AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES
Addresses
Society for Leadership in Health Care Social Work Leader of the Year Award Acceptance: Sarah Starnes, E710 [29AP]
Sonny Callahan Recipient of Mobile, AL, Civitan Club Mobilian of the Year Award: Representative Bonner (excerpt), E873-E875 [18MY]
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) Award Ceremony for Presentation of Congressional Gold Medal: Senator Hutchison, S1333 [10MR]
Amendments
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army (S. 1055), S6593 [2AU]
Appointments
Congressional Award Board, H6562 [30JY]
Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board, S7427 [23SE]
Articles and editorials
Best Colleges in the South, S8114 [19NO]
Gibbs High Senior Receives Rare National Honor—Presidential Scholar, E939 [25MY]
Healthy Living Owner Katy Lesser Named Vermont SBA Person of the Year, S4439 [26MY]
Mary Ann Flunder—Business Consultant, E311 [4MR]
Medal of Honor Hero Dies, Wyoming Native Overcame Discrimination, Segregation in Military, S6195 [22JY]
Nicholas Young Named Mass. Superintendent of the Year, E58 [21JA]
Pittsburgh Tops List of Most-Livable Cities in U.S., S3354 [6MY]
Quiet Hero, S2794 [29AP]
Vergennes Teacher Is State's Best, Jennifer Lawson Plays to Her Students' Strengths, S7416 [23SE]
Bills and resolutions
Arlington National Cemetery: provide a site for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the members of the Army's 24th Infantry Division who have received the Medal of Honor (see H. Con. Res. 232), H387 [26JA]
Armed Forces: design, produce, and present a Gold Medal of Remembrance to the children of members who die while serving on active duty in support of operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (see H.R. 6443), H7614 [18NO]
———eliminate required reduction in the amount of combat-related special compensation for certain individuals whose disability is attributable to an injury for which the members were awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 4912), H2215 [22MR]
———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (see H.R. 4791), H1220 [9MR]
———establish the Military Family-Friendly Employer Award for employers that have workplace flexibility policies to assist spouses and caregivers of service members (see S. 3811), S7267 [21SE]
———recognize contributions made by the spouses of members who serve in combat through the presentation of an official lapel button (see H.R. 5233), H3272 [6MY]
———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. 5333), H3540 [18MY]
Belafonte, Harry: Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and Human Rights Award recipient (see H. Res. 1474), H4872 [24JN]
Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6073), H6571 [30JY]
Boeheim, Jim: tribute (see H. Res. 1318), H3078 [29AP]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of Emancipation Hall for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (see H. Con. Res. 239), H833 [24FE]
———permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (see H. Con. Res. 237), H647 [22FE]
Corp. for National and Community Service: improve educational awards provided for national service (see S. 3857), S7618 [28SE]
Dept. of Defense: review military service records of Jewish American World War I veterans to determine whether they should be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor (see H.R. 5371), H3744 [24MY]
Dept. of Education: establish and administer an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see S. 3645), S6245 [26JY]
Dept. of Energy: establish monetary prizes for achievements in designing and proposing nuclear energy used fuel alternatives (see H.R. 5505), H4386 [10JN]
Dept. of Labor: establish the Work-Life Balance Award (see H.R. 4855), H1517 [16MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a transition program for new veterans, improve disability claims system, reform pensions and medal programs, and modify adjudication of mental incompetence (see H.R. 6132), H6762 [15SE]
———establish the VetStar Award Program to recognize businesses for contributions to veterans' employment (see H.R. 5484), H4246 [8JN]
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (see S. 3284), S2803 [29AP]
E.W. Scripps Co.: tribute to National Spelling Bee participants (see H. Res. 1494), H5303 [30JN]
Education: award Congressional Gold Medal to honor GI Bill assistance recipients in recognition of contributions made to the Nation and Harry W. Colmery in enacting the GI Bill (see S. 3287), S2803 [29AP] (see H.R. 4745), H1103 [3MR]
Finn, John W.: encourage the Navy to name an appropriate ship in honor (see H. Res. 1505), H5503 [1JY]
Gentile, Dominic S.: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 5056), H2640 [15AP]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5359), H3701 [20MY]
Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6076), H6571 [30JY]
Klein, Gerda Weissmann: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (see H. Res. 1743), H7855 [1DE]
Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6084), H6626 [10AU]
Newton, Cameron: tribute (see H. Res. 1761), H8353 [14DE]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see H. Res. 1717), H7499 [16NO]
———recognition of Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith for physics (see H. Res. 1069), H555 [3FE]
NSF: carry out a pilot program to award innovation inducement cash prizes in areas of NSF-funded research (see H.R. 5094), H2798 [21AP]
Philadelphia, PA: charter an organization and establish a medal program to honor first responders (see H.R. 6151), H6803 [16SE]
Rodriguez, Juan A. (Chi-Chi): tribute (see H. Res. 1430), H4386 [10JN]
Technology Innovation Act: provide for prize competitions to stimulate innovations that advance the missions of Federal agencies (see S. 3530), S5439 [24JN]
Terrorism: award Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Congressional Medal to representatives of individuals killed in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 passengers (see S. 3238), S2518 [21AP]
———strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (see S. 3034), S742 [24FE] (see H.R. 4684), H833 [24FE]
U.S. Olympic Committee: tribute to U.S. Paralympics Team (see H. Res. 1479), H4876 [25JN]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 3237), S2518 [21AP] (see H.R. 5859), H6042 [26JY]
———award Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps (see H.R. 5483), H4246 [8JN]
Citations
Medal of Honor awarded to Vernon J. Baker, S6195 [22JY]
New Bedford, MA, Mayor's Professional Mariners Awards, E1120 [16JN]
Essays
Farmers Looking at a Bright Future: Layne Sanders, S4616 [7JN]
Future of Farming: Jordan Cadle, S4616 [7JN]
Why We Should Have a National First Responder's Appreciation Day: Ananda Bhatia, E503 [25MR]
———Diego Loya, E503 [25MR]
———Kyle Brown, E503 [25MR]
———Maddie Klaff, E503 [25MR]
———Tommy Mai, E503 [25MR]
Letters
National September 11 Memorial & Museum Commemorative Medal Act: Representative Frank, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5777 [20JY]
———Representative Levin, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5776 [20JY]
Paul McCartney recipient of Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song: Gene Jewett, E1241, E1254 [30JN]
Tribute to U.S. Paralympics Team: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7035 [28SE]
———Representative Towns, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H7035 [28SE]
Lists
Arkansas Business (publication) ``40 Under 40'' honorees, S5266 [22JN]
Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation Farm Family of the Year district winners, S6394 [28JY]
Arkansas Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation scholarship recipients, S5316 [23JN]
Arkansas Governor's Work-Life Balance Award recipients, S3712 [13MY]
Arkansas professionals included in Northwest Arkansas Business Journal ``40 Under 40'' list, S7085 [14SE]
Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1036 [8JN]
Fairfax County, VA, Best of Braddock Award recipients, E1297 [13JY]
Indiana Youth Essay Contest winners, S4616 [7JN]
Metroplex Technology Business Council Tech Titans Award recipients, E1476 [29JY]
National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1550 [10AU], E1642 [15SE]
New Hampshire Excellence in Education Award recipients, S4652 [8JN]
Prince William County, VA, teachers receiving National Board for Professional Teaching Standards' National Board Certification, E98 [27JA]
Teachers who have received awards for excellence in education throughout South Florida and Florida Keys during 2009-2010 school year, H5722 [20JY]
Volunteer Prince William (organization) Volunteer Appreciation Award recipients, E1026 [8JN]
Poems
``At Honor's Height,'' Albert C. Caswell, H7425 [15NO]
``When, Hearts Took Flight,'' Albert C. Caswell, E341 [10MR]
Press releases
Billington Named JCCC Trustee Emeritus: Johnson County Community College, E252 [25FE]
Proclamations
Deborah Oberlin Named Marine Toys for Tots Foundation National Coordinator of the Year: Representative Space, E1554 [10AU]
Union Hospital Recipient of Health Grades, Inc., Emergency Medicine Award: Representative Space, E1203 [24JN]
Remarks in House
Abington, PA: Abington Memorial Hospital recipient of Keystone Alliance for Performance Excellence award, E1888 [15NO]
Abrahamsen, Ned and Mary Ann: Lackawanna Pro Bono (organization) Attorney Robert W. Munley Distinguished Service Award recipients, E1819 [29SE]
Acree, Robert: Chowchilla, CA, Richard Corbett Brown VFW Post 9896 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E589 [20AP]
Acta, Manuel E.: Cleveland, OH, Hispanic Heritage Month honoree, E1661 [16SE]
Acworth, GA: National Civic League All-American City Award recipient, H4858 [24JN]
Adamek, Alexander D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E266 [26FE]
Adkins, Trace: DAR Medal of Honor award recipient, E859 [18MY]
Aerojet-General Corp.: Redmond, WA, facility recipient of United Space Alliance, LLC, Space Flight Awareness Supplier Award, E1273 [1JY]
Albany Park Community Center (organization): League of Women Voters of Illinois Outstanding Leadership in Voter Education award recipient, E102 [27JA]
Albuquerque, NM: West Mesa High School inclusion on Newsweek (publication) list of Nation's top high schools, H4911 [29JN]
Alexander, John: Maryland 2d Congressional District Veterans Advisory Council Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E802 [11MY]
Allen, Carolyn: Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., award recipient, E141 [3FE]
Allsop, Camille: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Wyoming, E379 [15MR]
Alomar, Jacqueline: Burlington County, NJ, Prosecutor's Citizen Hero Award recipient, E820 [12MY]
Alton, IL: Alton Middle School named Association of Illinois Middle-Level Schools Illinois Horizon School To Watch, E555 [15AP]
Alvarez, Cesar: American Friends of the Hebrew University (organization) National Scopus Award recipient, H6286 [29JY]
Alvarez, Ramon: American Diabetes Association and Father's Day/Mother's Day Council Inc., Father of the Year Award recipient, E964 [28MY]
American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: Merrillville, IN, chapter recipient of Chapter of the Year Award, H6689 [15SE]
American Red Cross Twin Cities Chapter: tribute to Firefighters Heroes Award recipients, H3297 [11MY]
Ameryun, David S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1977 [18NO]
Ames, Isaac A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E402 [17MR]
Anderson, Bret: Bartlett, TN, Fire Dept. Firefighter of the Year award recipent, E862 [18MY]
Anderson, Corey: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E226 [24FE]
Anderson, Dave: Multiple Sclerosis Society Volunteer Hall of Fame for Programs and Services inductee, E290 [3MR]
Anderson, Joe: San Clemente, CA, Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E252 [25FE]
Annandale, VA: St. Ambrose Catholic School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1985 [18NO]
———tribute to Annandale Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E838 [13MY]
———tribute to NOVA-Annandale Symphony Orchestra award recipients, E1554 [10AU]
Anton, John: National Down Syndrome Society Advocate of the Year award recipient, E248 [25FE]
Armed Forces: ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (H.R. 4088), H458, H459 [2FE], H1416-H1419 [15MR]
———investigation into denial of Purple Heart medals relative to degree of injury, H7217 [29SE]
Arshad, Arosa: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E223 [24FE]
Ashley, Marion: American Diabetes Association and Father's Day/Mother's Day Council Inc., Father of the Year Award recipient, E973 [28MY]
Assemi, Reza: Greater Fresno, CA, Area Chamber of Commerce ``You Get It'' Award recipient, E145 [3FE]
Association of Fundraising Professionals: tribute to Greater Cleveland, OH, chapter National Philanthropy Day award recipients, E1902 [15NO]
Atkins, Rose: Virginia Association of School Superintendents Virginia Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E1025 [8JN]
Aulgur, Zachary: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1369 [20JY]
Aurora, IL: Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy recipient of Intel Corp., Schools of Distinction Star Innovator award (H. Res. 862), H53-H55 [13JA], E36 [15JA]
Ayala, Piedad: Central California Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year Award recipient, E584 [20AP]
Baker, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1368 [20JY]
Baloian, Edward: Ag One Foundation Community Salute Award recipient, E237 [25FE]
Baltimore, MD: Eastern Technical High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1699 [22SE]
Banegas, Ascension: Hall of Fame of Delaware Women inductee, E447 [22MR]
Barber, Robert M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E262 [26FE]
Barker, Sharon K.: Bucks County, PA, Women's History Month Award recipient, E514 [13AP]
Bartholome, Cody: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1033 [8JN]
Bauer, Virginia S.: Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, Inc., Woman of Distinction Award recipient, E132 [2FE]
Baugus, Jeffrey: Hurlburt Air Force Association Chapter 398 Middle School Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E483 [25MR]
Beach, Diane: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1690 [22SE]
Beachwood, NJ: tribute to Boy Scout and Girl Scout leaders and parents Beachwood Citizen of the Year Award recipients, E648 [26AP]
Beall, John B., Sr.: Bronze Star recipient, E1248 [30JN]
Bedolla, Carlos: Chowchilla, CA, Richard Corbett Brown VFW Post 9896 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E579 [20AP]
Behar, Isaac: Miami, FL, Jewish Health Networks Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, H4510 [16JN]
Behar, Raquel Egozi: Miami Jewish Health Systems (organization) Mother of the Year award recipient, H2767 [21AP]
Bell, Tony: ConvaTec Inc., Great Comebacks Award recipient, E296 [3MR]
Belvidere, NJ: Boy Scout Troop #141 recipient of the Boy Scouts of America Centennial Award, E1068 [10JN]
Bennett, Alesha: Burlington County, NJ, Prosecutor's Citizen Hero Award recipient, E820 [12MY]
