[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 29, 1994)]
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  OPENING OF THE 13TH ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION

                                 ______


                     HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 28, 1994

  Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, as chair of the Congressional Arts 
Caucus, it was my great honor today--along with 279 of my House 
colleagues--to open the 13th annual Congressional High School Art 
Exhibition, ``An Artistic Discovery.'' The result of high school 
competitions in Members' Districts, the exhibition showcases the 
enormous creativity and artistic talent of young people throughout the 
country.
  Since the start of the competition, more than 600,000 students have 
participated in this outstanding undertaking. All of us on Capitol Hill 
are indebted to the student artists for brightening and beautifying the 
passageway from the Cannon corridor to the Capitol and sharing their 
vision with us. I encourage my colleagues to take the time to view each 
of the winning works this year, as they form a truly amazing and 
vibrant panorama of the hearts and minds of America's youth.
  We were very pleased this year to welcome one of America's most 
popular young actors, Dean Cain, who spoke movingly to the students 
present. In addition, we paid special tribute to House Republican 
Leader Robert H. Michel--who played a crucial role in establishing the 
exhibition and in supporting the project throughout the years--as well 
as James D. Johnston, vice president, industry-government relations for 
General Motors, who has consistently ensured General Motors generous 
sponsorship of the exhibition opening.
  I submit for the Record the statements of the participants in the 
ribbon-cutting ceremony of ``An Artistic Discovery,'' as well as a list 
of the House Members who participated in this year's competition along 
with the names of the winning artists from their districts.

       Opening Remarks: Congressional High School Art Competition

                     (By Louise McIntosh Slaughter)

       As Chair of the Congressional Arts Caucus, it is my great 
     pleasure to welcome all of you to this spectacular event--the 
     opening of the Thirteenth Annual Congressional High School 
     Art Exhibition.
       For what has now been thirteen years, Members of Congress 
     have sponsored local high school art competitions, involving 
     talented young people, arts educators, families and local 
     business and community leaders. Each year, we in the Capitol 
     are treated to a panorama of outstanding artworks and are 
     overwhelmed not only by the talent contained in the works, 
     but by the vision and humanity which they express.
       Congress can truly be proud of this bipartisan effort to 
     recognize and encourage the arts and education throughout the 
     country. Every student benefits from involvement in the arts. 
     And, as we have seen, schools across the country and we as a 
     society are greatly in need of programs which teach our young 
     people the self-expression, discipline and creativity gained 
     through the arts. Through this project, we are also helping 
     to discover the next generation of outstanding American 
     artists.
       There are a countless number of people who have worked hard 
     to make ``An Artistic Discovery'' such a success. Speaker of 
     the House Tom Foley and Republican Leader Bob Michel--who we 
     will be paying special tribute to shortly--have been 
     steadfast supporters and participants in this project 
     throughout the years. In addition, the 279 Members of 
     Congress who conducted contests--the largest number of 
     participating Members to date--and their staffs deserve much 
     praise. We are grateful to George White, Architect of the 
     Capitol, and his staff in facilitating this professional 
     exhibit. We would also like to recognize General Motors for 
     providing both resources and guidance for more than a decade. 
     In addition, this opening ceremony could not have happened 
     without the generosity of American Airlines, The Coca-Cola 
     Company, Eskimo Pie, Nabisco Association, and the Snack Food 
     Association.
       NBC Television has also contributed to the success of this 
     project through the person of Willard Scott and the Today 
     Show. We hope all of you will tune in to tomorrow morning's 
     show when Willard showcases this competition and some of the 
     student artists.
       Special recognition must go to Dean Cain, truly a 
     ``Superman,'' who has flown across the country to be with us 
     here today--in a plane I might add.
       Most importantly, though, we wish to thank the student 
     artists themselves for sharing their enormous talent with us. 
     We celebrate you today--your creativity and vision.
       It is a privilege now to introduce Speaker of the House Tom 
     Foley, who has once again generously agreed to join us in 
     opening this Exhibition.
                                  ____


