AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES

Addresses

ABA Grassroots Advocacy Award Acceptance: Patricia Apy, E1056 [13JY]

Awarding of Congressional Gold Medals to World War II First Special Service Force: Senator McConnell, S733 [3FE]

Appointments

Congressional Award Board, S1124 [25FE], S3251 [21MY], S6469 [8SE], S8170 [19NO]

Articles and editorials

U of C’s Colegrove Honored at LTC, S1524 [16MR]

Vermonter of the Year—Hal Colston, S461 [26JA]

Bills and resolutions

Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 632), H667 [30JA]

Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 608), H661 [28JA]

American Revolution: award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of their dedicated service (see H.R. 363), H404 [14JA]

Angelou, Maya: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 247), H187 [9JA]

——— issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 33), H406 [14JA]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide site in Memorial Amphitheater for memorial marker to honor those awarded or eligible for Korean Defense Service Medal that are missing, unaccounted for, or who died (see H. Con. Res. 50), H3561 [21MY]

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 2067), H2497 [28AP]

——— extend military commissary and exchange store privileges to certain veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart and to their dependents (see H.R. 3963), H8151 [5NO]

——— recognize dependent children of members serving on active duty or who have served on active duty through the presentation of an official lapel button (see H.R. 991), H1068 [13FE]

——— remove authority of military department Secretaries to revoke combat valor awards (see H.R. 2011), H2464 [23AP]

Bearss, Edwin C.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2059), H2496 [28AP]

Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1925), H2354 [21AP]

Booker, Simeon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4137), H8645 [30NO]

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. 4157), H8970 [2DE]

Camp Pendleton Medal of Honor Post Office, Camp Pendleton, CA: designate (see H.R. 136), H40 [6JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men (see H. Con. Res. 64), H5403 [22JY]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to Doolittle Tokyo Raiders (see S. Con. Res. 7), S1247 [3MR] (see H. Con. Res. 22), H1566 [3MR]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to the American Fighter Aces (see S. Con. Res. 13), S2272 [20AP] (see H. Con. Res. 34), H2153 [13AP]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to World War II First Special Service Force (see S. Con. Res. 2), S100 [8JA] (see H. Con. Res. 4), H43 [6JA]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Jack Nicklaus (see H. Con. Res. 12), H667 [30JA]

Captain John E. Moran and Captain William Wylie Galt Armed Forces Reserve Center, Great Falls, MT: designate (see H.R. 1521), H1803 [19MR]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal to participants in Bloody Sunday, Turnaround Tuesday, or the Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March, which served as a catalyst for the Voting Rights Act (see S. 527), S983 [12FE] (see H.R. 431), H479 [21JA]

——— issue postage stamp in commemoration of Selma to Montgomery, AL, voting rights marches (see S. Con. Res. 8), S1303 [4MR] (see H. Con. Res. 23), H1613 [4MR]

Conran, Philip J.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 4280), H9375 [16DE]

Dept. of Commerce: promote innovation, investment, and economic growth by accelerating spectrum efficiency through a challenge prize competition (see S. 2366), S8494 [8DE] (see H.R. 4190), H9079 [8DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorize award of an Atomic Veterans Service Medal (see H.R. 2747), H4343 [12JN]

Dept. of Education: establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 1519), H1803 [19MR]

Dept. of Energy: establish an e-prize competition pilot program to provide financial awards to entities that develop and demonstrate technology that reduces the cost of electricity or space heat in high-cost regions (see S. 1346), S2933 [14MY]

Dept. of Justice: enhance community-law enforcement relations through improved accreditation, development programs, due process, and data collection, combatting misconduct, and providing medallions for fallen officers (see H.R. 2875), H4650 [24JN]

Dept. of Labor: award special recognition to employers for veteran-friendly employment practices (see H.R. 3919), H7741 [4NO]

——— create a tiered awards program recognizing meaningful and verifiable efforts by employers to recruit, employ, and retain veterans (see S. 2263), S7912 [10NO] (see H.R. 3286), H5762 [29JY]

Dept. of State: require congressional notification after a reward is authorized under the Rewards for Justice Program (see H.R. 3874), H7389 [2NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand eligibility for a medallion furnished to signify veteran status of a deceased individual (see H.R. 1380), H1661 [16MR]

——— increase amount of special pension for Medal of Honor recipients (see S. 2022), S6604 [10SE] (see H.R. 3491), H5974 [11SE]

——— increase priority for enrollment of medal of honor recipients in the departmental health care system (see H.R. 272), H223 [12JA]

——— recoup certain bonuses or awards paid to departmental employees (see H.R. 280), H224 [12JA]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 2407), S8725 [16DE] (see H.R. 2567), H3561 [21MY]

Evers, Medgar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 194), H103 [7JA]

France: tribute to U.S. citizens and other individuals who helped foil a terrorist attack on a French train (see S. Res. 259), S6810 [17SE]

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. 671), H754 [3FE]

Gentile, Dominic S.: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 1857), H2306 [16AP]

Halcomb, Edward: award Distinguished-Service Cross, notwithstanding time limitations on the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1337), H1614 [4MR]

Holland, Milton M.: posthumously restore promotion to Army captain that was rescinded due to his race (see H.R. 1010), H1069 [13FE]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 693), S1383 [10MR] (see H.R. 839), H916 [10FE]

International relations: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Joanne King Herring and posthumously to Charles Wilson and Gustav L. Avrakotos (see H.R. 438), H479 [21JA]

Johnson, Lyndon B.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3290), H5763 [29JY]

Johnson, Representative Sam: Congressional Patriot Award recipient (see H. Res. 557), H9079 [8DE]

Kennard, Clyde: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 958), H1035 [12FE]

Kettles, Charles S.: award Medal of Honor (see S. 2250), S7814 [5NO] (see H.R. 3995), H8152 [5NO]

Kyle, Christopher S.: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 1094), H1368 [26FE]

Lewis, Representative: Congressional Patriot Award recipient (see H. Res. 557), H9079 [8DE]

Megellas, James: award Medal of Honor (see S. 1502), S3775 [4JN] (see H.R. 808), H856 [5FE]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 358), H404 [14JA]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet for peace (see S. Res. 330), S8438 [7DE]

Nugent, Timothy: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1863), S5928 [27JY] (see H.R. 3223), H5523 [27JY]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: make technical changes to provisions authorizing prize competitions under the Technology Innovation Act (see H.R. 1162), H1498 [27FE]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1980), S6380 [5AU] (see H.R. 4204), H9205 [9DE]

PFC Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway, TX: designate (see H.R. 2559), H3561 [21MY]

Research: establish EUREKA Prize Competitions to accelerate discovery and development of treatments, detection, and care for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (see S. 2067), S6894 [22SE]

Rodriguez, Ramon: award Medal of Honor for acts of valor during the Vietnam War (see H.R. 1596), H1900 [24MR]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2723), H4136 [10JN]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 2407), S8725 [16DE] (see H.R. 2567), H3561 [21MY]

Smithhisler, Paul A.: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 2561), H3561 [21MY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 2407), S8725 [16DE] (see H.R. 2567), H3561 [21MY]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (see H.R. 2628), H3877 [3JN]

Tubman, Harriet: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1743), H2152 [13AP]

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 (see H.R. 3040), H5116 [13JY]

Vietnamese Conflict: award Congressional Gold Medal to Army Dust Off crews (see S. 2268), S7912 [10NO]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 2407), S8725 [16DE] (see H.R. 2567), H3561 [21MY]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of Filipino veterans (see S. 1555), S4103 [11JN] (see H.R. 535), H582 [26JA] (see H.R. 2737), H4241 [11JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First American Volunteer Group of Chinese Air Force (AVG Fling Tigers) (see H.R. 2441), H3387 [19MY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. Merchant Marine of World War II (see H.R. 2992), H5028 [9JY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to 23d Headquarters Special Troops known as the ‘‘Ghost Army’’ (see H.R. 2170), H2768 [30AP]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (see S. 2234), S7771 [4NO] (see H.R. 3929), H7742 [4NO]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 69), H38 [6JA]

Citations

Congressional Badge of Bravery presented to Brian A. Terry, H796 [4FE]

Gold Medal for Distinguished Service Presented to the Honorable John F. Lehman: Arnold L. Punaro and Craig R. McKinley, S6801 [17SE]

Inscriptions

Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award plaque presented to Amo Houghton, H4438 [17JN]

Association of Former Members of Congress Lifetime Achievement Award plaque presented to Louis Frey, Jr., H4444 [17JN]

Letters

Dept. of Veterans Affairs recoupment of certain bonuses or awards paid to departmental employees: Representative Chaffetz, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H1507 [2MR]

——— Representative Jeff Miller, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H1507 [2MR]

Lists

Barrington, RI, Boy Scout Troop 6 Eagle Scout recipients, S3924 [9JN]

Congressional Gold Medal recipients, E913 [17JN]

Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E843 [4JN]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc., Fellows Program inductees, E216 [13FE], E227 [20FE]

Northern Virginia Football Hall of Fame inductees and scholarship award recipients, E496 [15AP]

Proclamations

Andrea (Andi) Armstrong California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year: Representative Garamendi, E1387 [29SE]

Angie Gates California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year: Representative Garamendi, E1387 [29SE]

Cherie Stephens California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year: Representative Garamendi, E1390 [29SE]

Constance Boulware California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year: Representative Garamendi, E1395 [30SE]

Joanne Ellis California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year: Representative Garamendi, E1354 [24SE]

Liesl Schmidt California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year: Representative Garamendi, E1342 [24SE]

Ramona Prieto California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year: Representative Garamendi, E1389 [29SE]

Sandy Holman California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year: Representative Garamendi, E1388 [29SE]

Toni Scully California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year: Representative Garamendi, E1353 [24SE]

Remarks in House

Abbott Laboratories (company): inclusion in National Association for Female Executives Top 50 Companies for Executive Women list, H1792 [19MR]

Abell, Ericka: Iowa Hawkeye Ten Conference All-Conference Character Award recipient, E861 [9JN]

Abrahamson, Shirley: National Association of Women Judges Joan Dempsey Klein Award recipient, E1417 [2OC]

Abuchowski, Abraham: BioNJ (organization) Sol J. Barer Award recipient, E337 [16MR]

Ackerman, Nick: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E345 [17MR]

ACT Underground, LLC: Commerce City, CO, Entrepreneurial Spirit award recipient, E381 [23MR]

Adams, Annette: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E347 [17MR]

Adonizio, Peter J.: Italian American Association of Luzerne County, PA, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1441 [7OC]

Ahuja, Siddhant: President’s Volunteer Service Award recipient, E923 [18JN]

Ahuja, Smriti: President’s Volunteer Service Award recipient, E923 [18JN]

Albers, Mark T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1229 [8SE]

Alderete, Samuel: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E1067 [14JY]

Alejandro, Vanessa: inclusion in Glamour (publication) Top 10 College Women of the Year list, E617 [29AP]

Alff, Cathie: Iowa Hospital Association Hospital Hero award recipient, E1820 [17DE]

Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 608), E130 [28JA]

Allen, Megan: Minnesota Humanities Center Veterans’ Voices ‘‘On the Rise’’ Award recipient, E1270 [11SE]

Allison, James: Lasker Foundation Lasker-Debakey Clinical Medical Research Award recipient, E1300 [16SE]

Altoona, PA: tribute to HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital Personal Achievement Award recipients, E1309 [17SE]

Aly, Alaa: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E1573 [2NO]

Amherst, NY: tribute to Amherst Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award recipients, E866 [10JN]

Anderson, Darius: Touchdown Club of Houston, TX, Offensive Player of the Year award recipient, E1802 [16DE]

Anderson, Devin: American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Award recipient, H3296 [18MY]

Anderson, James P.: Lasker Foundation Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award recipient, E1348 [24SE]

Anderson, Michael and Kelly: Ryan Purcell Foundation Tim O’Neil Good Samaritan Award recipients, E1369 [28SE]

Anderson, Sami: Caring for Military Families—Elizabeth Dole Foundation Illinois Fellow designee, E737 [18MY]

Anderson, Steve: NATO Science and Technology Organization Scientific Achievement Award recipient, E626 [30AP]

Ann Arbor, MI: James B. Angell Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1597 [4NO]

——— Wines Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1656 [19NO]

Anti-Defamation League: tribute to Connecticut Anti-Defamation League Greater New Haven, CT, Torch of Liberty Award honorees, E1410 [1OC]

Apy, Patricia: ABA Grassroots Advocacy Award recipient, E1055 [13JY]

Argyle, Alex: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E614 [29AP]

Argyle, Seth: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E614 [29AP]

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, H3160 [14MY]

——— 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, H2322 [21AP]

——— expedite award of Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers, H1577 [4MR], E306 [4MR]

——— tribute to 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers, E363 [18MR]

Arroyo, Katie: Florida Small Business Development Center Network Florida Innovative Service and Best Practice award recipient, E1060 [14JY]

Ashby, Todd: Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations Ronald F. Kirby Memorial National Award for Outstanding Individual Leadership recipient, E1678 [30NO]

Asian Americans: tribute, E225 [20FE]

Asian-American Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Asian-American Chamber Award recipients, E645 [1MY]

Atkins, Linda: Humboldt County, CA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1527 [23OC]

Atwell, Nancie: Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize recipient, H1695 [17MR]

Atwood, Dan: Temecula Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E203 [12FE]

