[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 107 (Thursday, June 26, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1375]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION WINNER: CLEOPATRA GRIFFIN

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2008

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, today, as co-chair of the 2008 
Congressional Art Competition, I would like to proudly recognize 
Cleopatra Griffin, the Congressional Art Competition winner from the 
First District of Florida. Cleopatra represents just one of the many 
talented artists in my district. Ever since she was a kid she enjoyed 
every art form, although printmaking and drawing are her favorites. She 
has continually excelled working with pencil, charcoal, and paints.
  This Congressional Art Competition is not the first time she has 
received public recognition for her abilities. Last year, her self-
portrait, which now hangs in the Capitol tunnel, won first place at 
State competition. She has also received first place in printmaking and 
second place in drawing for a similar portrait piece.
  Cleopatra is not only known for her artistic aptitude, but also for 
her involvement in school and community activities. In high school, 
while president of the Art Club, she raised money for Relay for Life, 
stuffed stockings for children around Christmas, and put a huge school-
wide art show on at the end of each year.
  Madam Speaker, as she moves forward in her education, I wish her 
continued success as she attends the California College of the Arts in 
San Francisco this fall and wait eagerly for her future creations.

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