[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 147 (Wednesday, October 7, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1447]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         LOCAL ARTIST WINS BIG

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 7, 2015

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Lauren Luna for 
winning Best in Show at the Pearland Arts League Show.
  Lauren's winning painting is called Late Nights (Burgundy St.) and is 
based on a picture she took last year in New Orleans. Ms. Luna is 
active in our local art community and shares her passion for art as an 
art teacher at Mark Twain Elementary in Alvin, Texas. She is a true 
inspiration to her students by not only teaching them about the 
importance of art, but also showing them that they can follow their 
dreams. Ms. Luna's students share her success and also encourage her to 
never give up. The Alvin community is proud of Lauren's talents both as 
an artist and teacher.
  On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, 
congratulations again to Lauren Luna for winning Best in Show. Your 
beautiful art is truly inspiring.

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