Auburn, MA: Pakachoag School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1491 [20OC]

Aurora, IL: Granger Middle School named Association of Illinois Middle-Grade Schools Illinois Horizon School to Watch, E786 [21MY]

Auster, Daniel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H5301 [21JY]

Ayer, John: American Red Cross Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action recipient, E187 [10FE]

Baer, Cornelia (Connie): Ventura County Medical Resource Foundation Trailblazer Award recipient, E763 [20MY]

Bai, Mei: Dept. of Energy Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award recipient, E1092 [21JY]

Bailey, Jared: Florida Small Business Development Center Network Florida Innovative Service and Best Practice award recipient, E1060 [14JY]

Balderas, Alicia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E413 [25MR]

Baldwin, Jacob: Pleasant Valley, MO, Police Dept. Purple Heart recipient, E615 [29AP]

Ball-Cook, Margie: West Chamber (organization) Celebrate Women Award recipient, E1660 [19NO]

Banner Signs and Decals (business): West Chamber (organization) Small Business of the Year award recipient, E241 [24FE]

Barbetti, Donna and Michael: Broadway Theatre League of Northeastern Pennsylvania Sam and Jane Cali Star Award recipients, E1655 [19NO]

Barbour, Jim: Napa County, CA, Farm Bureau Agriculturalist of the Year Award recipient, E1127 [27JY]

Barry, Anna: Escambia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E277 [27FE]

Barton, Katherine: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E343 [17MR]

Bascom, Steven: Iowa Pharmacy Association Patient Care Partner Award recipient, E1005 [7JY]

Battles, Adam S.J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E613 [29AP]

Baudler, Mark: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E286 [2MR]

Bauer, Carly: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E362 [18MR]

Baun, Jennifer L.: Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1776 [11DE]

Beaudoin, Catherine: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E256 [26FE]

Beaver, Cheryl: Iowa Family and Consumer Sciences Educator Association Educator of the Year award recipient, E1026 [9JY]

Beck, L. Sue: Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award recipient, E1130 [27JY]

Beck, Susan: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1187 [29JY]

Bedford, IA: Bedford Community School District recipient of Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, E1052 [13JY]

Beeler, Thad: Missouri Humanities Council Exemplary Community Achievement Award recipient, E605 [28AP]

Bell, Joseph C.: Polish Commanders Cross recipient, E861 [9JN]

Bell, Paula: Wells Fargo & Co., Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1034 [10JY]

Bell, Rodney: Morton Masonic Lodge No. 72 Mirabeau B. Lamar Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E929 [18JN]

Bellefonte, PA: Bellefonte Area High School winner of National FFA Organization ‘‘Big E’’ poultry science career development event, H6312 [29SE]

Beltramo, Margaret: Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Award recipient, E1334 [22SE]

Bendik, John: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Achievement Award recipient, E341 [17MR]

Beninda, Alexandra A.: Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance of Washington, DC, Distinguished Service Award recipient, E534 [21AP]

Bentleyville, PA: Bentworth High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1460 [9OC]

Benton, Judy: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Mrs. Grace Glenwood Higginson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E520 [16AP]

Bernstein, Jarad: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E342 [17MR]

Berrong, J.D.: Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance North American Inspectors Championship Jimmy K. Ammons Grand Champion Award recipient, H6293 [28SE]

Bertozzi, Carolyn: Dept. of Energy Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award recipient, E1092 [21JY]

Bishop, Richard S.: Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc., Attorney Robert W. Munley Distinguished Service Award recipient, E1495 [21OC]

Bittman, Daniel: Minnesota Association of School Administrators Superintendent of the Year award receipient, H8288 [18NO]

Bizzini, Bill and Dorothy: Merced College Foundation President’s Medallion Award recipients, E555 [22AP]

Blackhawk Equipment Corp.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E453 [13AP]

Blandina, Gloria: Greater Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch Joseph Saporito, Sr., Lifetime of Service Award recipient, E306 [4MR]

Blue Ridge, GA: designation of Joe’s BBQ (restaurant) by TripAdvisor LLC (Internet site) as the Nation’s best barbecue, H4877 [8JY]

Bluml, Tucker: Iowa Ron Scott Wrestler of Character Award recipient, E192 [10FE]

Boca Raton, FL: tribute to Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise Teacher of the Year Award recipients, E690 [13MY]

Bochnowski, David: Asian American Medical Association Crystal Globe Award recipient, E1568 [2NO]

Bockewitz, Mindy: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E341 [17MR]

Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1925), H7196 [27OC]

Boddy, Pat: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1183 [29JY]

Bohl, Olivia: C–SPAN StudentCam documentary competition honoree, E610 [29AP]

Bohling, Elaine: Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation Iowan of the Day award recipient, E1361 [25SE]

Bolton, Leah: Brazoria County, TX, Junior Achievement (organization) Business Hall of Fame Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1352 [24SE]

Bonner, Stephen J.: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, H3510 [21MY], E746 [19MY]

Boone, Graham: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E877 [11JN]

Boswell, Chris: Rio Grande Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1636 [17NO]

Bradbury, Thomas: Farm Credit Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, E1697 [2DE]

Braddock District Council of Community Associations, Inc.: tribute to Best of Braddock Award recipients, E1194 [31JY]

Bradley, Sharon: Pearland, TX, Independent School District Elementary and Secondary Principal of the Year award recipient, E1019 [8JY]

Brady, Gideon R.: Civil Air Patrol General Billy Mitchell Award recipient, E1505 [21OC]

Brewer, Stephen M.: Mount Wachusett Community College Foundation Citizen of the Year award recipient, E410 [25MR]

Brewer, Terry: Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI) (organization) award for North America recipient, E140 [30JA]

Briggs, Bob: West Chamber (organization) Hall of Fame Award recipient, E1402 [1OC]

Broomfield, CO: Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport recipient of Jefferson County, CO, Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Choice Award, E581 [23AP]

Brower, Roy G.: American Thoracic Society Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E733 [18MY]

Brown, Korinna: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Indiana, E243 [24FE]

Brownlee family: Iowa Farm Environmental Leaders Award recipient, E1467 [9OC]

Bruner, Gary M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E204 [12FE]

Bruno, Anthony D.: Italian American Association of Luzerne County, PA, Person of the Year award recipient, E1471 [9OC]

Bruring, William E.: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E70 [14JA]

Buck, Elisabeth: Business Record (publication) Woman of Influence honoree, E1181 [29JY]

Buckingham, PA: None Such Farm (business) recipient of Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, E1039 [10JY]

Buffalo State College: tribute to Buffalo State Challenge program award recipients, E997 [7JY]

Buhrow, Drew: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E351 [17MR]

Burch, Karen: Santa Rosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E283 [2MR]

Burgess, Darrell: Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society Order of the Long Leaf Pine award recipient, E528 [17AP]

Burke, Stephanie: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching recipient, H5185 [15JY]

Burke, VA: tribute to Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept. Installation of Officers Banquet honorees, E643 [1MY]

Callahan, John F.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) W. Francis Swingle Award recipient, E350 [17MR]

Calton, Trenton Y.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1321 [18SE]

Camacho, Joann G.: First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business (publication) Guam Businesswoman of the Year Award recipient, E1358 [25SE]

Camdenton, MO: inclusion of Camdenton High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E1043 [13JY]

Cameron, Tom: Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service Excellence in Mentoring Award recipient, E107 [22JA]

Camp, Dave: Michigan Junior Achievement (organization) Business Hall of Fame inductee, E1453 [8OC]

Campbell, William V.: Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Award recipient, E1336 [22SE]

Campos, Antonio: Ag One Foundation Community Salute recipient, E1199 [31JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men (H. Con. Res. 64), H5513 [27JY]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to Doolittle Tokyo Raiders (S. Con. Res. 7), H1651 [16MR]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to the American Fighter Aces (H. Con. Res. 34), H2129 [13AP]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to World War II First Special Service Force (S. Con. Res. 2), H207 [12JA]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Jack Nicklaus (H. Con. Res. 12), H686 [2FE]

Capolupo, James: Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E310 [4MR]

Captain John E. Moran and Captain William Wylie Galt Armed Forces Reserve Center, Great Falls, MT: designate, H3190 [14MY]

Carey, Brianna: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Illinois, E383 [23MR]

Caribou, ME: Caribou Fire and Ambulance Dept., recipient of Congressional Fire Services Institute/Masimo Excellence in Fire Service-Based Emergency Medical Services Award, E499 [15AP]

Carmel, IN: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1537 [26OC]

Carmody, Virginia: WCNY–TV (Syracuse, NY) Women Who Make America Award recipient, E299 [4MR]

Carpenter, Allison: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E1300 [16SE]

Carpenter, Donna: Southeast Tourism Society Beacon Award recipient, E1513 [22OC]

Carr, Carl D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1504 [21OC]

Carroll, Bonnie: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E1684 [1DE], E1743 [9DE]

Carrollton, TX: McCoy Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E308 [4MR]

Carson, Julie: Equality Florida (organization) Community Partner for Equality Award recipient, E1241 [9SE]

Cassville (MO) Democrat: Missouri Press Association Gold Cup award recipient, E1467 [9OC]

Castillo, Christian: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E397 [24MR]

Catchpole, Harry T.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E142 [2FE]

Caviness, Jessica: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching recipient, E1170 [29JY]

Centennial, CO: Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Center recipient of National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) Workforce Investment Board (WIB) Excellence Award, E973 [24JN]

Ceron-Ponce, Maria: Fort Worth, TX, Independent School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, H3544 [21MY]

Cerveny, Gretchen: West Chamber (organization) Hall of Fame Award recipient, E1405 [1OC]

Chai, Jessica: Texas Dept. of Transportation Don’t Mess With Texas Elementary School Art Contest participant, E869 [10JN]

Chamois, MO: inclusion of Chamois High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E1066 [14JY], E1306 [17SE]

Chantilly, VA: tribute to Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce ‘‘Stars Over Dulles’’ Award recipients, E1836 [18DE]

Chapman, Steve: Business Record (publication) Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser award recipient, E1778 [11DE]

Charness, Ayla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E403 [25MR]

Chester, Ryan: Breakthrough Junior Challenge competition winner, E1779 [11DE]

Chicago, IL: tribute to North Chicago Rotary Club Humanitarian Patriot Award recipients, E888 [12JN]

Children’s Cancer Connection (organization): Better Business Bureau Integrity Award recipient, E1028 [9JY]

Chisholm, Shirley: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, H8873 [2DE], E1698 [2DE], E1701, E1702 [3DE]

Chmielewski, Linda: Minnesota March of Dimes Nurse of the Year award recipient, H7350 [2NO]

Christian Action Guild (organization): Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipient, E1406 [1OC]

Christiono, Anne: Texas Dept. of Transportation Don’t Mess With Texas Elementary School Art Contest participant, E867 [10JN]

Chrysafis, Robert: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E358 [18MR]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal to participants in Bloody Sunday, Turnaround Tuesday, or the Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March, which served as a catalyst for the Voting Rights Act (H.R. 431), H928, H930–H937 [11FE], H987 [12FE], H1655 [16MR], E245 [25FE]

——— issue postage stamp in commemoration of Selma to Montgomery, AL, voting rights marches (H. Con. Res. 23), H1577 [4MR], E314 [6MR]

Clark, Aidan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E415 [25MR]

Clark, Trevor: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1357 [25SE]

Clarkston, MI: Pine Knob Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H7168 [23OC]

Class, Robyn L.: California Head Start Association Administrator of the Year award recipient, E128 [28JA]

Cleveland, Charles (Chick): Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E777 [21MY]

Clinton, Hillary Rodham: Texas Southern University Barbara Jordan Public-Private Leadership Gold Medallion recipient, H8444 [30NO], E944 [23JN]

Codr, Candice: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E398 [24MR]

Cofer, James: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1118 [23JY]

Cohen, Joel E.: Golden Goose Award for federally funded research recipient, E1290, E1296 [16SE]

College of St. Benedict: NSF award recipient for Collaborative Research Developing and Assessing Effective Cyberlearning within the STEM Wiki Hyperlibrary Project, E1410 [1OC]

Collins, Greg: Greater Wilkes-Barre, PA, Salvation Army Community Service Award recipient, E771 [21MY]

Collins, Terry L.: AccuTheranostics, Inc., Outstanding Woman of the Year Award recipient, E917 [17JN]

Colosimo, Lucas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1435 [6OC]

Commerce City, CO: Platte Valley Medical Center recipient of Commerce City Business on the Move Award, E399 [24MR]

Concerned Women of Brooklyn (organization): tribute to honorees, E1777 [11DE]

Condon, James: National Association of Secondary School Principals Indiana Principal of the Year award recipient, H5123 [14JY], E1157 [29JY]

Confluent Development, LLC: Wheat Ridge Business Association Reinvestment Award recipient, E1509 [22OC]

Congress: tribute to Congressional Gold Medal recipients, E913 [17JN]

Conway, Austin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E363 [18MR]

Cook, Adam: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E420 [25MR]

Cook, Raymond E.: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E188 [10FE]

Cook, Stephen: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E1751 [9DE]

Cooke, Matthew: Purple Heart recipient, E582 [23AP]

Cooper, Kenneth H.: National Football Foundation Leadership Hall of Fame inductee, H160 [9JA], E47 [12JA]

CoorsTek, Inc.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E451 [13AP]

Corcoran, Kevin: Dept. for Persons With Disabilities (organization) Person of the Year award recipient, E215 [13FE]

