[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 100 (Wednesday, July 27, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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              THE CONGRESSIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION

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                     HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 27, 1994

  Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, for the past several years, I have had 
the pleasure and honor of participating in the opening ceremonies of 
the congressional high school art exhibition, the extraordinary display 
of artwork which enlivens the walls of the Cannon Tunnel. It is 
sponsored annually by the Congressional Arts Caucus, which I chair. 
Each of the 279 Members of Congress who participated in this unique 
project this year recognize its valuable role in celebrating the talent 
and imagination of the many gifted artists from each of their 
congressional districts.
  I was especially delighted to receive such a thoughtful letter from 
Ms. Stacey Mack, of Niceville, FL, who reminded me of why so many of us 
take part in this project each year. Her work is the winning entry from 
the First District, Florida represented by my friend and colleague Mr. 
Hutto. It will hang along with other artworks through May 1995.
  This exhibition is about celebrating the arts, encouraging our young 
people, and providing them with a forum to share their ideas, dreams 
and visions. In the most pleasing way, these high school students give 
us insight as to what is happening in their lives and around our 
country--a valuable gift indeed. These young people deserve our 
recognition and support, and I am pleased to share this young lady's 
thoughts with you today.

                                                     July 1, 1994.
       Ms. Slaughter: My name is Stacey Mack. Last Tuesday, I was 
     given the honor to attend the 1994 Congressional Art 
     Competition in Washington, D.C. I was just writing to let you 
     know how appreciative I was. The meetings we had with the 
     great faces and places of the nation's capital were 
     experiences that I will truly never forget.
       As a graduated senior, I am thankful that my artwork was 
     chosen. If it had not, then I would have missed out on a 
     delightful and educating occasion. It is a tremendous honor 
     to have my artwork hung in the U.S. Capitol. I would also 
     like to thank you for going through the trouble to have Mr. 
     Dean Cain as a guest. He was extremely friendly to each and 
     every one of us, and by far served as a ``super'' man.
       All and all I just wanted to thank you and every one else 
     for all of your work in creating an unforgettable afternoon 
     for 200 high school artists who went home that night smiling.
           Sincerely,
                                                      Stacey Mack,
     Niceville, FL.

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