the Year award recipient, E1288 [31JY]
Smith, Emmitt and Pat: Congressional Award Foundation Horizon Award recipients, E1260 [29JY]
Smith, Philip P.: Fort Lauderdale (FL) Sun-Sentinel Business Leader of the Year Excalibur Award recipient, E622 [29AP]
Smith, Zane A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E250 [26FE]
Snodgrass, Jason T.: Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Missouri High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1359 [9SE]
Solano, Pat: Pittston (PA) Dispatch Joseph Saporito Lifetime of Service Award recipient, E432 [25MR]
Solano, Patrick J.: Pittston (PA) Dispatch Joseph F. Saporito Lifetime of Service Award recipient, E252 [26FE]
South Carolina: 2d Congressional District recognized as a ‘‘Purple Heart District’’, E731 [9MY]
South Paris, ME: tribute to Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E323 [6MR]
Spear, Alan: SBA Maine Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E987 [13JN]
SpotXchange, Inc.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E491 [2AP]
Spring, Troy: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E553 [9AP]
Springfield, VA: tribute to Greater Springfield, VA, Chamber of Commerce ‘‘Above and Beyond’’ Award recipients, E1035 [20JN]
——— tribute to VFW Post 7327 award recipients, E203 [11FE]
St. Cloud, MN: tribute to St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E686 [6MY]
St. Helena, CA: St. Helena Public Library recipient of Library Journal Best Small Library in America award, E1096 [30JN]
St. James, MO: Golden LivingCenter recipient of American Health Care Association Gold-Excellence in Quality national Quality Award, E1696 [2DE]
Stackhouse, Andrea: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E571 [10AP]
StaffTime (company): inclusion in Jacksonville Business Journal 50 Fastest Growing Companies list, E212 [14FE]
Stamford, CT: Stamford Jewish Comunity Center recipient of National Council of Youth Sports Sports Teach Respect Initiative Values and Excellance (S.T.R.I.V.E.) Organization of the Year award, E1746 [4DE]
Stanly Community College: Annie Ruth Kelley Associate Degree Nursing Program ranking by National Council of State Boards of Nursing, E1785 [10DE]
Stark, Shane: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E572 [10AP]
Stephaich, Peter H.: Seamen’s Church Institute River Bell Award recipient, E1733 [4DE]
Stevenson, Cynthia: Jefferson County, CO, Business Hall of Fame inductee, E232 [25FE]
Stewart, Connie: California Association of Nonprofits Nonprofit Leader Achievement Award recipient, E1557 [13NO]
Stitzer, John L.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E889 [30MY]
Stompe, Susan: Navato, CA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E83 [16JA]
Stony Brook University: tribute to Indianapolis Zoo Indianapolis Prize finalists, E391 [14MR]
Strain, Robert: Greater Sierra Vista United Veterans Council Veteran of the Year award recipient, E30 [9JA]
Straughn, Dylan N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E796 [21MY]
Strong, Tom: Missourian Award recipient, E1472 [19SE]
Sugar Land, TX: Sugar Land Parks and Recreation recipient of Texas Recreation and Park Society Texas Gold Medal Award, E281 [28FE]
Sugarmon, Russell B., Jr.: Be the Dream MLK Legacy Award recipient, E84 [16JA]
Suiter, Tom: North Carolina Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee, H5882 [9JY]
Svedman, Donald L.: Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, E353 [11MR]
Swofford, Jessie: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Washington, E480 [1AP]
Swope, Matthew: Police Officers Association of Michigan Police Officer of the Year Award recipient, E941 [10JN], E994 [17JN]
Tallgrass Energy (organization): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E490 [2AP]
Tamillo, Chrystal: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E574 [10AP]
Tann, Daniel J.: Marian Anderson Historical Society Legacy Humanitarian Award recipient, E869 [29MY]
Taylor, Rebecca: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E97 [16JA]
Taylor, Susan: America Health Care Association National Quality Award recipient, E1679 [1DE]
Teague, Jeff: Time (publication) Auto Dealer of the Year award recipient, H1648 [5FE]
Tech Molded Plastics, Inc.: Plastics News (publication) Processor of the Year award recipient, E315 [5MR], E436 [25MR]
Terman, Jim: Publicity Club of Chicago (organization) Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E915 [9JN]
Texas: tribute to National Association of Music Merchants Foundation ‘‘Best Communities for Music Education’’ honorees, E589 [28AP]
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.: Asheville, NC, facility recipient of IndustryWeek (publication) Best Plant award, E15 [8JA]
