[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 4 (Friday, January 6, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E29]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING STEVE PENLEY

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                            HON. TOM GRAVES

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 6, 2017

  Mr. GRAVES of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, in 1964 Steve Penley was born 
into a family of musicians in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The family soon 
moved to Athens, Georgia and then Macon, Georgia where Penley attended 
First Presbyterian Day School. Following high school, he studied at The 
School of Visual Arts in New York and at The University of Georgia.
  After college, Penley was working odd jobs while painting when his 
talent was recognized by an attorney and art enthusiast, Robert Steed. 
Penley quickly gained recognition for his bold brush strokes, vivid 
colors and historical icon paintings.
  Penley is now one of America's most celebrated artists with works 
exhibited across the globe. He has created multiple projects for Fox 
News, major companies such as Coca-Cola, AirTran/Southwest, Kaiser 
Permanente, as well as several U.S. Presidents and foreign heads of 
state. His work can even be found in the U.S. Capitol, where it's 
displayed on loan for visitors from across the country to enjoy.
  Penley's paintings represent the very best of America and serve as a 
reminder of the leaders and institutions that make our country great.
  In addition to his paintings, Penley has authored and illustrated 
several books, including books written by legendary University of 
Georgia football Coach Vince Dooley. He has also donated countless 
paintings to charities and organizations in his community and state, as 
well as across the nation. He is particularly honored to be involved 
with numerous organizations that benefit our active-duty servicemembers 
and our veterans.
  Despite all of his professional accomplishments, Penley is proudest 
of his role as a father of three very talented artists and musicians: 
Lyall, Abbey and Parker.
  Steve Penley is a legendary artist and a great American

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