[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 123 (Friday, August 1, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1316]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN RECOGNITION OF MARGARET EDGE CHALFANT

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 2014

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Margaret Edge 
Chalfant for a noteworthy career dedicated to the advancement of the 
arts. After almost a decade as Executive Director of the Greater Denton 
Arts Council (GDAC), Ms. Chalfant is retiring from her distinguished 
service at the helm of the non-profit organization.
  Margaret Chalfant's successful leadership at the GDAC began in 2005; 
in that same year, she was selected to attend the Women's Leadership 
Summit in Washington, DC. During her GDAC tenure, she has expanded and 
enhanced its permanent collection, upgraded and updated the physical 
facilities, and highlighted the importance of the arts through 
education outreach to students from the elementary level through 
college. She instituted an After School Arts program for Denton ISD 
schools, hosted An Artistic Discovery--the 26th Congressional 
district's annual high school art contest, and collaborated with the 
University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University to initiate the 
Getting Started with the Arts program. Throughout her career she has 
demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the arts, as well as engaging 
in multiple civic activities to benefit the Denton community and the 
North Texas region.
  The sterling reputation of the Greater Denton Arts Council is a 
reflection of the outstanding administration of Ms. Chalfant, and her 
professional legacy will continue to benefit the citizens of Denton for 
years to come. I join her colleagues and the community in commending 
the Greater Denton Arts Council's Executive Director, Margaret Edge 
Chalfant, for her outstanding record and extend best wishes upon her 
retirement. It is my privilege to represent the City of Denton in the 
U.S. House of Representatives.

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