[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 118 (Monday, July 18, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S3335]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                  RECOGNIZING ENTERTAINMENT FORT SMITH

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize and 
thank the creators and staff at Entertainment Fort Smith magazine for 
22 years of championing arts, entertainment, and the people of western 
Arkansas.
  Lynn Wasson and Linda Seubold launched Entertainment Fort Smith, more 
commonly referred to as E-Fort Smith, in 2000 to showcase the area's 
vibrant arts and entertainment scene and keep local residents informed 
about upcoming events. Within its pages, they covered everything from 
international mural art found through the Unexpected Project and the 
annual Peacemaker Music Festival, to the Fort Smith Little Theatre's 
latest productions and story-time schedules for the local library.
  The magazine printed 30,000 issues every month that were distributed 
at over 200 locations in Fort Smith, Van Buren, Greenwood, Alma, 
Barling, Charleston, and throughout the region.
  Not only was E-Fort Smith a calendar of events, but the magazine's 
features also spotlighted the lives of local people that make western 
Arkansas unique. In addition, Wasson and Seubold used their platform to 
show their great love for the State of Arkansas.
  Brandon Chase Goldsmith, executive director of the Fort Smith 
International Film Festival, praised E-Fort Smith for its support and 
for being a driving force behind the region's creative economy over the 
years. Likewise, the magazine has been recognized as a critical partner 
in helping secure Fort Smith as the site for the U.S. Marshals Museum, 
which will honor the over 230-year history of the Marshals Service and 
is expected to open in 2023.
  E-Fort Smith published its final edition in July 2022 after more than 
two decades of promoting local businesses and artists.
  I would like to thank the founders and all the staff of E-Fort Smith 
who inspired the community and highlighted Arkansas's rich culture. 
Their efforts made a difference and the magazine's legacy will live 
beyond its final printing.

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