AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES

Amendments

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 2087), S5709, S5714 [4DE]

Appointments

Congressional Award Board, H2872 [13JN]

Articles and editorials

Republicans Vote No on Bill To Award Congressional Gold Medal for January 6 Police Officers, H2366 [16MY]

Bills and resolutions

African Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Africans and their descendants who served as slaves (see H.R. 1244), H969 [28FE]

Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal: establish (see H.R. 1728), H1327 [22MR]

Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 709), H626 [1FE]

Alvarez, Everett, Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 633), S636 [2MR] (see H.R. 1097), H853 [17FE]

American Revolution: award Congressional Gold Medal to First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of first racially integrated American military unit (see S. 547), S531 [28FE] (see H.R. 2752), H1907 [20AP]

Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal collectively to Buffalo Soldier regiments, authorized by Congress in 1866, in recognition of superior, dedicated, and vital service (see H.R. 1222), H915 [27FE]

Boria, Louis, Jr.: award Purple Heart for injuries incurred during World War II and Korean War (see H.R. 4140), H2932 [14JN]

Business and industry: establish Compassionate Capitalist Award to recognize organizations that substantially benefit well-being of employees, stakeholders, and communities (see H.R. 4801), H3888 [20JY]

Capers, James, Jr.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 587), H428 [26JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit remains of any Medal of Honor recipient to lie in honor in rotunda (see H.R. 6378), H5728 [13NO]

Cheng, John: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3588), H2500 [22MY]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1088), H853 [17FE]

Civil War—U.S.: award Congressional Gold Medal to African Americans who served with Union Forces (see S. 273), S264 [7FE] (see H.R. 865), H737 [7FE]

Collazo, Michael: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2440), H1692 [30MR]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (see S. 2087), S2185 [21JN]

Daniels, Jayden: Heisman Trophy Trust Heisman Memorial Trophy recipient (see S. Res. 498), S5962 [13DE]

Dept. of Defense: establish Last Servicemember Standing Medal (see H.R. 6406), H5855 [14NO]

——— reverse Manual of Military Decorations and Awards rule requiring use of gender-neutral pronouns in military awards (see H.R. 5579), H4407 [19SE]

Dept. of Education: strengthen and expand Green Ribbon Schools Program to expand number of schools, applicants, and nominees engaged around environmental, environmental literacy, and environmental health goals (see S. 2822), S4526 [14SE] (see H.R. 5484), H4345 [14SE]

Dept. of HHS: establish rural health center innovation awards program and rural health department enhancement program (see S. 953), S933 [23MR] (see H.R. 1712), H1326 [22MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow surviving spouse of Medal of Honor recipient to receive special pension concurrently with dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 841), H709 [6FE]

——— furnish or replace headstone, marker, or medallion for grave of eligible Medal of Honor recipient regardless of recipient’s dates of service in Armed Forces (see S. 3126), S5182 [25OC] (see H.R. 6507), H5983 [29NO]

——— increase amount of special pension for Medal of Honor recipients (see H.R. 1514), H1248 [9MR]

Dortch, Thomas W., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 973), H826 [9FE]

Edmonds, Rodrick W.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1230), S1293 [20AP] (see H.R. 2800), H1914 [24AP]

Englebert, Rex: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2440), H1692 [30MR]

Evans, Sarah Keys: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1237), H968 [28FE]

Florida State University: tribute to women’s soccer team (see S. Res. 514), S6022 [18DE]

Francis, Norman C.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1174), H874 [24FE]

Freedom Riders: award Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (see H.R. 1247), H969 [28FE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see S. Res. 103), S743 [9MR] (see H. Res. 198), H1150 [7MR]

Griffin, Thomas H.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2399), H1641 [29MR]

Holocaust: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to American individuals active in aiding and rescuing Jews and other refugees during Nazi Germany’s genocidal ‘‘Final Solution’’ policy (see H.R. 2668), H1844 [18AP]

Johnson, Lyndon B.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 230), H149 [10JA]

Joint Base Charleston, SC: tribute to mobility airmen who received Distinguished Service Cross for heroic efforts during Operation Allies Refuge in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 504), H2884 [13JN]

Kim, Young Oak: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 611), H489 [27JA]

King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2861), S4630 [20SE] (see H.R. 1831), H1527 [28MR]

Korematsu, Fred T.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 137), S147 [30JA] (see H.R. 640), H510 [30JA]

Lacks, Henrietta: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously for recognition of her invaluable contributions to global health, scientific research, quality of life, and patients’ rights (see S. 2485), S3522 [25JY] (see H.R. 4122), H2931 [14JN]

Li Wenliang: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 948), H825 [9FE]

Lovell, James A., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2655), H1759 [17AP]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow award of Medal of Honor for actions performed during Vietnamese Conflict (see S. 1794), S1899 [1JN]

Mercury 13: award Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of historic accomplishments in astronaut testing, gender equity, and important example of women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields (see H.R. 4682), H3639 [17JY]

Miller, Doris: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1252), H969 [28FE]

——— award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 1251), H969 [28FE]

Moses, Robert P.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2831), H1946 [25AP]

Motley, Constance Baker: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 514), S457 [16FE] (see H.R. 1077), H852 [17FE]

National Medal of Honor Highway: designate (see S. 1478), S1566 [9MY] (see H.R. 3149), H2171 [9MY]

National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation: authorize location of commemorative work on National Mall in District of Columbia (see H.R. 2717), H1886 [19AP]

Olympic Games: mint coins in commemoration of 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, CA (see S. 2311), S2460 [13JY] (see H.R. 1794), H1437 [24MR]

Perez, Joseph M.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 5168), H4171 [8AU]

Poland: award Congressional Gold Medal to heroic participants in Warsaw Ghetto Uprising who led armed resistance against Nazi occupiers and fought to preserve and protect Jewish culture (see H.R. 1299), H1048 [1MR]

Serna, Marcelino: authorize President to award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 5521), H4379 [18SE]

Social Security: establish disability benefit offset for Purple Heart recipients (see H.R. 1841), H1527 [28MR]

Taxation: provide exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see S. 3487), S5961 [13DE] (see H.R. 6759), H6941 [13DE]

Taylor, Marshall W. (Major): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6672), H6740 [7DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds (see S. 2395), S3148 [19JY] (see H.R. 5009), H4139 [27JY]

United Negro College Fund, Inc.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3058), S5048 [17OC] (see H.R. 5896), H4989 [6OC]

Vietnamese Conflict: award Congressional Gold Medal to Army Dust Off crews (see S. 2825), S4526 [14SE] (see H.R. 1015), H838 [14FE]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to Red Cross Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas program members, also known as Donut Dollies (see H.R. 3592), H2500 [22MY]

Water: promote water supply reliability and improved water management for rural communities (see H.R. 5483), H4344 [14SE]

Wise, Thomas D.: award Army Air Medal (see H.R. 3835), H2741 [5JN]

World War I: award Congressional Gold Medal to female telephone operators of Army Signal Corps, known as ‘‘Hello Girls’’ (see S. 815), S798 [15MR] (see H.R. 1572), H1284 [14MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to North Platte Canteen in North Platte, NE (see S. 363), S312 [9FE] (see H.R. 954), H825 [9FE]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to those who served in U.S. Army Nurse Corps and U.S. Navy Nurse Corps (see S. 1558), S1623 [11MY] (see H.R. 3272), H2310 [11MY]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to certain diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during Holocaust (see S. 91), S120 [26JA] (see H.R. 537), H426 [26JA]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to 761st Tank Battalion in recognition of their crucial role in Allied forces success in Europe and example they set as first Black armored unit (see H.R. 1022), H838 [14FE]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to those trained at Camp Ritchie, MD, known as ‘‘Ritchie Boys’’ (see H.R. 3545), H2455 [18MY]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. nationals who joined Royal Canadian Air Force or Royal Air Force (see H.R. 1372), H1113 [3MR]

——— recognize and honor service of individuals who served in U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps by providing veteran status, honorable discharges and service medals where merited, and limited burial benefits (see S. 1633), S1703 [17MY] (see H.R. 3428), H2425 [17MY]

Citations

Silver Star award to Robert S. Weiler: Marine Corps, S5573 [15NO]

Lists

Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E223 [17MR]

Fairfax County, VA, Board of Supervisors Lord and Lady Fairfax award recipients, E917 [29SE]

Global Medical Response, Inc., American Ambulance Association Stars of Life Award recipients, E1037 [1NO]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc., Fellows Program inductees, E578 [16JN]

Texas 3d Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipients, H5988 [30NO]

Remarks in House

Abaya, Ruth: National Football League Inspire Change Changemaker Award winner, H743 [8FE]

Abbott, Dan: Virginia National Guard Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award recipient, H1661 [30MR]

Aberin, Callie: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E944 [10OC]

African Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Africans and their descendants who served as slaves (H.R. 1244), H994 [1MR], H2106 [28AP], H3606–H3608 [14JY], H4334 [14SE]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to African Americans who served as slaves, H226 [12JA], H660–H663 [2FE]

Aging Together (organization): tribute to 5 Over 50 Award recipients, E457 [17MY]

Akoro, Rose: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E967 [13OC]

Alcala, Ali: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1182 [6DE]

Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 709), E84 [1FE]

Alvarez, Irene: Chaffee County Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year award recipient, H2388 [17MY]

Alvin Community College: Aspen Institute Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence finalist, H6734 [7DE]

American Ambulance Association: tribute to Stars of Life Award recipients, E1068 [7NO]

