[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 108 (Thursday, June 27, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H4323-H4324]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING 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. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the extraordinary artistic ability of Emma Zacherl, a 
freshman at Clarion-Limestone High School and winner of Pennsylvania's 
15th Congressional District Art Competition.
  The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide an 
opportunity for Members of Congress to encourage and recognize the 
artistic talents of their young constituents.
  Since then, more than 650,000 high school students have participated 
in the nationwide competition. This year my office received a record 
125 submissions for the competition.
  Ms. Zacherl's artwork will be displayed in a special exhibit in the 
U.S. Capitol for 1 year with winners from each congressional district 
in the Nation. Thousands of visitors, guests, and Members of Congress 
will have the opportunity to see her artwork every day.
  Emma won for her water-mixable oil painting of her dog, titled: Good 
Boy, Archie. Her artwork blew me away, and I am glad that I can welcome 
her to Washington, D.C., to celebrate this accomplishment today.
  Madam Speaker, I congratulate all the students that participated in 
this year's Congressional Art Competition and to Emma for being an 
amazing example of the talent in Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional 
District.

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