Thomas, Kimberley: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E100 [16JA]
Thomas, Taylor: Miss Indian World Pageant winner, E639 [30AP]
Thompson, Carter R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E319 [6MR]
Thorne, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E398 [14MR]
Tierney, Kim: National Association of Elementary School Principals Iowa Elementary Principal of the Year Award recipient, E582 [10AP]
Todd, Evan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E102 [19JN]
Toledo, OH: Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce recipient of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber of the Year award, E1506 [19SE]
Tomky, Chris: East Otero Conservation District (organization) Conservationist of the Year Award recipient, E249 [26FE]
Tomlinson, Riley: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1420 [16SE]
Toole, Walter: West Orange, FL, Chamber of Commerce Danniel J. Petro Bright Future of West Orange award recipient, E157 [4FE]
Travis, Trevor-Lee: Civil Air Patrol General Billy Mitchell Award recipient, E448 [26MR]
Treptow, Amy: Half in Ten (organization) and Coalition on Human Needs Our American Story project 50th Anniversary of the War on Poverty storyteller contest winner, H123 [9JA]
Trimble Navigation Ltd.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E503 [3AP]
TRW Automotive (company): Fowlerville, MI, facility recipient of Quality Magazine Plant of the Year in North America award, E830 [22MY]
Tucker, Jane: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Eva Murillo Unsung Hero Award recipient, H3185 [10AP]
Tuggle, Chasity: Caring for Military Families—Elizabeth Dole Foundation Kentucky Fellow designee, E550 [8AP]
Tuthill, Pat: Dept. of Justice Ronald Wilson Reagan Public Policy Award recipient, H3064 [9AP]
Tyler, Mitch: American Network for Community Options and Resources Iowa Direct Support Professional of the Year award recipient, E764 [19MY]
Udeshi, Devanshi: Girl Scouts Silver Award recipient, E118 [27JA]
Unger, Roger: Karolinksa Institute Rolf Luft Award recipient, E445 [26MR]
Uniondale, NY: Smith Street School recipient of Character Education Partnership National School of Character award, E732 [9MY]
University of California: Cooperative Extension Kings County recipient of Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Supporter of the Year award, E1382 [10SE]
University of Central Florida: tribute to cybersecurity defense team, E811 [22MY]
Valsecchi, Zachary: South Carolina 2d Congressional District Elementary School Challenge winner, H4842 [28MY]
Vande Hoef, Julie: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E579 [10AP]
Vankeuran, Brian: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Young Professional of the Year Award recipient, E74 [15JA]
Verniero, Lisa and Peter: SAFE in Hunterdon (organization) Evening of Awareness honorees, E452 [26MR]
Veterans: develop guidelines for use of unofficial sources of information to determine eligibility for benefits and decorations when service records are incomplete due to damage while in Dept. of Defense possession (H.R. 3397), H189 [14JA]
Vienna, VA: tribute to Women’s Center Leadership Conference award recipients, E688 [6MY]
Violett, Rick: California Association of Realtors California Distinguished Realtor Award recipient, E1833 [12DE]
Virginia Beach, VA: Hampton Roads Sanitation District winner of Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference Operations Challenge competition, E551 [8AP]
Virginia Water Environment Association: Terminal Velocity team winner of Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference Operations Challenge competition, E551 [8AP]
Volunteer Fairfax (organization): tribute to Fairfax County, VA, Volunteer Service Award recipients, E697 [7MY]
Wadsworth Control Systems Inc.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E510 [3AP]
Wagner, John C.: Dept. of Energy Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award in Computer, Information, and Knowledge Sciences recipient, E1131 [9JY]
Wagner, Vicki: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award of Excellence recipient, E1733 [4DE]
Waites, Meredith: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E697 [7MY]
Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal, H6041 [10JY]
Ward family: Santa Rosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1499 [19SE]
Waterville, ME: tribute to Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E614 [29AP]
Watson, Zachary: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E292 [4MR]
Waukegan, IL: tribute to Men of Distinction honorees, E965 [12JN], E1004 [17JN]
Webb, Allen J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1288 [31JY]
