[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 84 (Tuesday, June 28, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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       CONGRATULATING LAWRENCE PENDON, GUAM'S ART CONTEST WINNER

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                        HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 28, 1994

  Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, as you and many of our colleagues may 
have already noticed, the subway to the Capitol has been given new life 
due to the displays generated by this year's art competition. Already 
in its 13th year, the Congressional Arts Caucus, as always, yielded 
some of the best work produced by the youth of America. Through this 
collection of artworks, we gain insights regarding our youth's 
abilities, perceptions, and aspirations. We must also bear in mind that 
through these subtle hints given by our youth--our Nation's lifeblood--
we could foresee the path that our country's destiny will take in the 
future. I am glad to say that, after examining this year's artworks, we 
see a bright and optimistic picture.
  Guam's entry this year was submitted by Lawrence Pendon. Soon to be 
entering his senior year, Lawrence hopes to receive a scholarship and 
major in art at the Los Angeles University of Arts and Crafts. 
Encouraged by his teacher to join the competition, Guam's budding 
artist emphasized the theme of ``Progress through Education'' in his 
painting. His collection of figures shows the educational process from 
the very basics interwoven with island culture. The obvious results: 
beauty, harmony, success, and happiness.
  I would like to congratulate Lawrence, his mother, Rose Pendon, his 
art teacher, Mrs. Zucker, and all of America's young artists for their 
commendable efforts, brilliant imagination, and admirable skills. I 
would also like to urge them to keep up the good work knowing that this 
Nation expects nothing less of them.

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