American Revolution: award Congressional Gold Medal to First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of first racially integrated American military unit (H.R. 2752), H3939 [25JY]

Amey, Nathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E958 [12OC]

Amherst, NY: tribute to Amherst Chamber of Commerce awards honorees, E997 [19OC]

Anaheim, CA: Anaheim Public Library finalist for Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, E454 [17MY]

Anderson, Aaron: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E782 [18AU]

Anderson, Kyle: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, E83 [1FE]

Anderson, William: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1169 [5DE]

Anguiano, Belen: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1183 [6DE]

Annino, Koi: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1179 [6DE]

Antoine, Ebony: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E946 [10OC]

Aptekar, Elizabeth: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E953 [11OC]

Area Agency on Aging of Broward County, Inc.: tribute to Broward Senior Hall of Fame honorees, E397 [5MY]

Arellano, Lavoe Eternity: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1218 [13DE]

Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Dept. of Education Martin Luther King Jr., Commission Drum Major for Community Leadership award recipients, E267 [28MR]

——— tribute to 2d Congressional District Educational Award Program honorees, E988 [18OC]

——— tribute to 2d Congressional District high schools participating in Arkansas Dept. of Education All-State Coding Competition, H2447 [18MY]

Arkansas Army National Guard: tribute to International Sniper Competition winners, H2447 [18MY]

Armijo, Jaylynn: Dept. of State Benjamin A. Gilman International Student Program scholarship recipient, E1128 [28NO]

Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission: National Liquor Law Enforcement Association John W. Britt Community Service Award recipient, H899 [27FE]

ArtsFairfax (organization): tribute to Arts Awards recipients, E1053 [3NO]

Ashjian Garabedian, Christina: California 30th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E710 [25JY]

Ashland, OH: tribute to Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce member awards banquet honorees, E197 [8MR]

Aspen, CO: Bosq (business) designation as Michelin Guide star restaurant, E1063 [6NO]

Atkinson, Renee: South Carolina Teacher of the Year award recipient, H2070 [27AP]

Baca, Judy F.: National Endowment for the Arts National Medal of Arts recipient, H1468 [28MR]

Backpocket Brewing Co.: tribute, H2319, H2320 [15MY]

Ballato, Josie: Fairfax County, VA, History Commission Edith Moore Sprouse Prize recipient, E1051 [3NO]

Bandy, Paul: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient and American Red Cross Heroes Award nominee, H194 [11JA]

Banks, Quinton: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1216 [12DE]

Barkett, Iris: Dept. of State Benjamin A. Gilman International Student Program scholarship recipient, E1138 [29NO]

Bartholmey, Aaron: Guinness World Records Ltd., title for largest collection of pencils honoree, H6147 [6DE]

Basich Haller, Tina: U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame inductee, H2161 [9MY]

Batayola, Teresita: Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations and National Association of Community Health Centers Lifetime Achievement awards recipient, E797 [25AU]

Bates, Christopher, Sr.: National Constables and Marshals Association U.S. Constable of the Year award recipient, H4471 [26SE]

Baxter, Elishia L.: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1166 [5DE]

BCI Solutions, Inc.: Indiana Manufacturers Hall of Fame inductee, E984 [17OC]

Beach, Robert E.: Fairfax County, VA, History Commission Distinguished Achievement Award recipient, E1051 [3NO]

Beasley-Stansberry, Tara: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E971 [13OC]

Becton, Diana: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E943 [10OC]

Bell, David: C-SPAN StudentCam documentary competition winner, H1681 [30MR]

Benavidez, Paul: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E794 [25AU]

Benezette, J.: Cass County, MO, Sheriff’s Office Life Saving Award recipient, H589 [1FE]

Bessell, Wesley (Bob): Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E675 [14JY]

Bettendorf, IA: I–74 Mississippi River Bridge recipient of American Concrete Institute Excellence in Concrete Construction Award, H5908 [28NO]

Billingsley, Lucy: Texas Woman’s University Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award recipient, E216 [14MR]

Biscuitville Fresh Southern (company): inclusion in USA Today top fast food restaurants list, E1012 [25OC]

Blake, Jennifer: Moore County, NC, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E519 [5JN]

Boca Raton, FL: tribute to Rotary Club of Boca Raton Teacher of the Year award recipients, E353 [25AP]

Boehm, Michael: League of Kansas Municipalities E.A. Mosher Excellence in Local Government Award recipient, E261 [27MR]

Bojangles OpCo, LLC: inclusion in USA Today top fast food restaurants list, E1011 [25OC]

Borah, E.J.: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E541 [12JN]

Borello, Pat: NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, E218 [14MR]

Bosley, Elijah: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E455 [17MY]

Bowden, Corinne J.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1212 [12DE]

Bowers, Michael: African American Network of Kern County, CA, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E968 [13OC]

Braddock, Heath: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient and American Red Cross Heroes Award nominee, H194 [11JA]

Bradford, Jason L.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E873 [21SE]

Bradley, Erica: Jefferson County, MS, School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, E184 [7MR]

Branca, Dylan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E970 [13OC]

Brewer, Barbara: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E938 [6OC]

Brick, Robert: Traverse Connect (organization) Distinguished Service Award recipient, E367 [27AP]

Brister, Carolyn: Construction Financial Management Association Chairman’s Challenge Coin and Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, Chapter Bob Moulder Award recipient, E212 [10MR]

Brooks, Ellen M.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E875 [21SE]

Brown, Ariel: First Tee National Teacher of the Year award recipient, H5932 [28NO]

Brown, Maisie: Harry S. Truman Scholarship recipient, E414 [10MY]

Brown, Monica: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E957 [12OC]

Brown, Noah Q.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E964 [12OC]

Brown, Reggie: Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, H1004 [1MR]

Browning, Kurt: Magnet Schools of America Inc., Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E371 [27AP]

Brownsville, TX: Brownsville Independent School District Spelling Bee honorees, E134 [17FE]

Buche, R.F.: National Grocers Association Spirit of America Award recipient, E505 [31MY]

Buckingham Ranch, LLC: Montana Historical Society Centennial Farm and Ranch register honoree, E179 [7MR]

Buckland, Garrett: Napa Valley Grapegrowers Association Grower of the Year award recipient, E397 [5MY]

Budney, Michael: Executive Office of the President Meritorious Presidential Rank Award recipient, E1134 [28NO]

Buffalo, NY: tribute to Western New York Armed Forces Committee Military ball honorees, E467 [18MY]

Buller, Audrey: Dept. of State Benjamin A. Gilman International Student Program scholarship recipient, E1125 [28NO]

Bullock, Julia: Armed Forces Insurance Corp., Arkansas National Guard Spouse of the Year award recipient, E991 [18OC]

Burrell-Aldana, Liza: Washington (DC) Post Principal of the Year Award recipient, E415 [10MY]

Burton, Amy: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1103 [14NO]

Butler, Ron: Texas Bankers Hall of Fame inductee, H121 [10JA]

Cadayong, Aaron: Dept. of State Benjamin A. Gilman International Student Program scholarship recipient, E1135 [29NO]

Calderon, Dominic: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, E85 [1FE]

California: tribute to Hacienda-La Puente Unified School District recipients of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1209 [12DE]

Canonsburg, PA: Cannon-McMillan School District recipient of National Association of Music Merchants Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Award, E1113 [17NO]

Capers, James, Jr.: award Medal of Honor, H3472 [12JY]

Carlson, Cori: Napa County, CA, Farm Bureau Member of the Year Award recipient, E654 [11JY]

Carranza, Jaime: California Dept. of Education Classified School Employee of the Year for Food and Nutrition Services award recipient, E476 [22MY]

Castillo, Hannah: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E901 [28SE]

Catalanotto, Logan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H1003 [1MR]

Catano, Jose S.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1219 [13DE]

Cates, Michael: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1168 [5DE]

Centreville, VA: tribute to Centreville Immigration Forum annual dinner honorees, E886 [26SE]

Chandi, Nachhattar and Susana: Greater Coachella Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, E653 [11JY]

Charleston County, SC: Charleston County Sheriffs Office recipient of Dept. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, E159 [28FE]

Chatman, Roslyn: Walton County, FL, Educational Support Professional of the Year award recipient, E127 [17FE]

Chau, Jasmine: 46th Congressional District of California Congressional App Challenge winner, H2410 [17MY]

Chavez-Sandoval, Itzel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1174 [6DE]

Chikwe, Joanna: California 30th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E711 [25JY]

Chittom, Gerald (Bud): Downtown Memphis Commission Vision Award recipient, E20 [11JA]

Christian, David A.: Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame inductee, E377 [28AP]

Cincinnati, OH: St. Mary Grade School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1119 [21NO]

Civil War—U.S.: award Congressional Gold Medal to African Americans who served with Union Forces (H.R. 865), E102 [7FE]

Clifford, Karen A.: UNICO National (organization) Scranton, PA, Chapter UNICAN of the Year award recipient, E107 [8FE]

Cline, James: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1099 [14NO]

Cohen, Daniel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E992 [18OC]

Coker, Kyra: Construction Financial Management Association Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, Chapter Construction Financial Professional of the Year award recipient, E210 [10MR]

Colbert, Krystal: Iowa Dept. of Education Teacher of the Year award recipient, E527 [6JN]

Colby, Sasha Kekauoha: RuPaul’s Drag Race (television series) winner, H2041 [26AP], E356 [26AP]

Cole, Jacqueline: Texas 31st Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1196 [11DE]

Colliver, Christopher: Executive Office of the President Meritorious Professional Presidential Rank Award recipient, E631 [30JN]

