[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 101 (Thursday, July 19, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S7947]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF CORNERSTONES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IN THE 2001 
                     SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL

 Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
skill and artistry of those involved in the 2001 Smithsonian Folklife 
Festival. Specifically, the festival focused on the Masters of Building 
Arts program featuring craftspeople skilled in the various styles of 
the building trades.
  I am pleased to announce that Cornerstones Community Partnerships of 
Santa Fe, NM, participated in this annual celebration of folk art. 
Cornerstones Community Partnerships is a nonprofit organization serving 
to continue the unique culture and traditions of the southwest through 
preservation of traditional building techniques.
  As part of the festival, Cornerstones presented two restoration 
projects, the San Esteban del Rey Church in Acoma Pueblo, NM, and the 
San Jose Mission in Upper Rociada, NM. Both presentations highlighted 
the rich cultural techniques used in New Mexican architecture.
  I commend the skills of these artists and artisans that participated 
in the folklife festival. They truly preserve our link to the 
past.

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