Webb, Myron: NASA Distinguished Service Medal recipient, E139 [29JA]
Webster, Hunter: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E940 [10JN]
Weihenmayer, Erik: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award of Excellence recipient, E1724 [3DE]
Welborn, Noah: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1615 [18NO]
Wenzel, David J.: Amos Lodge Americanism Award recipient, E713 [8MY]
Werner, Michael: Center of Excellence for Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing (organization) Innovative Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1157 [15JY]
Wesloh, Bettina L.: Girl Scouts Leader of Excellence Award recipient, E835 [23MY]
West Jefferson, NC: Dr Pepper Bottling Co., recipient of Caleb Bradham President’s Award, H5190 [10JN]
Westport, WA: Ocosta High School recipient of American Forest & Paper Association School Recycling Award for Partnerships, E1099 [3JY]
Whipple, Timothy: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E577 [10AP]
White, James: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H7985 [14NO]
White, Jason: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E578 [10AP]
Willard, MO: Willard Public School District named National Association of Music Merchants Foundation ‘‘Best Communities for Music Education’’ honoree, E881 [30MY]
Williams, Gary: National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, E791 [20MY]
Williams, Joan: Martin Luther King Community Service Award recipient, E101 [17JA]
Williams, Nigeria: German American Chamber of Commerce Trainee of the Year award recipient, E1819 [12DE]
Wilson, Curtis: Colorado Association of Secondary School Principals Colorado Principal of the Year award recipient, E585 [28AP]
Wilson, Gerry and Rosie: Temecula, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement award recipients, E240 [25FE]
Wilson, Quinn: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E248 [26FE]
Wilson, Representative Frederica S.: Miami-Dade County, FL, Public Schools Hall of Fame inductee (H. Res. 764), E1658 [20NO]
Wingard, William W.: Greater Spring Lake, NJ, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E710 [8MY]
Wink, Gary: Jefferson County, CO, Business Hall of Fame inductee, E231 [25FE]
Winn, Walter: Fort Bragg, NC, Warrior Transition Battalion Wounded Warrior of the Year award recipient, E993 [17JN]
Winograd, Carol: J Street (organization) Tzedek V’Shalom Award recipient, E693 [6MY], E753 [15MY]
Wise, Murray: Parkland College V. Dale Cozad Entrepreneur of the Year Award recipient, H4925 [29MY]
Witthuhn, Lindsay: Police Officers Association of Michigan Police Officer of the Year Award recipient, E941 [10JN]
Wolbach, Marie: KPIX–TV (San Francisco, CA) Unsung Heroes Jefferson Award recipient, E563 [9AP]
Woldar, Andrew: NSF research grant recipient, E147 [31JA]
Womack, Abner: American Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Award recipient, H2088 [28FE]
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal, H1721 [11FE]
Women Officials Network Foundation: tribute to WONder Woman Award recipients, E489 [2AP]
Wood, John: Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Hall of Fame inductee, E177 [6FE]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (S. 309), H4453–H4456 [19MY]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to Monuments Men in recognition of their role in preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and articles of cultural importance (H.R. 3658), H4449–H4451 [19MY]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, H1602 [5FE]
Wright, Gerald B.: Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1599 [17NO]
Wrobel, Beth: Asian American Medical Association Crystal Globe Award recipient, E1516 [12NO]
Wurzburg, Joceyln: Be the Dream MLK Legacy Award recipient, E91 [16JA]
Xie, Yushu (Joy): Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E116 [27JA]
Yanni, Palma: UNICO National (organization) Scranton, PA, chapter Lady of the Year award recipient, E158 [4FE]
Yeti Cycles (company): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Innovative Technology Award recipient, E507 [3AP]
Yoder family: Escambia County, FL, Farm Family and Agricultural Innovator of the Year award recipient, E1496 [19SE]
Yorkshire, NY: Pioneer Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, E1082 [26JN]
Zonta International (organization): tribute to Zonta Club of the Tonawandas, NY, E1684 [2DE]
Remarks in Senate
‘‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’’ (musical): Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Costume Design of a Musical, S3662 [12JN]
