[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 20, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E267]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         RECOGNIZING OPAL JUBA

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                        HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 20, 2024

  Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
artistry of Salida High School's Opal Juba and congratulate her on 
winning the Regional Gold Key Award.
  The Regional Gold Key Award is a part of the National Art Education 
Association's Scholastic Awards competition, and Opal's entry was 
selected as one of the most accomplished pieces out of 20,000 
submissions. The regional award is given to the top 5 percent of 
entries and awarded to artwork which demonstrates the ``highest level 
of achievement in originality, personal voice and technical skill.'' 
Opal's piece, entitled ``Jackson'', was created using the technique of 
``stippling,'' or small dots, to recreate a photo with intricate 
shading and depth. It was showcased at the Denver Art Museum and now 
goes on to the national competition. Opal plans to attend the 
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, focusing on illustrating and 
minoring in art education.
  On behalf of the people of Colorado's Seventh Congressional District, 
it is my honor to congratulate Opal Juba for receiving a Gold Key 
Award. We wish her the best of luck in her future artistic endeavors.

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