Benziger family: Sonoma Valley, CA, Business of the Year award recipients, E1834 [29SE], E1896, E1898 [15NO]
Berger, Scott: Utica, NY, American Legion Post 229 Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E581 [20AP]
Berliner, Diana and Leon: Humboldt County, CA, Democratic Central Committee Citizens of the Year award recipients, E1691 [22SE]
Bigelow, Barbara: California State University, Fresno Common Threads Award recipient, E759 [5MY]
Biggs, Glenn: Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging Philanthropist of the Year award recipient, E800 [11MY]
Billington, Wilbur: Johnson County Community College Trustee Emeritus designee, E252 [25FE]
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute: American Association of Museums Museums and Community Collaborations Abroad Award recipient, E914 [24MY]
Bjorklund, Byron: SBA Minnesota Small Business of the Year award recipient, E922 [24MY]
Blake, William: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E1947 [17NO]
Blasingame, Evan: Napa County, CA, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1581 [14SE]
Bloomington, MN: Oak Grove Presbyterian Church recipient of Bloomington Human Rights Commission Omar Bonderud Human Rights Award, H169 [19JA]
Bock, Jody: Healthcare Accreditation Colloquium Heart Failure Nurse Maven Award recipient, E1667 [16SE]
Bode Technology Group, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce President's ``E'' Award for Export Service recipient, E837 [13MY]
Bohlin, Peter: American Institute of Architects Gold Medal recipient, E1801 [29SE]
Bolen, Bill and family: Walton County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1930 [16NO]
Bolli, Jayden: Burlington County, NJ, Prosecutor's Citizen Hero Award recipient, E820 [12MY]
Bollich, James J.: Louisiana American Legion Post 241 Legionnaire of the Year award recipient, E2013 [30NO]
Bonner, Deane: Celebrating Diversity in Cobb County, GA, Award recipient, E484 [25MR]
Bonner, Zach: Beliefnet.com (Internet site) Most Inspiring Person of the Year award recipient, E9 [12JA]
Boone, IA: Boone County Fair recipient of Association of Iowa Fairs Blue Ribbon Award, E446 [22MR]
Boone, Tony: American Red Cross Prince William County, VA, Chapter Dr. Gail Kettlewell Award recipient, E491 [25MR]
Bouton, Chad: Battelle Memorial Institute Inventor of the Year award recipient, H3425 [12MY], E1033 [8JN]
Boyd, Charlton: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Louisiana, E371 [12MR]
Bradway, Steve and Susan Hagel: Pierce County, WA, Medical Society Health Care Champions Community Impact Award recipients, E2078 [7DE]
Brandon, FL: Brandon Academy recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1641 [15SE]
Brent, Eric: Washington (DC) Post Distinguished Educational Leadership Award recipient for Prince William County, VA, Schools, E1023 [8JN]
Breshears, Samuel F.: FBI National Academy Associates, Inc., Kansas/Western Missouri Chapter Clarence M. Kelley Meritorious Service Award recipient, E694 [28AP]
Brewington, David P.: NAACP Talbot County, MD, Branch Veteran's Award recipient, E1791 [29SE]
Brindley, Robert B., Sr.: Associated Builders and Contractors of North Alabama Eagle Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E339 [10MR]
Brinker, Nancy Goodman: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (H. Res. 708), H200-H202 [20JA], E59, E60, E64 [21JA]
Brock, Jerry: Tempe, AZ, Community Council Guiding Light Philanthropy Award recipient, E1928 [16NO]
Brooks, Eric D.: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search finalist, E154 [4FE]
Brown, William: Batavia, NY, Rotary Club honorary status award recipient, E87 [26JA]
Brown, Willie, Sr.: African-American Historical and Cultural Museum of the San Joaquin Valley Trail Blazers Award recipient, E204 [23FE]
Brunelle, Philip: General Mills Foundation Minnesota Martin Luther King, Jr., Breakfast Committee Local Legend Award recipient, E207 [23FE]
Bruni, Sylvia: Laredo/Webb County Bar Association Liberty Bell Award recipient, E783 [6MY]
Bryan, Luke: Academy of Country Music Top New Artist Award recipient, E612 [21AP]
Bryon, MN: Bryon High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1697 [22SE]
Bures, Bob: Western Springs, IL, Man of the Year award recipient, E100 [27JA]
Burke, Keith: Arizona Gang Investigators Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1169 [23JN]
Burlington County, NJ: tribute to Burlington County Chamber of Commerce Voice of Business Award recipients, E521 [13AP]
———tribute to Burlington County Prosecutor's Recognition of Citizens or Public Servants Award recipients, E823 [12MY]
Burne, James and Mary Lou: Scranton, PA, Kiwanis Club outstanding community service honorees, E601 [21AP]
Burns, Nonnie: Discovering Justice (organization) Champion of Justice Award recipient, E27 [13JA]
Bussinger, Bret M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1976 [18NO]
Cahill, Tim: National High School Athletic Coaches Association National Coach of the Year for Swimming and Diving award recipient, E1357 [19JY]
Calderon, Stephanie: Golden Apple Foundation Golden Apple Scholar award recipient, E625 [22AP]
Calestino, Frank P.: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Service to America Medal finalist, E784 [6MY]
Callahan, Rob: Poplar Bluff, MO, Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E84 [26JA]
Callahan, Sonny: Mobile, AL, Civitan Club Mobilian of the Year award recipient, E259 [25FE], E873 [18MY]
Calleros, Charles: State Bar of Arizona Committee on Minorities and Women in the Law Award recipient, E1216 [28JN]
Callery, Jane E.: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E4 [12JA]
Camacho, Keven: SBA Financial Services Champion of the Year award recipient, E688 [27AP]
Camden County, NJ: tribute to Camden County Freedom Medal recipients, E122 [2FE]
Camp Douglas, WI: Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center recipient of Air Force Organizational Excellence Award, E344 [10MR]
Campbell, Susan: Okaloosa County, FL, Support Person of the Year award recipient, E457 [23MR]
Campbell, Thomas P.: Wheat Ridge, CO, Reinvestment Award recipient, E1691 [22SE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of Emancipation Hall for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (H. Con. Res. 239), H1076-H1078 [3MR], E229 [24FE]
———permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (H. Con. Res. 237), E180 [22FE]
Caputo, Christina: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E224 [24FE]
Carilli, Michelle A.: National Volunteer Fire Council Junior Firefighter of the Year Award recipient, E526 [13AP]
Carlinville, IL: Macoupin County Courthouse inclusion in American Institute of Architects ``150 Great Places in Illinois'' list, E995 [28MY]
Carnahan, Catherine: National Association of Secondary School Principals Middle Level Principal of the Year award recipient, E1602 [14SE]
Carolina International Trucks, Inc.: Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E408 [18MR]
Carter, Lester: Milwaukee, WI, Community Brainstorming Conference James Baker Award recipient, E1965 [18NO]
Celebrate Fairfax, Inc.: tribute to Lord and Lady Fairfax Award Program honorees, E1020 [8JN]
Centreville, VA: inclusion in Money (publication) list of best places to live, E1358 [19JY]
Cephas, Curtis: Escambia County, FL, Sheriff's Dept. Medal of Valor recipient, E63 [21JA]
Cerf, Christopher: McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc., Harold W. McGraw, Jr., Prize in Education recipient, E1692 [22SE]
Chan, Jack: SBA Minority Champion of the Year award recipient, E687 [27AP]
Chandler, William: Chowchilla, CA, Richard Corbett Brown VFW Post 9896 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E601 [21AP]
Cherokee, NC: Eastern Band of Cherokee AdvantageWest Economic Development Group Certified Entrepreneurial Community designee, E798 [11MY]
———Eastern Band of Cherokee designation as a Certified Entrepreneurial Community by AdvantageWest Economic Development Group, E1609 [14SE]
Chew, Niels: Sonoma, CA, Honorary Mayor of the Year award recipient, E330 [9MR]
Chicago, IL: Walter Payton College Prep School recipient of Intel School of Distinction Star Innovator Award, E1768 [29SE]
Children's Trust (organization): tribute to Champion for Children Award recipients, H7626 [29NO]
Cianelli, Robert T.: Maryland 2d Congressional District Veterans Advisory Council Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E799 [11MY]
CIGNA Corp.: Eden Prairie, MN, unit recipient of Hennepin County, MN, Wellness by Design Award, E1329 [15JY]
Cimperman, Albert: French Legion of Honor medal of the Knight recipient, E2131 [14DE]
Citron, Jeffrey and Suzanne: Jersey Shore Region American Cancer Society Annual Golf Classic honorees, E1302 [13JY]
Clark, Janai: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E221 [24FE]
Clark, Rosemary: Burlington County, NJ, Prosecutor's Special Recognition Award recipient, E820 [12MY]
Clark, Trapper: SBA Maine Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E827 [12MY]
Clark, Zane E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E471 [24MR], E662 [26AP], E707 [29AP]
Clay, Shelby: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E331 [9MR]
Clearwater, FL: St. Cecelia Interparochial Catholic School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1710 [22SE]
CleNET International, LLC: Dept. of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency Minority Global Technology Firm of the Year Award recipient, E1513 [30JY]
Cobb, Sue: Order of Jamaica award recipient, H6630 [14SE]
Cochran, Dylan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1430 [27JY]
Cockrum, Randy and family: Crawford County, AR, Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1266 [1JY]
Cogan, Jacob R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1941 [17NO]
Coghlan, Harry: FBI Director's Award for Excellence, E1859 [29SE]
Cohen, Ella: National High School Moot Court Competition Best Respondent award recipient, E1086 [14JN]
College Park, GA: Martin Luther King, Jr., Elementary School recipient of National Title 1 Association Distinguished School award, E2109 [9DE]
Collierville, TN: Collierville High School inclusion on Newsweek (publication) list of Nation's top high schools, H4437 [15JN]
Collins, Diane: Maryland 2d Congressional District Veterans Advisory Council Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E798 [11MY]
Colson, Russ: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Minnesota Professor of the Year award recipient, E2014 [30NO]
Commerce Financial Corp.: inclusion in Forbes (publication) ``America's Best Banks'' list, E479 [24MR]
Commerford, Brianna: Hyundai Hope on Wheels' National Youth Ambassador honoree, E1798 [29SE]
Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph (organization): St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Employer of Excellence award recipient, E1131 [17JN]
Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 2865), H4690-H4692 [23JN]
Conner, Ray A.: Chesapeake, VA, Rotary Club Chesapeake First Citizen Award recipient, E1679 [16SE]
Conrad, David P.: Fairfax County, VA, Fire and Rescue Dept., Career Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E1897 [15NO]
Continental Structural Plastics, LLC.: Sarepta, LA, plant recipient of Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana (organization) Platinum Award for Continued Excellence, E1522 [30JY], E1548 [10AU]
Cooper, Tim and family: Boone County, AR, Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1551 [10AU]
Copeland, Tim: Scottsdale Healthcare (organization) ``Salute to Military'' honoree, E183 [22FE]
Corbin, Megan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Missouri, E403 [17MR]
Corp. for National and Community Service: tribute to Presidential Volunteer Service Award for Lifetime Achievement recipients from Arizona, E302 [4MR]
Costello, Jacob: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1155 [22JN]
Cotchett, Joseph W.: Notre Dame de Namur University Community Spirit Award recipient, E880 [19MY], E916 [24MY]
Coudersport, PA: Charles Cole Memorial Hospital recipient of Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania Achievement Award, H4229 [8JN]
Creel, Derek J.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E489 [25MR]
Cropper, Steve: Nashville, TN, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, E1896 [15NO]
Crouse, George: U.S. Tennis Association New England High School Coach of the Year award recipient, E209 [23FE]
Cruz, Jeffrey P.: Navy Fire and Emergency Services EMS Provider of the Year award recipient, E1702 [22SE]
Cumberland International Trucks, Bus and Idealease (business): Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E294 [3MR]
Curry, Ulysses: African-American Historical and Cultural Museum of the San Joaquin Valley Trail Blazers Award recipient, E254 [25FE]
Daigneault, Gary: Associated Press Television-Radio Association Hall of Fame honoree, E1030 [8JN]
Dale City, VA: Dale City Volunteer Fire Dept., recipient of Washington Business Journal Green Business Region Award, E1855 [29SE]
———tribute to Dale City Volunteer Fire Dept. Valor Award recipients, E530 [13AP]
Dallas, TX: Lake Highlands Junior High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1674 [16SE]
———School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center inclusion on Newsweek (publication) list of Nation's top high schools, E1133 [17JN], E1192 [24JN]
———School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center inclusion on Newsweek (publication) list of Nation's top high schools, E1133 [17JN]
———tribute to Magazine of the Associated General Contractors of America Aon Build America Award recipients, E1156 [22JN]
———University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center recipient of National Cancer Institute designation, E1556 [10AU]
Dallinger, Carolyn E.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Iowa Professor of the Year Award recipient, E1985 [18NO]
Daniel, Sonya: Florida Public Relations Association Crisis Communicator of the Year Award recipient, E960 [26MY]
Danielsen, Andrew P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E708 [29AP]
Darr, Courtney: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E330 [9MR]
Das, Paul M.: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search finalist, E292 [3MR]
Daters, Theresa: Melbourne, IA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E896 [20MY]
David, Amy: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Wyoming, E378 [15MR]
Davis, Amy: Hurlburt Air Force Association Chapter 398 Elementary School Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E501 [25MR]
Davis, Janet: Georgia Credit Union Affiliates Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E881 [19MY]
Davis, Taylor: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, H3086 [4MY]
Dawson, Bill: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1624 [15SE]
Day, Grace: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Woman in the Workplace Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1135 [17JN]
De Groot, John: Chowchilla, CA, Richard Corbett Brown VFW Post 9896 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E605 [21AP]
