[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 75 (Thursday, June 15, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1028-E1029]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN HONOR OF DIANA MARIE FALAT

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 15, 2000

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today l honor Diana Marie Falat upon her 
reception of the Gold Key Award at the National Scholastic Art 
Exhibition in Washington, DC.
  Diana's ceramic pieces have won several awards in the Cleveland area, 
including three Gold Keys, a Silver Key, and an Honorable Mention, as 
well as various monetary awards. For her piece entitled ``Petunia'', 
Diana was named in the Top 25 at the Ohio Governor's art show. This 
weekend, Diana will be honored at the Kennedy Center for the Performing 
Arts National Scholastic Art Exhibition with a Gold Key award--the 
highest award ever achieved in art by a Berea School District student.

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  Diana's accomplishments are not limited to the field of art. Diana, 
age 18, is a recent graduate of Berea High School in Berea, Ohio where 
she was a member of the National Honor Society, RSVP, and the Big Sibs 
program. She earned a varsity letter in her senior year for girls' 
golf, and is an accomplished figure skater as well. For the past two 
years, she has also attended Cuyahoga Community College. In the fall, 
Diana will attend Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, where she 
plans to continue her ceramics and figure skating. Diana's involvement 
in her school, her community, athletics, and the arts are a testament 
to her committment to better herself and the world around her.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in honoring Diana Marie Falat 
for her many various achievements, and especially on her reception of 
the Gold Key award at the National Scholastic Art Exhibition at the 
Kennedy Center.

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