[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 132 (Tuesday, September 28, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1763]
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                        HONORING JOHN W. HARROD

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 28, 2010

  Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of 
Representatives to join me in honoring the life of John W. Harrod, who 
was instrumental in establishing the Market 5 Art Gallery in 
Washington, D.C. and was its president during 30 years of devoted 
service to the Market 5 Art Gallery.
  In the late 1970s, the first District of Columbia Mayor, Walter E. 
Washington, started a neighborhood arts initiative, and Mr. Harrod 
launched the Market 5 Art Gallery. The community embraced John Harrod's 
work in establishing a facility for comprehensive artistic expression, 
including poetry readings, dance performances, and theater productions, 
as well as a workspace for artists, musicians, and theater troupes.
  Through the Market 5 Art Gallery, John Harrod committed himself to 
serving the community and filling the void in artistic education in the 
neighborhood. With John's assistance, a colleague from the Peace Corps 
was able to start a photography shop for at-risk youth. Throughout its 
30 years in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, Market 5 Art Gallery has 
served as an exhibitor of work by aspiring youth and local and national 
artists. Market 5 Art Gallery grew in popularity through the Saturday 
arts and crafts festivals and Sunday flea markets. The gallery remains 
an indispensible fixture of the community and serves as a prototype for 
art galleries.
  Mr. Harrod graduated from Northeastern University, where he played 
football. Mr. Harrod was a District native and maintained residency 
here throughout his 69 years.
  Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
celebrating the life of John W. Harrod.

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