De Wulf, Marta and Frederic: Michelle Obama Apps for Healthy Kids competition winners, E1954 [17NO]
DeBenedictis, Ericka: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search winner, H2582 [15AP]
Debolt, Margaret L.: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E346 [10MR]
Deniz, Johnny: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Senior Farmer of the Year award recipient, E1400 [22JY]
Denomme, Thomas G.: The Community House (organization) Community Service Award recipient, E1494 [30JY]
Dept. of Defense: review military service records of Jewish American World War I veterans to determine whether they should be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, H4075 [27MY]
Dept. of Education: establish and administer an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (H.R. 2377), H1404-H1406 [15MR], E403 [17MR]
Dept. of Energy: establish monetary prizes for achievements in designing and proposing nuclear energy used fuel alternatives (H.R. 5505), E1066 [10JN]
Dept. of Labor: establish the Work-Life Balance Award (H.R. 4855), H4463-H4466, H4484 [15JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a transition program for new veterans, improve disability claims system, reform pensions and medal programs, and modify adjudication of mental incompetence (H.R. 6132), H7013-H7017 [28SE], E1780, E1861 [29SE]
Dexter, MO: Hickory Log restuarant induction into Missouri Restaurant Hall of Fame, E98 [27JA]
Di Stefano, Anthony: American Public Health Association Distinguished Service Award recipient, E2065 [7DE]
Diamond Cos.: Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E379 [15MR]
Dickens, Marty: Operation Andrew Group (organization) Joe and Honey Rodgers Leadership Award recipient, E1707 [22SE]
Dickey, Nancy: Texas Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E1590 [14SE]
Dieringer, Mike: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1032 [8JN]
Dierks, Cap: Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement inductee, E786 [6MY]
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (H.R. 2788), H1618, H1619, H1620 [18MR], E419 [19MR]
Dix Hills, NY: tribute to Half Hollow Hills East High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E654 [26AP]
Dixon, Romonia: Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Youth of the Year award recipient, E1642 [15SE]
———Boys & Girls Clubs of America Pacific Region Youth of the Year award recipient, E1399 [22JY]
Dollison, Cornelius and Mary: Muncie (IN) Star Press Person of the Year Award recipients, E110 [29JA]
Dravvorn, Sharon: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E192 [22FE]
Drennan, Raymond J.: Purple Heart recipient, E1844 [29SE]
Duarte Nursery, Inc.: National Ag Science Center Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E1909 [16NO]
Dubberke, Dieter H.: DAR Merced, CA, chapter Americanism Medal recipient, E878 [19MY]
Dykes, Chans E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E396 [17MR]
E.J. Harrison & Sons, Inc.: Boy Scouts of America Ventura County, CA, Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1966 [18NO]
E.W. Scripps Co.: tribute to National Spelling Bee participants (H. Res. 1494), H7468, H7469 [16NO], E1967 [18NO]
Ebert-Colella, Kim: Greater Tacoma, WA, Peace Prize recipient, E1509 [30JY]
Eckstrom, Mary Alice: League of United Latin American Citizens and NAACP Rosa Parks Lifetime Community Advocacy Award recipient, E583 [20AP]
Eden Prairie, MN: inclusion in Money (publication) list of best places to live, H5521 [13JY]
Edison2 (business): tribute for participation in the X Prize Foundation Progressive Automotive X Prize competition, E1697 [22SE]
Edmunds, Donovan L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1035 [8JN]
Edouard, Diana: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E238 [25FE]
EduCyber, Inc.: Wheat Ridge, CO, Business of the Year Award recipient, E1690 [22SE]
Edwards, William: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search semifinalist, E160 [4FE]
Edwardsville, IL: inclusion in Family Circle (publication) list of ``10 Best Towns for Families'', E1585 [14SE]
Eighty Four, PA: Wylandville Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1786 [29SE]
Eldon, MO: tribute to Eldon High School FFA Parliamentary Procedure team, E1948 [17NO]
Elkington, John: Beale Street Brass Note Walk of Fame inductee, H6812 [22SE]
Elling, Branden C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E267 [26FE]
Ellis, Kathleen T.: YMCA Champions for Children Distinguished Citizen Service Award recipient, E1121 [16JN]
Emery, Sean M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E395 [17MR]
Enterprise Wheat Ridge (organization): Wheat Ridge, CO, City Council Partnership Award recipient, E1689 [22SE]
Erie, PA: inclusion of Hamot Medical Center in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best Hosptals'' list, H6287 [29JY]
———tribute to Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy Academic Decathlon team, H2887 [27AP]
Etchberger, Richard L.: award Medal of Honor posthumously, E2087 [8DE]
Etheridge-Williams, LaVera: African-American Historical and Cultural Museum of the San Joaquin Valley Trail Blazers Award recipient, E243 [25FE]
Eunice, LA: Eunice Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1695 [22SE]
Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Best of Braddock Award recipients, E1297 [13JY]
———tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards recipients, E424, E425, E426 [19MR]
———tribute to Fairfax County Police Dept. Valor Award recipients, E529 [13AP]
———tribute to Fairfax County Youth Football League honorees, E400 [17MR]
Feeser, Charles: DC Public Education Fund (organization) Excellence in Teaching Award recipient, E2209 [21DE]
Fernandez, Vincente, Jr.: Mr. Amigo Association Mr. Amigo Award recipient, E223 [24FE]
Ferrara, James M.: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal recipient, E1595 [14SE]
Fezzey, Michael and Suzy: March of Dimes Michigan chapter John Dingell Hero for Babies Award recipients, E1848 [29SE]
Filip, Zackary T.: Army Times (publication) Soldier of the Year award recipient, E1335 [15JY]
Fisher, Dennis: Missouri Association of School Administrators Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E1943 [17NO]
Fishertown, PA: tribute to Chestnut Ridge Middle School National Junior Honor Society inductees, E799 [11MY]
Florida PTA: PTA Outstanding Advocacy Awards recipient, E443 [22MR]
Flournoy, Maxine: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E345 [10MR]
Flower Mound, TX: inclusion of Flower Mound High School in Newsweek (publication) ``Best High Schools'' list, E1434 [27JY]
———inclusion of Marcus High School in Newsweek (publication) ``Best High Schools'' list, E1434 [27JY]
Flunder, Mary Ann: KC Business (publication) Kansas City Influential Women honoree, E311 [4MR]
Flynn, Denny: ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee, E1470 [29JY]
Folsom, Christian G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E877 [19MY]
Foltz, Ryan A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E583 [20AP]
Forbuss, Robert L.: American Ambulance Association Special Recognition Award recipient, E1921 [16NO]
Ford, Nathan: Cocke County, TN, Education Foundation Celebrate Our Successes Award recipient, H4200 [28MY]
———Cocke County, TN, School System Celebrate Our Successes award recipient, E1051 [9JN]
Fort, Merlin: Humboldt County, IA, Neighborhood Restoration/Beautification Award recipient, E519 [13AP]
Fort Thomas, KY: Ruth Moyer Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H356 [26JA]
Fote, Thomas P.: New Jersey Jefferson Environmental Stewardship Award recipient, E674 [27AP]
Frank, Meryl: Jewish Outreach Institute honoree, E1639 [15SE]
Franklin, Jacob A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E333 [9MR]
Frazier, Alexander: General Council of the Assemblies of God Royal Ranger Gold Medal of Achievement award recipient, E599 [21AP]
Fredman, Samuel G.: Westchester Jewish Conference Rabbi Amiel Wohl Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E815 [12MY]
Fresno Equipment Co.: Baker, Peterson and Franklin Ag Business Award recipient, E1914 [16NO]
Frick, Joseph A.: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Hope Award recipient, E1520 [30JY]
Frisco, TX: inclusion of Wakeland High School in Newsweek (publication) ``Best High Schools'' list, E1434 [27JY]
Fronick, Abigail: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1174 [23JN]
Fuller, John: Ancient Order of Hibernians, Monmouth County, NJ, Division 2 Hibernian of the Year award recipient, E384 [16MR]
Furman, Duane: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1618 [15SE]
Galliher, Renee: Mocksville, NC, Fire Dept. Firefighter of the Year Award recipient, E310 [4MR]
Gamel, Hank D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2013 [30NO]
Garcia, Juliet V.: Hispanic Women's Network of Texas Latina Leader Award recipient, E1775 [29SE]
Gard, Robert G., Jr.: Monterey Institute of International Studies Philanthropist of the Year award recipient, E2138 [15DE]
Gargano family: Humboldt County, IA, Family Tradition Award recipient, E518 [13AP]
Gastonia, NC: National Civic League All-American City Award recipient, E1178 [23JN]
Geisinger, Scott D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1979 [18NO]
Geisinger, Thomas A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1981 [18NO]
George Mason University: School of Public Policy recipient of Library of Congress Open World Leadership Center National Grantee of Merit Award and Open World Award for Service to Congress, E469 [24MR]
Georgia: tribute to Army First Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment of the 48th Infrantry Brigade Combat Team, H7628 [29NO]
Gerhart, Andrew: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Michigan Professor of the Year Award recipient, E1970 [18NO]
Germantown, TN: Houston High School inclusion on Newsweek (publication) list of Nation's top high schools, H4437 [15JN]
Gibson, Jim E.: Russellville, AR, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, H956 [26FE]
Gills Onions (business): American Council of Engineering Companies Grand Conceptor Award recipient, E811 [11MY]
Gilmartin, James A.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) W. Francis Swingle Award recipient, E362 [11MR]
Girl Scouts: Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore recipients of Ocean County, NJ, Advisory Commission on the Status of Women Women Advocate of the Year award, E1889 [15NO]
Giunta, Salvatore: Medal of Honor recipient, H7425 [15NO]
Glen Carbon, IL: Glen Carbon Centennial Library named Library Journal ``Best Small Library in America'', E190 [22FE]
Gless, John: American Diabetes Association and Father's Day/Mother's Day Council Inc., Father of the Year Award recipient, E967 [28MY]
Goering, Daniel A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E264 [26FE]
Golliglee, Parker: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E37 [19JA]
Gonzalez, Lorena: San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E1482 [29JY]
Goodwin, Hugh W., Sr.: African-American Historical and Cultural Museum of the San Joaquin Valley Trail Blazers Award recipient, E220, E228 [24FE]
Gordon, Greg: Pensacola, FL, Police Dept. Gold Medal of Valor recipient, E45 [20JA]
Grant, Linda: American Network of Community Options and Resources (organization) Louisiana Direct Support Professional of the Year award recipient, E880 [19MY]
Gray, William H., III: appreciation for receipt of Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award, H4428 [15JN]
———Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award recipient, H4427 [15JN]
Graybill, Tessa: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E328 [9MR]
Graziano, Charles J.: Italian American Association of Luzerne County, PA, Person of the Year award recipient, E1841 [29SE]
Green, Dalton E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1035 [8JN]
Green, James: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1938 [17NO]
Greendeer, Jessika: Bronze Star recipient, E893 [20MY]
Greenwood, Marie L. Anderson: Metro Denver Economic Development Corp., Trailblazer Award recipient, E29 [13JA]
Greski, Anthony T.: Air Force Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E4 [12JA]
Griffin, Alyssa: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E225 [24FE]
Grip, Bob: Alabama Broadcasters' Association Best TV News Anchor Award recipient, E566 [15AP]
Grosberg, Rick: University of California, Davis Prize for Undergraduate Teaching and Scholarly Achievement recipient, E728 [3MY]
Grosdeck, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1429 [27JY]
Grossman, Tracey: Anti-Defamation League Daniel Ginsberg Award recipient, E830 [12MY]
Gryczewski, Lauren: Golden Apple Foundation Golden Apple Scholar award recipient, E625 [22AP]
Guerra, Christopher: Ohio Lawn Care Association Ohio Lawn Care Applicator of the Year Award recipient, E63 [21JA]
Gutierrez, Oscar: San Clemente, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E255 [25FE]
Hadley, Kevin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1432 [27JY]
Hale, Lee: National Association of Secondary School Principals/Virco Manufacturing Corp., Assistant Principal of the Year Award recipient, E1002 [28MY]
Hamka, Abdul: Progressive Casualty Insurance Co., DASH+ National Student Competition semifinalist, E1307 [13JY]
Hannan, Irene Horstmann: Main Line, PA, Chamber of Commerce and Devereux Foundation Women in Leadership Award recipient, E1665 [16SE]
Harbor, Donice: North Carolina NAACP Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E104 [27JA]
Harklau, Dean and Judy: Humboldt County, IA, Good Neighbor Award recipient, E519 [13AP]
Hart, John R., and family: Washington County, AR, Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1235 [30JN]
Hatfield, Joe W.: West Virginia Affordable Housing Hall of Fame inductee, E747 [5MY]
Hatfield, Ramona: Military Spouse (publication) Military Spouse of the Year Award finalist, E771 [6MY]
Hawaii: Dept. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipient, H6812 [22SE]
Hawthorne, CA: Hawthorne Math and Science Academy recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1858 [29SE]
Hayes, Connor: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E329 [9MR]
Hazelwood, Hugh: San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council Fellowship Honoree, E1485 [29JY]
Hazeur, Kathryn Young: Hall of Fame of Delaware Women inductee, E447 [22MR]
Health4Haiti (organization): Federation for the Development of Universities and Research in Haiti International Humanitarian Service Award recipient, E456 [23MR]
Heath, Julia A.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Tennessee Professor of the Year Award recipient, E1955 [17NO]
Heavenly Hats Project-TRV (nonprofit organization): Humboldt County, IA, Young Leaders Award recipient, E520 [13AP]
Hebert, Sylvia P.: ConvaTec Inc., Great Comebacks Award recipient, E273 [2MR]
Hecht, Brandon G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2019 [1DE]
Hecht, Scott: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E1846 [29SE]
Heffers, Joseph A.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Achievement Award recipient, E353 [11MR]
