[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 8, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1028-E1029]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING CRAIG BIEGEL

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 2010

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Craig Biegel, the Award of Merit Winner for the 4th Congressional 
District's high school art competition, ``An Artistic Discovery.'' An 
Artistic Discovery recognizes and encourages the artistic talent in the 
nation, as well as in each congressional district. The Congressional 
Art Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for Members of 
Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their

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young constituents. Since then, over 650,000 high school students have 
been involved with the nationwide competition.
  Craig Biegel, a resident of the 4th Congressional District, is 
currently a senior at Lynbrook High School in Lynbrook, New York. Mr. 
Biegel offered his piece, ``Angioplasty'', which was an acrylic on 
canvas painting depicting a close-up view of the inside of the heart 
with a catheter in the aorta, leading to a stent insertion in the right 
coronary artery. Craig's attention to detail in this piece is certainly 
a testament to his achievement.
  The contest in the 4th Congressional District continues to flourish 
and I owe it to all of the talented students like Craig from our high 
schools that submitted their art to be displayed in this distinguished 
contest. It is essential for art programs and curricula to remain in 
our schools and communities. I believe that having a forum for our 
young people to express themselves in a creative way is extraordinarily 
important and I will continue to work in Congress to ensure that the 
arts are preserved.
  The future of this country depends on the hopes and dreams of its 
children. Our community, and our nation, is enhanced by the 
contributions of students like Craig Biegel. Additionally, I would like 
to recognize the work of the teachers and administrators at Lynbrook 
High School who dedicate their lives to their students. The staff is 
the backbone of the students' success and I thank them for all that 
they do on a daily basis.
  Madam Speaker, it is with pride and admiration that I offer my thanks 
and recognition to Craig Biegel.

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