Columbus, OH: tribute to Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor inductees, E400 [5MY]

Community First Foundation: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipient, E541 [12JN]

Compton, Douglas: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1101 [14NO]

Concepcion, Stephane: Guam Teacher of the Year award recipient, H2795 [12JN]

Contini, Ralph: induction as UNICO National (organization) National President, E963 [12OC]

Cook Out (company): inclusion in USA Today top fast food restaurants list, E1015 [25OC]

Coon, Elisabeth: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, H3211 [12JY]

Cooper, Kyla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1145 [30NO]

Cooper, Luke: Congressional Silver Medal recipient, H4958 [3OC]

Corey, Kris: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E960 [12OC]

Corley, Shiela D.: University of Kentucky Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award recipient, E807 [1SE]

Cormier, Audrey: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E937 [6OC]

Cotton, Benjamin: U.S. Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition winner, E605 [22JN]

Couch, James: Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., Horatio Alger Award recipient, E990 [18OC]

Crate, Travis: Harbor Freight Tools for Schools (organization) Prize for Teaching Excellence recipient, H5395 [3NO]

Crayton, Carolyn Mullis: Central Georgia Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E794 [25AU]

Crews, Brian L.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E877 [21SE]

Crist, Shawna: Okaloosa County, FL, School District Educational Support Professional of the Year award recipient, E75 [31JA]

Crouch, Robert: Texas 31st Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1197 [11DE]

Cumplido, Citlalli: Dept. of State Benjamin A. Gilman International Student Program scholarship recipient, E1126 [28NO]

Curtis, Willie A.: Texas 31st Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1216 [12DE]

Dahlonega-Lumpkin County, GA, Chamber of Commerce: tribute to State of Economic Development award recipients, H6872 [13DE]

Dale, Casie: South Dakota Congressional App Challenge winner, E48 [24JA]

Dale, Katelyn: South Dakota Congressional App Challenge winner, E48 [24JA]

Dallas, TX: All Saints Catholic School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E72 [30JA]

Danville, VA: tribute to Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police Valor Award recipients, H4717 [28SE]

Daughterty, Sharon: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E882 [22SE]

Davis, Bart: University of Georgia College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Georgia Ag Forecast Farmer of the Year award recipient, H1306 [22MR]

DeGarmo, Todd: University of Cincinnati William Howard Taft Medal recipient, E305 [13AP]

DeHaven, Michael: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1170 [5DE]

Delano, CA: Delano High School selected as California Dept. of Education Exemplary Dual Enrollment Awardee, E248 [23MR]

——— Robert F. Kennedy High School selected as California Dept. of Education Exemplary Dual Enrollment Awardee, E248 [23MR]

Dept. of Defense: establish Last Member Standing Medal, H3473 [12JY]

Derstine’s, Inc.: OSHA Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) participant, E669 [13JY]

DeVaul, Carson: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E830 [12SE]

Dew, Pippin: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E973 [13OC]

Dineen, Ruthie: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E975 [13OC]

Ding, Jack: California 4th Congressional District American Dream Award recipient, E655 [11JY]

District of Columbia: tribute to U.S. Navy Memorial Commemorative Plaque Wall honorees, E676 [14JY]

Dodd, Bill: Napa County, CA, Farm Bureau Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E652 [11JY]

Donovan, Kevin P.: Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) Paul ‘‘Hook’’ O’Malley chapter Man of the Year award recipient, E249 [23MR]

Do-Reynoso, Van: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E547 [12JN]

Dorsett, Deborah: Corps Network Legacy Achievement Award recipient, E823 [12SE]

Dortch, Thomas W., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 973), H803, H804 [9FE]

Drury, Christopher: California 3d Congressional District Police Honor Roll honoree, H2251 [11MY]

Duclos, Elizabeth: New Hampshire Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1149 [30NO]

Duncan, Amber: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E940 [6OC]

Duncan, Jordan: Pacific Education Institute FieldSTEM Teacher of the Year award recipient, H6116 [5DE]

Duran, James: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1211 [12DE]

Easterlin, William: Georgia Bar Foundation James Collier Award recipient, H5471 [7NO]

Ebert, Donna: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E943 [10OC]

Edwards, Cris: National Association of Elementary School Principals National Distinguished Principal award recipient, H5860 [15NO], E1109 [15NO]

Ehrig, Bobby: Texas 31st Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1197 [11DE]

Eisenburg, Eugene: Napa Solano Medical Society Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E405 [5MY]

Ellis Island Honors Society: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E223 [17MR]

Erickson, David S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E452 [17MY]

Erickson, John C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E451 [17MY]

Eschenburg, Ean: Fairfax County, VA, History Commission Mayo Stuntz Award recipient, E1051 [3NO]

Estrada, America G.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1227 [14DE]

Evans, Sarah Keys: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1237), H1133 [7MR]

Evans, Wayne: St. David’s Society of Lackwanna County, PA, President’s Award recipient, E175 [3MR]

Eve, Arthur O., Jr. (Champ): Erie County, NY, Democratic Committee Joseph F. Crangle Legacy Award recipient, E143 [24FE]

Everett, PA: Everett Lions Club dedication of ‘‘Brothers of Honor’’ statue to memorialize Medal of Honor recipients, E571 [15JN]

Fabi, Amy: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E937 [6OC]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E1056 [3NO]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Lord and Lady Fairfax award recipients, E917 [29SE]

——— tribute to Student Peace Award of Fairfax County recipients, E308 [13AP]

Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations: tribute to Citizen of the Year Award recipients, E421 [11MY]

Farmington, NH: Farmington Water and Wastewater Dept., honoree in National Rural Water Association Water Taste Test, E127 [17FE]

Faus, Mary: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E879 [22SE]

Feirstein, Barry R.: Anderson Center for Autism (organization) V.V. Anderson Community Service Award recipient, E1081 [9NO]

Fennell, Tom: American Ambulance Association Stars of Life Award nominee, E1077 [8NO]

Ferdinand, Keith C.: Southern University at New Orleans Center for African and African American Studies Living Legend award recipient, E45 [24JA]

Ferencz, Benjamin B.: award Congressional Gold Medal, H2298 [11MY], E320 [17AP]

Field, Angelo: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1229 [14DE]

Fields, Nell: Falmouth, MA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E497 [25MY]

Fierro, Richard: American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Lifesaving Military Hero of the Year Award recipient, E1117 [17NO]

Firestine, Martene: Pennsylvania Livestock Association Heritage Award recipient, H5734 [14NO]

Fisher, Barry: American Society of Agronomy Certified Crop Adviser Conservationalist of the Year award recipient, E75 [31JA]

Fitchburg, MA: North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce recipient of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber of the Year award, E1024 [26OC]

Florence, SC: National Main Street Center, Inc., Great American Main Street Award recipient, H1681 [30MR]

Flores, Fidel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1213 [12DE]

Flores, Jonathan B.: National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame inductee, H208 [12JA]

Florida: tribute to 16th Congressional District Congressional Teacher Award recipients, E267 [28MR]

——— tribute to 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards recipients, E832 [12SE]

——— tribute to 16th District Congressional Law Enforcement Award recipients, E454 [17MY]

Florida International University: Florida Small Business Development Center recipient of SBA Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award, E363 [26AP]

Florida Inventors Hall of Fame (organization): tribute to inductees, E850 [14SE]

Floyd, James C. (Clarence): Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E297 [6AP]

Forrest, Adrian M.: Recording Academy GRAMMY Award recipient, E187 [7MR]

Forrest, Kevin: Dept. of Veterans Affairs Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Nursing recipient, E262 [27MR]

Foster, Silva: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, E82 [1FE]

Frady, Parks: Forest Service Managerial Engineer of the Year award recipient, E274 [29MR]

Fraley, Amie: Moore County Community Foundation Moore County, NC, Woman of the Year award recipient, E1260 [22DE]

Frangoulis, Alex: Goddard School Teacher of the Year award recipient, H2549 [24MY]

Freeman, Karen: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E949 [11OC]

Freeman, Robert C.: inclusion in Buffalo Business First (publication) 30 Under 30 list, E478 [23MY]

——— inclusion in Forbes (publication) 30 Under 30 Law and Policy list, E418 [10MY], E428 [11MY]

Frias Ramirez, Jose: Guadalupanos de Iglesia Santo Rosario Unsung Hero Award recipient, E298 [6AP]

Friedman, Richelle: Coalition on Human Needs Human Needs Hero award recipient, E671 [13JY]

Fritz, Willie: American Athletic Conference (AAC) Coach of the Year award and Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation Dodd Trophy recipient, E323 [18AP]

Funchess, Elizabeth: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E848 [14SE]

Gaines, Riley: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E903 [28SE]

Gainesville, GA: tribute to Greater Hall County Chamber of Commerce Annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon honorees, H5991 [30NO]

Gallagher, Linsey: Napa County, CA, Farm Bureau Friend of Agriculture award recipient, E651 [11JY]

Garcia-Robles, Erin: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E947 [11OC]

Gardner, Day: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E879 [22SE]

Gatton, Mary: Louisville Business First (publication) Health Care Heroes Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E190 [7MR]

Geller, Michael: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, E371 [27AP]

Gentry, Jenny: Girl Scouts Legacy of Leadership Award recipient, H2104 [28AP]

Geraty, Lawrence T. and Gillian: University of La Sierra Tom and Vi Zapara School of Business Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, E957 [12OC]

Gibson, Thomas: Congressional Award Bronze Medal recipient, H2319 [15MY]

Gilchrist, Jacob: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E960 [12OC]