            Remarks at The Opening of an Artistic Discovery

                          (By Thomas S. Foley)

       I am both pleased and honored to be speaking to you today 
     as a part of this celebration. I cannot emphasize enough the 
     importance of art in our society, particularly in the 
     development of our youth, so it is with great pleasure that I 
     welcome each of you here today.
       Art is a vital part of our society, a part that cannot be 
     undervalued, particularly in the education of our youth. Art 
     is not merely a diversion; it is a timeless requisite for the 
     continuance of creativity and vitality in a society.
       We on Capitol Hill take great pride in the Congressional 
     High School Art Competition. It successfully celebrates the 
     talent and creativity of students around the country and at 
     the same time emphasizes the importance of nurturing these 
     talents. I urge each of you to continue to foster your 
     artistic talents. As you go on to make your life decisions, 
     never relinquish that spark, that creativity which brought 
     you here today. As Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. once said: 
     ``Life is painting a picture, not doing a sum.''
       It is a joy to see the talent that is represented here 
     today. Everyone on Capitol Hill takes great pride as we view 
     and show our guests and visitors these art-works throughout 
     the year. They speak volumes about our culture; they 
     represent the families which support their children 
     throughout their endeavors; they represent the talent that is 
     innate in everyone, whether it is expressed artistically or 
     not; they represent the ingenuity of the young mind that so 
     readily surfaces when given a proper outlet; they represent a 
     nation that takes pride in its diversity.
       Again, I welcome each of you here today for this 
     celebration. We are here today to celebrate you, the students 
     and the families, and your efforts. I extend a further 
     welcome and thanks to Dean Cain for taking the time to speak 
     today and show his support for this endeavor.
                                  ____


               Remarks for Hon. Robert H. Michel's Award

                         (By James J. Jeffords)

       Today, on the opening day of the annual high school art 
     exhibition, it is my honor to bestow the Congressional Arts 
     Caucus Award on a man who has played a crucial role in this 
     competition. Not only was Republican Leader Robert Michel's 
     support and unyielding commitment vital in bringing this 
     competition to fruition 13 years ago, his continuing 
     dedication to this event, through the participation of his 
     district in the competition every year since its inception, 
     is a tribute to his unyielding commitement to the exhibition 
     and, more importantly, to the involvement of young people in 
     the arts.
       Leader Michel has played a direct role in the development 
     of an entire generation of young artists. Over 600,000 high 
     school students from all over America have participated in 
     this competition since it began in 1982. The success of this 
     and previous exhibitions is due, in large part, to his 
     leadership.
       We are pleased today to pay tribute to Leader Michel and 
     and to let him know that he will be sorely missed.
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                      Remarks by Robert H. Michel

       Thank you very much for this honor. I would like to extend 
     my warmest welcome to each of you today and congratulate you 
     all on making this year's art competition the largest in the 
     history of the event.
       I have always been proud to support this art competition in 
     the high schools of my own congressional district in 
     Illinois. I would like to especially congratulate the student 
     winners. Once again, I am astounded and pleased by the wealth 
     of your artistic talent, skill, and vision. Your works will 
     provide inspiration throughout the coming year.
       I would also like to extend my thanks to all the proud 
     parents and teachers here today. Your commitment to nurturing 
     the artistic talents of these young people is crucial. We may 
     be standing amidst the next Andrew Wyeth or Georgia O'Keefe 
     in part because of our devotion.
       Events like this embody the success of partnerships between 
     the private and public sectors--businesses like General 
     Motors, our congressional offices, art teachers, parents, and 
     students. I commend your continued commitment and leadership 
     in making the arts a vital part of education, community life, 
     and our national cultural legacy. Enjoy the festivities toda, 
     for I know we will reap the benefits of your efforts all 
     year.
                                  ____


 Presentation of Congressional Arts Caucus Award to James D. Johnston, 
             Vice-President, Industry-Government Relations