Heim, Reed P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E262 [26FE]
Helt, Megan: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E347 [10MR]
Hemmert, Terri: National Radio Hall of Fame inductee, E1995 [29NO]
Henderson, Katherine O.: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E166 [4FE]
Henderson, Najee J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1925 [16NO]
Henschel, Lauren: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, H3086 [4MY]
Herbst, Marc: Construction Financial Management Association Long Island, NY, Chapter Construction Executive of the Year award recipient, E1848 [29SE]
Hill, Valerie: ATHENA Award recipient, E869 [18MY]
Hiller, Timmothy H.R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1980 [18NO]
Hindoyan, Nova: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E441 [22MR]
Hinton, Cecil: African-American Historical and Cultural Museum of the San Joaquin Valley Trail Blazers Award recipient, E206 [23FE]
Hobart, IN: tribute to Hobart Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E126, E129 [2FE], E2033 [2DE]
Hochard, Jacob C.P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E560 [15AP]
Hofer, Chelsey: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1174 [23JN]
Hoff, Nathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E815 [12MY]
Hogancamp, Wayne T.: Silver Star recipient, H4513 [16JN]
Holler, Deb: First Ladies of Simi Valley Hospital Foundation Woman of the Year award recipient, E552 [15AP]
Holm, Margarete: POW/MIA commemorative medal recipient, H6048 [27JY]
Holstein, Charlotte (Chuckie): Forging Our Community's United Strength (F.O.C.U.S.) Greater Syracuse (organization) Wisdom Keeper Award recipient, E1078 [10JN]
Homan, Joseph P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1432 [27JY]
Homestead ARB, FL: Air Force Reserve 482d Fighter Wing recipient of Dept. of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award, H1084 [3MR]
Hood, Vandiver K.: Bronze Star recipient, E1181 [23JN]
Hooper, Benjamin R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E401 [17MR]
Hopkins, David: Hartford County, MD, Agricultural Pioneer Award recipient, E415 [18MR]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 5359), E906 [20MY]
Houghtaling, Ryan E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E465 [24MR]
House of Representatives: tribute to service awards for employees of the Officers and Inspector General of the House of Representatives, E1689 [22SE]
Howery, Ashley: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Missouri, E393 [17MR]
Hruby family: Nebraska Farm Bureau Young Farmer-Rancher Excellence in Agriculture Award recipient, E14 [12JA]
Hubbert, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1037 [8JN]
Huber, Benjamin J.P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1974 [18NO]
Huerta, Dolores: Feminist Majority Foundation Eleanor Roosevelt Award recipient, E736 [4MY]
Hueso, Ben: San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council Community Service Award recipient, E1483 [29JY]
Huffman, Lawton P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E261 [26FE]
Hughes, Meredith: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E351 [10MR]
Hull, Garrett: Civil Air Patrol Iowa Wing Cadet of the Year award recipient, E1263 [1JY]
Humboldt Area Arts Council: Humboldt County, IA, Cooperation Award recipient, E518 [13AP]
Hunnicutt, Margaret: Tempe, AZ, Chamber of Commerce Business Woman of the Year award recipient, E893 [20MY]
Hurst, TX: inclusion of LD Bell High School in Newsweek (publication) ``Best High Schools'' list, E1434 [27JY]
Hutchison, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1647 [15SE]
Hutchison, Peter: School Administrators Association of New York State New York State Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, E647 [26AP]
Iacobucci, Bruce: United Way of Bucks County, PA, Dr. Stanton Kelton Award recipient, E716 [29AP]
Iannitti, Joseph A.: Scottsdale Healthcare (organization) ``Salute to Military'' honoree, E46 [20JA], E63 [21JA]
Indiana: tribute to Construction Advancement Foundation/Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable (organization) award honorees, E819 [12MY]
Indiana State Teachers Association: tribute to Crystal Bell Award recipients, E753 [5MY]
Inglewood, CA: Highland Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1851 [29SE]
Ingram, Mark: tribute (H. Res. 970), H51-H53 [13JA], H8363 [15DE]
International Paper Co.: Corporate Responsibility Officer Association Top 100 Corporate Citizen honoree, E1887 [15NO]
International Truck Sales of Richmond Inc.: Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E301 [4MR]
Iowa: inclusion of 4th Congressional District high schools in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best High Schools'' bronze medal list, E451 [23MR]
———tribute to Des Moines (IA) Register Academic All-State Team honorees from Fourth Congressional District, E900 [20MY]
Ireland, Andrew D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1954 [17NO]
Itzkowitz, Murray: Adaptive Design Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2010 [30NO]
J.M. Waller Associates, Inc.: SBA Washington Metro Area District Small Business Person of the Year Award recipient, E1113 [16JN]
Jackson, Brooke: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E349 [10MR]
Jackson, Frank: Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni Association Alumnus of the Year award recipient, E989 [28MY]
Jacksonville, TX: Fred Douglass Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1674 [16SE]
———West Side Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1674 [16SE]
Jacobs, Arnold J.: Philippine Liberation Medal recipient, E733 [4MY]
James, Grayson: Boy Scouts Medal of Merit recipient, E797 [11MY]
Jameson, Judy Walt: California State University, Fresno Common Threads Award recipient, E766 [5MY]
Jarboe, Kristen: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E65 [21JA]
Jennings, Parnick: Rome, GA, Hugh Burns Christian Service Award recipient, E1125 [16JN]
Jewell, Beth: National Marine Education Association Outstanding Teacher Award recipient, E1761 [28SE]
Joenks, Pete: Arkansas Association of Secondary School Principals Arkansas Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, H2768 [21AP]
Johnson, Evan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E4 [12JA]
Johnson, Linda: Western Springs, IL, Woman of the Year award recipient, E101 [27JA]
Johnson, Megan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Washington, E1859 [29SE]
Johnston, IA: tribute to Cub Scout Pack 98 Arrow of Light award recipients, E748 [5MY]
Johnstown, PA: Conemaugh Township Area Intermediate School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1786 [29SE]
Jones, Cody and family: Sebastian County, AR, Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1254 [30JN]
Jones, Dmitri: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E223 [24FE]
Jones, Thomas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E394 [17MR]
Jones, Tiffani: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E221 [24FE]
Judd, Wynonna: Nashville, TN, Musicians Hall of Fame Cecil Scaife Visionary Award recipient, E1516 [30JY]
Kaidy, Jeanne: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E2168 [16DE]
Kalishman family: American Jewish Committee St. Louis, MO, chapter Netzach Award recipients, E1780 [29SE]
Kaul, AnneMarie: American Red Cross Certificate of Merit award recipient, E410 [18MR]
Kay, Rodney: Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, E24 [13JA]
Keen, Catherine: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E444 [22MR]
Keller, TX: inclusion of Keller High School in Newsweek (publication) ``Best High Schools'' list, E1434 [27JY]
———Keller Independent School District recipient of Texas State University, San Marcos Texas School Safety Center Texas Safe School Award, E1172 [23JN]
Kelly, Benjamin L.: National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Officer of the Month award recipient, E980 [28MY]
Kelly, Drew: Iowa High School Athletic Association Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee, E894 [20MY]
Kendall, Jackie: Midwest Academy (organization) Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E2087 [8DE]
Kennedy, John and family: National Military Family Association Coast Guard Family of the Year award recipients, E2134 [14DE]
Kentucky: Appalachian Regional Healthcare recipient of National Rural Health Association Outstanding Rural Health Organization award, E944 [26MY]
Kesner, Zachary W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E466 [24MR]
Key, Charles: Chowchilla, CA, Richard Corbett Brown VFW Post 9896 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E608 [21AP]
Keysville, VA: Eureka Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1736 [23SE]
Khetpal, Sahil: Davidson Institute for Talent Development Davidson Fellow Scholarship award recipient, E1708 [22SE]
King, Jan: Wachovia North Carolina Principal of the Year award recipient, E986 [28MY]
King, Priscilla: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E238 [25FE]
Kinoshita, Lisa: Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Foundation of Art Award recipient, E1504 [30JY]
Kinseth-Bode, Arlis: Humboldt-Dakota City, IA, Chamber of Commerce President's Award recipient, E516 [13AP]
Klein, Gerda Weissmann: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (H. Res. 1743), H8308-H8310 [14DE]
Konstas, Jamie: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Service to America Justice and Law Enforcement Medal recipient, E1711 [22SE]
Koos, Chris: Illinois Environmental Hero Award recipient, E245 [25FE]
Kostelac, Connor P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E265 [26FE]
Krauss, Blaine: Presidential Scholars Foundation Presidential Scholar honoree, E939 [25MY]
Kremer, Bob: Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement inductee, E778 [6MY]
Kutzler, Valerie: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E224 [24FE]
Lacina, Stephen: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1784 [29SE]
Ladd, Karen: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E2153 [16DE]
Lafferty, Susan: California State University, Fresno Common Threads Award recipient, E919 [24MY]
Lake City Trucks, LLC: Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E407 [18MR]
Lakeside International, LLC: Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E329 [9MR]
LaMantia, Steve: Laredo, TX, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1467 [29JY]
Lamont, Tom: Laredo, TX, Business Hall of Fame inductee, E775 [6MY]
Lane, Debra: Chesapeake Bay Foundation Environmental Educator of the Year award recipient, E11 [12JA], E1022 [8JN]
Langford, Luke and family: Holmes County, FL, Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1924 [16NO]
Lansing, IA: Kee High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1968 [18NO]
Las Vegas, NV: Rainbow Company recipient of Children's Theatre Foundation of America Medallion Award, E1403 [22JY]
Lasiter, Kenneth: Chowchilla, CA, Richard Corbett Brown VFW Post 9896 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E627 [22AP]
Lavey, Brigitte: Fairfax County, VA, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E915 [24MY]
Lawson, John: Chowchilla, CA, Richard Corbett Brown VFW Post 9896 Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E625 [22AP]
Le, Dat Quang: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1202 [24JN], E2226 [21DE]
Lee, Jin: Council for Art Education, Inc., National Youth Art Month ``School Flags Across the U.S. . . . Flying High'' flag design competition winner for Virginia, E468 [24MR]
Lee, Phillip, Jr. (Endel): Reserve Officers Association Chaplain of the Year award recipient, H836 [25FE]
Leesfield, Ira: American Jewish Committee Judge Learned Hand Award for Preferred Excellence recipient, H197 [20JA]
———American Jewish Committee Judge Learned Hand Award recipient, E183 [22FE]
Lefeber, Lindsey: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E225 [24FE]
Legere, Bill: Maine Hospital Association Caregiver of the Year award recipient, E1457 [28JY]
Lehman, Linda: Behavioral Health Services North Inc., Caregiver Resource Center Caregiver of the Year award recipient, E1917 [16NO]
LeMunyon, Zachary: General Council of the Assemblies of God Royal Ranger Gold Medal of Achievement award recipient, E600 [21AP]
Leong, Kimberly Morrow: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E2226 [21DE]
Lewis, Representative John: Presidential Medal of Freedom award recipient, E2059 [2DE]
Lewis, Rodney: Laredo, TX, Business Hall of Fame inductee, E780 [6MY]
Lewiston, MN: Lewiston-Altura Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1710 [22SE]
Liberty, MO: Liberty High School finalist for National Scholastic Press Association Broadcast Pacemaker Award, E3, E4 [12JA]
Lindo, Jamilah: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E222 [24FE]
Lingren, Alexa: Mary Jo and Glen Mente Endowment and Iowa 4-H Foundation leadership project award recipient, E2022 [1DE]
Locklear, Bruce: Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals Minnesota High School Principal of the Year award recipient, H1001 [2MR]
Logistics Health, Inc.: Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipient, E1604 [14SE]
Lombardo, Joey: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E4 [12JA]
Long Beach, CA: Aquarium of the Pacific recipient of Alliance To Save Energy Super Nova Star of Energy Efficiency award, E280 [2MR]
Longhorn International Trucks (business): Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E393 [17MR]
Longoria, Betty J.: Hispanic Women's Network of Texas Latina Leader Award recipient, E1751 [28SE]
Lorentzen, Elizabeth: Art Educators of Iowa (organization) Outstanding High School Art Educator Award recipient, E1731 [23SE]
Loudoun County, VA: tribute to Valor Foundation ``Why We Should Have a National First Responder's Appreciation Day'' essay competition winners, E503 [25MR]
Lukes, Elizabeth: Illinois Swimming Association Illinois High School Boys Diving Coach of the Year award recipient, H4087 [28MY]
Lyles, Lakeitha: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E238 [25FE]
Lynch, Christopher K.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E946 [26MY]
Lynett, George and Patti: Lackawanna Pro Bono (organization) Attorney Robert W. Munley Distinguished Service Award recipients, E1782 [29SE]
Lynn, Deborah: Walton County, FL, Educational Support Person of the Year award recipient, E124 [2FE]
M.D. Products, Inc.: Humboldt County, IA, Horizon Award recipient, E519 [13AP]
Madden, Jerry: Governing (publication) Public Official of the Year award recipient, E2137 [15DE]
Madisonville, KY: inclusion of Trover Health System on Thomson Reuters (company) 100 Top Hospitals list, E804 [11MY]
Mago, A.K.: Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award recipient, E353 [11MR]
Mallette, Daniel R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E407 [18MR]
Manassas, VA: tribute to Manassas City Police Dept. Valor Award recipients, E531 [13AP]
Manning, William and Martha: Delaware Charter Schools Network Catalyst in Education Award recipients, E920 [24MY]