Corman, Chris: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E1753 [9DE]

Corning, IA: Mercy Corning Hospital recipient of National Safety Council Silver Safety Award, E1191 [29JY]

Costco Wholesale Corp.: Arvada Economic Development Association Outstanding Large Business Award recipient, E1483 [20OC]

Cottleville, MO: inclusion of Francis Howell Central High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E1060 [14JY]

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties, CO (organization): West Chamber (organization) Nonprofit of the Year award recipient, E242 [24FE]

CQuence Health Group (company): inclusion in Modern Healthcare (publication) ‘‘Best Places to Work in Healthcare’’ list, E1538 [26OC]

Crampsie, Kathleen: Panther Valley Irish American Association Shamrock Award recipient, E344 [17MR]

Cranston, Ethan: C–SPAN StudentCam documentary competition honoree, E609 [29AP]

Crenshaw, Kimberlé Williams: National Organization for Women-New York City (NOW-NYC) Susan B. Anthony Award recipient, E1571 [2NO]

Crews, Andy: Time (publication) Auto Dealer of the Year award recipient, H766 [4FE]

Crisp, Carl: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E1178 [29JY]

Critchley, Matthew: Prince William County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Program recipient, E1054 [13JY]

Croll, Amy Ostrander: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E439 [26MR]

Cunningham, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E168 [5FE]

Cunningham, Scott: YMCA Youth and Government Distinguished Service Award and Dr. Paul Grist Service Award recipient, E1102 [22JY]

Curray, Emily: West Chamber (organization) Celebrate Women Award recipient, E1659 [19NO]

Curtis, Jim and Kate: West Chamber (organization) Members of the Year Award recipients, E238 [24FE]

Custer City, PA: tribute to Penn Brad Oil Museum Yellow Dog Award recipients, H4363 [15JN]

Dailey, Mike: Iowa Talented and Gifted Association Administrator of the Year award recipient, E1295 [16SE]

Dale, James E.: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipient, E1403 [1OC]

Dale City, VA, Civic Association: Community Awards recipients, E504 [15AP]

Dallas, TX: Hockaday School inclusion in Niche.com, Inc., Best Private High Schools list, E481 [14AP]

——— Parish Episcopal School regional winner of Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Award, E693 [13MY]

——— Parkland Health and Hospital System inclusion in Leapfrog Group (organization) Top Hospitals list, E1711 [3DE]

——— Trinidad Garza Early College High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H7081 [21OC]

Damariscotta, ME: Great Salt Bay Community School recipient of National Association of Music Merchants Foundation SupportMusic Merit Award, E1010 [7JY]

Danielson, Ashley: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E348 [17MR]

Danison, Angela: Michigan Dept. of Education Michigan Teacher of the Year award recipient, H672 [2FE]

Danner, Andrew N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E336 [16MR]

Danos, Johnny: Business Record (publication) Spirit of Philanthropy Award recipient, E1781 [11DE]

Dantzscher, Evan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1358 [25SE]

Davis, Angelee: C–SPAN StudentCam documentary competition honoree, E607 [29AP]

Davis, Jerry: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Northwest Florida Agricultural Innovator of the Year award recipient, E1561 [29OC]

Davis, Ken: Luther V. Garrison, Sr., Masonic Foundation, Inc., Scholarship Committee Community Volunteer Service Award recipient, E128 [28JA]

De Kruif, Nicholas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1500 [21OC]

De Kruif, Noah: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1499 [21OC]

De La Cruz, Osiel: Texas Louisiana Gulf District and Exchange Club of Pearland, TX, Pearland Officer of the Year award recipient, E611 [29AP]

DeClerck, Dylan: Business Record (publication) Outstanding Youth in Philanthrophy award recipient, E1780 [11DE]

DeMerchant, LaQuitta: World Youth Foundation Community Impact Award recipient, E863 [9JN]

Demory, Aaron: Iowa City, IA, Human Rights Commission Youth Human Rights Award recipient, E1126 [27JY]

Dente, Blaise A.: UNICO National (organization) Scranton, PA, Chapter UNICAN of the Year award recipient, E130 [28JA]

Denver, CO: Seniors’ Resource Center recipient of LeadingAge (organization) Excellence in Not-for-Profit Leadership award, E457 [13AP]

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, H8145 [5NO]

Dept. of Justice: enhance community-law enforcement relations through improved accreditation, development programs, due process, and data collection, combatting misconduct, and providing medallions for fallen officers (H.R. 2875), H7383 [2NO], H9266 [10DE], E967 [24JN]

——— tribute to U.S. Marshals Service Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipients, E1637 [17NO]

Dept. of Labor: create a tiered awards program recognizing meaningful and verifiable efforts by employers to recruit, employ, and retain veterans (H.R. 3286), E1167 [29JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: recoup certain bonuses or awards paid to departmental employees (H.R. 280), H1507–H1509, H1511 [2MR], H1576 [4MR], E302 [4MR], E314 [6MR]

Dettmer, Bob: Minnesota Humanities Center Veterans’ Voices ‘‘On the Rise’’ Award recipient, E1272 [11SE]

Diaz, Angelo: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E422 [25MR]

Dietz, Robert H.: Medal of Honor recipient, H3399 [20MY]

DiFusco-Funk, Natalie: Virginia Dept. of Education Virginia Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1537 [26OC]

Dimitroff, Emmy: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipient, E1404 [1OC]

Doan, Alan: SBA Missouri Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1319 [18SE]

Doctor, Don and Patty Jackson: Ryan Purcell Foundation Michael J. Diggins Community Service Award recipients, E1368 [28SE]

Dodd, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1622 [16NO]

Donais, Ralph: Minnesota Humanities Center Veterans’ Voices Legacy Award recipient, E1268 [11SE]

Downey, Garrett N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1318 [18SE]

Downey, Karen: League for Innovation in the Community College John and Suanne Roueche Excellence Award recipient, E525 [16AP]

Drapeau, Norman: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E705 [14MY]

Du, Annabelle: Texas Dept. of Transportation Don’t Mess With Texas Elementary School Art Contest participant, E870 [10JN]

Duffy, Brad: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E349 [17MR]

Dutcher, Joshua K.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1703 [3DE]

Dyer, Jonathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1286 [16SE]

Eaker, Emma: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E354 [18MR]

Eastchester, NY: Anne Hutchinson Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E132 [28JA]

Easter, Jaclyn: National Science Teachers Association Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award recipient, E334 [16MR]

Eatman, Harold: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, H764 [4FE]

Echard, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1628 [16NO]

Eckert, Nathan: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Rachel Carson Individual Award recipient, E366 [19MR]

Edmundson, Clare: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E389 [24MR]

Egg Harbor Township, NJ: Egg Harbor Township Police Athletic League SeaPerch middle school team recipient of Office of Naval Research SeaPerch Challenge awards for obstacle and finesse course, E1120 [23JY]

Ekstrom, Jenna: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E415 [25MR]

El Monte, CA: El Monte Union High School District recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E586 [27AP]

Elliott, Bill: National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) Hall of Fame inductee, E109 [26JA]

Engelheim Vineyards (company): San Francisco (CA) Chronicle Wine Competition medal winner, H1041 [13FE]

Escalade Sports, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce President’s ‘‘E’’ Award recipient, E650 [1MY]

Espinoza, Abigail: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E417 [25MR]

Euken, Stacie: Iowa Farm Bureau Bob Joslin Award recipient, E1807 [16DE]

Evans, John: Bronx, NY, Riverdale Jewish Community Relations Council Community Business Award recipient, E330 [16MR]

Evans, WV: Evans Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H6840 [7OC]

Ewoldt, Chase: St. Baldrick’s Foundation Ambassador designee, E663 [8MY]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Arts Council Arts Award recipients, E1766 [10DE]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Lord and Ladies Fairfax award recipients, E1040 [10JY]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Valor Award recipients, E502 [15AP]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff Valor Award recipients, E501 [15AP]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Valor Award recipients, E500 [15AP]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Land Conservation and Tree Planting and Preservation Awards recipients, E758 [20MY]

Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations: tribute to honorees, E1039 [10JY]

Farber, Rudy: Exchange Club of Neosho, MO, Book of Golden Deeds recipient, E1646 [18NO]

Fellman, Jill: West Chamber (organization) Celebrate Women Award recipient, E1666 [19NO]

Fenner, Bob: Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award recipient, E1230 [8SE]

Fenner, Elaine: Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award recipient, E1223 [8SE]

Fernandez-Morrow, Christina: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E350 [17MR]

Fettig, Jake: C–SPAN StudentCam documentary competition honoree, E609 [29AP]

Ficcadenti, Mark: Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E1185 [29JY]

5280 Armory (business): Arvada Economic Development Association Business Collaboration Award recipient, E1482 [20OC]

Findlay, OH: Site Selection (publication) Top Micropolitan Community designee, E339 [17MR]

Finnegan, Vince: Rosenberg, TX, Central Fort Bend Chamber Business Person of the Year award recipient, E91 [21JA]

Finnerty, Brenna: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E421 [25MR]

Fisher, Paddy: Greater Houston, TX, High School Rotary Lombardi Award recipient, E1807 [16DE]

Fisheries Survival Fund (organization): Offshore Mariners’ Wives Association Friend of the Fishing Industry Award recipient, E1367 [28SE]

Fitzgerald, Brandan S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E333 [16MR]

Flood, Patti: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, H6845 [7OC]

Florida: tribute to 16th Congressional District Congressional Teacher Award recipients, E327 [16MR]

——— tribute to 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards recipients, E1305 [17SE], E1391 [30SE], E1446 [7OC]

——— tribute to 16th District Congressional Law Enforcement Award recipients, E454 [13AP]

Florida International University: Mastery Math Lab designee as White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics Bright Spot in Hispanic Education, H8138 [5NO]

——— STEM Transformation Institute designee as White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics Bright Spot in Hispanic Education, H8138 [5NO]

Forsyth County, NC: inclusion of Early College of Forsyth in Newsweek (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, H6315 [29SE]

Fortney, Joel: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E413 [25MR]

Foster, Mark: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1357 [25SE]

France: tribute to U.S. citizens who helped foil a terrorist attack on a French train, H5857, H5859 [9SE], H5870 [10SE], E1277 [15SE]

Frankel, Ron: Hillsborough, CA, City School District Associated Parents Groups Community Care Award recipient, E273 [27FE]

Frazier, Debbie: Michael Brown Memorial Faces of the Community Award recipient, E987 [25JN]

Frey, Louis, Jr.: Association of Former Members of Congress Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, H4438, H4444 [17JN]

Friedkin, Shawn: Reeve Foundation Arnold H. Snider Visionary Leadership Award recipient, E1676 [30NO]

Froberg, Alfred, Jr.: Brazoria County, TX, Junior Achievement (organization) Business Hall of Fame inductee, E1445 [7OC]

Fry, Patricia: National Association of Secondary School Principals Massachusetts Principal of the Year award recipient, E1333 [22SE]

——— National Association of Secondary School Principals National Principal of the Year award finalist, E1333 [22SE]

Gabel, Steve: Farm Credit Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, E1690 [1DE]

Galbraith, Sarah: SBA Missouri Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1319 [18SE]

Galella, Jerry: Luther V. Garrison, Sr., Masonic Foundation, Inc., Scholarship Committee Man of the Year award recipient, E136 [30JA]

Gallegos, Charlize: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E393 [24MR]

Gallegos, Paul: Humboldt County, CA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1524 [23OC]

Galvan, Miriam: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E357 [18MR]

Garbarino, Patricia: San Rafael, CA, Chamber of Commerce Women of Industry Business Leader award recipient, E1634 [17NO]

Garcia, Angelica: Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Women’s Business Star award recipient, E834 [3JN]

Garcia, Cruz: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E363 [18MR]

Garimella, Amulya: Discovery Education and 3M Co., America’s Top Young Scientist finalist, H6842 [7OC]

Garrett, Jim: Alzheimer’s Association Family Champion award recipient, E744 [19MY]

Garrison, Jayne Bacon: Delaware County, PA, Women’s Commission Pearl Award recipient, E858 [9JN]

Garton, Logan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E171 [5FE]

Garvey, Sarah: West Chamber (organization) Young Professional of the Year award recipient, E232 [24FE]

Garza, Katie: Mrs. United States pageant winner, E1152 [28JY]

Gay, Verna: Pinecrest, FL, Police Dept., Officer of the Third Quarter of 2015 award recipient, H8436 [30NO]

Georgetown, IN: Highland Hills Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, E196 [11FE]

Gerson, Anita: ElderSource (organization) Delores Barr Weaver Elder Advocate Award recipient, E853 [9JN]

Giesen, Mark: Sunbury, PA, Rotary Club Sunbury Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E354 [18MR]

Giles, Larry: Mount Ayr, IA, Community Hall of Fame inductee, E1780 [11DE]

Glen Gardner, NJ: Voorhees High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1464 [9OC]

Glesser, Sal and Gail: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award of Excellence recipients, E1407 [1OC]

Glew, Scott: Minnesota Humanities Center Veterans’ Voices ‘‘On the Rise’’ Award recipient, E1271 [11SE]

Godbey, Michael: National Association of Secondary School Principals Kentucky Secondary Principal of the Year Award recipient, E1072 [15JY]

Goldsworthy, Sharon: Germantown, TN, Lions Club Citizen of the Year award recipient, E264 [27FE]

