[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 5, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E530]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING ERIN ROBNETT, WINNER OF TEXAS VALUES VISUAL ARTS 
                              COMPETITION

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 5, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Erin Robnett, an 
eighth grader at Crownover Middle School of Cornith, 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 Erin. More than 250 
students from Plano, Denton, Lewisville and surrounding communities 
entered the contest. Over Time is the name of Erin's piece which 
represents changes that have occurred during Texas' history. With 
Erin's win, she received a savings bond from Huffines Auto Dealerships.
  Erin's piece had the pecan tree, mocking bird and the bluebonnet. It 
also features the Alamo and a soldier standing where the head piece 
would be. The head piece is half complete representing Texas' past and 
present.
  Erin Robnett's talents are not only a testament to her 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 Crownover Middle 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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