[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 73 (Thursday, May 1, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H1787-H1788]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CELEBRATING TALENTED ARTISTS OF NORTH CAROLINA'S FIRST DISTRICT

  (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the 
talented artists of North Carolina's First Congressional District who 
participated in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition.
  I was honored to host a ceremony recognizing over 30 dynamic and 
talented high school artists. I especially congratulate our first-place 
winner, Valerie Jacobson of Martin County, for her piece, ``The 
Unbothered Sister,'' inspired by her sister.
  I also applaud our second- and third-place winners, Addison Rich of 
Nash County and Reagan Greene of Greene County.
  Special thanks go to every participant for their involvement in an 
extremely competitive competition.

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  Their artwork reminded me that the future is bright and colorful in 
eastern North Carolina. These young artists are a true reflection of 
the heart and spirit of the east.

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