                     (By Hon. Louise M. Slaughter)

       Just this morning, we learned that Jim Johnston will be 
     retiring from General Motors. Jim has been a tireless friend 
     of the Congressional High School Art Exhibition, and, for 
     this, we would also like to present him with the 
     Congressional Arts Caucus Award, which reads: ``Jim Johnston, 
     who, through his unwavering dedication to the Congressional 
     High School Art Exhibition, represents the best in the 
     private and public partnership of arts support for America's 
     youth.''
                                  ____


  Statement of James D. Johnston, Vice President, Industry-Government 
                    Relations, General Moters Corp.

       For 13 years, General Motors has participated in the Annual 
     Congressional Arts Competition and I've had the pleasure of 
     attending all of them in one capacity or another.
       Frankly, it is the best day of the year for us. It's the 
     day when everyone seems to have a good word for GM.
       But, more than that--it's a day that brings to this 
     Capitol--thanks to the members of Congress who sponsor the 
     artists--some of the brightest and most promising young 
     people in America.
       On behalf of the 380,000 General Motors people from all 
     over America, I want to thank the 150 students here today. I 
     want to thank you for what you have done that got you here to 
     Washington. And, more importantly, I want to thank you for 
     what that means you can do in the future.
                                  ____


                       Introduction of Dean Cain

                     (By Louise McIntosh Slaughter)

       We are delighted today to welcome one of America's most 
     talented and popular young actors and, to many, many viewers, 
     a true superhero--Dean Cain. Dean has achieved critical 
     praise and audience adulation in his role as Clark Kent and 
     Superman on the hit ABC television series ``Lois and Clark: 
     The New Adventures of Superman.''
       Dean is actually a young man with many talents. As an All-
     American football player at Princeton University, Dean still 
     holds the NCAA record for most interceptions in one season. 
     After graduation, he became a professional football player 
     with the Buffalo Bills. When a knee injury sidelined him, one 
     might say that football's loss was the acting world's and our 
     gain.
       Dean has guest starred on many television series, including 
     ``Life Goes On,'' ``A Different World,'' and ``Beverly Hills 
     90210.'' On the big screen, he was seen in the critically 
     acclaimed feature film, ``The Stone Boy,'' directed by his 
     father, Christopher Cain.
       A true Renaissance man, Dean is also an accomplished writer 
     with a burgeoning screenwriting career, including the 
     development of television project entitle ``Naked TV.''
       I might add that Arts Caucus Members met Dean briefly in 
     Los Angeles and he is an articulate spokesman for giving 
     young people the chance to develop their diverse interests.
       We are pleased and grateful, Dean, that you can be here 
     with us today.
                                  ____


                          Remarks by Dean Cain

       It is truly an honor to be here with all of you today. I'd 
     like to thank Congresswoman Slaughter, Senator Jeffords, 
     Speaker Foley, Minority Leader Michel, and all the members of 
     the Congressional Arts Caucus for asking me to take part in 
     this day.
       This creativity that each of you, the winning students, 
     have put into your artworks is simply overwhelming. Each work 
     is impressive on its own. Viewed in its entirety, the 
     Exhibition is a powerful statement on the talent, 
     thoughtfulness and ingenuity of high school students across 
     the country.
       But, I think this competition also shows the phenomenal 
     results that can be gained when students are given the 
     opportunity to pursue what interests them, to let their 
     talents and their special abilities develop. It doesn't only 
     have to be art. It can be science, music, writing, math, 
     volunteering--truly anything. For me, the key was athletics. 
     My involvement in sports helped me develop an individuality, 
     to grow as a person, and, more importantly, learn the 
     necessity of working with others to achieve goals.
       Supporting programs like this Competition goes beyond just 
     giving young people something to do, which, in many cities 
     and many areas of the country is important in itself. It has 
     to do with giving someone a sense of self, a pride in 
     themselves that they will build on and carry with them the 
     rest of their lives. Out of this self-awareness not only 
     comes individuals who care about themselves and the community 
     and world around them, but the artists, the athletes, the 
     Nobel Prize Winners--even the Congresspeople of tomorrow.
       Looking at the artwork displayed today is simply amazing. 
     There is such talent and ingenuity displayed in each of these 
     works, I can only wonder what the future holds for each of 
     you. I can imagine that in a decade it will be I who tells 
     the story of when I met you.
       Again, thank you for letting me be here today to speak to 
     you and to meet each of you. And, congratulations to all the 
     artists, and their families, and the members of Congress who 
     helped make this happen.
                                  ____


