[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1158]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DANIELLE FUENTES

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 22, 2010

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Danielle Fuentes, the Award of Achievement 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 young constituents. Since then, over 650,000 
high school students have been involved with the nationwide 
competition.
  Danielle Fuentes, a resident of the 4th Congressional District, is 
currently a senior at Oceanside High School in Oceanside, New York. Ms. 
Fuentes offered her piece called ``Dead Ringer'', which was a pencil 
still life. Danielle's eye for beauty and shadowing skills are 
certainly a testament to her achievement.
  The contest in the 4th Congressional District continues to flourish 
and I owe it to all of the talented students like Danielle 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 Danielle Fuentes. Additionally, I would 
like to recognize the work of the teachers and administrators at 
Oceanside 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 I offer my thanks and 
recognition to Danielle Fuentes.

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