Gonzalez, Asya: National Federation of Independent Business Dan Danner Leadership Award recipient, E1144 [28JY]

Goodenow, Margarite: Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award recipient, E1233 [8SE]

Goodwin, H. Clark: Jesse Helms Center Foundation Charles A. Cannon Free Enterprise Hall of Fame inductee, E1641 [17NO]

Gorman, Douglas: Katy, TX, Area Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E370 [19MR]

Gouldsmith, Spencer C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E357 [18MR]

Graham, John: Eagle Scout Association Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, H3318 [19MY]

Grand, Robert T.: Best Lawyers (publication) Lawyer of the Year award recipient, E1545 [27OC]

Grass Valley, CA: William & Marian Ghidotti Early College High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H6751 [1OC]

Grau, Bryson D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E330 [16MR]

Graves, Christopher M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E201 [12FE]

Green, Danielle: ESPN (television network) ESPY Pat Tillman award recipient, H5453 [23JY]

Greenberg, Ray: Feasterville Business Association Person of the Year award recipient, E214 [13FE]

Greensboro, GA: Lake Oconee Academy recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E441 [26MR]

Gregg, Allison: Kemin Industries, Inc., STEM Education Award for Inspired Teaching recipient, E294 [3MR]

Griesemer, Louis: National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association James Christie Safety and Health Professional of the Year Award recipient, E310 [4MR]

Griffin, Faye: West Chamber (organization) Hall of Fame Award recipient, E1408 [1OC]

Griffin, Margaret O. (Ollie): Yonkers, NY, St. Joseph’s Medical Center Outstanding Service Award recipient, E137 [30JA]

Griffith, Harold: Farm Credit Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, E1707 [3DE]

Gromme, Lance: VFW Washington (State) Veteran of the Year Award recipient, E1181 [29JY]

Gut, Austin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E355 [18MR]

Hadley, Shelby M.: Minnesota Humanities Center Veterans’ Voices ‘‘On the Rise’’ Award recipient, E1267 [11SE]

Hall, Harriet: West Chamber (organization) Celebrate Women Award recipient, E1661 [19NO]

Hallman, Nicholas: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1093 [21JY]

Hamilton, Emily: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E418 [25MR]

Hamilton, Joseph: National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award recipient, E1117 [23JY]

Hansen, Drake N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1381 [29SE]

Harazin, Tim: Fairfax County, VA, Celebrate Fairfax! Festival Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, E1040 [10JY]

Hardy, James: Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Iowa History Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E493 [14AP]

Harlan, Jack C., Jr.: Purple Heart recipient, H8250 [17NO]

Harris, Ashley: Iowa Hawkeye Ten Conference Academic All-Conference Award recipient, E862 [9JN]

Harris, Lucille: Manteca, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E897 [15JN]

Harrison, Donald F.: ‘‘LIVE With Kelly and Michael’’ (television show) America’s Top Teacher award recipient, E1320 [18SE]

Hatfield, Linda: American Cancer Society Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1452 [8OC]

Hautman, Robert: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Duck Stamp Contest winner, E1409 [1OC]

Hay, Alexsander: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E353 [18MR]

Hayes, Steve: Texas Office of the Governor Star of Texas Resolution award recipient, E1325 [18SE]

Heinly, Tom: Nobel Learning Communities, Inc., Principal of the Year award recipient, E1641 [17NO]

Hendricks family: Santa Rosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1562 [29OC]

Hendrix, Gordon M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E328 [16MR]

Hernandez, Arturo: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award recipient, E271 [27FE]

Herndon, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Herndon Police Dept., Valor Award recipients, E499 [15AP]

Herndon-Reston FISH (Friendly, Instant, Sympathetic Help), Inc.: tribute to Star Fish honorees, E644 [1MY]

Herrala, Jeff: Air Force Cadet of the Year award recipient, H6087 [17SE]

Hess, Turner S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1382 [29SE]

Hess, William L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1384 [29SE]

Hickey, Kelly D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E377 [23MR]

Hicks, Chuck: Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance of Washington, DC, Distinguished Service Award recipient, E534 [21AP]

Higgins, Wallace: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E665 [8MY]

Hill, Lyda: Southern Methodist University Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award recipient, E471 [13AP]

Hines, Melanie: Fort Bend Independent School District, Sugar Land, TX, Elementary Teacher of the Year award recipient, E618 [29AP]

Hoffman-Zinnel, Daniel: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E417 [25MR]

Holmes, Robert R.: American Society of Civil Engineers Government Civil Engineer of the Year award recipient, E1503 [21OC]

Hope, Steve: Indiana Association of School Principals Indiana High School Principal of the Year award recipient, H8655 [1DE], E1725 [8DE]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously, E173 [5FE], E177 [9FE]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 839), E185 [10FE]

Hoskins-Cumbey, Madeline: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E380 [23MR]

Hot Springs, AR: Park Magnet School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H7402 [3NO]

Houghton, Amo: Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award recipient, H4438 [17JN]

House of Representatives: tribute to House Employee Excellence Award recipients, E1213 [8SE]

——— tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1213 [8SE]

——— tribute to House Team Player Award recipients, E1213 [8SE]

Houston, TX: Memorial Hermann Health System recipient of EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year award, E615 [29AP]

Huber, Eric: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E491 [14AP]

Huckabone, Elizabeth: Buffalo LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corp.) Community Builder Award recipient, E1634 [17NO]

Hughes, Sydney: National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association student athlete scholarship award recipient, E1425 [6OC]

Hull, Suzanne: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E412 [25MR]

Hultin, Rachel G.: Wheat Ridge, CO, City Council Partnership award recipient, E236 [24FE]

Humble, TX: Humble Independent School District recipient of H-E-B, Inc., Excellence in Education Award, E1049 [13JY]

Hunt, Lois: Iowa 4–H Foundation Iowa 4–H Hall of Fame inductee, E1428 [6OC]

Hunt, Nick and Sue: Iowa Conservationist of the Year Award recipients, E1430 [6OC]

Huntley, Dalton H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1380 [29SE]

Hunult, Ruth: Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service Governor’s Volunteer Award recipient, E1354 [24SE]

Husain, Mashal: Business Record (publication) Woman of Influence honoree, E1168 [29JY]

Hutton, Jacob I.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1321 [18SE]

Hybl, William J.: Japan Imperial Decoration of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays With Neck Ribbon recipient, E904 [16JN]

Iannace, Alexa: Girl Scout National Young Woman of Distinction Award recipient, E1382 [29SE]

Iglewski, Barbara: National Women’s Hall of Fame inductee, E1428 [6OC]

Iguodala, Andre: National Basketball Association Finals Most Valuable Player award recipient, H5381 [22JY]

Imm, Trevor: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E729 [18MY]

Imperial, MO: inclusion of Seckman High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E1063 [14JY]

Industrial Chemicals Corp.: Arvada Economic Development Association Business Collaboration Award recipient, E1482 [20OC]

Ingalls, Jeffrey J.: POW Medal recipient, H2366 [22AP]

Ingalls, Josh: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E409 [25MR]

Iowa Farm Bureau: tribute to American Farm Bureau Federation award recipients, E1234 [8SE]

Irving, TX: Cistercian Preparatory School inclusion in Niche.com, Inc., Best Private High Schools list, E481 [14AP]

——— Irving Independent School District recognized by the College Board as the Advanced Placement District of the Year, H2255 [15AP]

Isaacs, Mark: Sussex County, DE, Farm Bureau Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award recipient, E1440 [7OC]

Ivey, Loyd: Consumer Electronics Association Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame inductee, E136 [30JA]

Ivy Tech Community College: tribute to Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana inductees, E1713 [7DE]

J.F. Kruse Jewelers (business): SBA Minnesota Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, H2322 [21AP]

Jacobson, Todd: VFW Iowa High School Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E329 [16MR]

Jardon, Carl and Denise: Fremont County, IA, Soil and Water Conservation District Conservationist of the Year Award recipients, E1322 [18SE]

Jefferson City, MO: inclusion of Blair Oaks High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E1067 [14JY]

Jeffries, Mason: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E730 [18MY]

Jendrusina, James: Congressional Award Foundation Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E301 [4MR]

Jenkins, Sherman L.: Aurora, IL, African-American Heritage Advisory Board Outstanding African-American of the Year award recipient, E273 [27FE]

Jensen, Aireonna: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E406 [25MR]

Johnk, Kristin: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E1677 [30NO]

Johns Manville (business): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Innovative Technology Award recipient, E449 [13AP]

Johnson, Henry: Medal of Honor recipient, E755 [20MY], E826 [2JN]

Johnson, Lyndon B.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3290), E1189 [29JY]

Johnson, Mark: Blue Star Families, Inc., Blue Star Neighbor Award recipient, E452 [13AP]

Jones, Grant: SBA Washington State Young Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, E923 [18JN]

Jones, Howard C.: Rural Economic Development (organization) Rural Leader of the Year award recipient, H6712 [30SE]

Jones, Kevin: Colorado High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E676 [12MY]

Jones, Valerie C.: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1371 [28SE]

Jones, Willie C.: Purple Heart recipient, E779 [21MY]

Kadare, Ismail: Jerusalem International Book Fair Jerusalem Prize for the Freedom of the Individual in Society recipient, E480 [14AP]

Kahn, Soares, and Conway, LLP: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Ag Supporter of the Year award recipient, E1252 [10SE]

Kahue, Jim: Asian Pacific State Employees Association Member of the Year Award recipient, E535 [21AP]

Kane, Martin: Greater Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E311 [4MR]

Kane County, IL, Chiefs of Police Association: tribute to Louis Spuhler Officer of the Year award nominees, E696 [13MY]

Kanfer, Joe: Akron Community Foundation Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award recipient, E1340 [24SE]

Karn, Bob: American Baseball Coaches Association Regional and Diamond National Coach of the Year awards recipient, H5120 [14JY]

Katy, TX: Harmony Science Academy winner of It’s Time Texas (organization) Growing Healthy Schools campaign, E1706 [3DE]

——— Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital nursing staff recipients of American Nursing Credentialing Center Pathway to Excellence designation, E1301 [16SE]

——— Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital recipient of American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program meritorious ranking, E1635 [17NO]

——— Rotary Club of Katy recipient of Katy, TX, Area Chamber of Commerce Exceptional Service Award, E367 [19MR]

——— Seven Lakes High School Symphony Orchestra selected as Texas Music Educators Association Honor Full Orchestra, E1303 [16SE]

Keiser, Evelyn Cahn: Florida Women’s Hall of Fame inductee, E456 [13AP]

Keith, Wayne: Corona, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E51 [12JA]

Keller, Colin: American Red Cross Certificate of Merit recipient, E187 [10FE]

Kelley, Cierah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E400 [24MR]

Kelley, Thomas A.: AchieveKids (organization) STAR Award recipient, E827 [3JN]

Kelliher, John: Temecula Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E208 [12FE]

Kem Krest Corp.: General Motors Co., Supplier of the Year award recipient, E413 [25MR]

Kennedy, Niki: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1079 [16JY]

Kepler, David: Michigan Crossroads Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1450 [8OC]

Kerr, Tom: National Wildlife Refuge Association Paul Kroegel Refuge Manager of the Year award recipient, E1092 [21JY]

Kieper, Gary: Wisconsin 7th Congressional District Paul Bunyan Service Above Self award recipient, E1207 [4AU]

Killpack, Anna: CHI Health (regional health network) Mother Mary Vincent McDermott Award recipient, E1729 [8DE]

Killum Pest Control, Inc.: Better Business Bureau Awards for Excellence Winner of Distinction recipient, E871 [10JN]

Kirkbride, Billy: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, H763 [4FE]

Kirkwood, Philip: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, H3545 [21MY]

Klausing, Chuck: Football Coaches Hall of Fame inductee, E495 [15AP]

Klein, Dean: Leadership Fairfax (organization) Katherine K. Hanley Public Service Award recipient, E647 [1MY]

Kleinschmidt, Pam: Duluth, MN, Citizen Partnership Award recipient, E367 [19MR]

Klinck, Mary E.: East Haddam, CT, Democratic Town Committee Frank Davis Award recipient, E1081 [16JY]

Knapp Properties, Inc.: Better Business Bureau Integrity Award recipient, E1023 [9JY]

Knopp, Matthew L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E206 [12FE]

Knox College: President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honoree, E151 [3FE]

Koehn, Thomas and Linda: Business Record (publication) Outstanding Individual Philanthropists award recipients, E1777 [11DE]

Kolbe, David L.: Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1774 [11DE]

Kolle, Brice: Marine Military Academy, Harlingen, TX, Cadet of the Month award recipient, E162 [4FE]

Korbatov, Lisa: Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1498 [21OC]

Kornegay, Danny: Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year award recipient, H7266 [28OC]

Kostelac, Cole M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E199 [12FE]

Kozakiewicz, Dan: Michigan Crossroads Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1452 [8OC]

Kraft-Stolar, Tamar: National Organization for Women-New York City (NOW-NYC) Susan B. Anthony Award recipient, E1571 [2NO]

Krystal C.: National Organization for Women-New York City (NOW-NYC) Susan B. Anthony Award recipient, E1571 [2NO]

Kubik, Suzanne: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching recipient, E1184 [29JY]

Kunert, Kathryn: Business Record (publication) Woman of Influence honoree, E1179 [29JY]

Kuprianczyk, Mary: Civil Air Patrol Amelia Earhart Award recipient, E866 [10JN]