                         Ribbon Cutting Remarks

                         (By James M. Jeffords)

       Please join me as we cut the ribbon to officially open the 
     13th annual high school art competition. This year's 
     exhibition, the largest ever, profiles some of our country's 
     most talented and promising young artists, Each year, it acts 
     to remind us here in Washington of the importance of the arts 
     to all Americans, especially our youth.
       Whether inspired by the encouragement of an arts teacher, a 
     family member, or from within yourselves, you have expressed 
     your individualism through your paintings and even more, 
     addressed important issues for us all. While some of this 
     year's works portray strikingly realistic people and 
     settings, others demonstrate the power of art to convey 
     abstract images and ideas. It is this diversity of talent and 
     creativity that speaks very strongly to the importance of 
     encouraging our schools and communities to give young 
     Americans the opportunity to pursue the arts.
       Through this competition, we in Congress recognize your 
     pursuit of excellence in the arts. On behalf of my 
     colleagues, I congratulate you all and hope that you will 
     continue to creatively express yourselves through your art.
                                  ____


 13th Annual Congressional High School Art Competition--Participating 
                      Members and Winning Students

       Alabama: Spencer Bachus, Michael Dailey, Tom Bevill, Tyler 
     Landers, Glen Browder, Eun-Jin Suh, Sonny Callahan, Darius A. 
     Bailey, Bud Cramer, Jr., Megan Gregory, Terry Everett, Jeremy 
     Bagents, Earl Hilliard, Francesca Clark.
       Alaska: Don Young, Josh Smart.
       American Samoa: Eni Faleomavaega, Mary Hansen.
       Arizona: Sam Coppersmith, Joshua White, Jim Kolbe, 
     Ermalinda Gallardo, Ed Pastor, Santiago Perez Espinoza, Bob 
     Stump, Ben Loehr.
       Arkansas: Tim Hutchinson, Jennifer Birge, Blanche Lambert, 
     Jeremy Rabuck.
       California: William Baker, Victoria Livingston, Xavier 
     Becerra, Rommel A.N. Cantal, George Brown, Jr., Heather 
     Ryberg, Ken Calvert, Van Sengchanh, Randy Cunningham, Peter 
     Kim, Ron Dellums, Carly Helgeson, Calvin Dooley, Joe Leia, 
     David Dreier, Holly Lueras, Anna Eshoo, Alexander 
     Vladimirskiy, Sam Farr, Buddy Perry, Vic Fazio, Eric Schmid, 
     Bob Filner, Eric Tan, Jane Harman, George Amador, Michael 
     Huffington, Kirsten Munson, Jay Kim, Ann Kim, Tom Lantos, 
     Simon Jenner, Richard Lehman, Ryan Delp, Bob Matsui, Oanh 
     Truong, Al McCandless, Hugo Gonzales, Howard McKeon, Ken 
     Barnett, Nancy Pelosi, Peregrine Lannin-Honig, Richard Pombo, 
     Dariene Stoecker, Lucille Roybal-Allard, Fabian Debora, Pete 
     Stark, Christopher Gatmaitan, Bill Thomas, Clifford I. Picar, 
