[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 92 (Friday, June 25, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1412]
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ALBERT BORJA IS NAMED WINNER OF THE 1999 CONGRESSIONAL ARTS COMPETITION

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                        HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 25, 1999

  Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, the winner of the 1999 Congressional Arts 
Competition, ``The Artistic Discovery,'' is fifteen-year old Albert 
Borja, a recent graduate of Simon Sanchez High School in Yigo, Guam. 
Albert is the son of Tom Borja and Lou Milligan.
  The Congressional Arts Competition was held at the Hilton Hotel, 
Guam. Albert's art work, entitled ``My Planar Self,'' garnished first 
place and will be displayed in the Capitol corridor. His winning art 
work, completed in acrylic, is a two dimensional geometric self 
portrait. The colors are quite vivid and eclectic. Although it is very 
exciting that this is his first trip to Washington, D.C., the very fact 
that his art work represents the talented youth of Guam, for all 
visitors to the Nation's Capitol to see, adds even more enthusiasm to 
his visit.
  Prior to this competition, Albert has contributed his artistic talent 
by painting murals in his school. Last year, he received an outstanding 
recognition award for this contribution. Albert is also academically 
gifted. He is a co-captain of the Academic Challenge Bowl, Simon 
Sanchez High School Team Guam. His team won second place in the 1998 
island-wide championship. He is also a member of the National Honor 
Society. When he is not creating artistic masterpieces, he spends his 
leisure time swimming, biking or hiking.
  Albert Borja plans to pursue his post secondary education at the 
University of Guam, and major in Biology. His undergraduate studies 
will serve as his foundation for his next journey in life. He plans to 
obtain a degree in medicine. Mr. Speaker, this young artist aspires to 
be a medical physician.
  I am thankful to the Congressional Arts Caucus for sponsoring a 
``showcase'' of art works from young artists nationwide. I am pleased 
to have Albert's work represent Guam and I look forward to seeing it in 
the halls of the Capitol this year.
  Congratulations Albert. You have made your parents and the people of 
Guam proud.

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