[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 197 (Thursday, November 30, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H5998]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING EMMA ZACHERL

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate 
Emma Zacherl, a student at Clarion-Limestone, for her award-winning 
artwork.
  Emma is a talented artist who continues to wow teachers and 
professionals alike. At the Laurel Festival in Brookville this past 
summer, she earned the best of show for her watercolor of Till 
Lindemann, a German singer and songwriter.
  During Clarion's Autumn Leaf Festival this year, the teenager earned 
third place in the professional category. Zacherl competed in that 
division because she was commissioned to do illustrations in ``The Iron 
Furnaces of the Cove!'' That is a book by her relative, Byron Smail.
  Earlier this year in Clarion, during Summerfest, Zacherl won in her 
age group with her chalk drawing of Batman. She has also received 
recognition for her work of the Juniata furnace.
  Mr. Speaker, Emma continues to pursue her passion while also 
maintaining straight A's, being a member of her local Girl Scout troop, 
playing on her high school volleyball team, and being a member of a 
band.
  I congratulate Emma on her art awards. I wish her the best of luck as 
she continues to pursue her dreams.

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