[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 80 (Tuesday, June 3, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1116]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DOWNRIVER COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 3, 2003

  Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to acknowledge the 25th 
Anniversary of the Downriver Council for the Arts (DCA). The DCA has 
been a driving force in bringing quality arts education, valuable 
cultural information and employment to artists and educators throughout 
the Downriver community.
  Founded in 1978, the DCA is a non-profit, umbrella organization that 
represents, promotes and serves the 18 Downriver communities. The DCA's 
Home Gallery, resource library, information center, newsletter, 
cultural calendar, weekly column, arts hotline, website and cable 
programs provide up-to-date information on artistic, cultural and 
special events to the nearly 400,000 residents of Downriver.
  The DCA works closely with community-based arts organizations, 
service clubs, municipal governments, schools and social agencies to 
bring the arts into the community. This wonderful organization nurtures 
the cultural and artistic growth of thousands of Downriver residents. 
The DCA not only fosters strong relationships between art institutions 
and educators, but also serves as a bridge between all socio-economic 
categories.
  The DCA provides volunteer, educational and professional development 
opportunities, works to insure equal access to artistic opportunities 
and promotes the recognition of art and culture as a primary 
contributor to economic development and the quality of life within the 
Downriver communities.
  Mr. Speaker, as the Downriver Council for the Arts celebrates its 
25th Anniversary, I would ask that all my colleagues rise and salute 
this phenomenal organization for all that they have done and will 
continue to do for the arts in Downriver.

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