[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 128 (Tuesday, September 17, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1621-E1622]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   20TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHRISTO AND JEANNE-CLAUDE'S ``RUNNING FENCE''

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                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 1996

  Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 20th 
anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's ``Running Fence, Sonoma and 
Marin Counties, CA, 1972-76'', which occurred in the district I am 
privileged to represent. I wish that I could be present at the Valley 
Ford Post Office as we celebrate and remember this remarkable 
achievement.
  ``Running Fence,'' was completed September 10, 1976 and displayed for 
14 days. Marin and Sonoma Counties owe a great deal of gratitude for 
Christo and Jeanne-Claude's tireless efforts to construct this 
temporary, 24\1/2\-mile-long work of art. In order to realize this 
successful collaborative project ranchers and residents, engineers and 
elected officials, lawyers and members of the business community, as 
well as many dedicated workers, came together for the purpose of art.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to pay tribute to Christo and 
Jeanne-Claude and to

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thank them for realizing the ``Running Fence,'' vision in Marin and 
Sonoma Counties and for the wonderful lasting impression they have left 
us. In fact, it should be noted that a print of ``Running Fence,'' is 
hanging in my congressional office in Washington, DC. I appreciate 
those who are working to remember ``Running Fence,'' and I extend my 
hearty congratulations and best wishes for continued inspiration in the 
years to come.

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