     Esteban Torres, David Seymour, Walter Tucker, Patricia 
     Walker, Lynn Woolsey, Nikki Tognetti.
       Colorado: Joel Hefley, Landon Meier, Scott McInnis, Sunny 
     Harrison, Dan Schaefer, Matt Schrott, David Skaggs, Frank 
     Lee.
       Connecticut: Rosa DeLauro, Lesley Holford, Cary Franks, 
     Kelly J. Benoit, Chris Shays, Bethany Shorb.
       Distruct of Columbia: Eleanor Holmes Norton, Craig E.R. 
     Hall.
       Delaware: Michael Castle, Jim Hoover.
       Florida: Michael Bilirakis, Katarzyna Guzinska, Charles 
     Canady, Anne Oldham, Tillie Fowler, Kerry Dunn, Porter Goss, 
     Leslie Morrison, Alcee Hastings, Rebecca Frank, Earl Hutto, 
     Stacey Mack, Bill McCollum, Jessica Tseng, Carrie Meek, 
     Carlos Reyes, John Mica, Jina Kim, Dan Miller, Sam Dean, 
     Peter Peterson, Reginald Harris, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, 
     Fernando Valero, Cliff Stearns, Troy Biggers, Karen Thurman, 
     John Austin, C.W. Bill Young, Janine Duffy.
       Georgia: Sanford Bishop, Brandi Myatt, Michael Collins, 
     Malika Randall, Buddy Darden, Melissa Crawford, Don Johnson, 
     Yolanda Bloodsaw, John Kingston, Heather Roach, John Lewis, 
     Justin Winslow, John Linder, Trevor Green, Cynthia McKinney, 
     Charles Atkinson, J. Roy Rowland, Elizabeth Shuman.
       Guam: Robert Underwood, Lawrence Pendon.
       Hawaii: Neil Abercrombie, Naomi Rombaoa, Patsy Mink, Janet 
     Agapay.
       Idaho: Mike Crapo, Alexa Filanowicz, Larry LaRocco, Star 
     Suezzo.
       Illinois: Cardiss Collins, Ted Burdett, Jerry Costello, 
     Tina M. Seay, Phil Crane, Kristen Melby, Lane Evans, Courtney 
     Blake, Harris Fawell, Devin O'Neal, Dan Manzullo, Eric 
     Borchardt, Robert Michel, Janelle M. Allen, John Edward 
     Porter, Matthew Beall, Glenn Poshard, Corey Evrard, Mell 
     Reynolds, Paul Winkfield, Dan Rostenkowski, Katherine 
     Bennett, Bobby Rush, James Dixon.
       Indiana: Dan Burton, Emily Mayhill, Steve Buyer, Emily 
     Gottschalk, Lee Hamilton, Shannon Grassman, Jill Long, Matt 
     Knecht, Frank McCloskey, Jason, Davis, John Myers, Amy 
     Norman, Tim Roemer, Jennifer Harney.
       Iowa: Fred Grandy, Rachel Martin, Jim Lightfoot, Ashley 
     Elizabeth Hagan.
       Kansas: Dan Glickman, Jessica Evans, Jim Slattery, Erin 
     Carlson.
       Kentucky: Tom Barlow, Jerry Hobbs, Jim Bunning, Angie 
     Palmer.
       Louisiana: Richard Baker, Megan Hudson, Jimmy Hayes, Joshua 
     Nero, William Jefferson, Betty Molette, Bob Livingston, 
     Nicole Chauvin, Jim McCrery, Darin Coats.
       Maine: Tom Andrews, Matthew Everett Herrick.
       Maryland: Helen Bentley, LaShawna Nicole Wright, Ben 
     Cardin, John Mancini, Wayne Gilchrest, Michael Cain, Steny 
     Hoyer, Beth Monet Trott, Kweisi Mfume, Emmanuel Brown, Connie 
     Morella, David Ward, Albert Wynn, Joseph Mbeh.
       Massachusetts: Peter Blute, Sean O'Connell, Barney Frank, 