Gillespie, John: Northeast Wisconsin Veteran of the Year award recipient, E1230 [14DE]

Global Medical Response, Inc.: tribute to American Ambulance Association Stars of Life Award recipients, E1037 [1NO]

Global Organization of People of Indian Origin: tribute to Awards of Excellence recipients, E422 [11MY]

Glynn County, GA: Marshes of Glynn Libraries recipient of Georgia Public Library of the Year award, H884 [27FE]

Gojmerac, John: French Legion of Honor Medal recipient, E970 [13OC]

Gonzalez-Furman, Dennis: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, E368 [27AP]

Gordon, Amelia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1221 [13DE]

Gosney, Robert R.: Texas 31st Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1204 [11DE]

Graham, Zach: Pat Tillman Foundation Tillman Scholar honoree, H5908 [28NO]

Gray, Arnold L.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E909 [29SE]

Green, Nino: Upper Peninsula Labor Hall of Fame inductee, E931 [3OC]

Green Bay, WI: Neville Public Museum of Brown County recipient of American Alliance of Museums accreditation, E402 [5MY]

Greene, Lucy: Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce Defense Community Champion Award recipient, H800 [9FE]

Greensburg, PA: Hempfield Area School District recipient of National Association of Music Merchants Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Award, E1116 [17NO]

Greer, Ayden: C-SPAN StudentCam documentary competition winner, H1681 [30MR]

Grijalva, Maria E.: National Kidney Foundation Celeste Castillo Lee Patient Engagement Award recipient, E299 [10AP]

Griner, Ken: Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame Inc., inductee, H2143 [9MY]

Grotewiel, Bruce: Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association Lifetime Achievement Award recpient, E893 [27SE]

Gurule, Andre: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1221 [13DE]

Gutierrez, Daniel: Addison, TX, Police Department Preservation of Life Award recipient, E810 [5SE]

Guyton, GA: Guyton Elementary School recipient of Georgia Dept. of Education Literacy Leader award, H6114 [5DE]

Guzman, Carson: National Speech and Debate Association Speaking and Service Award recipient, H5908 [28NO]

Hammontree, Braewyn: Ohio 13th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition First Place Award recipient, H2983 [20JN]

Handy, Marie: Dept. of State Benjamin A. Gilman International Student Program scholarship recipient, E976 [13OC], E1134 [28NO]

Hanif, Jameelah: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E954 [11OC]

Hardy, Charles J.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E1160 [4DE]

Harrell, Heide: Public Relations Society of America Arkansas Chapter Crystal Award recipient, H4957 [3OC]

Harris, Paige: Ohio 8th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition First Place Award recipient, H2105 [28AP]

Harvey, Connor: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E991 [18OC]

Hauck, Marty: USA Wrestling (organization) Greco-Roman Developmental Coach of the Year Award recipient, E921 [30SE]

Heard, Dee: Clark County, NV, School District Teacher of the Year Award recipient, H2354 [16MY]

Heath, TX: Rush Creek Yacht Club recipient of U.S. Sailing Association Safety at Sea Committee Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal, E1163 [5DE]

Heavy Equipment Resources of Florida, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce President’s ‘‘E Star’’ award recipient, H3134 [23JN]

Hedding, Charmaine: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E881 [22SE], E902 [28SE]

Hegeman, Jon and Amy: Outstanding Farmers of America (organization) Outstanding Young Farm Family award recipients, E203 [9MR]

Heinbaugh-McCroskey, Isabella: Joint Veterans Coalition of Medina County, OH, Veteran Advocate of the Year award recipient, H2818 [13JN]

Helena, MT: tribute to FUSION 4133 (robotics team), H1959 [26AP]

Helfer, Vicki: Colorado School Counselor Association Colorado High School Counselor of the Year award recipient, E848 [14SE]

Helm, Craig: Springettsbury Township, PA, Police Dept., Officer of the Year award recipient, E1167 [5DE]

Helmick, Steven: Arkansas Principal of the Year award recipient, E609 [23JN]

Hernandez, Joe D.: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship honoree, E896 [27SE]

Hernandez, Renee: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1233 [14DE]

Herrera, Maria: California 30th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E710 [25JY]

Herrera, Ronaldo: California 4th Congressional District American Dream Award recipient, E651 [11JY]

Herrick, Carole: Fairfax County, VA, History Commission Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1051 [3NO]

Hess, Timothy: Construction Financial Management Association Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, Chapter Executive of the Year award recipient, E211 [10MR]

Hibbard, John D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E556 [13JN]

Hibbard, William R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E556 [13JN]

Hicks, Kelvin: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1178 [6DE]

Hike Doggie, Inc.: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipient, E546 [12JN]

Hildreth, Mark: Moore County, NC, Alternate Teacher of the Year award recipient, E515 [5JN]

Hinojosa, Shelly: Walton County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E133 [17FE]

Hoffman, Elizabeth: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E955 [11OC]

Holguin, Valeria: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1212 [12DE]

Holihan, Daniel: Bronze Star recipient, H2552 [24MY]

House, Christina: Pulitzer Prize recipient for feature photography, E479 [23MY]

Howard, Jason: Texas 31st Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1195 [11DE]

Howard, Lisa Tenbrink: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E963 [12OC]

Howard, Tom: National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization We Honor Veterans Volunteer Service Award recipient, H1004 [1MR]

Howell, Barbara: California 30th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E714 [25JY]

Huber, Paul: Woodberry Forest School J. Carter Walker award recipient, E508 [31MY]

Huffman, James: Texas Southwest Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E162 [28FE]

Huffman, William: Missouri Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching recipient, E355 [26AP]

Indiana: tribute to Northwest Indiana Business and Industry Hall of Fame inductees, E425 [11MY]

Institute for Excellence in Sales: tribute to award recipients, E598 [22JN]

Iowa Biodiesel Board: Clean Fuels Alliance America Clean Fuels Initiative Award recipient, H434 [27JA]

Jackson, Candice: Michigan Teacher of the Year award recipient, H2298 [11MY]

James, Dick: U.S. Army Ranger Association, Inc., Ranger Hall of Fame inductee, H2997 [21JN]

James, Thomas: Navy and Marine Corps Medal recipient, E1117 [17NO]

Jamison, Tyler: Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan Hal Schram Mr. Basketball Award recipient, H1415 [24MR]

Janczak, Martin: Texas 31st Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1194 [11DE]

Jaworski, Ron and Liz: CEO Group (organization) Lifetime Achievement award recipients, E204 [9MR]

Jefferson County, CO: Jefferson County Communications Center Authority recipient of Association of Public Safety Communications Officials International Technology in Leadership Award, E927 [3OC]

Jenerou, Thomas (Cal): Upper Peninsula Labor Hall of Fame inductee, E931 [3OC]

Jericho, NY: Jericho High School New York winner in United States of Frozen—Love Is a Open Door competition, H1234 [9MR]

Jimenez, Claudia: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E946 [10OC]

Johns, Aimee: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient and American Red Cross Heroes Award nominee, H194 [11JA]

Johnson, Devin: Plant City, FL, Fire Rescue Firefighter of the Year honoree, H6728 [7DE]

Johnson, Janet Scoll: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E955 [11OC]

Johnson, Louis: Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Bill Hetrick Community Service Award recipient, E852 [14SE]

Johnson, Lyndon B.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 230), H146 [10JA]

Johnson, Paul: College Football Hall of Fame inductee, H582 [1FE]

Johnson, Spencer: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H4469 [26SE]

Jones, Ebon R.: OLE Health Foundation John Shafer Visionary Award recipient, E483 [24MY]

Jones, Sam: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H2982 [20JN]

Jones, Suzi: Iowa High School Speech Association Theatre Educator of the Year award recipient, H5908 [28NO]

Jones, Tiffanee D.: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E981 [17OC]

Joynt, Anne E.: University at Buffalo Law Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, E416 [10MY]

Kahin, Abdirahman: SBA National Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, H2373 [16MY]

Kane, Cooper: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E974 [13OC]

Kapoor, Namit: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, H3054 [21JN]

Keet, Jim: Easterseals Arkansas Arkansan of the Year award recipient, E603 [22JN]

Kehl, Kelton: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1219 [13DE]

Keith, Marinda E.: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E963 [12OC]

Kelly, Anita: Vacaville, CA, Unified School District Classified Employee of the Year award winner, E313 [17AP]

Kelly, Kevin: Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr., Commission Drum Major for Community Leadership award recipient, H1273 [10MR]

Kester, Greg: Missouri Teacher of the Year award recipient, E897 [27SE]

Khaub, Amber: C-SPAN StudentCam documentary competition winner, H1898 [20AP]

Killgore, Casie: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E542 [12JN]

Kim, Christian: C-SPAN StudentCam documentary competition winner, H1898 [20AP]

Kimball, Mary: Yolo County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E292 [6AP]

King, Bob: Volunteer Iowa Hall of Fame inductee, E525 [6JN]

King, Larinda: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E881 [22SE]

King, Melvinia: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E965 [12OC]

Klein, Blaine: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1102 [14NO]

Klein, Jane Marie: Northwest Indiana Indian Medical Association Community Service Award recipient, E947 [11OC]

Kline, David: Dearborn, MI, Veteran of the Year award recipient, H5734 [14NO], E1117 [17NO]

Kline, Randall: San Francisco Jazz Organization Lifetime Achievement Award honoree, E387 [2MY]

Knesek, David A.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E875 [21SE]

Knight, Gladys M.: Madam Walker Legacy Center, Inc., Walk of Fame inductee, E561 [14JN]

Knue, John R.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E910 [29SE]

