[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 30, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E647]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING RIVER OAKS SQUARE ARTS CENTER IN ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA

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                        HON. VANCE M. McALLISTER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 30, 2014

  Mr. McALLISTER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today 
to congratulate River Oaks Square Arts Center in Alexandria, Louisiana 
on its 30th anniversary.
  Opening in February of 1984, River Oaks Arts Center was originally 
the home of the Bolton Family of Alexandria and was donated solely to 
be used to promote the arts. It is proudly listed under the National 
Registry of Historic Places and after years of renovation, River Oaks 
opened its doors to the community featuring artwork from more than 150 
artists.
  Over the years, River Oaks Square Arts Center has stimulated interest 
and appreciation for artists around the local community by its display 
of work. Located in Downtown Alexandria's Cultural District, this art 
center continues its mission intended by the Bolton family of promoting 
and emphasizing the value of fine arts and crafts.
  I commend River Oaks Square Arts Center and congratulate them on 30 
years of success, leadership, and community contribution and ask my 
colleagues to join me in honoring them on this momentous occasion.

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