     Katharine Tristaino, Joseph Kennedy, Emanuel Silva, Richard 
     Neal, Ben Glushien, John Olver, Camille Maye, Gerry Studds, 
     Jill Jordan, Peter Torkildsen, Jeffrey Ostergren.
       Michigan: James Barcia, Jon R. Gajewski, David Bonior, Kate 
     Kershiser, Dave Camp, Ji Yoon, Bob Carr, Julie Lucas, Barbara 
     Rose Collins, Raquel Saez, John Dingell, Bess Beland, Peter 
     Hoekstra, John Hartman, Joe Knollenberg, Janet Kemf, Sandy 
     Levin, Matthew Stewart, Nick Smith, Steven R. Perry, Bart 
     Stupak, Heather Dehlin, Fred Upton, Amy Mosier.
       Minnesota: Tim Penny, Kevin Langmaack, Collin Peterson, 
     Scott Surdez, James Ramstad, Doan Ly.
       Mississippi: Mike Parker, Kelby Lamar Shows, Gene Taylor, 
     Terri Garner, Bennie Thompson, Daniel Saffold.
       Missouri: Pat Danner, Jennifer Giesler, Bill Emerson, 
     Carrie Samples, Dick Gephardt, Jenny Wong, James Talent, 
     Claire Bossert.
       Montana: Pat Williams, Justin Clark.
       Nebraska: Bill Barrett, Christina Lund, Doug Bereuter, Eric 
     Wendt, Peter Hoagland, Christopher Ginn.
       Nevada: Jim Bilbray, Orlando Illustrisimo Jr., Barbara 
     Vucanovich, Billie Scott.
       New Hampshire: Dick Swett, Patrick Rollins, Bill Zeliff, 
     Sara O'Connor.
       New Jersey: Bob Franks, Pallavi Sharma, Dean Gallo, Karen 
     Nancy Menkens, Herbert Klein, Stephen Reinfurt, Robert 
     Menendez, Martin Sanchez, Frank Pallone, Dena Mindick, Don 
     Payne, Melissa James, Chris Smith, Mariya Gusev, Richard 
     Zimmer, Ryan Capple.
       New Mexico: Bill Richardson, Elisa Rivera, Steven Schiff, 
     David Ondrik.
       New York: Gary Ackerman, Anthony Ogg, Sherwood Beohlert, 
     Beth Anne Ross, Hamilton Fish, Elizabeth Bettini, Floyd 
     Flake, Richard Polanco Ben Gilman, Xenia Diente, George 
     Hochbrueckner, Hae-Jin Jo, Amo Houghton, Tiffany Anne Dynda, 
     Peter King, David Andrew Felice, Rick Lazio, Barry Gamble, 
     David Levy, James Ashley, Nita Lowey, Bob-Sil Kim, Michael 
     McNulty, Jessica Renaldi, Carolyn Maloney, Kathryn Van Pelt, 
     Thomas Manton, Ji Eun Kim, Jerrold Nadler, Jeeyoung Sim, 
     Major R. Owens, Stephen Mills, Jack Quinn, Allen Hardy, 
     Charles Rangel, Sara Theophall, Jose Serrano, Carlos Cordero, 
     Louise Slaughter, Michael S. Fickess, Ed Towns, Hong Gyu Lee.
       North Carolina: Eva Clayton, Varick Taylor, Howard Coble, 
     Dena Light, Martin Lancaster, Lori Weaver, Stephen Neal, Kim 
     Speight, David Price, Greg Hoffman, Charlie Rose, Cory 
     Barton, Charles Taylor, Eric Sams, Melvin Watt, Nichole 
     Montgomery.
       North Dakota: Earl Pomeroy, Paul Novak.
       Ohio: Doug Applegate, Sara Giles, Tony Hall, Nicholas 
     Fuhrer, Dave Hobson, John Hull, Martin Hoke, Jenniefer 
     Homick, Marcy Kaptur, Demond Saunders, David Mann, Amy L. 
     Viars, Deborah Pryce, Jan Warren, Ralph Regula, Robin 