Kurovski, Sara: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E407 [25MR]

——— Business Record (publication) Woman of Influence honoree, E1178 [29JY]

Kyle, Christopher S.: award Medal of Honor posthumously (H.R. 1094), H1376 [27FE]

La Gamma, Edmund F.: Eastern Society for Pediatric Research Mentor of the Year Award recipient, E132 [28JA]

La Grange, IL: Ogden Avenue Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E26 [7JA]

——— Seventh Avenue Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E24 [7JA]

——— Spring Avenue Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E23 [7JA]

——— St. Cletus Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E27 [7JA]

Lacquey, Rebecca: Humanities Texas (organization) Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award recipient, E1596 [4NO]

Lacroix, Gerald C.: Franco-American Centre Franco-American of the Year award recipient, H4446 [17JN]

Lafayette, LA: National Bureau of Economic Research Happiest City in America designee, E1435 [6OC]

Lambert, Terry: Springfield, MO, Police Dept., Citizen Service Commendation recipient, E1746 [9DE]

Lang, Talan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E210 [12FE]

LaPlant, Dolar: Washington State Law Enforcement Medal of Honor recipient, E611 [29AP]

Larson, Jeff (Huck): Casey, IA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1341 [24SE]

Lautenschlager, Peg: Emerge Wisconsin (organization) honoree, E801 [1JN]

Lavonia, GA: tribute to Lavonia Police Dept., Officers of the Year award recipients, H483 [22JA]

Lawler, Pamela Rainey: Pearl S. Buck International (organization) Woman of the Year award recipient, E594 [28AP]

Lawrence, NY: Rambam Mesivta recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1527 [23OC]

Lawson, Jerry: Duluth, MN, Citizen Partnership Award recipient, E367 [19MR]

Least Heat-Moon, William L.: Missouri Humanities Council Distinguished Literary Achievement award recipient, E638 [30AP]

LeBaron, Gaye: Sonoma County, CA, Woman of the Year Award recipient, E366 [19MR]

Letterman, Andrew: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E1746 [9DE]

Leuzzi, Helen: Washington State Jefferson Award recipient, E631 [30AP]

Levan, Matt: Sugar Land, TX, Police Dept., Officer of the Year award recipient, E308 [4MR]

Levesque, Steven: Association of Defense Communities Community Excellence Award recipient, E957 [24JN]

Levy, Yael: Bronx, NY, Riverdale Jewish Community Relations Council Community Builder Award recipient, E331 [16MR]

LG Electronics, Inc.: Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc., Design for Recycling Award recipient, H4019 [10JN]

Li, Eric: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Texas, E823 [2JN]

Liberty Corner, NJ: Liberty Corner School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1462 [9OC]

Linden, NJ: Linden Public Schools recognition as National Association of Music Merchants Best Communities for Music Education, E457 [13AP]

Linford, Devorah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E395 [24MR]

Literacy Council of Northern Virginia: tribute to Community Partners Award recipients, E1203 [31JY]

——— tribute to student essay readers award recipients, E1203 [31JY]

——— tribute to Volunteer of the Year Award recipients, E1203 [31JY]

Littler, Ed, Jr.: Adair-Casey Schools, Adair, IA, Ed Littler Achievement Award recipient, E1411 [1OC]

Lively, Justice: Boys and Girls Clubs of Washington State Youth of the Year award recipient, E611 [29AP]

Liverpool, NY: Moyers Corners Fire Dept., recipient of Firemen’s Association of the State of New York Firefighters of the Year Award, E1161 [29JY]

Logan, Trevor: Springfield, MO, Police Dept., Citizen Service Medal recipient, E1746 [9DE]

Logan, UT: Cache Valley Transit District recipient of Community Transportation Association Excellence in Motion award, H3773 [3JN]

Loiselle, Stephanie: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1122 [23JY]

Long Beach, CA: Los Cerritos Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E845 [4JN]

Lorenzen, Fred: National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) Hall of Fame inductee, E110 [26JA]

Lovelady, Victor: Presidential Medal of Freedom nominee, E81 [20JA]

Lovie, Julie L.: Napa County, CA, Office of Education Napa County Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1226 [8SE]

Lovstuen, Allysen: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching recipient, E1200 [31JY]

Low, Alex: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E410 [25MR]

Lowe, Shelby: Pearland, TX, Employee of the Year award recipient, E51 [12JA], E94 [21JA]

Lund, Evelyn P.: Iowa 4–H Foundation Iowa 4–H Hall of Fame inductee, E1468 [9OC]

Lybarger, William: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1472 [9OC]

Lynch, Molly: Lorton Community Action Center (organization) Founder’s Award recipient, E640 [1MY]

Macke, Brent: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E405 [25MR]

Macon, GA: H&H Restaurant named ‘‘most iconic restaurant in Georgia’’ by Thrillist.com (Internet site), E32 [8JA]

Maples, Chris: Boys Scouts Leader Wood Badge recipient, E1511 [22OC]

Maplewood, NJ: School District of South Orange and Maplewood recognition as National Association of Music Merchants Best Communities for Music Education, E457 [13AP]

Marckx, Bret: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E332 [16MR]

Marsh, John (Rob): Staff Care (company) Country Doctor of the Year award recipient, E138 [30JA]

Marshall family: Okaloosa County, FL, Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1249 [10SE]

Martinez, Bianca: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E360 [18MR]

Masi, Glyn and Alan: West Chamber (organization) Ambassadors of the Year award recipients, E233 [24FE]

Matsumoto, Elizabeth: Northern California Association of Nonprofits Nonprofit Leader Achievement Award recipient, E1449 [8OC]

Matthews, Frank P., Jr.: Omaha, NE, St. Cecilia Cathedral Grade School Bernadette (Bonnie) Pryor Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient, E156 [3FE]

Mayland, Brittany: Houston Texans (football team) and First Community Credit Union Star in the Classroom award recipient, E1761 [10DE]

McCann, John S.: Massachusetts Knox Trail Council of the Boy Scouts Good Scout honoree, E1596 [4NO]

McCartney, Evan: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1091 [21JY]

McClain, Gwen: VFW Patriot’s Pen Award recipient, E333 [16MR]

McCombs, Devin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E360 [18MR]

McCord, John: Houston 100 Club, Inc., Officer of the Year Award recipient, E122 [27JA]

McDonald, Sara: Illinois Principals Association Elementary School Principal of the Year award recipient, E484 [14AP]

McKay, Heather: Iowa Press Association Administrator of the Year award recipient, E1736 [8DE]

McLean, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E873 [10JN]

McMahon, Tom: Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation Leadership for Iowa Award recipient, E1151 [28JY]

McMinnville, OR: tribute to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum Oregon Medal of Honor Exhibit, E408 [25MR]

McMullen, Sean C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1318 [18SE]

McPheeters, Xander: Hobie’s Hero Award recipient, E830 [3JN]

McPherson, Donald: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E745 [19MY]

McReynolds, Mandi: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E443 [26MR]

Meals From the Heartland (organization): USA Today Make a Difference Day Award recipient, E620 [29AP]

Meier, Curtis and Brenda: Coalition To Support Iowa’s Farmers Gary Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award recipients, E1793 [15DE]

Meneses, Matheus: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1628 [16NO]

Meredith, Regina: Virginia Counselors Association Counselor of the Year award recipient, E1781 [11DE]

Meurer Research, Inc.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E454 [13AP]

Meyer, Dennis: Arvada Economic Development Association Lloyd J. King Entrepreneurial Spirit Award recipient, E1484 [20OC]

Miami Dade College: inclusion in Chronicle of Higher Education (publication) ‘‘Great Colleges to Work For’’ list, H5604 [29JY]

Midwest Construction and Supply Inc.: Better Business Bureau Integrity Award recipient, E1030 [9JY]

Mike, Mary Jo: National Catholic Educational Association Principal of the Year award recipient, E599 [28AP]

Miller, Dick: Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award recipient, E1225 [8SE]

Miller, Jacob: Harry S. Truman Scholarship recipient, E610 [29AP]

Miller, Richard: Cheshire, CT, Chamber of Commerce Special Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E305 [4MR]

Miller, William G.: Ukrainian Federation of America Alexander B. Chernyk Medal recipient, E610 [29AP]

Miller-Ackley, Jaimie: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E432 [26MR]

Mills, Alex: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, H2297 [16AP]

Minden, LA: Minden-South Webster Chamber of Commerce recipient of Louisiana Small Chamber of the Year Award, E1470 [9OC]

Mineola, NY: tribute to National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education Good Deed Awards for Long Island Teenagers recipients, E769 [21MY]

Minnesota Humanities Center: tribute to Veterans’ Voices Award recipients, H5870 [10SE]

Mischel, Walter: Golden Goose Award for federally funded research recipient, E1296, E1298 [16SE]

Missouri City, TX: Scenic Texas (nonprofit organization) Platinum Level Scenic City Certification recipient, E1234 [8SE]

Mitzen, Phyllis: National Association of Social Workers National Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E629 [30AP]

Mohor, Arthur: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E142 [2FE]

Moms2B (organization): Association of Community Affiliated Plans Supporting the Safety Net Award recipient, E1065 [14JY]

Monett (MO) Times: Missouri Press Association State-Wide General Excellence Award recipient, E1467 [9OC]

Monteith, Dick: Modesto, CA, Chamber of Commerce Champion of Free Enterprise Award recipient, E144 [2FE]

Moore, Don: Portsmouth, NH, Rotary Club Humanitarian Award recipient, H4877 [8JY]

Moore, Ryan: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E1726 [8DE]

Mora, Yuritzi: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E361 [18MR]

Morgan, Bradley E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1383 [29SE]

Moriguchi, Tomio: University of Washington Multicultural Alumni Partnership Dr. Samuel E. Kelly Award recipient, E1477 [16OC]

Morman, Michael: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E435 [26MR]

Morrison, Brian: Iowa Football Coaches Association Class 3A Region 2 Coach of the Year award recipient, E1125 [27JY]

Morrison, Gary: American Red Cross Certificate of Merit recipient, E187 [10FE]

Morrow, Jennifer: Pearland, TX, Independent School District Elementary and Secondary Principal of the Year award recipient, E1017 [8JY]

Moser, Lindsay: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E430 [26MR]

Mount Holly, NJ: Rancocas Valley Regional High School recipient of Navy Junior ROTC Distinguished Unit award, E729 [18MY]

Mount Holyoke College: NAFSA—The Association of International Educators Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization recipient, E1709 [3DE]

Mount Vernon, IN: Farmersville Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H7099 [22OC]

Mowry, Kenneth R.: Pennsylvania Holstein Hall of Fame inductee, E425 [26MR]

Muñoz, Xavier: Literacy Council of Northern Virginia Mid Allen Ries Award recipient, E1203 [31JY]

Murphy, Joe: Dunn Loring Woods Civic Association Edward P. Day Citizenship Award recipient, E1365 [25SE]

Murray, Thomas: West Chamber (organization) Hall of Fame Award recipient, E1408 [1OC]

MVLE (nonprofit organization): tribute to Annual Awards recipients, E1768 [10DE]

Nadel, Eric: National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Ford C. Frick Award recipient, E1233 [8SE]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute to Fellows Program inductees, E216 [13FE], E227 [20FE]

National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E843 [4JN]

National Medal of Honor Day: observance, E408 [25MR]

NDI New Mexico (organization): Albuquerque Business First (publication) NonProfit of the Year award recipient, E1618 [16NO]

Nelson, Ben: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E440 [26MR]

Nelson, Breanna: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E402 [24MR]

New Haven, MO: inclusion of New Haven High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E1064 [14JY]

——— New Haven High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1449 [8OC]

New Port Richey, FL: Dulcet Restaurant and Lounge recipient of Florida Trend (publication) Golden Spoon Award, H9034 [8DE]

Newnan, GA: Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce recipient of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber of the Year award, H7399 [3NO]

Nickel, Kathy: Novato, CA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E101 [22JA]

Nierenberg, David and Patricia: PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation Nat Giustina Philanthropy Award recipients, E583 [23AP]

NIH: establish medical prize program to incentivize health innovation by offering competitors the chance to win a prize for creating breakthrough research and technology, H5071, H5072 [10JY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Aziz Sancar for chemistry, H7200 [27OC], E1589 [4NO]

——— recognition of Paul L. Modrich for chemistry, H7200 [27OC], E1463 [9OC], E1589 [4NO]

——— recognition of Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet for peace, E1596 [4NO]

Noe, Robert E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1381 [29SE]

Norman, Tammy: Pearland, TX, Independent School District Elementary Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1016 [8JY]

North East, PA: North East High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H6710 [30SE]

Northern, David, Sr.: Lake County, IL, Most Influential African American Award recipient, H838 [5FE]

Northern Indiana Public Service Co.: tribute to Luminary Award recipients, E1288 [16SE]

Northwest Indiana Federation of Labor: tribute to Labor and Community Awards recipients, E1541 [27OC]

Norton, Joshua: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E438 [26MR]

Notestine, Cory: American School Counselor Association School Counselor of the Year award recipient, E142 [2FE]

Ocampo, Jessica: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E917 [17JN]

O’Donnell, Catherine R.: Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association President’s Award recipient, E1444 [7OC]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: make technical changes to provisions authorizing prize competitions under the Technology Innovation Act (H.R. 1162), H3363–H3365 [19MY]