Koefoed, Alexis: Solano County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E293 [6AP]

Kolk, Margaret: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E964 [12OC]

Kramer, Riley: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H6821 [12DE]

Krisch, Karen L.: National Association of Elementary School Principals National Distinguished Principal of the Year award recipient, H4391 [19SE]

Kunselman, Ryan: Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Photo Contest People’s Choice Award recipient, H555 [31JA]

Kwong, Barbara (Poppy): California 30th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E721 [26JY]

Ladd, Robert: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1164 [5DE]

Laramore, James: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1099 [14NO]

Larimer, Neil M.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E9 [10JA]

Las Vegas, NV: Durango High School winner of NASA TechRise Student Challenge, H515 [31JA]

——— Vegas Strong Resiliency Center recipient of Congressional Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus Allied Profession Award, H2042 [26AP]

Latrobe, PA: Greater Latrobe School District recipient of National Association of Music Merchants Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Award, E1115 [17NO]

LeBlanc, Paul J.: Greater Manchester, NH, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E304 [10AP]

Lee, Kenneth W.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E873 [21SE]

Lee, Mark A.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E874 [21SE]

Lemos, Fran: Napa County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E297 [6AP]

Lenze, Cathy: Dept. of Defense Patriot Award recipient, H1233 [9MR]

Levine, Marie: California 30th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E730 [26JY]

Lewis, Ansil: Florida 3d Congressional District Veteran of the Year award recipient, H1005 [1MR]

Leyland, Jim: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, E1237 [15DE]

Lima, OH: tribute to Noon Optimist Club honorees, E108 [8FE]

Lind, William: Black Hawk College First Responder Hero Award recipient, E1153 [1DE]

Lipsitz, Richard, Jr.: Western New York Area Labor Federation Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E571 [15JN]

Liptrap, Matthew: SourceAmerica (organization) Evelyne Villines Award recipient, E695 [19JY]

Little Rock, AR: Museum of Discovery recipient of Association of Science and Technology Centers Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Award for Resilience, H225 [12JA]

Lockhart, Lisa: American Rodeo barrel racing winner, E317 [17AP]

Logan, Tyrone: SBA Virginia Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E370 [27AP]

Lombard, Patricia: California 30th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E725 [26JY]

Lombardi, Don: International Association of Fire Chiefs Metropolitan ‘‘Metro’’ Chiefs Division Russell E. Sanders Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E545 [12JN]

Long, Carl and Betsy: Outstanding Farmers of America (organization) National Outstanding Young Farmers Award recipients, H1253 [10MR]

Lopez, Raymond: Knights of Columbus (organization) Council 444 Knight of the Year award recipient, E890 [26SE]

Lorance, Jonathan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1210 [12DE]

Lorton, Jerry L.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E876 [21SE]

Los Alamos, NM: Los Alamos Public Schools recipient of College Board (organization) Advanced Placement Small District of the Year award, E1155 [1DE]

Los Angeles (CA) Times: Pulitzer Prize recipient for breaking news reporting, E479 [23MY]

Loudoun County, VA: Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce recipient of U.S. Chamber of Commerce 5-Star Accreditation, E5 [9JA]

Lower Burrell, PA: Burrell School District recipient of National Association of Music Merchants Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Award, E1111 [17NO]

Lowry, Mark: Orange County Community Action Partnership National Advocacy Award recipient, E927 [3OC]

Lunsford, Stephen: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1167 [5DE]

Luzerne County, PA: tribute to Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame inductees, E756 [4AU]

Malerba, Mutawi Mutahash Marilynn (Lynn): Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Citizen of the Year award recipient, E480 [23MY]

Maples, Richard and Joni: Helen Ross McNabb Foundation Spirit Award recipients, H975 [1MR]

Marren, Patricia Keane: Mount Mercy Academy Sister Sally Walz Memorial Award recipient, E1094 [13NO], E1127 [28NO]

Martignetti, Gino: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E968 [13OC]

Martin, Ryan: University of Central Oklahoma Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, E915 [29SE]

Martinez, Matthew: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1217 [13DE]

Martorell, Chanchanit: California 30th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E721 [26JY]

Mason, Debra: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E944 [10OC]

Massey, Sydney: Dept. of Education Presidential Scholar award recipient, E992 [18OC]

Matz, Melissa A.: Florida Dept. of Education Teacher of the Year award recipient, E117 [10FE]

Maughan, Theresa: New Jersey Teacher of the Year award recipient, H1456 [27MR]

Mbongo, Eyole M.: Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Outstanding Congressional Staffer Award recipient, E1168 [5DE]

McCall, Alayna: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1181 [6DE]

McCormick, Maive: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1146 [30NO]

McCormick, Wren: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1231 [14DE]

McDermott, John: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1098 [14NO]

McDonald, Adjoa: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E941 [6OC]

McFarland, CA: McFarland Unified School District recipient of California Exemplary Dual Enrollment award, E202 [9MR]

McFarland, Joseph, III: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Gilmartin Achievement Award recipient, E225 [17MR]

McKinney, Evan: C-SPAN StudentCam documentary competition winner, H1681 [30MR]

McKinney, Ian: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E976 [13OC]

McLarty, Mack: Arkansas Business (publication) Legacy of Leadership Award recipient, E602 [22JN]

McMinn, Chuck: St. Helena, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E234 [21MR]

Medina, Alonzo: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1223 [13DE]

Meeuwsen, Terry A.: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E879 [22SE]

Mejias, June: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E948 [11OC]

Meltzer, Barbara: California 30th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E725 [26JY]

Menendez, Graciela: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1230 [14DE]

Menendez, Jessica: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1175 [6DE]

Meraz, Mark: Addison, TX, Police Department Preservation of Life Award recipient, E810 [5SE]

Mercado, Yesenia: Texas 31st Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1213 [12DE]

Meredith, NH: Hermit Woods Winery and Eatery nominated for U.S. Chamber of Commerce America’s Top Small Business Award, E1039 [1NO]

Meschko, Edward T.: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1174 [6DE]

Metuchen, NJ: National Main Street Center, Inc., Great American Main Street Award recipient, E260 [27MR]

Michael, Susan: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E881 [22SE]

Mid-Kansas Cooperative: Agricultural Retailers Association Retailer of the Year Award recipient, E1165 [5DE]

Migaleddi, Kayleigh: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E951 [11OC]

Miles, Buchanan: Vacaville, CA, Unified School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, E313 [17AP]

Mill Hall, PA: Keystone Central School District Career and Technology Center finalist in Dept. of Education Career Z Challenge, H5481 [7NO]

Miller, Aubrey: Dept. of State Benjamin A. Gilman International Student Program scholarship recipient, E1130 [28NO]

Miller, Bob: Luxemburg-Casco, WI, School District Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, E405 [5MY]

Mills, Stuart: Moore County Community Foundation Moore County, NC, Man of the Year award recipient, E1259 [22DE]

Minck, Kathleen: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E548 [12JN]

Minneapolis, MN: tribute to Dance City dance team, H3601 [14JY], E656 [11JY]

Mironchuk, Nadine: Fairfax County, VA, History Commission Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1051 [3NO]

Mitchell, Ebony: Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant winner, H1273 [10MR], E268 [28MR]

Molina-Barraza, Luis: Dept. of State Benjamin A. Gilman International Student Program scholarship recipient, E971 [13OC], E1133 [28NO]

Moline, IL: Moline Fire Dept., recipient of Black Hawk College First Responder Agency of the Year Award, E1154 [1DE]

Monahan, Dot: Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Photo Contest People’s Choice Award recipient, H555 [31JA]

Monderine-Williams, Barbara: California 30th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E713 [25JY]

Montgomery, William: Purple Heart recipient, E1076 [8NO]

Mook, Katherina: Dept. of State Benjamin A. Gilman International Student Program scholarship recipient, E1130 [28NO]

Moore, Steven: Texas 31st Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1193 [11DE]

Mora, Milan: Corps of Engineers Lieutenant General John W. Morris Civilian of the Year Award recipient, E64 [27JA]

Mote, Christopher: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1097 [14NO]

Mount Jewett, PA: Mount Jewett to Kinzua Bridge Trail Club recipient of Pennsylvania Trail of the Year Award, H744 [8FE]

Mount Pleasant, PA: Mount Pleasant Area School District recipient of National Association of Music Merchants Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Award, E1117 [17NO]

Moy, Catherine: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E945 [10OC]

Mullins, John: Putnam County, OH, Veterans Service Commission Veteran of the Year award recipient, E1030 [30OC]

Murphy, Wonderlyn D.: SBA 8(a) Graduate of the Year Award recipient, E456 [17MY]

Murray, Renardo: Mississippi Humanities Council, Inc., Alcorn State University Humanities Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E533 [7JN]

Nally, Dana: National Association of Elementary School Principals Iowa National Distinguished Principal award recipient, E1253 [19DE]

Nash-King, Debbie A.: Texas 31st Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1200 [11DE]

National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute to Fellows Program inductees, E578 [16JN]

National HealthCare Corp.: NHC HealthCare Kingsport recipient of NHC Center of the Year award, E638 [6JY]

National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation: authorize location of commemorative work on National Mall in District of Columbia (H.R. 2717), H5416–H5418 [6NO], H5648 [8NO]

Nelson, Nancy: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E959 [12OC]

Nguyen, Jessica: 46th Congressional District of California Congressional App Challenge winner, H2410 [17MY]

Niagara County, NY: tribute to Niagara County Courthouse rotunda display in honor of Frank J. Gaffney, E1060 [6NO]

Nolasco, Katherine: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1176 [6DE]

