[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 177 (Wednesday, December 19, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2326]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO THE ART STUDENTS AT CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL

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                        HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR.

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 18, 2001

  Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, the events of September 11th of this year 
had a great impact on our Country. While the devastating terrorist 
attacks have caused us great sorrow for the loss of lives, Americans 
have pulled together like never before.
  Those who carried out the attacks thought that they would destroy the 
American Spirit, but I can tell they did exactly the opposite.
  People have come together to show their support for those lost in New 
York, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania. Recently, art students at 
Cleveland High School showed their support by creating a mural that 
depicts the events of September 11th and our resolve to never let this 
happen again.
  This piece of work has been talked and written about in local 
newspapers and television.
  Cleveland High School Art Teacher, Martha Kidwell, created a collage 
of images from magazines and newspapers which were used as a base for 
this mural.
  The mural measures 13 by 6 feet. This piece of art shows the attacks 
on America, but it also portrays the heroic firefighters, a determined 
President Bush, the Statue of Liberty, the American Flag and the Bald 
Eagle.
  This work of art was created by 22 high school students who have 
shown their patriotism and care for their fellow Americans.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe that Martha Kidwell and her students should be 
commended for their hard work and determination to show their fellow 
citizens that we will overcome terrorism.
  This mural will serve as an inspiration to anyone who sees it. It is 
currently on display in Southeast Tennessee, and I encourage anyone 
traveling through this part of the Country to stop by and see this 
mural entitled, ``We Will Never Forget''.




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