[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 113 (Thursday, July 26, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1335]
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                     RECOGNIZING MR. PHIL WHITFIELD

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 26, 2012

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the civic and cultural contributions of Mr. Phil Whitfield, a 
fellow Texan who currently serves as curator for the art collection 
featured at Cowboys Stadium.
  Since growing up in Oak Cliff, Texas, Mr. Whitfield's loyalty to the 
Dallas Cowboys was inherent, and remains steadfast to this day. He grew 
up cheering on the Cowboys when their games were at the Cotton Bowl. In 
1993, Mr. Whitfield began working as a security guard at Texas Stadium, 
which served as the home field of the Dallas Cowboys from 1971 to 2008. 
Mr. Whitfield remained in this position until he was hired to work at 
the new Cowboys Stadium to oversee the stadium's extensive art 
collection.
  Cowboys Stadium currently features 19 pieces of contemporary art, and 
Mr. Whitfield works with each artist to create beautiful installations. 
His passion and appreciation for art comes second only to his devotion 
to the Cowboys. Mr. Whitfield devotes considerable time and effort to 
each individual work of art and its respective creator. Today, Cowboys 
Stadium boasts artistic diversity which millions of fans have long 
since enjoyed.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize Mr. Whitfield's 
contributions to Texas' beloved Cowboys Stadium. Cowboys fans from all 
over appreciate how the stadium's collection is being highlighted and 
maintained by a loyal fan such as Mr. Phil Whitfield.

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