[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 126 (Thursday, August 2, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S10784]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GEORGIA O'KEEFE MUSEUM

 Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, today I recognize the Georgia 
O'Keefe Museum in Santa Fe, NM, on its 10th anniversary. Georgia 
O'Keefe was, and remains, a New Mexico institution. The work she did 
while living in my State is held in the highest regard by artists and 
spectators alike.
  Georgia O'Keefe settled in New Mexico in 1945 after being a frequent 
visitor of the State seeking artistic inspiration. She is famous for 
her vibrant portrayals of flowers and unique New Mexico landscapes. Ms. 
O'Keefe has inspired a number of aspiring artists, and she is sure to 
inspire many more for many years. Her work is timeless. New Mexico is 
proud to be home to most of her prized work.
  The Georgia O'Keefe Museum is the first museum dedicated to the work 
of a woman artist of international stature. It showcases well over 
1,000 pieces of Ms. O'Keefe's work. The museum has opened its doors to 
over one million visitors just in its first few years of operation; 
countless others will enjoy it in the future. It also boasts a vast 
education and outreach program that includes internships, teacher 
workshops, seminars and even afterschool arts programs. The museum is 
dedicated to the study and interpretation of her work, as well as 
American modernism.
  The museum will commemorate the anniversary with a 10th anniversary 
celebration. The celebration will include a dinner dance, 
entertainment, and obviously art. The event will not only commemorate 
Georgia O'Keefe but also honor the museum's founders, Anne and John 
Marion. They have worked tirelessly to see that the artwork of Ms. 
O'Keefe is available for all to enjoy. Through their vision, the work 
of Georgia O'Keefe will be available for study and viewing for many 
years to come.
  I commend these two individuals for envisioning a place for Georgia 
O'Keefe's work to be displayed, and maintaining that vision for the 
last 10 years. I believe Ms. O'Keefe would be proud of the work they 
have done and honored to be held in such high regard with respect to 
her art.

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