     Boswell, Louis Stokes, William Hernandez, Ted Strickland, 
     David Jewell.
       Oklahoma: Bill Brewster, Jerry McCraw, Jim Inhofe, Korena 
     Bolding, Ernest Istook, Nathan Green, Dave McCurdy, Jamie 
     Cruz.
       Oregon: Elizabeth Furse, Becky Kading, Mike Kopetski, 
     Maricela Zaragoza.
       Pennsylvania: Lucien Blackwell, Preston Kennon, Tom 
     Foglietta, Danny Lam, George Gekas, Melissa Clark, Bill 
     Goodling, Matt Markovich, James Greenwood, Jeff Kronberger, 
     Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky, Lori Leddy, Paul McHale, 
     Maribeth Kradel, Austin Murphy, Tom Oziemblowsky, John 
     Murtha, Susan Michelle Grela, Tom Ridge, Elizabeth Benson, 
     Rick Santorum, Danielle Graham, Curt Weldon, Matt Metzger.
       Puerto Rico: Carlos Romero-Barcelo, Alex Irizarry Oquendo.
       Rhode Island: Ron Machtley, Laura Vaillancourt, Jack Reed, 
     Jason P. Audet.
       South Carolina: James Clyburn, Richard W. Kirk III, Bob 
     Inglis, Ronnie Jackson, Floyd Spence, Stephanie Lyford Watts, 
     John Spratt, Misty Yates.
       South Dakota: Tim Johnson, Emily French.
       Tennessee: Bob Clement, William P. Brown, John Duncan, 
     Jason Dickason, Harold Ford, Michael Pittman, Marilyn Lloyd, 
     Devin Van Winkle, John Tanner, Bryan D. Moore.
       Texas: Bill Archer, Brian Heiburg, Joe Barton, Chad 
     Forsyth, Ronald Coleman, Diana Corral, Tom DeLay, Nora 
     Torres, Martin Frost, DeNarcus T. Miles, Pete Geren, 
     Christine Garver, Gene Green, Raul Martinez, Ralph Hall, 
     Steven Novak, Eddie Bernice Johnson, Cesar Diaz, Greg 
     Laughlin, Nathan Lee Post, Solomon Ortiz, Michael Elizalde, 
     J.J. Pickle, Valerie Zelinski, Bill Sarpalius, Nicole Davis, 
     Charles Stenholm, Jason Trussell, Frank Tejeda, Cody 
     Cunningham, Craig Washington, Brian Jackson, Charles Wilson, 
     Steven Kessinger.
       Utah: Jim Hansen, Nathan Goodwin, Bill Orton, Randy Topham, 
     Karen Shepherd, Julie Parr.
       Vermont: Jim Jeffords, Stephen Dube, Bernie Sanders, 
     Stephen Dube.
       Virgin Islands: Ron de Lugo, Mark Milligan III.
       Virginia: Tom Bliley, Terry A. Overholser, Rick Boucher, 
     Eric Ball, Leslie Byrne, Ann Saliski, Bob Goodlatte, Monica 
     Jones, James Moran, Cuong Phan, Owen Picket, Carl Roughton, 
     Robert Scott, Amy Ridgway.
       Washington: Norman Dicks, Katherine Raby, Jennifer Dunn, 
     James W. Mullin, Thomas Foley, Jamie Lynne Benedixen, Mike 
     Kreidler, Shaun Peterson, Al Swift, Jason Wang, Jolene 
     Unsoeld, Jason Grangroth.
       West Virginia: Alan Mollohan, Bobby Cartwright, Nick 
     Rahall, Tara Chavez, Bob Wise, Aaron Hill.
       Wisconsin: Gerald Kleczka, Brad Weigel, David Obey, John 
     Wolfe, Toby Roth, Kimberly M. Koch.
       Wyoming: Craig Thomas, Jacob Bower.

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