Mariscotti family: California Restaurant Association, Fresno Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, E291 [3MR]
Marks, Stanley: Homeowners of Covered Bridge Inc., Person of the Year Award recipient, E1176 [23JN]
Marsh, Margaret: Rutgers University Alumni Association Hall of Distinguished Alumni inductee, E527 [13AP]
Marshall, Nick and family: Okaloosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1870 [29SE]
Mathie, Brian: Ohio Optometric Association Optometrist of the Year Award recipient, H8277 [9DE]
Maudlin International Trucks, Inc.: Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E385 [16MR]
Mauldin, SC: Municipal Association of South Carolina Achievement Award recipient, E1680 [16SE]
Maus, Andrew P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E558 [15AP]
Max, Steve: Midwest Academy (organization) Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E2087 [8DE]
McCann, Nathan: National Association of Secondary School Principals/Virco Manufacturing Corp., Assistant Principal of the Year Award recipient, H2900 [27AP]
McCarthy, John D.: Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year Award recipient, E357 [11MR]
McCloskey, Paul N., Jr. (Pete): Peninsula Coalition Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E752 [5MY]
McCloud, Jordan M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1431 [27JY]
McConnell, Stephanie: Arkansas Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, E926 [25MY]
McErlane, James E.: Chester County, PA, Council Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E798 [11MY]
McHugh, Paul: Retired Irish Police Society of Cleveland James P. Sweeney Founder Award recipient, E376 [15MR]
McIlhenny, Bernard R.: Lackawanna County, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) President's Award recipient, E360 [11MR]
McLain, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1721 [23SE]
McLaughlin, Kaitlynn: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E348 [10MR]
Medina, OH: tribute to job creation efforts of Sandridge Food Corp., H5895 [21JY]
MEDRAD Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, E2017 [1DE]
Meiling, Viola and Sylvan: Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development's Housing Manager of the Year Award recipient, E1353 [19JY]
Meisenheimer, Jeffrey W.: National Association of Secondary School Principals/Virco Inc., Principal of the Year Award finalist, E514 [13AP]
``Memphis'' (musical): American Theatre Wing (organization) Tony Award recipient, H4398 [14JN]
Menditto, Allison: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E220 [24FE]
Mershon, Christopher A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1947 [17NO]
Mesa, Arthur F.: SBA Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E687 [27AP]
Metroplex Technology Business Council: tribute to Tech Titans Award recipients, E1476 [29JY]
Metzger, Adam: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1045 [9JN]
Meyers, Marvin A.: Greater Fresno, CA, Area Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1930 [16NO], E1953 [17NO]
Meyers, Mattie: African-American Historical and Cultural Museum of the San Joaquin Valley Trail Blazers Award recipient, E232 [24FE]
Miami Valley International Trucks (business): Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E354 [11MR]
Middleton, Nathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1717 [23SE]
MidwayUSA, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, E2192 [18DE]
Mihalcea, Rada: NSF Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers recipient, E15 [13JA]
Milholland, Herman: Congressional Victim's Rights Caucus Ed Stout Memorial Award for Outstanding Victim Advocacy recipient, E749 [5MY]
Milks, Ben: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E5 [12JA]
Millender, Angel: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1174 [23JN]
Milwaukee Labor Press (publication): International Labor Communications Association awards recipient, E1745 [24SE]
Minister, Christi: Catholic Charities USA (organization) Keep the Dream Alive award recipient, E292 [3MR]
Minnesota: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota named Leapfrog Group (organization) ``Top Children's Hospital'', H8332 [14DE]
———tribute to Congressional Certificate of Merit recipients from the Sixth Congressional District, E743 [4MY]
Missouri Highway Patrol: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (organization) Outstanding Law Enforcement Agency Award recipient, E1806 [29SE]
Mittman, Jeffrey: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled Osborne A. ``Oz'' Day AbilityOne Awareness Award recipient, E1994 [29NO]
Molina Healthcare, Inc.: inclusion in Hispanic Business (publication) list of largest Hispanic-owned businesses in the U.S., E1828 [29SE]
Montross, VA: tribute to Eagle Scout Award recipients, E1169 [23JN]
Moore, Ronald: Chowchilla, CA, Richard Corbett Brown VFW Post 9896 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E602 [21AP]
Morales, Sabrina: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E238 [25FE]
Moran, Brad: Texas Tech University Mass Communications Hall of Fame inductee, E1842 [29SE]
Moreno, Ashley: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E222 [24FE]
Morgan, Richard J.: change classification on National September 11 Memorial from visitor to first responder, H2622 [15AP]
Morlock, Jerald L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E332 [9MR]
Morris, Jessica: Florida Public Relations Association For Profit Communicator of the Year Award recipient, E959 [26MY]
Morrissey, Willard: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona Personal Achievement Award recipient, E1708 [22SE]
Morrow-Leong, Kimberly: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1202 [24JN]
Morton, Brian: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1474 [29JY]
Mozer, Jacob: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Missouri, E397 [17MR]
Mudd, Chuck: American Red Cross Prince William County, VA, Chapter award recipient, E491 [25MR]
Mullens, Danielle: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E348 [10MR]
Muller, Alfred: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E223 [24FE]
Myers, Lonnie: Van Buren, AR, Chamber of Commerce Iverson Riggs Memorial Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E819 [12MY], E902 [20MY]
Nach, David: Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education John J. Ross Memorial Award for Excellence in Law-Related Education recipient, E1596 [14SE]
Nall, Jeff: Florida Public Relations Association Non Profit Communicator of the Year Award recipient, E959 [26MY]
Nank, Sean: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1169 [23JN]
Nashville, TN: Overbrook School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1850 [29SE]
National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1036 [8JN], E1550 [10AU], E1641 [15SE]
National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc.: tribute to African American Funeral Home Hall of Fame inductees, E2099 [9DE]
National Medal of Technology and Innovation: tribute to recipients (H. Res. 935), H1181, H1182 [9MR], E336 [9MR]
National Women's Political Caucus: tribute to Exceptional Merit in Media Award recipients, E1921 [16NO]
Navarro, Imelda: Laredo, TX, Business Hall of Fame inductee, E777 [6MY]
Nelson, Bradley: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E5 [12JA]
Nelson, Gerry: Lakewood, OH, Democrat of the Year award recipient, E1328 [15JY]
New Bedford, MA: tribute to Professional Mariners Award recipients, E1120 [16JN]
New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force: Burlington County, NJ, Prosecutor's Unit Excellence Award recipient, E818 [12MY]
New York, NY: tribute to Stickball Hall of Fame inductees, E1269 [1JY]
Newark, NJ: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center recipient of American Heart Association Gold Performance Achievement Award, E310 [4MR]
Newcomb, Elvan and Eleanor: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1640 [15SE]
Newton, Cameron: tribute (H. Res. 1761), H8362, H8363 [15DE]
Nisqually Land Trust: Coastal Land Partnership Coastal America Spirit Award recipient, E1532 [30JY]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace, H8038 [7DE], E2252 [22DE]
———recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (H. Res. 1717), H8049-H8056 [7DE], E2092, E2094 [8DE]
———recognition of Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith for physics (H. Res. 1069), H1180, H1181 [9MR], E369 [12MR]
Noble, Julia A.: University of California, Berkeley, English Dept., Departmental Citation Award recipient, E1144 [17JN]
Norbie, Ken: St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, MN, Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1782 [29SE]
North Carolina: tribute to teachers receiving National Board for Professional Teaching Standards' National Board Certification, E1591 [14SE]
North Wales, PA: Mary, Mother of the Redeemer's Catholic Education Center recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2014 [30NO]
Northern Virginia District PTA: tribute to honorees, E699, E701 [28AP]
Novack, Allison: Miami-Dade County, FL, Public Schools Top Outstanding School Youth Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, H2988 [28AP]
NOVACO, Inc.: tribute to Volunteer of the Year Award recipients, E1984 [18NO]
Nowitz, Bernie and Reeva: Jewish Educational Resources of New York (organization) Israel Center honorees, E2045 [2DE]
NSF: establish a Green Chemistry Basic Research and Development program and provide merit-based grants to support green chemistry applications, H3403, H3404 [12MY]
O'Brien, Cheryl: Tacoma-Pierce County Association of Realtors Realtor of the Year Award recipient, E1526 [30JY]
Ocean County, NJ: tribute to Ocean County Chamber of Commerce honorees, E514 [13AP]
Okuye, Jean: California State University, Fresno Common Threads Award recipient, E763 [5MY]
O'Malley, Meredith: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Missouri, E403 [17MR]
OPower (company): Alliance To Save Energy Andromeda Star Award recipient, H6688 [15SE]
Opportunity Enterprises, Inc.: tribute to Achievement Award ceremony, E544 [14AP]
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: National Park Service Intermountain Region Wilderness Stewardship Awards Program Wilderness Champions award recipient, E238 [25FE]
Orlando, James: Washington State Association for Justice Judge of the Year Award recipient, E2118 [13DE]
Ormrod, Demery: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Connecticut, E279 [2MR]
O'Rourke, Samantha: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E220 [24FE]
O&S Trucking, Co.: Commercial Carrier Journal Innovator of the Year award recipient, E716 [29AP]
O'Toole, Bryan E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1952 [17NO]
Owen, Brad: Tacoma-Pierce County, WA, Chamber of Commerce George Francis Train International Business Commemorative Award recipient, E1523 [30JY]
Owensboro, KY: Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce recipient of American Chamber of Commerce Executives (organization) Chamber of the Year award, E1929 [16NO]
Pack, Dawn: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E185 [22FE]
Padilla, Ebonee: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E223 [24FE]
Paglianite, Joseph A.: Italian American Association of Luzerne County, PA, Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E1829 [29SE]
Palmer, Sandy: Hurlburt Air Force Association Chapter 398 Overall Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E503 [25MR]
Pangelinan, Shana G.: SBA Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business of the Year award recipient, E686 [27AP]
Pantin, Arianna: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E221 [24FE]
Parikh, Neel: American Library Association Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children recipient, E1528 [30JY]
Parikh, Sudhir M.: India Padma Shri award recipient, E1436 [27JY], E1647 [15SE]
Parks, John Z.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E473 [24MR]
Parks, Maggie: Art Educators of Iowa (organization) Art Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1972 [18NO]
Parnacott, Timothy J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1972 [18NO]
Parton, Kenyon R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E15 [13JA]
Patchogue, NY: Patchogue-Medford Library recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Science, E2166 [16DE]
Pate, Edward: Santa Rosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E184 [22FE]
Patte, Susan: Lackawanna County, PA, Federation of Democratic Women Woman of the Year award recipient, E607 [21AP]
Peoria, IL: St. Vincent de Paul School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1893 [15NO]
Perryville, MO: St. Vincent Catholic High School inclusion in Catholic High School Honor Roll list of best Catholic secondary schools in America, E1915 [16NO]
Petitti, Angelo: St. Malachi Center (organization) Sister Michael Marie Griffin Anchor Award recipient, E376 [15MR]
Petrie, Michael: Utica, NY, American Legion Post 229 Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E581 [20AP]
Pettit, Brandon: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E446 [22MR]
Phillips, Patricia S.: Washington (DC) Post Principal Leadership Award recipient, E43 [19JA]
Pierce, Scott: Verizon Communications Inc., Pollin Award recipient, E97 [27JA]
Pierce, Virginia: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E334 [9MR]
Pikeville, KY: Pikeville Medical Center recipient of American Alliance of Healthcare Providers Hospital of the Year award, E125 [2FE]
Pilon, Suzanne M.: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E7 [12JA]
Pine, Aaron A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1033 [8JN]
Piscitella, Becky: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1173 [23JN]
Pittman, William: Distinguished Flying Cross medal recipient, H1619 [18MR]
Pitts, Jacquelin: Hall of Fame of Delaware Women inductee, E448 [22MR]
Platt, Sara: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E357 [11MR]
Plymouth, MN: Greenwood Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H6648 [14SE]
Poole, Robert: Nittany District Boy Scouts of America Good Scout Award recipient, H3178 [5MY]
Port Arthur, TX: U.S. Army Military Surface and Distribution Command Strategic Seaport designee, E285 [2MR]
Posey, Barbara: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E402 [17MR]
Powell, Alma: Commonwealth Academy CARE Award recipient, E591 [20AP]
Powell, Larry: Boy Scouts Sequoia Council Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1674 [16SE]
Powers, Bill: California Alliance for Retired Americans Carino Award recipient, E408 [18MR]
Pressman, James: Distinguished Flying Cross medal recipient, H1620 [18MR]
Prince William County, VA: inclusion in America's Promise Alliance list of 100 Best Communities for Young People, E2233 [21DE]
———tribute to Prince William County Teacher of the Year/Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award nominees, E100 [27JA]
———tribute to Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards recipients, E526, E527, E528 [13AP]
———tribute to teachers receiving National Board for Professional Teaching Standards' National Board Certification, E98 [27JA]
