[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 65 (Wednesday, May 20, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E927]
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 CONGRATULATING JAMES MOSEMAN AND FINALISTS OF THE 19TH CONGRESSIONAL 
                       DISTRICT ARTS COMPETITION

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 20, 1998

  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my 
constituent, James Moseman, who attends Marion High School and has won 
first place in the 19th Congressional District Arts Competition. James 
was also the winner of the People's Choice Award, along with Trenton 
Kessler of Stewardson-Strasburg High School.
  I was very proud to be honorary chairman of this distinguished event, 
which was held at Eastwood's Art and Teacher Supply Store in Marion. We 
had many outstanding contributions from high school students throughout 
the district. All the entries displayed so much beauty and potential, 
including finalists Sarah Thompson and Jill Zerrusen, both of 
Teutopolis High School; Kristin Jankowicz of MacArthur High School in 
Decatur; Shannon Gonzalez of Neoga High School; Ginnie Gesell of Benton 
High School; and Gabe McClellan and Candace Taylor, both of Marion High 
School.
  I would like to thank the steering committee members for organizing 
the district competition. Mary Jo Trimble of the Little Egypt Arts 
Association and Cary Knoop, a retired Eastern Illinois University arts 
instructor, were instrumental in helping plan this special event. The 
judges for the contest, art educators Robert Maguire, Marie Samuel and 
Rebecca Spoon, also deserve special recognition.
  As you know Mr. Speaker, this contest is held every year, after which 
the winner's paintings are proudly displayed in the United States 
Capitol building. James' excellent work will be exhibited along with 
other paints from around the country, and I am honored to represent 
James and the other participants in the House of Representatives.
  It is wonderful to not only see the incredible talents our youth 
possess, but also to be a part of the exciting events which showcase 
these talents. Mr. Speaker, please joint me in recognizing James and 
the finalists from the 19th Congressional District Arts Competition.

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