[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 30 (Monday, March 14, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E433]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING JUSTIN LOWE WINNER OF TEXAS VALUES VISUAL ARTS COMPETITION

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 14, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Justin Lowe, a 
senior at Lewisville High School, located in the 26th Congressional 
District of Texas, for being one of the three winners of the Texas 
Values Arts Competition.
  This is truly an outstanding accomplishment for Justin. More than 250 
students from PIano, Denton, Lewisville and surrounding communities 
entered the contest. Diversity, History and Indivisibility were the 
chosen Texas Values featured in the winning artworks from North Texas 
students. Justin earned a U.S. Savings Bond from Huffines Auto 
Dealership.
  Justin's art is now on a billboard going southbound on I-35E next to 
the Huffines dealership. Justin displayed his Texas pride with 
bluebonnets, the Alamo, and the Texas State flag in his painting. His 
piece will be up all through March for National Youth Art Month. The 
original was sold for $800 at the Lewisville Education Foundation gala 
in November of 2005.
  Justin Lowe's talents are not only a testament to his artistic skill 
but also a stellar example of how parents' and teachers' efforts are 
rewarded when combining a core curriculum with study in the arts. I am 
proud of the education system in Texas, especially our students, and 
involved parents and teachers at Lewisville High School, who commit 
their lives and time to fostering growth of our communities. And I 
wanted to extend a special thank you to Huffines Automotive for their 
generous contribution to these aspiring students.

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