Proctor, Micah: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E359 [11MR]
Pruitt, Sid: Association of Beach and Shag Club Deejays Beach Deejay Hall of Fame inductee, E288 [2MR]
Prunty, Amanda: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E220 [24FE]
Pulitzer Prize: recognition of Barbara Laker for investigative reporting, H2620 [15AP]
———recognition of Puget Sound Business Journal for explanatory reporting, E600 [21AP]
———recognition of Seattle (WA) Times for breaking news reporting, E600 [21AP]
———recognition of Wendy Ruderman for investigative reporting, H2620 [15AP]
Quakertown, PA: St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital recipient of Bucks County Boy Scouts Council Distinguished Community Service Award, E519 [13AP]
Quarles, Will: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E6 [12JA]
Quinn, Martin F.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E355 [11MR]
Rader, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1781 [29SE]
Radziej, Lacy: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E360 [11MR]
Ragland, Garrett B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E395 [17MR]
Ramos, Sofia: Golden Apple Foundation Golden Apple Scholar award recipient, E625 [22AP]
Ramsey, Bill: Grower-Shipper Association of Central California E.E. ``Gene'' Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement recipient, E1208 [24JN]
Range, N. Patrick, Sr.: National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc., Robert H. Miller Professional of the Year Award recipient, E1506 [30JY]
Rasmussen, Dean: ALS Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E883 [19MY]
Rasmussen, Ron: Humboldt County, IA, Youth Champion Award recipient, E517 [13AP]
Rechtien International Trucks, Inc.: Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E343 [10MR]
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI): inclusion in Fortune (publication) ``100 Best Companies To Work For'' list, E154 [4FE]
Reding, Aaron and Ashley: American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award recipients, E46 [20JA]
Reed, Nancy J.: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Woman in Volunteerism award recipient, E1129 [17JN]
Rees, Susan I.: Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. John W. Morris Civilian of the Year Award recipient, E1866 [29SE]
Regional Contracting Services, LLC: District of Columbia Small Business of the Year award recipient, E524 [13AP]
Regional International Corp.: Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E279 [2MR]
Reilly, Mary Foley: Greater Spring Lake, NJ, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E513 [13AP]
Reston, VA: tribute to Best of Reston Awards for Community Service recipients, E594 [20AP]
Reyes, Carlos: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E609 [21AP]
Reyes, Eddie: SBA Minority Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E878 [19MY]
Reyez, Margaret: ATHENA Award recipient, E244 [25FE]
Richards, Stuart A.: Scottsdale Healthcare (organization) ``Salute to Military'' honoree, E1124 [16JN]
Richardson, Walter: award Congressional Gold Medal, E506 [25MR]
Richter, Irvin E.: New Jersey Business Hall of Fame inductee, E618 [22AP]
Rihel, Joseph: Maryland 2d Congressional District Veterans Advisory Council Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E809 [11MY]
Ringland, Jim: Silver Order of St. Philip of Neri Award recipient, E1394 [21JY]
Rivera, Sal: Chesapeake Bay Foundation Environmental Educator of the Year award recipient, E11 [12JA], E1022 [8JN]
Riverview International Trucks, LLC: Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E394 [17MR]
Roberts, Tricia: Governors Highway Safety Association Kathryn J.R. Swanson Public Service Award recipient, E1806 [29SE]
Roberts Truck Center (business): Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E393 [17MR], E416 [18MR]
Robinovitz, Alec: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Carolina, E242 [25FE]
Robinson, Jennifer: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E363 [11MR]
Rock Hill, SC: Municipal Association of South Carolina Municipal Achievement Award recipient, E1554 [10AU]
Rocky River, OH: St. Christopher School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1960 [18NO]
Rodenbucher, Carole: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E442 [22MR]
Rodriguez, Juan A. (Chi-Chi): tribute (H. Res. 1430), H7704-H7707 [30NO], H7762 [1DE], E2010 [30NO]
Rodriguez, Pablo: Key West, FL, Police Dept., Officer of the Year award recipient, H4733 [23JN]
Rogers-Dale, Robin: California State University, Fresno Common Threads Award recipient, E749 [5MY]
Roland, Mark: Silver Star recipient, H8357 [15DE]
Roney, Joel L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1978 [18NO]
Rose, Cristina: Coro (organization) Southern California Crystal Eagle Award recipient, E898 [20MY]
Rothmier, Eric M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E581 [20AP]
Roumph, Joshua L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1720 [23SE]
Rowald, Brad: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1433 [27JY]
Rubin, Tibor (Ted): Medal of Honor recipient, E327 [9MR]
Sabolsky, Molly: Harry F. Byrd, Jr., Leadership Award recipient, E194 [22FE]
Sacramento, CA: tribute to Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce honorees, E820 [12MY]
Sacramento Center for International Trade Development: Dept. of Commerce President's ``E'' Award for Export Service recipient, E816 [12MY]
Salter, John and family: Santa Rosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1279 [1JY]
Sambueso, Dim: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1660 [16SE]
Sambueso, Don: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1660 [16SE]
Sample, Karli: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Future Leader award recipient, E1132 [17JN]
Sanford, Natasha: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1174 [23JN]
Santos, Sharon T.: Credit Union National Association Desjardin Financial Literacy Award recipient, E372 [12MR]
Sarasota, FL: Knights of Columbus Council 3089 recipient of Knights of Columbus ``To Be a Patriot'' award, E1944 [17NO]
Saum, John (Jack): American Truck Dealers (organization) and Heavy Duty Trucking (publication) Truck Dealer of the Year award recipient, E1318 [14JY], E1367 [20JY]
Savage Precision Fabrication, Inc.: SBA Small Business Subcontractor of the Year award recipient, E1484 [29JY], E1523 [30JY]
Schaefer, Steve: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipient, E557 [15AP]
Schanuel, Jonathan D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1036 [8JN]
Schertz Tales Magazine (publication): International Academy of the Visual Arts Awards of Distinction recipient, E1532 [30JY]
Schiller, Matt: Riverside, CA, Unified School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1069 [10JN]
Schlaud, Nathan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1370 [20JY]
Schmidt, Martha: Humboldt County, IA, Inspiration Award recipient, E518 [13AP]
Schneider, Stephanie: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E225 [24FE]
Schultz, Gene: United Parcel Service of America, Inc., Circle of Honor inductee, E332 [9MR]
Schwenk, Arthur: Germany Friendship Award recipient, E1442 [27JY]
Scorby, John C., Jr.: Navy Legion of Merit award recipient, E815 [12MY]
Scott, John: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1785 [29SE]
Scranton Area Foundation: Lackawanna Pro Bono (organization) Attorney Robert W. Munley Distinguished Service Award recipient, E1783 [29SE]
Scurry, TX: Scurry-Rosser Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1674 [16SE]
Seattle, WA: Port of Seattle recipient of American Association of Port Authorities Comprehensive Environmental Management Award, E1571 [10AU]
Sedalia, MO: tribute to Smith-Cotton High School drill team, E821 [12MY]
Selby, Robert: Chowchilla, CA, Richard Corbett Brown VFW Post 9896 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E623 [22AP]
Self Regional Healthcare (company): South Carolina Governor's Quality Award recipient, E2160 [16DE]
Sevy, Kristina: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E361 [11MR]
Seweryn, Sara: Golden Apple Foundation Golden Apple Scholar award recipient, E625 [22AP]
Shabeeb, M. Nabil: Asian American Medical Association Crystal Globe Award recipient, E1896 [15NO]
Shaink, M. Richard: Association of Community College Trustees Marie Y. Martin Chief Executive Award recipient, E1952 [17NO]
Shelter House, Inc.: tribute to Volunteer Awards recipients, E1019 [8JN]
Shepherd, Dennis: Sodexo Foundation Hero of Everyday Life award recipient, E1300 [13JY]
Shipman, Harrison J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1624 [15SE]
Shur, Al: Executive Board of the Labor Council Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E342 [10MR]
Sickles, Robert: YMCA Champions for Children Distinguished Citizen Service Award recipient, E1121 [16JN]
Siegal, Sol: Jewish National Fund (organization) Tree of Life Award recipient, E1703 [22SE]
Sierra Vista, AZ: Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1980 [18NO]
Silvestri, Peter: Illinois State Crime Commission Municipal Leader of the Year award recipient, E1568 [10AU]
Simpsonville, SC: inclusion in Family Circle (publication) list of ``10 Best Towns for Families'', E1408 [22JY]
Skahill, Emma: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award Distinguished Finalist for Iowa, E670 [27AP]
Skahill, Matt: Burlington County, NJ, Prosecutor's Special Recognition Award recipient, E820 [12MY]
Smith, Bob: Boy Scouts Adirondack District Good Scout Award recipient, E1910 [16NO]
Smith, Emily: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E225 [24FE]
Smith, Emmitt J., III: Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, E1570 [10AU]
Smith, Ethan J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2012 [30NO]
Smith, Gerald W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E195 [22FE]
Smith, Glenn E.: Juniata Valley Council Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver award recipient, H3178 [5MY]
———Nittany District Boy Scouts of America John M. Kriner Community Service Award recipient, H3178 [5MY]
Smith, Jean Kennedy: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E2056 [2DE]
Smith, Maria Costa: Dade County, FL, Farm Bureau Woman of Distinction Award recipient, E494 [25MR]
Smith, Walter L.: American Council on Education GED Testing Service Cornelius P. Turner Award recipient, E1450 [28JY]
Snedden, Susie: California State University, Fresno Common Threads Award recipient, E920 [24MY]
Soderberg, Judy: Multiple Sclerosis Society Health Professionals Hall of Fame inductee, E297 [3MR]
Sokolowski, Michael P.: Cleveland Society of Poles ``Good Joe'' Polish Heritage Award recipient, E586 [20AP]
Solomon, Torrey: Cleveland Housing Network, Inc., Urban Neighborhood Hero award recipient, E1918 [16NO]
Sones, Steven: Bartlett, TN, Police Dept. Officer of the Year award recipient, E863 [18MY]
Soper, Jennifer: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Emerging Leader award recipient, E1130 [17JN]
SOURCE (organization): tribute to SOURCE (organization) Awards recipients, E1499 [30JY]
Southland International Trucks, Inc.: Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E422 [19MR]
Southwest International Trucks, Inc.: Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E305 [4MR]
Sparks, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1619 [15SE]
Spaw, Parker S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1779 [29SE]
Spears, Jeffrey: Congregation Emanu El, San Bernardino, CA, Rabbi Norman F. Feldheym Award recipient, E490 [25MR]
Spectrum Health, Inc.: inclusion in Thomson Reuters (company) ``Best Hospitals'' list, E1431 [27JY]
Spinler, Christian A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1948 [17NO]
Spriggs, Martha: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E401 [17MR]
Sproat, Henrietta: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E345 [10MR]
Sprouse, Michael: Florida Veteran of the Month Award recipient, E1721 [23SE]
Sprow, Nyasha: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Virginia, E196 [22FE], E998 [28MY]
St. Clair, Christopher L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1785 [29SE]
St. Cloud, MN: tribute to St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E760 [5MY]
St. Joseph, MI: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 623, E9 [12JA]
St. Paul College: inclusion in Washington Monthly (publication) list of best community colleges, E1846 [29SE]
Stagliano, Katie: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Carolina, E244 [25FE]
Stampiglia, Fausto: Roman Catholic Church Holy Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award recipient, E1960 [18NO]
Stark, Ron: Ancient Order of Hibernians, Monmouth County, NJ, Division 2 Irishman of the Year award recipient, E385 [16MR]
Starnes, Sarah: Society for Leadership in Health Care Social Work Leader of the Year award recipient, E709 [29AP]
Stearns, Alexander M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E559 [15AP]
Steele, Trent: Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, E712 [29AP]
Steinhardt, Doug: Central New Jersey Council Boy Scouts of America Good Scout Award recipient, E1068 [10JN]
Steinhauer, Robert E.: Napa County, CA, Farm Bureau Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1392 [21JY]
Stevenson, Jerry: Loyal Order of the Moose Pilgrim Degree of Merit award recipient, E1727 [23SE]
Stewart, Beverly L.: Hall of Fame of Delaware Women inductee, E447 [22MR]
Stoflet, Barbara: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, H45 [13JA]
Stroaker, Ruth: American Red Cross Prince William County, VA, Chapter Elizabeth Smith Davies award recipient, E491 [25MR]
Stuart, Leighton: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1368 [20JY]
Studer, Kerry M.: Bronze Star recipient, E1038 [8JN]
Sturgulewski, Arliss: Congregation Beth Shalom, Anchorage, AK, Shining Lights Award recipient, E745 [4MY]
Sturtevant, Thomas: SBA Maine Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E827 [12MY]
Sullivan, Jake: Boston Municipal Research Bureau Henry L. Shattuck Public Service Award recipient, E1918 [16NO]
Swinney, Kent and family: Benton County, AR, Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1233 [30JN]
Swisher family: Arkansas Knights of Columbus Family of the Year award recipients, E1488 [29JY]
Switz, IN: inclusion of White River Valley High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best High Schools'' bronze medal list, E156 [4FE]
Sykoff, Lawrence S.: Jersey Shore Region American Cancer Society Annual Golf Classic honoree, E1304 [13JY]
Tacoma, WA: Farrelli's Wood Fire Pizza recipient of National Restaurant Association Restaurant Neighbor Award, E2067 [7DE]
———Northwest Physicians Network recipient of Pierce County Health Care Champions Business Award, E1521 [30JY]
———Port of Tacoma recipient of American Association of Port Authorities Environmental Enhancement Award, E1571 [10AU]
Tade, Robert L.: California American Legion Legionnaire of the Year award recipient, E1257 [30JN]
Tate, Jim: National High School Coaches Association National High School Coach of the Year for Girls Track and Field award recipient, E1402 [22JY]
