McCarthy Announces Merit Awards for Fresno, Kings, and Tulare Counties | Representative Kevin McCarthy Skip to main content AboutContactE-Newsletter SubscriptionOffice LocationsWebsite ProblemServicesArt CompetitionCommemorative GreetingsConsumer ProtectionDisaster PreparednessFederal Business OpportunitiesFlagsFor BusinessesGovernment ResourcesHelpful ResourcesIdentity TheftInternshipsIn the Event of an EmergencyMilitary PersonnelParentsPassportsSenior Citizens' ResourcesStudent Financial AidStudentsTours and TicketsU.S. Service Academy NominationsVeterans History ProjectVeterans' ResourcesWashington DC VisitorsMediaPress ReleasesIssuesAgricultureEconomyEducationEnergyForeign AffairsGovernment SpendingHealth CareImmigrationNational SecuritySpace and AeronauticsTaxesTransportationValley FeverVeterans IssuesWater Image HomeMediaPress ReleasesMcCarthy Announces Merit Awards for Fresno, Kings, and Tulare CountiesJuly 31, 2023 Press ReleaseToday, Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Representative of California’s 20th Congressional District and Speaker of the House, congratulated the recipients of the 20th Congressional District of California 2023 Merit Award and Inspirational High School Educator Award for Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties. “It is my honor to recognize our esteemed high school students who have gone above and beyond in the classroom, giving us hope for the future,” said Congressman McCarthy. “I’d also like to congratulate our community’s educators for their commitment to preparing the next generation of leaders. The dedication by both our scholars and educators is remarkable, and our community is all the better because of them.” 2023 Merit Award Recipients for Fresno, Kings, and Tulare Counties: Miss Laura Hioe – Buchanan High SchoolMr. D. Camden Noel – Clovis High SchoolMiss Priya Gill – Clovis East High SchoolMiss Paige Martinez – El Diamante High SchoolMiss Isabella Uhlik – Hanford High SchoolMr. Keegan Dickinson – Lemoore High SchoolMr. Noah Hoy – Lemoore Middle College High School 2023 Inspirational High School Educator Award Recipients for Fresno, Kings, and Tulare Counties: Mrs. Kathleen Gleason – Buchanan High SchoolMr. Aaron Wilkins – Clovis High SchoolMrs. Jeri Olson – Clovis East High SchoolMrs. Nancy Nauman – El Diamante High SchoolMrs. Ashley Penir – Lemoore Middle College High School Background on the awards process:Awards were presented to students nominated by their principal who have demonstrated academic excellence, community service, involvement in extracurricular activities, and leadership skills. Awards were also presented to educators who were recognized by Merit Award nominees as their most inspirational academic influence during their high school careers.TopWashington DC Office2468 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515Phone: (202) 225-2915Fax: (202) 225-2908Bakersfield District Office4100 Empire DriveSuite 150Bakersfield, CA 93309Phone: (661) 327-3611Fax: (661) 637-0867Clovis District Office2187 Herndon AvenueSuite 101Clovis, CA 93611Phone: (559) 701-2530AboutContactE-Newsletter SubscriptionOffice LocationsWebsite ProblemServicesArt CompetitionCommemorative GreetingsConsumer ProtectionDisaster PreparednessFederal Business OpportunitiesFlagsFor BusinessesGovernment ResourcesHelpful ResourcesIdentity TheftInternshipsIn the Event of an EmergencyMilitary PersonnelParentsPassportsSenior Citizens' ResourcesStudent Financial AidStudentsTours and TicketsU.S. Service Academy NominationsVeterans History ProjectVeterans' ResourcesWashington DC VisitorsMediaPress ReleasesIssuesAgricultureEconomyEducationEnergyForeign AffairsGovernment SpendingHealth CareImmigrationNational SecuritySpace and AeronauticsTaxesTransportationValley FeverVeterans IssuesWaterCopyrightPrivacyHouse.gov