[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 19, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1151]
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 CONGRATULATING LIONEL D. BROWN WINNER OF CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2001

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, after weeks of 
deliberation, I am pleased to announce Lionel D. Brown, of Bolivar 
County, Mississippi, as the winner of ``Artistic Discovery 2001''. This 
annual art competition is a real opportunity for our students all over 
Mississippi's Second Congressional District, which encompasses twenty-
four counties, to showcase their talents. I was not surprised to see 
that we have a lot of young talented artist in the district. Lionel's 
magnificent block print painting, titled ``A Long Journey Ahead'' edged 
out the stiff competition to win this years contest. This year we had 
seventy-four entries from worthy participants. I am sure the judges had 
a tough job choosing just one. I am proud of Lionel and I will take 
great pleasure in displaying his artwork in the Capitol subway for all 
to see.
  Lionel spent several months in preparation and effort in order to 
complete his piece. He is to be commended, not only on his winning 
piece, but on his success in life to date. Lionel is a recent graduate 
of East Side High School and plans to attend a college somewhere in the 
State next year. I urge him to apply and hopefully attend my alma mater 
Tougaloo College in Central Mississippi. He would be a welcomed 
addition.
  Lionel is not only a talented artist, he is also a superb baseball 
player. He plans to pursue both of these endeavors in the future, where 
ever he goes. I wish Lionel the best and I am confident that he will do 
well in his ``Long Journey Ahead''.

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