Taylor, J. William: Cheraw, SC, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E277 [2MR]
Tebo, Agnes: Monterey County, CA, NAACP President's Award recipient, E251 [25FE]
Telep, Jean: Suburban Republican Women's Club Tribute to Women Award recipient, E598 [20AP]
Tempe Community Council (organization): tribute to Humanitarians of the Year award recipients, E1757 [28SE]
Terhark, Amanda: Art Educators of Iowa (organization) Outstanding Middle School Art Educator Award recipient, E1971 [18NO]
Terrorism: strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (H.R. 4684), H5775-H5777 [20JY]
Texas Truck Centers of Houston, Ltd.: Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E416 [18MR]
The Colony, TX: inclusion of The Colony High School in Newsweek (publication) ``Best High Schools'' list, E1434 [27JY]
Thomas, Christoph: NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award recipient, E1388 [21JY]
Thomlinson, George: Warrensburg, MO, Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Spirit of Service award recipient, E742 [4MY]
Thompson, David: Hartford County, MD, Land Preservationist of the Year award recipient, E413 [18MR]
Tice, Dennis: Bedford County Historical Society, Inc., Historian of the Year award recipient, E581 [20AP]
Tierney, Jean-Luc: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1782 [29SE]
Tissier, Adrienne J.: Peninsula Coalition Community Leadership Award recipient, E754 [5MY]
Tobin, Judith Gedney: Hall of Fame of Delaware Women inductee, E448 [22MR]
Torchia, Joseph I.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E263 [26FE]
Torem, Adam: Tacoma-Pierce County, WA, Chamber of Commerce Howard O. Scott Citizen-Soldier of the Year Award recipient, E1517 [30JY]
Toups, Brian: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1439 [27JY]
Town, Mike: NEA Foundation Green Prize in Environmental Education award recipient, E757 [5MY]
Toy, Patricia: Walton County, FL, Florida Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E125 [2FE]
Trisler, Elizabeth: National Right to Life Committee Jane B. Thompson Oratory Contest winner, E557 [15AP]
Trotter, Dolphas: African-American Historical and Cultural Museum of the San Joaquin Valley Trail Blazers Award recipient, E225 [24FE]
Trout, John: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2120 [14DE]
Trout, Judy: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Women in Volunteerism Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1135 [17JN]
Truck King International (business): Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E268 [26FE]
Tucson, AZ: Arizona State Museum recipient of American Association of Museums accreditation, E1991 [29NO]
Tung, Linda: SBA Women in Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E687 [27AP]
Twentynine Palms, CA: Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center recipient of Dept. of Defense Commander in Chief's Award for Installation Excellence, E765 [5MY]
Twisselman, Martha: Kern County, CA, Fair Agriculturist of the Year Award recipient, E1771 [29SE]
Tyson, Marsha: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1216 [28JN]
U.S. Olympic Committee: tribute to U.S. Paralympics Team (H. Res. 1479), H7034-H7036 [28SE], H7378 [29SE]
Ulmer, Kim: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Woman in Support Services award recipient, E1133 [17JN]
University of the Ozarks: inclusion in Parade (publication) College A-List for Special Needs list, E1774 [29SE]
Urban, Scott: Minnesota WEM Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, H4512 [16JN]
———Minnesota Whitney Elizabeth MacMillan (WEM) Foundation Outstanding Educator Award for Teacher Achievement recipient, E1247 [30JN]
Utica, NY: Watson Williams Elementary School recipient of National Title 1 Association Distinguished School award, E181 [22FE]
Valenta, Gerald: Burlington County, NJ, Prosecutor's Career Recognition Award recipient, E822 [12MY]
Valparaiso, IN: tribute to Multiple Sclerosis Society Different Faces of MS award recipients, E1598 [14SE]
van der Drift, Nick: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1723 [23SE]
Vance, Helen C.: North Carolina Folklore Society Brown-Hudson Award recipient, E460 [23MR]
Varner, Michael: Escambia County, FL, Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E220 [24FE]
Vasquez, Raul: Laredo/Webb County Bar Association Liberty Bell Award recipient, E784 [6MY]
Ventantonio, James B.: Somerset County, NJ, Business Partnership Outstanding Citizen of the Year award recipient, E522 [13AP]
Venturi, Jerry: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1646 [15SE]
Vergnetti, Leo P.: Lackawanna County, PA, Columbus Day Association Man of the Year Award recipient, E1827 [29SE]
Viet Bao Daily News Inc.: anniversary of Writing on America Award, E1455 [28JY]
Villano, Dianne: American Institute for Public Service Florida Jefferson Award finalist, E329 [9MR]
Virginia: tribute to 11th Congressional District Girl Scouts Gold Award honorees, E1021 [8JN]
———tribute to 11th Congressional District recipients of Dept. of State Fulbright Award, E1895 [15NO]
Volunteer Fairfax (organization): tribute to service award recipients, E609 [21AP]
Volunteer Prince William (organization): tribute to Volunteer Appreciation Award recipients, E1026 [8JN]
Votto, Joey: Major League Baseball National League Most Valuable Player Award recipient, H7830 [1DE]
Vujnovich, George M.: Bronze Star recipient, E1763 [28SE]
Waggoner, Dave: Issaquah Valley, WA, Grange Man of the Year award recipient, E763 [5MY]
Walker, Thomas L.: Twin County Community Pride, Inc., Twin County Hall of Fame inductee, E1919 [16NO]
Walker, Yushica: Texas Education Agency Secondary Teacher of the Year award recipient, E759 [5MY]
Wall, Janet: Monterey Institute of International Studies Philanthropist of the Year award recipient, E2138 [15DE]
Walter, Tina: Rotary Club of Bedford, PA, Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E1182 [23JN]
Wang, Grace: Siemens Foundation Award for Advanced Placement recipient, E655 [26AP]
Warnock, Don and Cathi: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1628 [15SE]
Warrington, PA: Neshaminy Manor Long Term Care Facility recipient of My InnerView (company) National Excellence in Action Award, E1035 [8JN]
Waters Truck & Tractor Co.: Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E178 [22FE]
Weaver, Daxon J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1205 [24JN]
Weinsenseel, Kelly: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E238 [25FE]
Weiss, George J., Jr.: Presidential Citizens Medal recipient, E1593 [14SE]
Weiss, Maryanne: National Bank of Arizona Women's Financial Group Woman of the Year award recipient, E96 [27JA]
Wenzel, Bennie R., III: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E5 [12JA]
Wenzel, Brock R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1953 [17NO]
West Palm Beach, FL: American Red Cross Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter recipient of Holocaust and War Victims Tracing Center (organization) Outstanding Chapter Award, E1659 [16SE]
West Plains, MO: inclusion of West Plains Senior High School in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ``Best High Schools'' list, E552 [15AP]
Western Michigan University: tribute to participation in the iOMe Challenge competition, E211 [23FE]
Western Springs, IL: McClure Junior High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1845 [29SE]
Westrux International Inc.: Navistar, Inc., Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E416 [18MR]
White, Betty: Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association Beastly Ball Award recipient, E999 [28MY]
White, Karole: Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame nominee, E1304 [13JY]
White, Paul: African-American Historical and Cultural Museum of the San Joaquin Valley Trail Blazers Award recipient, E213 [23FE]
Wilbert, Darius: Progressive Casualty Insurance Co., DASH+ National Student Competition semifinalist, E1307 [13JY]
Wiley, Shirley A.: African-American Historical and Cultural Museum of the San Joaquin Valley Trail Blazers Award recipient, E208 [23FE]
Williams, S. Preston: Alexander Doniphan Community Service Award recipient, E1311 [14JY]
Willow Grove, PA: Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 recipient of Dept. of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award, E549 [15AP]
Wilson, Cedric: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E220 [24FE]
Wilson, Jacob R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E82 [26JA]
Wilson, Nathan T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E709 [29AP], E813 [12MY]
Winfrey, W. Glenn: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E472 [24MR]
Winters, Hamilton S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E18 [13JA]
Witcraft, Kim: American Ambulance Association Stars of Life Award recipient, E734 [4MY]
Wolaver, Lynn: Ohio Senior Hall of Fame inductee, E1002 [28MY]
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal, E341 [10MR], E356 [11MR]
———award a Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2014), E334 [9MR], E345, E346 [10MR], E362 [11MR]
———tribute to Virginia Congressional Gold Medal recipients, H1226 [10MR]
Wong, Ann Lam: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E192 [22FE]
Wong, Margaret: Cleveland, OH, Public Library ``Saluting the Dreamers'' Award recipient, E1813 [29SE]
Woodland Hills, CA: tribute to El Camino Real High School academic decathlon team, E727 [3MY]
Woods, Tonya: Arkansas Elementary School Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, E944 [26MY]
Woodward, Daren: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1261 [1JY]
Wooster, OH: inclusion in Site Selection (publication) list of top micropolitan areas for business attraction and expansion, H5895 [21JY]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (H.R. 5859), E1569 [10AU]
———award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army (S. 1055), H6955-H6960 [23SE], E1825 [29SE]
Wu, Fong S.: SBA Person of the Year award recipient, E688 [27AP]
Xiong, Lou: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, E2067 [7DE]
Yactayo, Estefonia: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E223 [24FE]
Yenkin, Miriam and Bernie: Columbus, OH, Jewish Federation Ben M. Mandelkorn Award of Distinguished Service recipients, E2209 [21DE]
Yerecic Label Co.: Dept. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipient, E1421 [26JY]
Yilmaz, Muzafer: Burlington County, NJ, Prosecutor's Citizen Hero Award recipient, E820 [12MY]
Young, Dwayne: Chesapeake Bay Foundation Environmental Educator of the Year award recipient, E11 [12JA], E1022 [8JN]
Young, Michael: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arizona, E339 [10MR]
Young, Nicholas: American Association of School Administrators Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E58 [21JA]
Yuan, Alda: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E225 [24FE]
Yungclas, Patricia: Wallaces Farmer (publication) Iowa Master Farm Homemaker Award recipient, E1689 [22SE]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 846), H6960-H6963 [23SE]
Zahl, Jaime: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E225 [24FE]
Zamichaw, Audrey: Honoring Our Future Leaders Award recipient, E224 [24FE]
Zuidema, Lydia: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Woman in the Workplace award recipient, E1132 [17JN]
Remarks in Senate
Aerojet-General Corp.: Camden, AR, facility recipient of National Safety Council Million Work Hours Award, S6877 [5AU]
———Redmond, WA, facility recipient of United Space Alliance, LLC, Space Flight Awareness Supplier Award, S5782 [13JY]
Ahrens, Debbie: Stuttgart, AR, Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year award recipient, S46 [20JA]
Albom, Mitch: Associated Press (news service) Sports Editors Red Smith Award recipient, S1666 [17MR]
Albuquerque, NM: Albuquerque Academy winner of Dept. of Energy National Science Bowl, S3355 [6MY]
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation: tribute to Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility recipients, S7346 [22SE]
American Association of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities: tribute to Illinois Direct Support Professional Award recipients, S2637 [26AP]
Anchorage, AK: Elmendorf AFB recipient of Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, S2473 [20AP]
Arkansas: inclusion of local events in American Bus Association Top 100 Events in North America list, S7084 [14SE]
———tribute to Arkansas Dept. of Human Services-Division of Volunteerism Arkansas Community Service Awards recipients, S6298 [27JY]
———tribute to Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation Farm Family of the Year district winners, S6394 [28JY]
———tribute to Arkansas Gospel Announcers Guild honorees, S6244 [26JY]
———tribute to Arkansas Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame inductees, S6731 [4AU]
———tribute to Arkansas Teacher of the Year finalists, S7416 [23SE]
———tribute to Governor's Work-Life Balance Award recipients, S3712 [13MY]
———tribute to professionals included in Northwest Arkansas Business Journal ``40 Under 40'' list, S7085 [14SE]
Arkansas Business (publication): tribute to ``40 Under 40'' honorees, S5266 [22JN]
Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation: tribute to Arkansas Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation scholarship recipients, S5316 [23JN]
Arkansas Press Association: tribute to News-Editorial Contest winners, S5486 [28JN]
Arnold, Peter and Suzie: Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association Wisconsin Conservation Farmer of the Year Award recipients, S4883 [14JN]
Bangor, ME: James F. Doughty School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7747 [29SE]
Bath, NH: Bath Village School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7751 [29SE]
Bauman, Brandon and family: Northern Arkansas County Farm Family of the Year award recipients, S46 [20JA]
Beck, Michael and Emily: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S8056 [18NO]
Bell, Tony: ConvaTec Inc., Great Comebacks Award recipient, S794 [25FE]
Berry, Susan: New Mexico Historic Preservation Division Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S5691 [30JN]
Black, Morris: Silver Star recipient, S2794 [29AP]
Bourland, Fred: International Cotton Advisory Committee International Cotton Researcher of the Year award recipient, S5958 [15JY]
Brooks, Bobby J.: Arkansas Truckers Association Driver of the Year award recipient, S5693 [30JN]
Broomfield, CO: Civil Air Patrol Broomfield Composite Squadron named Civil Air Patrol Squadron of Distinction, S7608 [28SE]
Bullinger, Ricky: Arkansas National Guard Soldier's Medal recipient, S191 [25JA]
Calico Rock, AR: Calico Rock Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7083 [14SE]
Campbell, Sharon: Presque Isle, ME, Rotary Club Frank Hussey Award recipient, S6394 [28JY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of Emancipation Hall for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (H. Con. Res. 239), S1240 [5MR]
Centre College: Forbes (publication) Best Colleges in the South honoree, S8114 [19NO]
