[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 30 (Thursday, March 4, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E302]
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 HONORING ROBERT WORKMAN ON THE ADMISSION OF HIS WORK TO THE MUSEE DU 
                                 LOUVRE

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 4, 2010

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Robert Workman, an 
acclaimed artist from Mt. Greenwood, Illinois. On January 15, 2010, 
Robert Workman's pen and ink drawing became the first American work of 
the 21st century admitted to the internationally renowned Louvre Museum 
in Paris.
  A passionate artistic practitioner, Mr. Workman is a graduate of the 
Ecole du Louvre and the Art Institute of Chicago--two of the preeminent 
art institutions in the world. In addition to having a place in the 
Louvre, his work is part of the Archives of the Musees Nationaux de 
France. The specific piece of art admitted to the Louvre was a pen and 
ink work featuring an ancient Egyptian theme--mixing the human form 
with an array of hieroglyphic text. This work was credited by the head 
of the Department of Sculptures with bearing ``witness to the 
international renown of the Louvre.''
  Mr. Workman's art is only part of his contribution to society. He is 
a tireless author and illustrator, and has published numerous 
children's books and a graphic novel.
  I ask you to join me in honoring Robert Workman for his remarkable 
achievements in art, and his recognition by the Musee du Louvre.

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