Oldham, Bill: Tennessee Sheriff’s Association ‘‘Sheriff of the Year’’ award recipient, E1287 [16SE]

Olson, Gunnar: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E446 [26MR]

Olympic College: Aspen Institute Prize for Community College Excellence finalist, H2163 [14AP]

Omaha, NE: Edward (Babe) Gomez Heritage Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, H3402 [20MY]

——— Wilson Focus School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, H3402 [20MY]

O’Malley, Nancy: Livermore Lions Club Alameda County, CA, Outstanding Citizen of the Year award recipient, E106 [22JA]

Overcash, David: Dept. of Defense Rear Admiral Edwin T. Layton Leadership Award recipient, E918 [17JN]

Pacheco, Briana: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E408 [25MR]

Padgett Stratemann & Co.: Texas Historical Commission Texas Treasure Business Award recipient, E1619 [16NO]

Part of the Solution (nonprofit organization): Bronx, NY, Riverdale Jewish Community Relations Council Community Organization Award recipient, E334 [16MR]

Pason Systems (business): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E450 [13AP]

Patterson, Katie: Technology Association of Iowa Women of Innovation Rising Star award recipient, E1806 [16DE]

Paul, James: Iowa 4–H Foundation Iowa 4–H Hall of Fame inductee, E1462 [9OC]

Pauly, Jim: Corona, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E50 [12JA]

Pawtucket, RI: Modern Diner (business) recipient of Food Network Best Diner Dish in America award, H9089 [9DE]

Peake, Philip: Golden Goose Award for federally funded research recipient, E1298 [16SE]

Pearland, TX: Sablatura Middle School student council recipient of National Association of Elementary School Principals Student Council Excellence Award, E824 [2JN]

——— Scenic Texas (nonprofit organization) Gold Level Scenic City Certification recipient, E1489 [20OC]

Peebles, Justine: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E437 [26MR]

Peeples, Shanna: Council of Chief State School Officers National Teacher of the Year award recipient, E635 [30AP]

Pellegrini, Claudio: Dept. of Energy Enrico Fermi Award recipient, E1531 [26OC]

Pellow, Ernie: Pennsylvania Builders Association Distinguished Achievement Award recipient, H5808 [8SE]

Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health Rural Health Award recipients, H53 [7JA]

Pennsylvania State University: Penn State World Campus named U.S. News & World Report (publication) Best Online Bachelor’s Program, H362 [14JA]

Peppmeier, Zack: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E1804 [16DE]

Perez, Ben: HEB Grocery Co., LP, Excellence in Education Award finalist, E382 [23MR]

Perkowitz, Cathy: Alzheimer’s Association Outstanding Advocate of the Year award recipient, E389 [24MR]

Perrin, Austin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1062 [14JY]

Peschka, Casey: Prince William County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Program recipient, E1054 [13JY]

Peschke, Victor: Sugar Land Citizen’s Fire Academy Alumni Association Firefighter of the Year Award recipient, E160 [4FE]

Petree, Henry R.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E142 [2FE]

Pfannkuch, Angie: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E433 [26MR]

PFC Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway, TX: designate (H.R. 2559), H4352, H4353 [15JN]

Phelps, Anne: Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance of Washington, DC, Distinguished Service Award recipient, E534 [21AP]

Phillips, Philip B.: NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association Northeast Florida Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E245 [25FE]

Pie Consulting & Engineering (company): Edward Lowe Foundation Colorado Companies To Watch honoree, E1289 [16SE]

Pitts, Ryan: Medal of Honor recipient, H1731 [18MR]

Pittsburgh, PA: Girls of Steel (robotics team) recipient of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition Chairman’s Award, E490 [14AP]

Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic, Inc.: tribute to Empower Gala honorees, E1510 [22OC]

Pleasant Gap, PA: tribute to Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology participation in National FFA Organization ‘‘Big E’’ competition, H6312 [29SE]

Pollack, Lana and Henry: Michigan League of Conservation Voters Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, E1465 [9OC]

Pollard, Eric: Exchange Club of Yonkers and Yonkers Public School System Civil Service Employee of the Year Award recipient, E1641 [17NO], E1674 [30NO]

Portage, MI: tribute to Air Zoo hosting of Science Innovation Hall of Fame Awards, E515 [16AP]

Poser, Sue: Minnesota Quilter’s Inc., Quilter of the Year award recipient, E390 [24MR]

Poseyville, IN: North Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H7099 [22OC]

Powell, Ben: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E944 [23JN]

Powell, Charles E.: Texas Southwest Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E671 [12MY]

Powers, Mamon and Cynthia: Calumet Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipients, E1626 [16NO]

Prasad, Rishi: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E903 [16JN]

Preferred Credit, Inc.: Minnesota Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics recipient, H9312 [15DE]

Prettyman, Caleb: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1320 [18SE]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Prince William County Human Rights Commission Award recipients, E1051 [13JY]

Principal Financial Group: Technology Association of Iowa Women of Innovation Company Innovation and Growth award recipient, E1811 [17DE]

Proctor, MaryAnn: West Chamber (organization) Celebrate Women Award recipient, E1664 [19NO]

Prospective, Inc.: Americans for the Arts (organization) Best Businesses Partnering With the Arts in America honoree, E1842 [18DE]

Puig, Claudia: Florida Association of Broadcasters Bill Brooks Award recipient, H4168 [11JN]

Pulitzer Prize: recognition of Seattle (WA) Times for breaking news reporting, E632 [30AP]

Pureco-Razo, Mario: Fort Worth, TX, Independent School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, H3544 [21MY]

Putman, Denise: Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award recipient, E1226 [8SE]

Quigley, Thomas C.: Bedford, TX, Hometown Hero Award recipient, E1442 [7OC]

Ramos, Jesús: Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Award recipient, E1333 [22SE]

Ramstad, Joe: Minnesota Future Farmers of America Association Star in Agriscience award recipient, H4548 [23JN]

Rasmussen, Greg: Iowa Lions Foundation Honorary Warren Coleman Award recipient, E1473 [9OC]

Rasmussen, John: Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award recipient, E1231 [8SE]

Raymond, Kay: Creston, IA, Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1801 [16DE]

Red Rocks Community College: Health Sciences Campus recipient of Arvada Economic Development Association Community Partnership Award, E1484 [20OC]

——— Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Genesis Award recipient, E455 [13AP]

Reece, Brian: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching recipient, E1035 [10JY]

Reilly, Thomas J., Sr.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year Award recipient, E348 [17MR]

Republic, WA: Anderson’s Grocery recipient of Washington Food Industry Association Excellence in Operations Award, E1532 [26OC]

Reston, VA: tribute to Best of Reston Awards for Community Service recipients, E642 [1MY]

——— tribute to Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Awards for Chamber Excellence recipients, E1201 [31JY]

——— tribute to Reston Association Volunteer Service Award recipients, E641 [1MY]

Rey, Lilli: Hillsborough, CA, Schools Associated Parents Group Citizen of the Year award recipient, E267 [27FE]

Reyna, Jeffrey R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E202 [12FE]

Reynolds, Kim: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1188 [29JY]

Richards, Chancey: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E1678 [30NO]

Richardson, Emilee: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E471 [13AP]

Rinderknecht, Dana: West Chamber (organization) Celebrate Women Award recipient, E1660 [19NO]

Rocky Mountain Recycling, Inc.: Commerce City, CO, Pam Downs Lilac Award for Leadership recipient, E374 [23MR]

Rodgers, Logan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E170 [5FE]

Rodgers, Payton: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E615 [29AP]

Rolin family: Escambia County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1317 [18SE]

Rose, Patty: Tacoma, WA, Historical Society Star of Destiny Award recipient, E1367 [28SE]

Ross, Lanny: Altoona, PA, Kiwanis Club Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E1359 [25SE]

Ross, Sara: American Agri-Women (organization) Midwest Farm Mom of the Year award recipient, E1434 [6OC]

Roth, Katie: Business Record (publication) Woman Business Owner of the Year award recipient, E1176 [29JY]

Ruggles, Katrina: Colorado School Counselor Association Colorado Secondary Counselor of the Year award recipient, E1727 [8DE]

Ruiz, Ruben: Pearland, TX, Employee of the Year award recipient, E51 [12JA], E94 [21JA]

Ruiz, Vicki: National Endowment for the Humanities National Humanities Medal recipient, H5879 [10SE]

Russell, Gracie: Creston, IA, Youth of the Year award recipient, E1802 [16DE]

Rutgers University: tribute to Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Policy Walter and Leah Rand Scholarship Dinner honorees, E593 [28AP]

Ryko Development Inc.: Texas Association of Builders Developer of the Year award recipient, E1302 [16SE]

Sacco, Janie: SBA Washington State Veteran Small Business Advocate Award recipient, E630 [30AP]

Sackett, Craig: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E1818 [17DE]

Saeugling, Wyatt: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E1677 [30NO]

Sager, Tucker: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E1677 [30NO]

Saintil, Sabrina: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E913 [17JN]

Salinas, CA: Salinas Municipal Airport designation as Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Fly-In site, E717 [15MY]

San Antonio, TX: Memorial High School recipient of National Association of Music Merchants Foundation SupportMusic Merit Award, E595 [28AP]

San Diego, CA: San Diego Climate Collaborative recipient of EPA Climate Leadership Award for Innovative Partnerships, H1792 [19MR]

Sante Fe, NM: Candyman Strings & Things (business) recipient of National Association of Music Merchants Dealer of the Year and Music Makes a Difference awards, E8 [6JA]

Sarkos, Constantine (Gus): Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, E663 [8MY]

Sayegh, Nadem J.: Yonkers, NY, St. Joseph’s Medical Center Outstanding Service Award recipient, E138 [30JA]

ScentsAbility Micro-Enterprise, Inc.: South Florida Business Leadership Network Platinum Business Award recipient, E1016 [8JY]

Schatz, Carol: Central City Association of Los Angeles, CA, Heart of the City Award recipient, E473 [13AP]

Schiandra, Barbara: Greater Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch Person of the Year award recipient, E309 [4MR]

Schlegel, David: Dept. of Energy Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award recipient, E1092 [21JY]

Scholz, Philip: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, H5381 [22JY]

Schuetz, Ayla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E358 [18MR]

Schuler, Sara: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E467 [13AP]

Schwartz, Brian: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E468 [13AP]

Scott, Wendell: National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) Hall of Fame posthumous inductee, E110 [26JA]

Scranton, PA: Women’s Resource Center recipient of Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc., Attorney Robert W. Munley Distinguished Service Award, E1500 [21OC]

Sedro-Woolley, WA: Cascades Job Corps Center recipient of Burlington, WA, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award, E1395 [30SE]

Seymore, Brittany: Humanities Texas (organization) Outstanding Teaching Award recipient, E189 [10FE]

S&H Products Inc.: Arvada Economic Development Association Outstanding Small Business Award recipient, E1485 [20OC]

Shafer, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1507 [22OC]

Shank, Charles V.: Dept. of Energy Enrico Fermi Award recipient, E1471 [9OC]

Shaw, Daisy: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E394 [24MR]

Shawnee, KS: Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipient, E1144 [28JY]

Shay, Daniel G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E358 [18MR]

Sheehan, Donald, III (Trae): Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1433 [6OC]

Sheetz, Inc.: inclusion in Pennsylvania Dept. of Community and Economic Development and Team Pennsylvania Foundation Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania list, E282 [2MR]

Shelby County, TN: Jericho Project (program) recipient of Dept. of Justice Innovations in Justice Award, E302 [4MR]

Shemin, William: Medal of Honor recipient, E755 [20MY]

Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna (nonprofit organization): National Volunteer Caregiving Network Outstanding Volunteer Caregiving Program award recipient, E762 [20MY]

Sherman, Sarah-Leanne: Girl Scouts Silver Award recipient, E371 [19MR]

Shirey, Emma: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1089 [21JY]

Shoda, Yuichi: Golden Goose Award for federally funded research recipient, E1298 [16SE], E1307 [17SE]

Short, Avadele: Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Katy, TX, Award of Distinction recipient, E1015 [8JY]

Silver, Brad: Bronx, NY, Riverdale Jewish Community Relations Council Community Service Award recipient, E336 [16MR]

Simply Storage Arvada (business): Arvada Economic Development Association Business Collaboration Award recipient, E1482 [20OC]

Small, Christopher: Golden Goose Award for federally funded research recipient, E1290, E1296 [16SE]

Small, Jim and Colleen: SBA Pittsburgh, PA, District Office Small Business Persons of the Year award recipient, H2858 [12MY]

Smith, Barbara P.: Luther V. Garrison, Sr., Masonic Foundation, Inc., Scholarship Committee Woman of the Year award recipient, E136 [30JA]

Smith, Joan: West Chamber (organization) Celebrate Women Award recipient, E1662 [19NO]

Smith, Michael: American Red Cross Certificate of Merit recipient, E187 [10FE]

Snyder, Timothy: Poland Officer’s Cross of the Order of Merit recipient, E35 [8JA]

Sorg, June: County Commissoners Association of Pennsylvania Outstanding Commissioner of the Year Award and Special Presidential Award recipient, H7013 [20OC]

Sparr, Carol: Iowa 4–H Foundation Iowa 4–H Hall of Fame inductee, E1486 [20OC]

Spendlove, Ethan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1628 [16NO]

Spielberg, Steven: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E1813 [17DE]

Spizirri, Clemencia: Iowa Dept. of Education Iowa Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1446 [7OC]