Noor, Abdul: Career Communications Group, Inc., Modern-Day Technology Leader Award recipient, E708 [24JY]

Norman, Karsyn: Indiana Patricia L. Roy Mental Attitude Award recipient, H990 [1MR]

Norrell, Jennifer; Aurora, IL, African American Leader of the Year award recipient, E173 [3MR]

North Little Rock, AR: North Little Rock High School winner of Security Industry and Financial Markets Association Capitol Hill Challenge, H3135 [23JN]

Northwest Douglas County, CO, Chamber & Economic Development Corp.: tribute to ‘‘Women Who Soar’’ honorees, E1005 [24OC]

Oberholster, Anita: California 4th Congressional District American Dream Award recipient, E647 [11JY]

O’Donnell, Madison: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal recipient, E915 [29SE]

O’Donnell, Neil: Greater Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year Award recipient, E234 [21MR]

Oeste, John: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1097 [14NO]

Omero, Isabel: California 30th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E712 [25JY]

O’Neal, Patrick: Texas Commission on Law Enforcement State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Public Service recipient, E810 [5SE]

Optus Bank, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency Robert J. Brown Minority Business Enterprise of the Year Award recipient, E1006 [24OC]

O’Ree, Willie: award Congressional Gold Medal, E38 [20JA]

O’Reilly, Michael: Rotary Club of Herndon-Reston Citizen of the Year award recipient, E425 [11MY]

O’Shaughnessy, Krystle M.: Dept. of Veterans Affairs Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Nursing recipient, E257 [27MR]

Osorio Lopez, Jonathan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1232 [14DE]

Owen, Cathy: Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame inductee, H2446 [18MY]

Ozaslan, Aisha: Dept. of State Benjamin A. Gilman International Student Program scholarship recipient, E1135 [29NO]

Paciullo, Matthew: North Carolina 1st Congressional District Congressional Art Competition First Place Award recipient, H2983 [20JN]

Pagel, Theo: American Humane (organization) Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation recipient, E849 [14SE]

Palermo, Charles: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E987 [18OC]

Palmer, Annie: Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Grow Your Future Award recipient, H689 [6FE]

Palmer, Jasmine: Sonoma County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E295 [6AP]

Parke, Sarah: Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E402 [5MY]

Peirce, Jeffrey: Newfields, NH, Police Dept., Life Saving Award recipient, E1155 [1DE]

Pella Corp.: inclusion in Newsweek (publication) ‘‘America’s Greatest Workplaces’’ list, H3906 [25JY]

Pelletier, Mark: Cooperative Credit Union Association Young Professional of the Year award recipient, E1005 [24OC]

Pennsylvania: tribute to 15th Congressional District Dept. of State Benjamin A. Gilman International Student Program scholarship recipients, H6866 [13DE]

——— tribute to 15th Congressional District National Association of Music Manufacturers Foundation SupportMusic Merit Award recipients, H6156 [6DE]

Penrod, Laura: Nevada Teacher of the Year award recipient, H6156 [6DE]

Per Mar Security Services Inc.: Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, H4470 [26SE]

Perlmutter, Maryanne: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E958 [12OC]

Peters, Gabe: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1219 [13DE]

Peters, Ryan: National Speech and Debate Association Speaking and Service Award recipient, H5908 [28NO]

Peterson, Emily: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1234 [14DE]

Pham, Bobby H.: Dept. of Justice Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor recipient, E465 [18MY]

Pima County, AZ: Tucson Boulevard Diversion Structure Project recipient of American Public Works Association Arizona Chapter Project of the Year for the Environment award, H4470 [26SE]

Plechaty, Brenda: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E937 [6OC]

Poppell, Bradley: Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association Mr. Ohio Soccer award recipient, E1222 [13DE]

Potter, Brandyn: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1143 [30NO]

Poulton, Thomas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1048 [2NO]

Powell, Renee: award Presidential Medal of Freedom, H2485 [22MY]

Preston, Dean A.: French Legion of Honor Medal recipient, E743 [28JY]

Preston, Royal: Okaloosa County, FL, School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, E78 [31JA]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Prince William County Arts Council Seefeldt Award recipients, E411 [9MY]

Provost, James A.: Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year award recipient, E801 [29AU]

Puzjak, Charlie D.: Ogemaw County, MI, Veteran of the Year Award recipient, E1093 [13NO]

Quinn, Meghan Crotty: Mount Mercy Academy Catherine McAuley Distinguished Alumnae Honoree, E1094 [13NO], E1132 [28NO]

Ramsay, Carolyn: California 30th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E727 [26JY]

Ramsey, Susan: Arkansas Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom Outstanding Teacher of the Year award recipient, H3136 [23JN]

Rangel, Gilbert, Jr.: California 4th Congressional District American Dream Award recipient, E649 [11JY]

Rao, C.R.: International Prize in Statistics award recipient, E467 [18MY]

Rawls, Angie Womble: Pearl, MS, Public School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, E369 [27AP]

Raymond, Sam: National Speech and Debate Association Speaking and Service Award recipient, H5908 [28NO]

Reed, Erica: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1184 [6DE]

Reese, Dianna: New Holstein, WI, Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Person of the Year award recipient, E61 [26JA]

Reilly, Dave: Navy Distinguished Public Service Award recipient, H2550 [24MY]

Reiner, Karen: Moorestown, NJ, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E77 [31JA]

Relucio, Karenina (Karen): Napa Solano Medical Society Professor Emeritus Award recipient, E402 [5MY]

Reynolds, Rhonda: California 30th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E715 [25JY]

Rialto, CA: Ben F. Kolb Middle School inclusion in National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘School to Watch’’ list, E608 [23JN]

Rice, Isabel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1144 [30NO]

Rich, Herbert J.: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1176 [6DE]

Richardson, Tamuri: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E969 [13OC]

Richert, Lori: Michigan Dept. of Education Regional Teacher of the Year award recipient, E410 [9MY]

Richt, Mark: College Football Hall of Fame inductee, H697 [6FE]

Rimi, Anjali: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E937 [6OC]

Rivera, Ron: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Achievement Award recipient, E263 [27MR]

Rocklin, CA: Rocklin Donuts & Cinnamon (business) recognition as Yelp (Internet site) Top Doughnut Shop in U.S., H3632 [17JY]

Rodas, Kayra: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1178 [6DE]

Rodriguez, Andrea L.: National Association for Bilingual Education Being Bilingual Essay Competition winner, H713 [7FE]

Rodriguez, Angel N.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1182 [6DE]

Rodriguez, Rene J.: Army Soldier’s Medal recipient, H4059 [27JY]

Rogers, Kimberly: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E959 [12OC]

Rono, Andrew: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E781 [18AU]

Rooney, James T.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) W. Francis Swingle Award recipient, E226 [17MR]

Rosch, Giada: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E544 [12JN]

Ross, Brooke Igleheart: Sonoma County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E296 [6AP]

Roy, Virgie: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E982 [17OC]

Rugge, John: Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce J. Walter Juckett Community Service Award recipient, E214 [14MR]

Ruk, Katrinka: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E950 [11OC]

Rus, Regina Bianucci: Novato, CA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E140 [24FE]

Russo, Charles: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1102 [14NO]

Ryan, Marjorie Stanton: Mount Mercy Academy Spirit of Mercy Honoree, E1088 [13NO], E1125 [28NO]

Safreno, Ty: San Luis Obispo, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E115 [10FE]

Salem, VA: Salem Rescue Squad recipient of National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Digitech Volunteer EMS Service of the Year Award, H5944 [29NO]

Sallows, Peyton: Black Hawk College Civilian First Responder Hero Award recipient, E1153 [1DE]

Salmon, Mike: Fairfax County, VA, History Commission Mayo Stuntz Award recipient, E1051 [3NO]

Salowe-Kaye, Phyllis: New Jersey Citizen Action (organization) Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E539 [9JN]

Sanchez Torrez, Jazmin: New Hampshire 1st Congressional District Congressional Art Competition First Place Award recipient, E471 [22MY]

Sandhills Community College: beach and court volleyball teams inclusion in National Junior College Athletic Association Academic Teams of the Year list, E1243 [15DE]

——— women’s golf team inclusion in National Junior College Athletic Association Academic Teams of the Year list, E1237 [15DE]

Sandoval, Francisco: Orange County, CA, Teacher of the Year award recipient, H3603 [14JY]

Sandusky, OH: USA Today Best Coastal Small Town award recipient, H1264 [10MR]

Sanford, Evalynn: SkillsUSA Inc., National Leadership and Skills Conference Architectural Drafting competition winner, H4015 [26JY]

Santos, Miguel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E959 [12OC]

Santos, Rubem: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E961 [12OC]

Savakinus, Bob: Anthracite Commemorative Board Anthracite Cultural Person of the Year award recipient, E153 [27FE]

Savannah, GA: Brochu’s Family Tradition (business) inclusion in Bon Appetit (publication) Best New Restaurants list, H6924 [13DE]

——— Leopold’s Ice Cream (business) inclusion in Yelp (Internet site) Top 100 ice cream shops list, H3960 [26JY]

——— Olympia Cafe (business) inclusion in Tripadvisor.com (Internet site) top restaurants list, H582 [1FE]

Schatz, Julie: Construction Financial Management Association Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, Chapter Associate of the Year award recipient, E209 [10MR]

Schrap, Johann: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1170 [5DE]

Schulze, Richard T.: Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Dingell-Young Sportsmen’s Legacy Award recipient, E842 [13SE]

