[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 172 (Friday, October 2, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E919-E920]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING YOUNG ARTISTS OF FLORIDA'S EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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                            HON. BILL POSEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 2, 2020

  Mr. POSEY. Madam Speaker, creativity often spearheads innovation, 
paving the way for our Nation's future.
  As such, I want to take a moment to recognize the talented young 
artists of Florida's Eighth Congressional District who competed in

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the 2020 Congressional Art Competition. Due to the coronavirus, this 
year's competition was held remotely. The theme of this year's artwork 
focused on the Indian River Lagoon.
  This year a total of thirty-one students from high schools across the 
Space and Treasure Coasts submitted artwork--all very talented students 
with creative and imaginative pieces. Three finalists were chosen, and 
two entries were also selected for special recognition.
  This year's winning piece, titled ``The Promise'' by Michael Spears 
of Master's Academy will be displayed in the United States Capitol in 
Washington, D.C. His teacher is Gerry Geary.
  The runners up included: Adam Hicks of West Shore Jr./Sr. High for 
``Mosquito'' earned the Third Place Award. His teacher is James Finch. 
Rain Perlman of Merritt Island High for ``At the Beach'' earned the 
Second Place Award. Her teacher is Lara Klopp.
  This year the judges also selected two pieces of art for Special 
Recognition. Krystal Reither of Merritt Island High earned a Special 
Recognition for her piece ``Lagoon Panoply''. Her teacher is Lara 
Klopp. Kevin Olson of Indian River Charter High School also earned a 
Special Recognition for his piece ``Goo Lagoon''. His teacher is Amelia 
Strazzulla.
  I ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to join me 
in congratulating these fine students for their creative efforts and 
saluting all students across the United States who accepted the 
challenge to participate in this year's Congressional Art Competition.

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