Alvarez, Julia: National Endowment for the Arts National Medal of Arts recipient, S4993 [28JY]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 685), S3192 [20MY]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1827), S1778 [26MR]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (H.R. 1726), S3308 [22MY], S3536 [10JN]
——— award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. and clarify eligibility of such members for combat-related special compensation, S3274 [22MY], S6610 [11DE]
——— Vermont Army National Guard 3d Battalion, 172d Infantry Regiment, Mountain recipient of Army Valorous Unit Award, S219 [9JA], S288 [13JA]
Arnold, Jennifer: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S5667 [17SE]
Ball, Mira: Midway College Legacy Award recipient, S3021 [14MY]
Benza, Gaetano R.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, S3466 [5JN]
Brazil, IN: Jackson Township Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S5985 [13NO]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 (H. Con. Res. 106), S5069 [29JY]
——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol (H. Con. Res. 120), S6356 [4DE]
——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to next of kin or personal representative of Raoul Wallenberg (S. Con. Res. 36), S3309 [22MY]
——— permit use of rotunda in commemoration of the award of Congressional Gold Medal to Shimon Peres (S. Con. Res. 37), S3557 [11JN]
Carmel, IN: Carmel High School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, S5368 [8SE]
Carpenter, William (Kyle): Medal of Honor recipient, S3830 [19JN]
Carper, Senator: National Energy Resource Organization Distinguished Service Award recipient, S3926 [24JN]
Challa, Kishore: West Virginia American Heart Association Heart of Gold Award recipient, S999 [24FE]
Chesterton, IN: St. Patrick School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6444 [9DE]
Christmas Can Cure (organization): Military Officers Association of America New Hampshire chapter Granite State Warriors Award recipient, S436 [16JA]
Cincinnati, OH: Sister Cities International (organization) U.S.-China Sister City Best Overall Award recipient, S481 [27JA]
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, S6194 [20NO]
Columbus, OH: Sister Cities International (organization) U.S.-China Sister City Energy and Sustainable Development Award recipient, S481 [27JA]
Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute: tribute, S5667 [17SE]
Congressional Gold Medal: make technical corrections to certain laws enabling presentation to Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King, and the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 4488), S3308 [22MY]
Conlan, Shane P.: College Football Hall of Fame inductee, S6017 [17NO]
Davis, Andrea: Nevada Restaurant Association Education Foundation ProStart Program Student of the Year award recipient, S1728 [25MR]
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (H.R. 330), S4355 [9JY]
Duprey, Steve and Susan: Boy Scouts New Hampshire Distinguished Citizens Award recipients, S3718 [17JN]
Eldertide LLC: SBA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Tibbetts Award recipient, S5127 [30JY]
Evansville, IN: Signature School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6084 [18NO]
Fiol, Raymonde: Nevada Senior Citizen of the Year award recipient, S3180 [20MY]
Fishers, IN: Hamilton Southeastern Junior High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S5985 [13NO]
Forcht, Terry E.: Knox County, KY, Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year award recipient, S5948 [12NO]
Fort Wayne, IN: Cedarville Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6016 [17NO]
Gadis, David L.: Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, S6261 [2DE]
Gillespie, Doug: National Sheriffs’ Association Ferris E. Lucas Award for Sheriff of the Year recipient, S1309 [5MR]
Greensboro, VT: Cellars at Jasper Hill recipient of World Cheese Awards ‘‘World’s Best Unpasteurized Cheese’’ award, S6297 [3DE]
Guinness World Records, Ltd.: Wayne Family recognized for having the most family members graduate from Grambling State University, S4549 [16JY]
Hardbarger, Chad and Marsha: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award nominees, S5668 [17SE]
Haslam, Rebecca: Vermont Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S6383 [8DE]
Hatfield, Lois R.: Somerset, KY, Business and Professional Women’s Club Business Woman of the Year award recipient, S3362 [3JN]
Host, Jim: National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Inc., Outstanding Contribution to Amateur Football Award recipient, S3997 [25JN]
Idaho’s Hometown Hero Medal (organization): tribute to award recipients, S5857 [18SE]
Indianapolis, IN: Sidener Academy for High Ability Students recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6017 [17NO]