Sea Isle City, NJ: tribute to Knights of Columbus (organization) Madonna Maria Council #3560 community awards recipients, E958 [12OC]

Selken, Laura: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E541 [12JN]

Senbet, Sisay: SourceAmerica (organization) Tom Miller Advocacy Award recipient, E756 [4AU]

Seppanen, Gregory J.: Upper Peninsula Labor Hall of Fame inductee, E933 [3OC]

Serrano, Evelyn: California 30th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E727 [26JY]

Serrano, Sylvia: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E967 [13OC]

Sestrich, Clint: American Fisheries Society Montana Chapter Outstanding Fisheries Professional award recipient, E278 [29MR]

Shakopee, MN: Shakopee Brewhall (business) named Midwest regional finalist for U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s America’s Top Small Business Award, E1008 [24OC]

Shine Kerr, Delores: California 30th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E721 [26JY]

Sieler, Aowyn: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1143 [30NO]

Sierzant, Veronica: Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame Inc., Lawton M. Calhoun award recipient, H2408 [17MY]

Simmons, James: Harbor Freight Tools for Schools (organization) Prize for Teaching Excellence recipient, H4954 [3OC]

Singh, Armaan: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, H3054 [21JN]

Singh, Madhulika: California 4th Congressional District American Dream Award recipient, E653 [11JY]

Skarpelos, Alexa I.: California 30th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E715 [25JY]

Skinner, Ashley: Stanley M. Herzog Charitable Foundation Christian Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1248 [19DE]

Skinner, Nancy: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E971 [13OC]

Smith, Alan: U.S. Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition winner, E605 [22JN]

Smith, Rhonda Rochon: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E975 [13OC]

Solenberger, Robert I.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E914 [29SE]

Somerset, PA: Somerset Area School District recipient of National Association of Music Merchants Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Award, E1112 [17NO]

Soskin, Betty Reid: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E939 [6OC]

Spafford, Del: Dept. of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Office James M. Roche Spirit of Volunteerism Award recipient, H1741 [17AP]

Spears, Tyjae: American Athletic Conference (AAC) Offensive Player of the Year award recipient, E323 [18AP]

Spence, Evan: C-SPAN StudentCam documentary competition winner, H1898 [20AP]

St. Simons, GA: Southern Soul Barbecue (business) recognition as Yelp (Internet site) Best Barbecue Restaurant in Georgia, H3959 [26JY]

Starr, Ken: SBA Western Pennsylvania Veteran-Owned Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, H2331 [15MY]

Stewart, Harry K.: Beavers (organization) Golden Beaver Management Award recipient, E15 [11JA]

Stivers, Julie: School Library Journal School Librarian of the Year award recipient, H1334 [23MR]

Stolz, Alissa: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E940 [6OC]

Stone, Hayden: Dept. of State Benjamin A. Gilman International Student Program scholarship recipient, E1137 [29NO]

Streeter, Lindsey: Military Times (publication) Veteran of the Year award recipient, H4939 [2OC]

Streeter, William: Texas 31st Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1207 [12DE]

Sudduth, Cheryl: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E945 [10OC]

Sullivan, Kelly and Jim: SBA Massachusetts Small Business Person of the Year award recipients, E451 [17MY]

Suryadevara, Dhruv: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E595 [21JN]

Swartzentruber, Alma: Pennsylvania 15th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition First Place Award recipient, H3128 [23JN]

Swiatek, Jerome, Jr.: Project Lead The Way Inc., National Computer Science Teacher of the Year award recipient, E351 [25AP]

Symons, Judd: Inyou County, CA, EMS Provider of the Year award recipient, H4131 [27JY]

Tada, Joni Eareckson: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E882 [22SE]

Talley, Charles H., Jr.: Virginia 4th Congressional District Veteran of the Year award recipient, E1253 [19DE]

Tarbet, Jeremy: Harbor Freight Tools for Schools (organization) Prize for Teaching Excellence recipient, H5382 [3NO]

Taylor, Marshall W. (Major): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 6672), H6728 [7DE], H6822 [12DE]

Tell, Bailee: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1230 [14DE]

Tellez, Augustin: Sons of Italy Foundation Humanitarian Award recipient, E495 [25MY]

Terrell, Donna: Arkansas Martin Luther King Commission, Jr., Drum Major for Community Leadership award recipient, H1273 [10MR]

Texas: tribute to 6th Congressional District Medal of Honor recipients, H3102 [22JN], H4336 [14SE]

——— tribute to 6th Congressional District outstanding constituents, H3103 [22JN], H4338 [14SE]

——— tribute to 3d Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipients, H5988 [30NO]

Theiss, Bill: Greater Canton Veterans Council Stark County Veteran of the Year award recipient, H5665 [9NO]

Thomas, Justine: Dept. of State Benjamin A. Gilman International Student Program scholarship recipient, E1129 [28NO]

Thomas, La Toya: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E962 [12OC]

Thomas, Robert L.: Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Dingell-Young Sportsmen’s Legacy Award recipient, E842 [13SE]

Thompson, Eleanor: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E952 [11OC]

Thompson, Henry: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1214 [12DE]

Thrall, Eileen: Dumfries, VA, Living Legend award recipient, E1036 [1NO]

Thresher, Aeryous: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1226 [14DE]

Tindall, Courtney: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E946 [10OC]

Tobola, Vincent J.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E912 [29SE]

Tran, Thomas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E983 [17OC]

Trantham, Daniel and Carla: Alabama Farmers Federation Alabama Outstanding Young Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E9 [10JA]

——— American Farm Bureau Federation Achievement Award recipient, E9 [10JA]

Treppa, Sherry: Lake County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E291 [6AP]

Turner, Jessica: Mount Mercy Academy Athletic Excellence Honoree, E1094 [13NO], E1126 [28NO]

Tyus-Shaw, Tina: Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee, H1213 [9MR]

U.S. Sepak Takraw Team: tribute, E4 [9JA]

United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO): tribute to Service Members of the Year award recipients, E263 [27MR]

University of Georgia: Archway Partnership recipient of Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities C. Peter Magrath Award for Community Engagement, H118 [10JA]

Valdez, Justin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1233 [14DE]

Valparaiso, FL: Okaloosa STEMM Academy recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1039 [1NO]

Valparaiso, IN: VNA Hospice of Northwest Indiana recipient of We Honor Veterans (organization) Level 5 status, H1455 [27MR]

Vandergrift, PA: Kiski Area School District recipient of National Association of Music Merchants Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Award, E1115 [17NO]

Vazquez, Brianny N.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1220 [13DE]

Velasquez, Jaci: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E882 [22SE]

Vicere, Marisa: National Council for Mental Wellbeing Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor of the Year award recipient, H2510 [23MY]

Villa, James M.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E920 [29SE]

Villeda, Jorge: America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa Neal Smith Entrepreneur of the Year Award recipient, E350 [25AP]

Viray, Stephen: 18th Congressional District of New York Congressional App Challenge winner, E1221 [13DE]

Volunteer Fairfax, Inc.: tribute to Fairfax County, VA, Volunteer Service Award recipients, E423 [11MY]

Voorhis, Joshua: Forest Service National Rise to the Future Award recipient, E543 [12JN]

Vu, Henry: 46th Congressional District of California Congressional App Challenge winner, H2410 [17MY]

Waddington, Trevor: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1043 [2NO]

Walker, Tanisha: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E970 [13OC]

Warner, Aaron: SBA Iowa Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, H1918 [25AP]

Warren, Debbie: Moore County, NC, Principal of the Year award recipient, E522 [5JN]

Washington, PA: Trinity Area School District recipient of National Association of Music Merchants Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Award, E1114 [17NO]

Washington, Princess: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E973 [13OC]

Washington Regional Alcohol Program, Inc.: tribute to Law Enforcement Awards for Excellence for Impaired Driving Prevention recipients, E1213 [12DE]

Waters, Steve: Georgia Athletic Directors Association 6–A State Athletic Director of the Year award recipient, H1934 [25AP]

Watson, Agnes: Rialto, CA, Police Dept. Meritorious Service Award recipient, E484 [24MY]

Webster, Tina Scarpello: Mount Mercy Academy Devotion Honoree, E1085 [13NO], E1128 [28NO]

Weinstein, Barbara: Parkland, FL, Congregation Kol Tikvah Sisterhood Woman of Valor honoree, E316 [17AP]

Welch, Kami: Denver Business Journal (publication) Outstanding Woman in Business award recipient, E899 [27SE]

Weld County, CO: tribute to National Western Stock Show award recipients, E88, E89 [2FE]

Wells, John T.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E917 [29SE]

Werner, Jordan M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1045 [2NO]

Wernert, Linzie: Indiana Patricia L. Roy Mental Attitude Award recipient, H990 [1MR]

Wertzberger, Noah: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E964 [12OC]

White, Kelsey: Dept. of State Benjamin A. Gilman International Student Program scholarship recipient, E967 [13OC], E1132 [28NO]

White, Olajuwon: Florida 3d Congressional District Veteran of the Year award recipient, E1200 [11DE]

White, Ty: Arizona Education Foundation Teacher of the Year award recipient, H4270 [13SE]

——— Jersey Mike’s Naismith High School Boys Coach of the Year award recipient, H2103 [28AP]

Whitters, Hailey: Academy of Country Music New Female Artist of the Year award recipient, H2319 [15MY]

Wicks, Buffy: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E943 [10OC]

Widmer, Bob and Terry: United Way of Denton County, TX, Dr. Bettye Myers Humanitarian Award recipients, E95 [6FE], E99 [7FE]

Williams, E. Royce: Navy Cross recipient, E33 [17JA]

