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To congratulate Centennial High School teacher, Thomas Trang, for receiving the Presidential Award for Mathematics and Science Teaching.
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WHEREAS, The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching were established in 1983 by an Act of Congress and are administered for the White House by the National Science Foundation <http://www.nsf.gov/>. Each year the program recognizes outstanding mathematics and science teachers from across the United States and four U.S. jurisdictions for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas Trang, Centennial High School Teacher, is the only science winner from Ohio and one of 100 7th-12th grade teachers nationwide to receive the prestigious award; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Trang received his Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology with honors from the University of Dayton, and his Master's of Arts in Science Education with honors from The Ohio State University in 1992 and 2000 respectively; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Trang has been teaching in the Columbus Public School District since 1997, and has received, in addition to the Presidential Award: The Fulbright Teacher Award, Ohio Governor's Educational Leadership Award, Central Education Association Outstanding Teacher Award, The National Board Certified Teacher Award, The State Board of Education Certificate of Commendation, and many others; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby congratulate Thomas Trang, recipient of the Presidential Award for Mathematics and Science Teaching. We celebrate the active role you are taking in shaping a most promising future for Central Ohio and the World.