Sponzilli, Richard: Diocese of Paterson, NJ, St. John the Baptist Cathedral Dean McNulty Award recipient, E512 [16AP]

Spradley, Jason: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H7100 [22OC]

Springfield, VA: tribute to Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce ‘‘Above and Beyond’’ Award recipients, E1201 [31JY]

——— tribute to VFW Post 7327 award recipients, E646 [1MY]

Springfield ReManufacturing Corp.: OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs Star Site certification, E1591 [4NO]

Spurrier, Clint: Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award recipient, E1128 [27JY]

St. Charles, MO: inclusion of Francis Howell High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E1041 [13JY]

——— inclusion of Francis Howell North High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E1054 [13JY]

St. Clair, MO: inclusion of St. Clair High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E1062 [14JY]

St. Cloud, MN: tribute to St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E676 [12MY]

St. Elizabeth, MO: inclusion of St. Elizabeth High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E1053 [13JY]

St. Johns, MI: Nobis Dairy Farm recipient of Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award, E708 [14MY]

St. Peters, MO: inclusion of Fort Zumwalt South High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E1064 [14JY]

Stapor, Anna: Prince William County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Program recipient, E1054 [13JY]

Ste. Genevieve, MO: Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary recipient of Missouri Hospital Association Auxiliary of the Year Award, E1696 [2DE]

Steever, Bobbie: Greater Wilkes-Barre, PA, Salvation Army Others Award recipient, E787 [21MY]

Steinbeck, Katia: KRCG–TV (Jefferson City, MO) and Missouri Retired Teachers Association Excellent Educator Award recipient, E87 [21JA]

Stephens, Delores: Vulcan Materials Co., Teaching Excellence Award recipient, E1465 [9OC]

Stillson, Marion: Reston Citizen Association Citizen of the Year award recipient, E649 [1MY]

Stillwell, Gabriel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E354 [18MR]

Stockdale, Cailin: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E472 [13AP]

Stocking, Katie: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E469 [13AP]

Stockman, Andrew J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E30 [8JA]

Stockton, Joyce: Washington (DC) Post Distinguished Educational Leadership Award nominee for Prince William County, VA, Schools, E1043 [13JY]

Stolba, Kaleb: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E1749 [9DE]

Stone, Katie: Girl Scouts Silver Award recipient, E371 [19MR]

Stopulos, Joe: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E473 [13AP]

Storey, Aric M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E199 [12FE]

Story, Vic, Jr.: Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Florida Farmer of the Year award recipient, H3906 [4JN], E1158 [29JY]

Streisand, Barbra J.: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E1813 [17DE]

Strickland, Jonathan C.: U.S. Army Cadet Command Cadet of the Year award recipient, H3321 [19MY]

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) (organization): Wyoming County, WV, chapter recipient of National Chapter of the Year award, H4965 [9JY]

Sugar Land, TX: Scenic Texas (nonprofit organization) Gold Level Scenic City Certification award recipient, E1146 [28JY]

——— tribute to Sugar Land Marriott Town Square, E521 [16AP]

Sullivan, Helen: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturist of the Year award recipient, E1251 [10SE]

Sullivan, Patrick: Colorado Association of Road Supervisors and Engineers Supervisor of the Year Award recipient, E249 [25FE]

Summit, NJ: Oratory Preparatory School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1444 [7OC]

Suncor Energy Inc.: Commerce City, CO, Business of the Year award recipient, E379 [23MR]

Surdyke, Thomas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E819 [2JN]

Surefire Medical, Inc.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Innovative Technology Award recipient, E457 [13AP]

Sutton, John: Soldier’s Medal recipient, E436 [26MR]

Swanson, Alexandrea: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1102 [22JY]

Swanson, Jill: DAISY Foundation DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient, E1119 [23JY]

Swyers, Kelcey: Colorado FFA Association Rising Star in Colorado Agriculture award recipient, E1709 [3DE]

Table Mountain Vision (business): West Chamber (organization) Women-Owned Business of the Year Award recipient, E235 [24FE]

Talley, Ben: National Education Association National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, E619 [29AP]

Taylor, Mike: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E473 [13AP]

Taylor, Quintard: Washington State Jefferson Award recipient, E633 [30AP]

Teixeira, Ronald J.: Silver Star recipient, E1603 [5NO]

Texas: tribute to Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipients, E1177 [29JY]

——— tribute to Korean War Medal of Honor recipients, H5471 [27JY]

——— tribute to World War I Medal of Honor recipients, E1053 [13JY], E1387 [29SE]

Thibodeau, Cheryl: Hospital Corp. of America (HCA) Frist Humanitarian Award recipient, H6718 [30SE]

Thompson, Cindy: Iowa Tourism Office and Travel Federation of Iowa Outstanding Individual Leader Award recipient, E1806 [16DE]

Thompson, Coy: Purple Heart pinning ceremony, E1636 [17NO]

Thornton, Clifford and Susie: McDonald County, MO, Schools Foundation honorees, E202 [12FE]

Tiernan, Kevin: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E474 [13AP]

Tisland, Tammy: National Auctioneers Association Women’s International Auctioneeer Champion award recipient, E1532 [26OC]

Toledo, OH: tribute to Toledo African American Legacy Project honorees, E1433 [6OC]

Torra, Sebastian: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H5301 [21JY]

Torrance (CA) Daily Breeze: Pulitzer Prize recipient, E658 [5MY]

Tottino, Hugo: Grower Shipper Association of Central California E.E. Gene Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement in Central Coast Agriculture recipient, E977 [25JN]

Tourila, James: Minnesota Humanities Center Veterans’ Voices Legacy Award recipient, E1265 [11SE]

Tracy, John: West Chamber (organization) Hall of Fame Award recipient, E1404 [1OC]

Trefny, Sharon: West Chamber (organization) Celebrate Women Award recipient, E1662 [19NO]

Triumph Group, Inc.: Triumph Aerostructures-Vough Aircraft Division recipient of Georgia Dept. of Economic Development Large Manufacturer of the Year award, E773 [21MY]

TruTech Heating and Cooling, Inc.: District of Columbia Small Business of the Year award recipient, E856 [9JN]

Tullos, Ricky: Touchdown Club of Houston, TX, Coach of the Year award recipient, E1804 [16DE]

Turner, Curt: Creston, IA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1802 [16DE]

Tyrone, PA: Tyrone Area High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1461 [9OC]

U.S. Bowling Congress: National Council of Youth Sports Sports Teach Respect Initiative Values and Excellence (STRIVE) Organization of the Year award recipient, E1050 [13JY]

Uhler, Richard K.: Purple Heart recipient, E855 [9JN]

University of Central Florida: tribute to Collegiate Cyber Defense Club, E1563 [29OC]

——— tribute to cybersecurity defense team, E689 [13MY]

University of Minnesota: tribute to Minnesota Farm Family of the Year award recipients, H5474 [27JY]

Urbandale, IA: Webster Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1496 [21OC]

Uthman, Ed: OakBend Medical Center, Richmond, TX, Physician of the Year award recipient, E1837 [18DE]

VanDyk, Simon: Katy, TX, American Legion Post 164 Fire Chief Gary Tilton Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E1844 [18DE]

VanSchaardenburg, Alexa: C–SPAN StudentCam documentary competition honoree, E609 [29AP]

VauDell, Marie: Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Award recipient, E1335 [22SE]

Velazquez, Charles A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E356 [18MR]

Velazquez, Jacob L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E353 [18MR]

Verde, Shirley: Pinecrest, FL, Police Dept., Officer of the First Quarter of 2015 award recipient, H2783 [1MY]

Vern, Lynda: League for Innovation in the Community College John and Suanne Roueche Excellence Award recipient, E525 [16AP]

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. 3040), H8138 [5NO]

Vidler, Jennifer: Mesquite Social Services, Inc., Women in Service and Enterprise (WISE) Award recipient, E553 [22AP]

Vienna, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Vienna Police Dept., Valor Award recipients, E497 [15AP]

Vinson, Stacy: Fort Bend Independent School District, Sugar Land, TX, Secondary Teacher of the Year award recipient, E608 [29AP]

Virginia: tribute to Northern Virginia Football Hall of Fame inductees and scholarship award recipients, E496 [15AP]

Volunteer Fairfax (organization): tribute to Fairfax County, VA, Volunteer Service Award recipients, E506 [15AP]

Voorhees, David H.: election as American Association for the Advancement of Science Education Section Fellow, E103 [22JA]

Walker, Egan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E392 [24MR]

Walls, Jaelynn: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E824 [2JN]

Wal-Mart Inc.: St. James, MO, Wal-Mart Distribution Center Distribution Center of the Year award recipient, E822 [2JN]

Walters, Bobby: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E805 [1JN]

Wang, Vivian: Texas Dept. of Transportation Don’t Mess With Texas Elementary School Art Contest participant, E865 [10JN]

Ward, Melissa: Pearland, TX, Independent School District Secondary Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1015 [8JY]

Wayne, Kimberly: Technology Association of Iowa Woman of Innovation Diversity Champion award recipient, E1813 [17DE]

Wayne, Peter K.: Yonkers, NY, St. Joseph’s Medical Center Oustanding Service Award recipient, E1640 [17NO]

Wazee Partners (company): Wheat Ridge Business Association Mayor’s Partnership Award recipient, E1507 [22OC]

Weatherly, Joe: National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) Hall of Fame inductee, E112 [26JA]

Weaver, H. Dwight: Missouri Humanities Award recipient, E565 [23AP]

Weber, Clare: Wisconsin 7th Congressional District Paul Bunyan Service Above Self award recipient, E1208 [4AU]

Weber, Mark: Institute for Excellence in Sales & Business Development Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1038 [10JY]

Weideman, William: Michigan Junior Achievement (organization) Business Hall of Fame inductee, E1452 [8OC]

Weigand, Kyle: National FFA Organization American Future Farmers of America Degree Award recipient, E1748 [9DE]

Weilage, Deb: Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc., Parent Educator of the Year award recipient, E1630 [16NO]

Weiss, Jeremy: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E491 [14AP]

Welch, Kayce: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Texas, E305 [4MR]

Wells, Forrest: Bronze Star recipient, E142 [2FE]

Wentzville, MO: inclusion of Timberland High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E1061 [14JY]

West, Favil: Nevada Senior Citizen of the Year award recipient, E719 [15MY]

West Kentucky Community and Technical College: inclusion in Aspen Institute list of top community colleges, E726 [15MY]

Westfield, IN: Oak Trace Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1536 [26OC]

Westphalia, MO: inclusion of Fatima High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E1064 [14JY]

Wheat Ridge, CO: Anthony M’s Visions in Gold (business) recipient of Wheat Ridge Business Association Business of the Year Award, E1511 [22OC]

——— Colorado ACTS Theatre recipient of Wheat Ridge Business Association Cultural Commission Award, E1510 [22OC]

——— La Fonda Mexican Restaurant (business) recipient of Wheat Ridge Business Association City Council Partnership Award, E1508 [22OC]

——— Lutheran Medical Center recipient of Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award, E458 [13AP]

——— Quality Auto Care and Tire (business) recipient of Wheat Ridge Business Association Business of the Year Award, E1511 [22OC]

——— Seyfer Specialties (business) recipient of Wheat Ridge Reinvestment Award, E240 [24FE]

White, Rex: National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) Hall of Fame inductee, E111 [26JA]

Whitehead, Cathy: Tennessee Dept. of Education Tennessee Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1627 [16NO]

Wilkerson, Audren: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E419 [25MR]

Willett, Brent: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E492 [14AP]

Williams, Alea: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E1458 [9OC]

Williams, Peter: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1102 [22JY]

Willis, Jason: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E466 [13AP]

Winkie, Chris: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1360 [25SE]

Wisdon, Dylan L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E29 [8JA]

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.: American Architectural Foundation Oculus award recipient, E1687 [1DE]

Wolf, Mike: Napa Valley Grower of the Year award recipient, E704 [14MY]

Woo, Darrel H.: Asian Pacific State Employees Association President Award recipient, E535 [21AP]

Wright, Anna M.: Delaware County, PA, Veterans Memorial Association President’s Award recipient, E1657 [19NO]

Wright, Robert: Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc., Attorney Robert W. Munley Distinguished Service Award recipient, E1501 [21OC]

Wright City, MO: inclusion of Wright City High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E1055 [13JY]

Yama, David: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society David R. Pierce Scholarship recipient, E635 [30AP]

Yang, Peidong: Dept. of Energy Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award recipient, E1092 [21JY]

Yanis Coffee Zone (business): Jefferson City, MO, Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award recipient, E1557 [28OC]

Yonkers, NY: St. Joseph’s Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program Outstanding Service Award recipient, E135 [30JA]

Young, Bernard: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, E100 [22JA]

Youngsville, PA: Youngsville High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H6710 [30SE]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 69), E828 [3JN]

Yuen, HoYin: Massachusetts Art Education Association Middle School Art Educator of the Year award recipient, E1440 [7OC]

Yuma, AZ: Yuma Union High School District Ready Now Yuma initiative designee as White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics Bright Spot in Hispanic Education, E1606 [5NO]

Zhou, Jizhong: Dept. of Energy Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award recipient, E1092 [21JY]

Ziggi’s Coffee (company): Commerce City, CO, Business on the Move award recipient, E382 [23MR]

Zimmerman, Bob: Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Major Norman Hatch Award recipient, E799 [1JN]

