[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 14 (Thursday, February 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E167]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING DAVID DONNELLY AND CINDY BISHOP DONNELLY

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                            HON. KEN BENTSEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2002

  Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of two friends 
and constituents, David and Cindy Bishop Donnelly. The Donnelly's will 
be honored by DiverseWorks, Inc., one of the nation's leading 
contemporary art centers, at the annual Illumination Gala on February 
16, 2002. David and Cindy have been selected for their commitment to 
the arts in the greater Houston area.
  DiverseWorks, Inc., is a non-profit art center dedicated to 
presenting new visual performing, and literary art. The organization's 
unique artistic educational and financial stability serve as a model 
for others across the nation. The staff members and volunteers of 
DiverseWorks, Inc. provide a tremendous service to young, aspiring 
artists throughout Houston. The talented people at DiverseWorks are 
leaders within our community and, this weekend, they recognize some of 
their most loyal supporters.
  David and Cindy have been longtime champions of many civic programs 
in our community including the Lamar High School Parent Teacher 
Association. Both have served on the board of DiverseWorks, Inc. for a 
number of years, with David having served as treasurer for many of 
those years. The contributions of time and effort by David and Cindy 
have been instrumental in development of DiverseWorks as a mainstay in 
the Houston Arts Community.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I congratulate my 
constituents, David Donnelly and Cindy Bishop Donnelly on their 
recognition by DiverseWorks and I thank them for their unyielding 
commitment to the arts in Houston and Texas.




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