[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 106 (Thursday, June 28, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1428]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO VANESSA BROWN

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                          HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 27, 2007

  Mr. CROWLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the great 
accomplishment of one of my constituents, Vanessa Brown of Co-Op City, 
the Bronx. I wish to recognize Ms. Brown for her outstanding 
achievement in being selected the district winner in the 26th Annual 
Congressional Art Competition for her inspiring and uplifting piece 
entitled ``A New Starry Night.''
  Ms. Brown is currently a high school junior attending Lehman High 
School in the Bronx. She has demonstrated a commitment to pursuing her 
gift and to further developing her abilities, making her a deserving 
recipient of this honor. I am proud that this year my district is well-
represented in this competition by Ms. Brown's work and I look forward 
to viewing it in these halls for the months to come.
  Each year, Congress affords our Nation's most talented and budding 
artists the opportunity to have their work displayed in the Cannon 
Tunnel leading to the U.S. Capitol. This beautiful display is 
experienced daily by Members of Congress, their staff, our country's 
residents, and welcomed visitors from all around the world who are 
awarded the privilege of witnessing our young people's artistic 
endeavors and talents.
  Madam Speaker, I salute the authentic, creative voice of Ms. Brown 
and I wish her continued success and all the very best in the future.

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