Zimmerman, Joseph: Boy Scouts Certificate of Appreciation recipient, E185 [10FE]

Zinn, Catherine: Legal Momentum (organization) Woman of Achievement award recipient, E306 [4MR]

‘‘Zip Code—Your Neighborhood, Your Health’’ documentary: Telly Awards Bronze recipient, E1011 [7JY]

Remarks in Senate

Ables, Meghan: Arkansas Dept. of Education Arkansas Teacher of the Year award recipient, S8682 [15DE]

Alexander, Rebecca: Foundation Fighting Blindness Hope and Spirit Award recipient, S2036 [26MR]

American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal, S3271 [22MY]

Anderson, Jessica: Montana Professional Teaching Foundation Montana Teacher of the Year award recipient, S7217 [7OC]

Anderson, Richard: United Service Organization, Inc. (USO) Volunteer of the Year award recipient, S7589 [28OC]

Arkansas Farm Bureau: tribute to Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award finalists, S5125 [15JY]

Atwell, Nancie: Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize recipient, S1625 [18MR]

Bean, Larry and Margo: Boys & Girls Club of Central Wyoming honorees, S6288 [4AU]

Behrens, Mary: Wyoming Nurses Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S6891 [22SE]

Berne, IN: South Adams High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8541 [9DE]

Best, Justice: C–SPAN StudentCam documentary competition winner, S2036 [26MR]

Beuning, Brian: Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association Police Officer of the Year Honorable Mention award recipient, S6433 [6AU]

Blong, Deborah: American Network of Community Options and Resources Direct Support Professional of the Year Award recipient, S3180 [20MY]

Brewer, Margarita: Northern Kentucky University Lincoln Award recipient, S4294 [18JN]

Bunge, Robert: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, S3772 [4JN]

Buttelmann, Henry: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, S2846 [13MY]

Campbell, Gretchen K.: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, S3772 [4JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men (H. Con. Res. 64), S6087 [28JY]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to Doolittle Tokyo Raiders (S. Con. Res. 7), S1509 [12MR]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to the American Fighter Aces (H. Con. Res. 34), S2276 [20AP]

——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to World War II First Special Service Force (S. Con. Res. 2), S117 [8JA]

——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Jack Nicklaus (H. Con. Res. 12), S798 [4FE]

Capps, Roger: Dept. of Defense Defense of Freedom Medal recipient, S6935 [24SE]

Carmel, IN: Our Lady of Mount Carmel recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8541 [9DE]

Carroll, Bonnie: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, S8150 [19NO], S8238 [1DE]

Child, Jaydyn: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, S4019 [10JN]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal to participants in Bloody Sunday, Turnaround Tuesday, or the Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March, which served as a catalyst for the Voting Rights Act (H.R. 431), S1220 [2MR]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to participants in Bloody Sunday, Turnaround Tuesday, or the Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March, which served as a catalyst for the Voting Rights Act (S. 527), S1044 [24FE], S1137, S1138 [26FE]

Cleveland, Charles (Chick): Congressional Gold Medal recipient, S2930 [14MY]

Colegrove, Michael: Leadership Tri-County (organization) Leader of the Year award recipient, S1523 [16MR]

Collie, Alex: National Weather Service General Albert J. Myer Award recipient, S7653 [29OC]

Colston, Harold (Hal): Burlington (VT) Free Press Vermonter of the Year award recipient, S461 [26JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relative to prohibition of Veterans Benefits Administration executive bonuses until the backlog of disability claims for veterans is eliminated, S1876 [25MR]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 2407), S8726 [16DE]

Donoghue, Mike: Vermont Press Association Matthew Lyon Award recipient, S5205 [21JY]

Douglass, Ana: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Nevada Professor of the Year award recipient, S8155 [19NO]

Ficcadenti, Mark: Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association Police Officer of the Year award recipient, S6433 [6AU]

Fite, Aaron and Tami: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S7158 [6OC]

Fontenot, Joseph: Army Times (publication) Soldier of the Year award recipient, S5454 [22JY]

Foundation for Excellence and Distinction: tribute to Señoras of Excellence and Señores of Distinction awards gala honorees, S2727 [7MY]

France: tribute to U.S. citizens and other individuals who helped foil a terrorist attack on a French train (S. Res. 259), S6818 [17SE]

Francom, Jacob: Montana Association of Secondary School Principals Principal of the Year award recipient, S6804 [17SE]

Furlong, Ken: D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) America (organization) Law Enforcement Executive of the Year award recipient, S5926 [27JY]

Galen, Helene: Desert AIDS Project (organization) 100 Women Award recipient, S854 [9FE]

Gerber, Michael: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, S3772 [4JN]

Goodlette, John D.: Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame inductee, S7715 [3NO]

Granger, IN: Prairie Vista Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8541 [9DE]

——— St. Pius X Catholic School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8541 [9DE]

Gross, Clayton K.: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, S2846 [13MY]

Gutierrez, Martin: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana Excelencia Award recipient, S6527 [9SE]

Hair, Carrie: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching recipient, S5927 [27JY]

Harris, Laura: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Wyoming, S1216 [2MR]

Henderson, NV: tribute to Foothill High School participants in Vans Custom Culture shoe designing contest, S4645 [25JN]

Hrindo, Jan: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching recipient, S5927 [27JY]

Idaho Falls, ID: Idaho National Laboratory Energy Innovation Laboratory selected as Engineering News-Record (publication) Best Green Project, S855 [9FE]

Jones, Adam: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award Distinguished Finalist for Wyoming, S1216 [2MR]

JRM Foundation for Humanity: tribute to Idaho Hometown Hero Medal award recipients, S7157 [6OC]

Kaczmarek, Max: Dept. of Homeland Security Secretary’s Award for Valor recipient, S4589 [24JN]

Lafayette, IN: Murdock Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8482 [8DE]

Lafayette, LA: National Bureau of Economic Research Happiest City in America designee, S7158 [6OC]

Landon, Bill: Air and Surface Transport Nurses Association Lynn Stevens Excellence in Safety Award recipient, S8375 [3DE]

Lehman, John F.: National Defense Industrial Association Gold Medal recipient, S6801 [17SE]

Leon, Christopher: Dept. of Homeland Security Secretary’s Award for Valor recipient, S4589 [24JN]

Lillehoj, Hyun: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, S3773 [4JN]

Liu Xiaobo: condemn treatment of Nobel Prize recipient for peace relative to his criticism of communist government in China, S6921, S6922 [24SE]

Livingston Parish, LA: Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce recipient of Louisiana Chamber of Commerce of the Year Award, S6527 [9SE]

Maine: tribute to Maine Women’s Hall of Fame inductees, S1527 [16MR]

Martinsville, IN: Centerton Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8436 [7DE]

McLee, Shirley: Magnet Schools of America (organization) Regional Magnet Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2036 [26MR]

Merchant, Kathy: Northern Kentucky University Lincoln Award recipient, S4248 [17JN]

Mikulski, Senator: appreciation for receipt of Presidential Medal of Freedom, S7959 [16NO]

——— Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, S7974 [17NO]

Minot, ME: Minot Consolidated School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7217 [7OC]

Mischel, Walter: Golden Goose Award for federally funded research recipient, S6694 [16SE], S6805 [17SE]

Montana: tribute to award-winning small breweries, S7217 [7OC]

Mount Vernon, IN: Farmersville Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8436 [7DE]

Mountain Home AFB, ID: 366th Fighter Wing recipient of Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, S7717 [3NO]

Murnaghan, Janet: Delaware County, PA, Women’s Commission Women of Achievement Award recipient, S1072 [24FE]

National Women’s Law Center: Coalition on Human Needs Human Needs Hero award recipient, S5927 [27JY]

Native Americans: awarding of Congressional Gold Medal to Native American Code Talkers, S4343 [22JN]

Nevada: tribute to Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipients, S4102 [11JN]

Nieslanik, Hannah: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award Distinguished Finalist for Wyoming, S1216 [2MR]

North Hero, VT: Grand Isle Sheriff’s Dept., recipient of National Law Enforcement Safety Challenge Award and National Sheriffs’ Association Top Traffic Safety Award, S8631 [14DE]

Nugent, Timothy: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1863), S5932 [27JY]

Ovshinsky, Stanford: National Inventors Hall of Fame inductee, S3453 [2JN]

Paese, Mark: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, S3772 [4JN]

Patten, Robin T.: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S7096 [1OC]

Peake, Philip: Golden Goose Award for federally funded research recipient, S6694 [16SE], S6805 [17SE]

Perez, Beatriz R.: Canadian American Business Council Canadian-American Business Achievement Award recipient, S8156 [19NO]

PFC Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway, TX: designate (H.R. 2559), S6425 [5AU]

Poseyville, IN: North Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8482 [8DE]

Raleigh, NC: A.B. Combs Leadership Magnet Elementary School recipient of Magnet Schools of America (organization) Dr. Ronald P. Simpson School of Merit Excellence Award, S1435 [11MR]

Reban, Alicia: Land Trust Alliance Ambassador of the Year award recipient, S7097 [1OC]

Reno, NV: Galena High School winner of Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition grand prize, S2268 [20AP]

Research: establish EUREKA Prize Competitions to accelerate discovery and development of treatments, detection, and care for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (S. 2067), S6895 [22SE]

Rich, Trinity: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Wyoming, S1216 [2MR]

Rodriguez, German: Dept. of Justice Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery award recipient, S2037 [26MR]

Ross, Mark: Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association Police Officer of the Year Honorable Mention award recipient, S6433 [6AU]

Ross, Ronald: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, S3772 [4JN]

Roth, Katie: Business Record (publication) Woman Business Owner of the Year award recipient, S6459 [8SE]

Rutgers University: NAFSA—The Association of International Educators Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization recipient, S1030 [23FE]

Sakharov, Andrei: condemn treatment of Nobel Prize recipient for peace relative to his criticism of communist government in the Soviet Union, S6921 [24SE]

Sanofi (company): Patent and Trademark Office Patent for Humanity award recipient, S2297 [21AP]

Shoda, Yuichi: Golden Goose Award for federally funded research recipient, S6694 [16SE], S6805 [17SE]

Sims, Shaun and Lacee: Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees, S6129 [29JY]

Skorkowsky, Pat: Jobs for America’s Graduates (organization) National Superintendent of the Year award recipient, S8879 [18DE]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 2407), S8726 [16DE]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 2407), S8726 [16DE]

Tatman, Wayne and Kathy: Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees, S6129 [29JY]

University of Central Florida: tribute to Collegiate Cyber Defense Club, S7344 [20OC]

University of Nevada, Las Vegas: tribute to robotics team, S4101 [11JN]

Valley, ND: Washington Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8013 [17NO]

Valparaiso, IN: Memorial Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8436 [7DE]

Vento, Joe: Century Award recipient, S2214 [15AP]

Waters, Alice: National Endowment for the Humanities National Humanities Medal recipient, S8238 [1DE]

West, Favil: Nevada Senior Citizen of the Year award recipient, S2729 [7MY]

Westfield, IN: Oak Trace Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S8483 [8DE]

Wildy family: Arkansas Farm Bureau Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award recipient, S8723 [16DE]

Wilson, Timothy P.: Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine (organization) Gerda Haas Award for Excellence in Human Rights Education and Leadership recipient, S2969 [18MY]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 2407), S8726 [16DE]

Worden, Matthew: Dept. of Homeland Security Secretary’s Award for Valor recipient, S4589 [24JN]

York, ME: Coastal Ridge Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7216 [7OC]

Zwicker, Gregory: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, S3772 [4JN]

Reports filed

Congressional Gold Medal to Participants in Bloody Sunday, Turnaround Tuesday, or Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March, Which Served As a Catalyst for Voting Rights Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 527), S1074 [24FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Recoupment of Certain Bonuses or Awards Paid to Departmental Employees: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 280) (H. Rept. 114–32), H1523 [2MR]

Science Prize Competitions Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 1162) (H. Rept. 114–125), H3386 [19MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 12, use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Jack Nicklaus, H686 [2FE]

H. Con. Res. 34, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to the American Fighter Aces, H2129 [13AP]

H. Con. Res. 64, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men, H5513 [27JY]

H.R. 280, Dept. of Veterans Affairs recoupment of certain bonuses or awards paid to departmental employees, H1507 [2MR]

H.R. 431, award a Congressional Gold Medal to participants in Bloody Sunday, Turnaround Tuesday, or the Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March, which served as a catalyst for the Voting Rights Act, H930 [11FE]

H.R. 1162, Science Prize Competitions Act, H3363 [19MY]

H.R. 2559, PFC Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway, TX, H4352 [15JN]

S. 527, award a Congressional Gold Medal to participants in Bloody Sunday, Turnaround Tuesday, or the Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March, which served as a catalyst for the Voting Rights Act, S1137 [26FE]

S. 2268, Dust Off Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act, S7915 [10NO]

S. Con. Res. 2, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to World War II First Special Service Force, S110 [8JA], H207 [12JA]

S. Con. Res. 7, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, S1255 [3MR], H1651 [16MR]

S. Con. Res. 8, issue postage stamp in commemoration of Selma to Montgomery, AL, voting rights marches, S1309 [4MR]

S. Con, Res. 13, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to the American Fighter Aces, S2276 [20AP]

S. Res. 259, tribute to U.S. citizens and other individuals who helped foil a terrorist attack on a French train, S6817 [17SE]

S. Res. 330, recognition of Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet for Nobel Prize for peace, S8440 [7DE]