——— St. Thomas Aquinas School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, S5368 [8SE]
Inhofe, Senator: National Energy Resource Organization Distinguished Service Award recipient, S3926 [24JN]
Jan Karski Day: designate (S. Res. 371), S2041 [1AP]
Jensen, David: Dept. of Defense Medal for Valor recipient, S2563 [30AP]
Johnson, Henry: award Medal of Honor posthumously (S. 2793), S5876 [18SE]
Karski, Jan: tribute (S. Res. 594), S6356 [4DE]
Kilian, Eric: Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association Police Officer of the Year award recipient, S5127 [30JY]
King, William: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, S1169 [26FE]
Klein, Bill: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S5667 [17SE]
Koren, Ed: Vermont Cartoon Laureate designee, S1039 [25FE]
Kuethe, Donna: Every Child Is Ours (organization) New England Woman of the Year award recipient, S5860 [18SE]
Lammiman, Allyson: National Association of Agricultural Educators Agriscience Teacher of the Year award recipient, S4398 [10JY]
Las Vegas, NV: Las Vegas-Clark County Library District recipient of the Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Services, S3290 [22MY]
Lawrence, Teresa: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana Excelencia Award for Small Business Leadership recipient, S5371 [8SE]
Lee, Joseph: New Hampshire Dept. of Education Granite State Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3603 [11JN]
Leonard, Davis B.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, S3466 [5JN]
Lonergan, Bill: New Hampshire Association of School Principals Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, S3603 [11JN]
Maddux, Greg: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, S116 [8JA], S435 [16JA]
Marcus, George M.: Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Theofanis Economidis Award recipient, S6770 [12DE]
McClure, Lois: Burlington (VT) Free Press Vermonter of the Year honoree, S220 [9JA]
Metry, Alesia: Minnesota Association of Women Police Officer of the Year award recipient, S5127 [30JY]
Minnesota: tribute to Minnesota Military Children’s Poetry Contest winners, S3467 [5JN]
Moore, Frank: Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5302 [31JY]
Multanen, Gary: SBA Idaho Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S3026 [14MY]
Mystic, CT: Mystic Aquarium recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, S2861 [8MY]
Nagy, Scott and Jamie: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award nominees, S5129 [30JY]
Native Americans: awarding of Congressional Gold Medal to Native American Code Talkers, S3463 [5JN]
Nevada: tribute to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients, S2908 [12MY]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2203), S6237 [1DE]
Nimmo, Nicholas C. (Cole): Eagle Scout Award recipient, S3470 [5JN]
Nineveh, IN: Sprunica Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6017 [17NO]
Noorda, Raymond J.: Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce Pillar of the Valley Award recipient, S1728 [25MR]
Oaks, Dallin H.: Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce Pillar of the Valley Award recipient, S1728 [25MR]
Ohio: Sister Cities International (organization) Longest U.S.-China Sister City Relationship Award recipient, S481 [27JA]
Olympic Games: tribute to U.S. participants in 2014 Olympic Winter Games (S. Res. 381), S1527 [11MR]
Padilla-Rodríguez, Ivón: Harry S. Truman Scholarship recipient, S2421 [28AP]
Partnership for Public Service (organization): tribute to Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal finalists, S2861–S2863 [8MY]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2939), S3192 [20MY]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1456), S1666 [13MR]
Perkins, Connor: Eagle Scout Award recipient, S1580 [12MR]
Portland, IN: East Elementary recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6085 [18NO]
Powell, Mary: PennWell Corp., Power-Gen Woman of the Year Award recipient, S6769 [12DE]
Prater, Mark: Tax Foundation Exemplar of Excellence in Public Service Award recipient, S6083 [18NO]
Ratcliffe, David: Senior Connections (organization) Community Connections Award recipient, S1917 [1AP]
Reed, Nathan and family: Arkansas Farm Bureau Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award recipient, S6783 [12DE]
Reynolds, Penny: Nevada Restaurant Association Education Foundation ProStart Program Teacher of the Year award recipient, S1728 [25MR]
Rhimes, Shonda: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S5668 [17SE]
Rohatgi, Karthik: Dept. of Education Presidential Scholar award recipient, S3683 [16JN]
