[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E405]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING JANE GOLDEN

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 12, 2016

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, in recognition of outstanding 
contributions to the arts, Jane Golden, founder and executive director 
of the City of Philadelphia's Mural Arts Program is this year's 
recipient of the Pearl S. Buck International 2016 Woman of Influence 
Award. Established in 1978, the award honors women who, like Pearl 
Buck, the Nobel and Pulitzer prize-winning author and humanitarian, 
distinguished themselves in their career, devotion to family and 
pursuit of humanitarian goals. Inspired by her example and direction, 
the city's Mural Arts Program created more than 3,800 works of public 
art through collaborations with community and city agencies, non-profit 
organizations, schools, the private sector and philanthropies. Known 
nationally and internationally as an expert on urban transportation 
through art, Jane Golden is recognized for overseeing award-winning 
public art projects. She developed innovative and rigorous programs in 
youth art, education, restorative justice and behavioral health that 
have made it possible for thousands to experience the power of art. 
Heartiest congratulations to Jane Golden upon receipt of this 
prestigious award and for a distinguished career and the creative 
vision and spirit that made it possible.

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