Chang, Ping-Tung: Council for Advancement and Support of Education U.S. Outstanding Community College Professor of the Year Award recipient, S8054 [18NO]
Chapman, Peggy Clayton: Dumas, AR, Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year award recipient, S479 [4FE]
Clark, Trapper: SBA Maine Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S4080 [20MY]
Collier, John P.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education New Hampshire Professor of the Year award recipient, S8295 [30NO]
Collins, David: Maumelle, AR, Police Dept., Officer of the Year award recipient, S6244 [26JY]
Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 2865), S1680 [17MR]
Constantinou, John: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, S10302 [15DE]
Conway, AR: inclusion in Kiplinger.com (Internet site) ``Least Expensive Cities for Living in the U.S.'' list, S6582 [2AU]
Costello, Jacob: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, S5436 [24JN]
Dakota BUSINESS Finance (company): SBA Certified Development Company of the Year award recipient, S2800 [29AP]
Darling's Auto (business): Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (organization) Above and Beyond Award recipient, S7751 [29SE]
Darwin, Lorraine: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, S4617 [7JN]
Davidson Institute for Talent Development: tribute to Davidson Fellow Scholarship award recipients, S7200-S7202 [20SE]
DennyMike's 'Cue Stuff Inc.: tribute, S2585 [22AP]
Des Moines, IA: Brubaker Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Energy/EPA Energy Star Rating, S562 [11FE]
———Capitol View Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Energy/EPA Energy Star Rating, S563 [11FE]
———Carver Community Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Energy/EPA Energy Star Rating, S563 [11FE]
———Cattell Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Energy/EPA Energy Star Rating, S563 [11FE]
———Goodrell Middle School recipient of Dept. of Energy/EPA Energy Star Rating, S564 [11FE]
———Greenwood Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Energy/EPA Energy Star Rating, S564 [11FE]
———Hanawalt Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Energy/EPA Energy Star Rating, S564 [11FE]
———Howe Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Energy/EPA Energy Star Rating, S564 [11FE]
———Morris Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Energy/EPA Energy Star Rating, S565 [11FE]
———Oak Park Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Energy/EPA Energy Star Rating, S565 [11FE]
———Perkins Academy recipient of Dept. of Energy/EPA Energy Star Rating, S565 [11FE]
———South Union Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Energy/EPA Energy Star Rating, S566 [11FE]
———Stowe Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Energy/EPA Energy Star Rating, S566 [11FE]
———Windsor Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Energy/EPA Energy Star Rating, S566 [11FE]
———Wright Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Energy/EPA Energy Star Rating, S566 [11FE]
DeWitt, AR: tribute to DeWitt Chamber of Commerce volunteer awardees, S1748 [18MR]
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (S. 3284), S2807 [29AP]
Dzwonkowski, Ron: Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame inductee, S1666 [17MR]
El Dorado, AR: El Dorado PRIDE Youth Team recipient of PRIDE Youth Programs (organization) International PRIDE Team of the Year award, S4846 [10JN]
———El Dorado School District recipient of Arkansas School Boards Association Arkansas Healthy School Board Gold Award, S4846 [10JN]
Eldridge, Theodore: Dept. of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Arkansas Office John Gammon Award recipient, S1667 [17MR]
Eureka Springs, AR: inclusion in American Style (publication) list of ``Top 25 Arts Destinations'', S7957 [17NO]
———inclusion of Spring Street in American Planning Association list of ``10 Great Streets'', S7957 [17NO]
Ewa Beach, HI: Ewa Beach Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7608 [28SE]
Fiber Materials, Inc.: NASA Small Business Subcontractor of the Year Award recipient, S8710 [9DE]
Findley, Kathy Manis: Arkansas Business (publication) Nonprofit Executive of the Year award recipient, S7084 [14SE]
Forbuss, Robert L.: American Ambulance Association Special Recognition Award recipient, S7946 [17NO]
Fort Smith, AR: Fort Smith Housing Authority recipient of National Association of Housing and Rehabilitation Officials, Arkansas Chapter Agency of the Year Award, S7347 [22SE]
———inclusion in Kiplinger.com (Internet site) ``Least Expensive Cities for Living in the U.S.'' list, S6582 [2AU]
George Washington University: tribute to Trachtenberg School Arthur S. Flemming Award recipients, S4919 [15JN]
Gillespie, Shay and Sherrie: Monticello-Drew County, AR, Chamber of Commerce and Monticello, AR, Economic Development Commission Man and Woman of the Year award recipients, S435 [2FE]
Girls Inc.: National Park Foundation First Bloom Youth Garden Design Contest winner, S5846 [14JY]
Greenberg, William S.: Rutgers School of Law-Newark Alumni Association Public Service Award recipient, S11032 [22DE]
Gresham, Walter, III: National Propane Gas Association Bill Hill Award recipient, S4523, S4524 [27MY]
Gunn, Mary Ann: FBI Director's Community Leadership Award recipient, S1668 [17MR]
Hall, Steven: Arkansas National Guard Soldier's Medal recipient, S191 [25JA]
Heartland Health (company): Dept. of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, S10927 [21DE]
Hebert, Sylvia P.: ConvaTec Inc., Great Comebacks Award recipient, S1015 [3MR]
Hollis, NH: Hollis/Brookline High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7751 [29SE]
Honeywell Manufacturing & Technologies, LLC: Dept. of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, S10927 [21DE]
Honolulu, HI: Royal School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7608 [28SE]
Hot Springs, AR: Southern Living (publication) ``Best Attraction in Arkansas'' designee, S479 [4FE]
———tribute to Miss Arkansas Pageant contestants, S5846 [14JY]
Indiana: tribute to Youth Essay Contest winners, S4616 [7JN]
Jacksonville, AR: Arnold Drive Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7083 [14SE]
Johnson, Derek: National Federation of State High School Associations National High School Spirit of Sport Award recipient, S4081 [20MY]
Kalamazoo, MI: Kalamazoo Central High School Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge winner, S3073 [4MY]
Katz, Arthur E.: U.S. Coast Guard Academy Wall of Gallantry inductee, S1667 [17MR]
Kennebunkport, ME: Kennebunkport Consolidated School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7747 [29SE]
Kingston, AR: Kingston Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7083 [14SE]
Ladd, Karen: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, S4617 [7JN]
Lander, Philip: SBA Maine Veteran Small Business Champion award recipient, S4846 [10JN]
Lawson, Jennifer: Vermont Teacher of the Year award recipient, S7416 [23SE]
Leet, Mark: VFW Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2290 [14AP]
Lesser, Katy: SBA Vermont Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S4439 [26MY]
Lewis, Yannabah: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, S10302 [15DE]
Little Rock AFB, AR: Abilene, TX, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Abilene Trophy recipient, S2374 [15AP]
Looper, Mike: Dept. of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Herbert L. Rothbart Outstanding Early Career Research Scientist Award recipient, S1308 [9MR]
Lucas, Latoya: ConvaTec Inc., Tony Snow Public Service Award recipient, S1016 [3MR]
Lutz, Patricia: South Dakota School Transportation Association South Dakota School Bus Driver of the Year award recipient, S5740 [12JY]
McDaniel, Kevin: Poultry Federation Industry Leader of the Year Award recipient, S5693 [30JN]
McGehee, AR: tribute to McGehee Chamber of Commerce award recipients, S7957 [17NO]
Meyer, Les: Montana Association of Secondary School Principals Montana Principal of the Year award recipient, S7746 [29SE]
MidwayUSA, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, S10927 [21DE]
Moeller, Chester C., II: College Football Hall of Fame inductee, S4617 [7JN]
Monticello, AR: tribute to Monticello's Educators of the Year award recipients, S479 [4FE]
Musial, Stan: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, S7939 [17NO]
National Campaign To Stop Violence (organization): tribute to Do the Write Thing Challenge national finalists from Detroit, MI, S4845 [10JN]
National Medal of Technology and Innovation: tribute to recipients, S8122 [19NO]
New Hampshire: tribute to Excellence in Education Award recipients, S4652 [8JN]
9-1-1 for Kids (organization): tribute to Medal of Honor recipients from Colorado, S8851 [13DE]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace, S8549 [6DE]
North Little Rock, AR: North Little Rock Visitors Bureau recipient of Southeast Tourism Society Small Convention Visitors Bureau of the Year award, S7347 [22SE]
NSF: tribute to National Medal of Science award recipients, S8122 [19NO]
Owensboro, KY: Owensboro Area Chamber of Commerce recipient of American Chamber of Commerce Executives (organization) Chamber of the Year award, S7440 [24SE]
Partnership for Public Service (organization): tribute to Service to America Medal recipients, S7163 [16SE]
Pearl City, HI: Momilani Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7608 [28SE]
Pike, Tim: Arkansas EMT Association First Responder of the Year award recipient, S7132 [15SE]
Pittsburgh, PA: inclusion in Forbes (publication) ``America's Most Livable Cities'' list, S3354 [6MY]
Pleasant Hill, IA: Pleasant Hill Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Energy/EPA Energy Star Rating, S565 [11FE]
Pulitzer Prize: recognition of Craig F. Walker for feature photography, S2419 [19AP]
Ray's (restaurant): Monticello-Drew County, AR, Chamber of Commerce and Monticello Economic Development Commission Business of the Year award recipient, S435 [2FE]
Rogers, AR: inclusion in Money (publication) list of best places to live, S5958 [15JY]
———Rogers Historical Museum recipient of American Association of Museums accreditation, S7084 [14SE]
Salem, AR: Salem Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7083 [14SE]
SeaArk Marine, Inc.: Monticello-Drew County, AR, Chamber of Commerce and Monticello, AR, Economic Development Commission Industry of the Year award recipient, S435 [2FE]
Self, Morris W.: French National Order of the Legion of Honor Award recipient, S4209 [25MY]
Sherer, Scott and Nicole: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S7601 [28SE]
Simmons, Arthur (Kenny) and Judy: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S7504 [27SE]
Simmons, Billy and Diann: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S7750 [29SE]
Smith, Alice: Clarendon, AR, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S2584 [22AP]
Smith, Allen, Jr.: American Association for Justice Partnership Award recipient, S5737 [12JY]
Smith, Jason and family: Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas (organization) Desha County, AR, Farm Family of the Year award recipients, S479 [4FE]
Stevens, Norris and family: Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas (organization) Drew County, AR, Farm Family of the Year award recipients, S434 [2FE]
Stewart, Curtis: Dumas, AR, Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year award recipient, S479 [4FE]
Strabala, Norma: Stuttgart, AR, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S46 [20JA]
Sturtevant, Thomas: SBA Maine Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S4080 [20MY]
Taylor, John: Common Cause (organization), Delaware Chapter Open Government Award recipient, S3090 [4MY]
Terrorism: strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (H.R. 4684), S6225 [22JY]
University of Arkansas: tribute to Sam M. Walton College Arkansas Business Hall of Fame inductees, S7749 [29SE]
Vujnovich, George M.: Bronze Star recipient, S8711 [9DE]
Watts, Kevin: Southern Cotton Ginners Association Ginner of the Year award recipient, S1308 [9MR]
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): presentation of Congressional Gold Medal, S1332 [10MR]
Woodland Hills, CA: tribute to El Camino Real High School academic decathlon team, S3355 [6MY]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (S. 1695), S7585, S7586 [28SE]
———award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army (S. 1055), S6593 [2AU]
Wynne, AR: Wynne Intermediate School recipient of Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF) Program of the Month award, S46 [20JA]
Reports filed
Congressional Award Act Reauthorization: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2865) (S. Rept. 111-163), S1516 [15MR]
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2788) (H. Rept. 111-435), H1357 [11MR]
Veterans Benefits and Economic Welfare Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 6132) (H. Rept. 111-630), H7153, H7210 [28SE]
Statements
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act: Representative Calvert, E419 [19MR]
Tribute to Liu Xiaobo: Representative McGovern, H8055 [7DE]
Tables
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 6132, Veterans Benefits and Economic Welfare Improvement Act, H7149, H7206 [28SE]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 239, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), H1076 [3MR]
H. Res. 708, Nancy Goodman Brinker Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, H200 [20JA]
H. Res. 862, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Aurora, IL, recipient of Intel Corp., Schools of Distinction Star Innovator award, H53 [13JA]
H. Res. 935, tribute to National Medal of Technology and Innovation recipients, H1181 [9MR]
H. Res. 970, tribute to Mark Ingram, H51 [13JA]
H. Res. 1069, Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith recipients of Nobel Prize for physics, H1180 [9MR]
H. Res. 1430, tribute to Juan A. (Chi-Chi) Rodriguez, H7704 [30NO]
H. Res. 1479, tribute to U.S. Paralympics Team, H7034 [28SE]
H. Res. 1494, tribute to E.W. Scripps Co., National Spelling Bee participants, H7468 [16NO]
H. Res. 1717, recognition of Liu Xiaobo for Nobel Prize for peace, H8049 [7DE]
H. Res. 1743, award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Gerda Weissmann Klein, H8308 [14DE]
H. Res. 1761, tribute to Cameron Newton, H8362 [15DE]
H.R. 2377, establish and administer a Dept. of Education awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education, H1404 [15MR]
H.R. 2788, Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act, H1618 [18MR]
H.R. 4684, National September 11 Memorial & Museum Commemorative Medal Act, H5775 [20JY]
H.R. 4855, Work-Life Balance Award Act, H4463 [15JN]
H.R. 6132, Veterans Benefits and Economic Welfare Improvement Act, H7013-H7015 [28SE]
S. 846, award Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Yunus, H6960 [23SE]
S. 1055, award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army, for service during World War II, S6593 [2AU], H6955 [23SE]
S. 2865, Congressional Award Act reauthorization, S1680 [17MR], H4690 [23JN]
Tributes
Ingram, Mark, S44 [20JA]