Salt Lake City, UT: Zions Bank recipient of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (organization) Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, S5859 [18SE]
Salve Regina University: Institute of Classical Architecture & Art Arthur Ross Award recipient, S2866 [8MY]
Sanchez, Nia: Miss USA pageant winner, S3505 [9JN], S3661 [12JN]
Saunders, Jay and Mary: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S5583 [15SE]
Schwab, Donald K.: posthumous Medal of Honor recipient, S1917 [1AP]
Scott, Joe: Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming Awards Recognition and Breakfast honoree, S5427 [9SE]
Sellers, Lawrence D., Jr.: Boy Scouts Honor Medal recipient, S1649 [13MR]
Smithsonian Institution: allow display of Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the Montford Point Marines (S. 2147), S1667 [13MR]
Spizzirri, Clemencia: Iowa Teacher of the Year award recipient, S6444 [9DE]
Stamford, CT: Stamford Jewish Comunity Center recipient of National Council of Youth Sports Sports Teach Respect Initiative Values and Excellance (S.T.R.I.V.E.) Organization of the Year award, S6142 [19NO]
Steigerwaldt, Debra: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Paul Singer Award recipient, S5668 [17SE]
Teague, Jeff: Time (publication) Auto Dealer of the Year award recipient, S1231 [27FE]
Terrorism: award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001, S5477 [10SE]
Thompson, Mendell L.: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award nominee, S5668 [17SE]
Turner, ME: Turner Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6016 [17NO]
Vanderschuere, Alicia: Idaho Business Review (publication) Woman of the Year honoree, S5128 [30JY]
Veterans Count (organization): Military Officers Association of America New Hampshire chapter Granite State Warriors Award recipient, S437 [16JA]
Viken, Linda Lea: South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association Trial Lawyer of the Year award recipient, S5584 [15SE]
Walker, Larry, Jr.: ABA Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S2706 [6MY]
Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal, S4327 [9JY]
Washoe County, NV: Washoe County School District Air National Guard recipient of Sec. of Defense Freedom Award, S5692 [17SE]
Wethington, Jesse T.: Purple Heart recipient, S2190 [7AP]
Wilson, Denver E. (Earl): Purple Heart recipient, S4261 [8JY]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Monuments Men in recognition of their role in preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and articles of cultural importance (H.R. 3658), S3192 [20MY]
Yousaf, Mohammad: West Virginia American Heart Association Heart of Gold Award recipient, S1044 [25FE]
Reports filed
Dept. of Veterans Affairs Recouping of Certain Bonuses or Awards Paid to Departmental Employees: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5094) (H. Rept. 113–672), H10317 [12DE]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 106, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001, H6844 [25JY]
H. Con. Res. 120, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol, H8344 [3DE]
H.R. 330, Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act, S4355 [9JY]
H.R. 685, American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act, H4456 [19MY]
H.R. 1726, award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers, H4440 [19MY]
H.R. 2203, award Jack Nicklaus Congressional Gold Medal, H4444 [19MY]
H.R. 2939, award Shimon Peres Congressional Gold Medal, H4447 [19MY]
H.R. 3658, Monuments Men Recognition Act, H4449 [19MY]
H.R. 4488, Gold Medal Technical Corrections Act, H3253 [29AP]
H.R. 5468, Camp Pendleton Medal of Honor Post Office, Camp Pendleton, CA, H8005 [17NO]
S. 309, award World War II Civil Air Patrol members Congressional Gold Medal, H4453 [19MY]
S. 1456, award Shimon Peres Congressional Gold Medal, S1667 [13MR]
S. 1827, American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act, S1779 [26MR]
S. 2147, allow Smithsonian Institution display of Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the Montford Point Marines, S1667 [13MR]
S. 2793, award Henry Johnson Medal of Honor posthumously, S5876 [18SE]
S. Con. Res. 36, use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to next of kin or personal representative of Raoul Wallenberg, S3303 [22MY], H5136 [9JN]
S. Con. Res. 37, use of Capitol rotunda in commemoration of the award of Congressional Gold Medal to Shimon Peres, S3608 [11JN], H5388 [17JN]
S. Con. Res. 40, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001, S4459 [14JY]
S. Res. 371, Jan Karski Day, S1323 [5MR]
S. Res. 381, tribute to U.S. participants in 2014 Olympic Winter Games, S1522 [11MR]
S. Res. 594, tribute to Jan Karski, S6352 [4DE]
Tributes
Aaron, Henry L., H1649 [5FE]