[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 19, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E43]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING LOOKMAN MUHAMMED

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 19, 2010

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lookman 
Muhammed, a student from Lawrence Hall Youth Services, for winning City 
Clerk Miguel del Valle's annual city sticker design contest. On 
December 15th, 2009, Lookman Muhammed won the 15th annual high school 
art contest.
  This year's contest theme was ``Burnham's Chicago,'' encouraging 
students to study the work of architect Daniel Burnham. More than 300 
students from grades 9-12, and 39 Chicago high schools entered the art 
contest. After a panel of honorary judges narrowed the entries down to 
the top 10 designs, the public voted online and at City Hall computer 
kiosks. Nearly 17,500 votes were cast by the public to choose this 
year's winner.
  Muhammed's artwork will be seen on 1.3 million vehicle stickers 
beginning in June 2010. He also receives a $1,000 savings bond to help 
with his continuing education. In addition, Muhammed, along with all 
the finalists, will receive an honorary resolution at a January awards 
ceremony with City Clerk Miguel del Valle in City Hall.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Lookman 
Muhammed for winning City Clerk Miguel del Valle's 15th annual city 
sticker design contest, and thank him for participating in the contest 
and contributing to the City of Chicago.

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