[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 56 (Tuesday, April 2, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E301]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING SPRINGFIELD NATIVE BRAD BOOKER ON WINNING AN OSCAR

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                          HON. NIKKI BUDZINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 2, 2024

  Ms. BUDZINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Springfield 
native Brad Booker on the incredible achievement of winning an Oscar 
for his short film ``War is Over''. This incredible achievement is even 
more impressive given that Brad was a first time Academy Award nominee.
  Booker started his journey towards this incredible achievement in 
Springfield where he attended Glenwood High School and later Lincoln 
Land Community College. Prior to his work on this short film, he worked 
as an animator at Warner Brothers Studios on films such as Iron Giant, 
Stuart Little, Spider Man, and Lord of the Rings.
  I am honored to congratulate Brad, who still lives with his family in 
Chatham, on this incredible achievement. His dedication serves as 
inspiration to me and all of those who call the Springfield region 
home. Congratulations to him, his family, and his colleagues on this 
remarkable achievement.
  I am looking forward to his next project.

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