[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 109 (Thursday, July 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1059]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   2016 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 7, 2016

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, on June 23, the House of 
Representatives hosted the reception for the 2016 Congressional Art 
Competition. I was honored to serve as the Republican co-chair for the 
competition, alongside Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona.
  For the past 34 years, the Congressional Art Competition has inspired 
and encouraged young artists around the country. The competition was 
very personal to me. With my mother being an artist, I understand how 
important it is to give proper recognition to these talents who are 
making a difference in society through arts.
  I was grateful to invite local artist Yvonne Kinney, from North 
Augusta, to Washington to speak to the students about her work and 
highlight the importance of giving back to your community.
  The winner from the Second District was Mary Aufuldish from Cardinal 
Newman High School in the Midlands. I look forward to seeing her 
winning piece, America the Beautiful, every day for the next year as it 
hangs in the Cannon tunnel. I am humbled to represent all of the young 
talent in the Second Congressional District.
  In conclusion, God Bless Our Troops and may the President by his 
actions never forget September 11th in the Global War on Terrorism.

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