[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 146 (Thursday, November 15, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1765-E1766]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING EURO-AMERICAN WOMEN'S COUNCIL CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND ARTIST 
                            KENYA R. TAYLOR

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2012

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I honor Kenya R. Taylor, a hardworking and 
talented artist who also serves as the Euro-American Women's Council's 
Creative Director. The Euro-American Women's Council was founded 
sixteen years ago on the principles of endorsing high ranking 
professional women from around the world while promoting their strong 
family values. As a professional accomplished artist who took these 
values to heart, Kenya joined the Euro-American Women's Council in 
2008, bringing his artistic, gifted, and innovative talent to the 
organization.
  Kenya's talents were first recognized at the age of five, when he was 
enrolled in his first art program at the Edith K. Bergtraum Elementary 
School in Flushing, New York. It was at this school where Kenya first 
learned how to paint portraits and still-lifes. Kenya quickly became 
known as an artist and was often asked to do special works for the 
school, some of which are still hanging today. However, this was just 
the beginning of Kenya's talent, continuing to middle school and 
influencing his later decision to enroll at the renowned High School of 
Art and Design in New York City where he studied Advanced Placement 
Environmental Science in addition to Architectural Design. During these 
high school years, Kenya also immersed himself in classes at the 
distinguished Parsons School of Design where he then continued his 
studies as an undergraduate. It was at the Parsons School of Design 
where he began to branch out into other forms of design such as graphic 
design, web design, and industrial design.
  Upon graduation, Kenya became a graphic designer, and further proved 
his artistic talent through a vast portfolio of work ranging from 
television to fashion. He has also designed pieces for a variety of 
American political families including the Clintons and the Bushes. But 
after the birth of his two children, Kenya chose to move out of the 
spotlight to start a career that allowed him to be closer with his 
family.
  For the past four years, Kenya's role as the Euro-American Women's 
Council Creative Director has allowed him full oversight and vision of 
the organization's design components including invitations, programs, 
and the website. One of his most significant accomplishments since 
joining the Euro-American Women's Council was working on EAWC's Silk 
Books commemorating 16 years of the organization's accomplishments. 
These banners were on display at this year's Goddess Artemis Awards and 
Global Business Forum,

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allowing leaders from all over the world to see his amazing artwork. 
Kenya continues to work tirelessly as he continues to create beautiful 
designs as the Creative Director, often with his children by his side. 
In appreciation for all of the incredible work by Kenya R. Taylor, I am 
proud to honor him today in Congress and look forward to his future 
artistic and creative achievements.

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