Williams, Ellsworth (Tony): Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame inductee, E1098 [14NO]

Williams, Franquiana: Miami-Dade County, FL, Public Schools Rookie Teacher of the Year award recipient, E423 [11MY]

Wilson, Mickey: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E1150 [30NO]

Wilson, Trareze: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E1217 [13DE]

Wilson, Velma: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E982 [17OC]

Wilson-Fried, Alice: California 8th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E939 [6OC]

Windham, Lori: She Leads America (organization) Christian Women of Distinction award recipient, E880 [22SE]

Windswept Hill Farm & Studio, LLC: University of Minnesota Extension Dakota County, MN, Farm Family of the Year honoree, E873 [21SE]

Wolf, Michael: Napa County, CA, Farm Bureau Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E649 [11JY]

Wood, George: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1100 [14NO]

World War II: tribute to Montford Point Marines Congressional Gold Medal recipients, H6866 [13DE]

Wu, Nathalie: Florida Main Street Award for Business Owner of the Year recipient, H4039 [27JY]

Wyche, Vanessa: Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership Quasar Award for Economic Development Excellence recipient, E67 [27JA]

Young, Ben: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E981 [17OC]

Zoller, Martha: Talkers Magazine Woman of the Year award recipient, H1790 [18AP]

Remarks in Senate

Allen family: Arkansas Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year award recipient, S5916 [12DE]

Alvarez, Everett, Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 633), S638 [2MR]

Andrews, Shawn: Union County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5502 [14NO]

Appling, GA: North Columbia Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S349 [13FE]

Arkansas True Vision Children’s Home: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award Honoree, S5044 [17OC]

Arrington, Carolyn J.: DeSoto County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4748 [28SE]

Babcock, Anna: St. Lucie County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2002 [7JN]

Bakhaus, Ann B.: National Association of Women Business Owners Kentucky Chapter Legacy Award recipient, S2355 [12JY]

Bangert, Ashley: Indian River County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2002 [7JN]

Barone, Nicolette: Hillsborough County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5502 [14NO]

Baumgardner, Jeannie Mitchell: Gulf County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2306 [11JY]

Beam, Lindsay: Calhoun County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2002 [7JN]

Bigelow, Lindsey: Marion County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3146 [19JY]

Blue, Lori: Taylor County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2306 [11JY]

Brockmeyer, Pamela: Brevard County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3146 [19JY]

Brown, Stephen R.: Bradford County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4263 [7SE]

Cardoza, Francisco: Orange County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4263 [7SE]

Chapoton, Andrew: Army Soldier’s Medal recipient, S1618–S1620 [11MY]

Chillicothe, OH: Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks designation as UNESCO World Heritage site, S4824 [29SE]

Clauson, Tracy: St. Johns County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4748 [28SE]

Clerveaux, Don: Miami-Dade County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5502 [14NO]

Cody, Karen: Santa Rosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5502 [14NO]

Columbus, OH: Center for Science and Industry recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Science, S2219 [22JN]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 2087), S5709 [4DE]

Crowder, Kimberly: Hamilton County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4264 [7SE]

Cummings, Pam: Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Arkansas History Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5228 [30OC]

Dill, David: B’nai B’rith International (organization) Charles S. Lauer National Healthcare Award recipient, S5957 [13DE]

Fennell, George: South Carolina Business Hall of Fame inductee, S1249 [19AP]

Feola, Katrina: Putnam County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4748 [28SE]

Ferguson, Timothy: Sarasota County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5502 [14NO]

Florida State University: tribute to women’s soccer team (S. Res. 514), S6029 [18DE]

Goffe, Jennie: Hendry County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5502 [14NO]

Gonzalez, Estela: Glades County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4749 [28SE]

Grillo, Sundai Waston: Collier County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4749 [28SE]

Hinojosa, Shelly: Walton County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5503 [14NO]

Hodges, Janan: Seminole County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4264 [7SE]

Hoppe, Lori: Montana Association of Agricultural Educators Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher of the Year award recipient, S1786 [30MY]

Howard, Doug: Belmont University Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Robert E. Mulloy Award of Excellence recipient, S4974 [16OC]

Hughes, Pat: National Baseball Hall of Fame Ford C. Frick Award recipient, S4381 [12SE]

Idsardi, Sarah: Hardee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5503 [14NO]

Jackson, Kayla: Highlands County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5503 [14NO]

Jackson, Neda: Monroe County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5503 [14NO]

Jamison, Lesley A.: Wakulla County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2307 [11JY]

Jensen, Peter: AARP (organization) Purpose Prize recipient, S5397 [7NO]

Kearney, Karen: Alachua County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4264 [7SE]

Keller, Justyn P.: Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4264 [7SE]

Kirkbride, Jon and Dianne: Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees, S3518 [25JY]

Klink, Tara: Franklin County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2002 [7JN]

Leon, Joselyn: Palm Beach County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2002 [7JN]

Lewis, Pierre L.: Gadsden County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2307 [11JY]

LoSardo, Richard: Martin County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2002 [7JN]

Loveless, Patty: Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, S5254 [31OC]

Lundgren, Randi: Leon County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2307 [11JY]

Malerba, Mutawi Mutahash Marilynn (Lynn): Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Citizen of the Year award recipient, S1378 [26AP]

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, GA: Commander in Chief Annual Award for Installation Excellence recipient, S5896 [11DE]

Mayeshiba, Julia: Duval County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4264 [7SE]

McDill, Bob: Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, S5254 [31OC]

McFarland, Angela: Escambia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5503 [14NO]

McGinley, Steven: Lee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5503 [14NO]

McKane-Brown, Kasey: Okeechobee County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2002 [7JN]

McSwain, Natalie: Polk County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5503 [14NO]

Messer, Sara: Columbia County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4264 [7SE]

Mid-Kansas Cooperative: Agricultural Retailers Association Retailer of the Year Award recipient, S5805 [6DE]

Miller, Heather D.: Clay County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4264 [7SE]

Molitoris, Jolene: American Public Transportation Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S1599 [10MY]

Moorhead, Glen W., III: Air Force Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S4650 [21SE]

Morris, Vonda: Volusia County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4265 [7SE]

Murphy, Emily: Suwannee County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4749 [28SE]

National Medal of Honor Highway: designate (S. 1478), S6062 [19DE]

Noblin, Jessica: Lake County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3146 [19JY]

Odom, Jessica: Baker County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4265 [7SE]

Olympic Games: mint coins in commemoration of 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, CA (S. 2311), S2463 [13JY]

Partnership for Public Service, Inc.: tribute to Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal finalists from Maryland, S1617 [11MY]

Perry, Tiffany: Osceola County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4265 [7SE]

Pinkard, Bobbi Crafton: Madison County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2307 [11JY]

Powell, Bonnie: Charlotte County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5504 [14NO]

Preston, Royal: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5504 [14NO]

Priolo, Tony: Chicago Magazine Chicagoan of the Year award recipient, S442 [16FE]

Rojas, Michael: AmeriCorps Excellence in Disaster Services Leadership Award recipient, S5741 [5DE]

Romagnolo, Robin: Levy County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4265 [7SE]

Sadler, Lori: Lafayette County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4265 [7SE]

Salaam, Capri: Arkansas Teacher of the Year award recipient, S1339 [25AP]

Sauls, Amanda: Nassau County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4265 [7SE]

Schaufeld, Fredrick D.: Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., Horatio Alger Award recipient, S504 [27FE]

Shurack, Haley: Broward County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5504 [14NO]

Skelly, Krashelle: Dixie County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4749 [28SE]

Skipper, Sherri: Washington County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5504 [14NO]

Slade, Scott: Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee, S740 [9MR]

Smith-Williams, Kelly: Manatee County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5504 [14NO]

Springfield, MO: tribute to Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductees, S5710 [4DE]

Spyridon, Butch: Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee Nashville Business Hall of Fame inductee, S5501 [14NO]

Stanton, Litamarie: Citrus County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5504 [14NO]

Swartzfager, David: Sumter County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5505 [14NO]

Swearingen, Adrianna: Bay County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2307 [11JY]

Theurer, Kimberly: Pasco County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5505 [14NO]

Toledo, OH: Toledo Lucas County Public Library recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Science, S2219 [22JN]

Tucker, Tanya: Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, S5254 [31OC]

Tyus-Shaw, Tina: Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee, S740 [9MR]

Vickers, Cassie Cardin: Liberty County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2307 [11JY]

Wahlquist, Carrie: Jefferson County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S2003 [7JN]

Walton, Auburn Kendall: Holmes County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5505 [14NO]

Wasden, Brett: Gilchrist County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4749 [28SE]

Wiggans, Tanya S.: Jackson County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2307 [11JY]

Winfree, Brice L., Jr.: Flagler County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S4265 [7SE]

Zele, Adam: Pinellas County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5505 [14NO]

Zimmerman, Mitch and Lilly: Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming honorees, S2454 [13JY]

Reports filed

National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2717) (H. Rept. 118–267), H5403 [3NO]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and Certain Conservation Funds Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2395), S3618 [26JY]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2395) (S. Rept. 118–128), S5897 [11DE]

Texts of

H.R. 2717, National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, H5416 [6NO]

S. 1478, National Medal of Honor Highway designation, S6062 [19DE]

S. Res. 103, Girl Scouts anniversary, S748 [9MR]

S. Res. 498, Jayden Daniels recipient of Heisman Trophy Trust Heisman Memorial Trophy, S5964 [13DE]

S. Res. 514, tribute to Florida State University women’s soccer team, S6024 [18DE]