[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 140 (Thursday, October 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2010-E2011]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO THE ARTIST WYLAND

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 9, 1997

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the dedication of 
the 76th Wyland

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Whaling Wall in the city of Detroit on October 13, 1997. Wyland has 
chosen his home town to paint the 76th and final wall as part of his 
Great Lakes Midwest Tour.
  In the tradition of Jacques Cousteau, by whom he was inspired as a 
youngster, Wyland has dedicated his career to educating and raising 
public awareness of the critical importance of our oceans and marine 
life. He is internationally renowned, with murals in Canada, Japan, 
Australia, France, and Mexico. His work will continue as he has set a 
goal of, 100 murals worldwide by the year 2011.
  While 1998 has been declared the ``International Year of the Ocean,'' 
the people of Michigan, surrounded by the Great Lakes, have always 
treasured the unique habitat and wildlife fostered by marine 
environments. Each of Wyland's whaling walls will serve to heighten 
awareness and encourage future generations to appreciate and recognize 
the importance of marine habitats.
  Mr. speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commanding Wyland, a 
native Detroiter, for his vision, dedication to our environment, and 
commitment to educating children and the public at large about our 
endangered oceans. I extend my gratitude for his donation of time and 
talent to beautifying our city, and encouragement as he continues to 
his 100th Whaling Wall Mural in the year 2011.

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