[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Pages S574-S575]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     TRIBUTE TO PERRY AUSTIN, LINDA ELLEN PRICE, AND CRAIG REYNOLDS

 Mr. TUBERVILLE. Mr. President, I would like to honor three 
Alabama artists whose artwork is currently displayed in my office here 
in Washington, DC: Perry Austin of Sylacauga, AL; Linda Ellen Price of 
Springville, AL; Craig Reynolds of Gadsden, AL. Their works reflect the 
rich artistic talent of Alabama and serve as a visual representation of 
the State's natural beauty, heritage, and culture.
  These pieces, graciously loaned by the artists, are prominently 
displayed in my front office, where they are viewed by thousands of 
constituents and visitors who enter my office each year. The artwork 
has been widely admired and frequently complimented, contributing to a 
welcoming and representative space that highlights some of Alabama's 
most talented artists.
  Perry Austin, a native of Sylacauga, AL, is well known for his 
landscape paintings. A successful professional career. He is a member 
of the American Impressionist Society and Oil Painters of America and 
was among the original founders of the Plein Air Painters of the 
Southeast in 2001. His painting ``Tensaw'' displayed in the Russell 
Senate Office Building, depicts the Tensaw River as it flows through 
southern Alabama. Executed in oil on linen, the work captures the 
region's geography through a thoughtful balance of warm and cool tones.
  Linda Ellen Price, of Springville, AL, is known for her expressive 
style and

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quick brushwork. Her artwork, ``Alabama Camellia'' represents Alabama's 
State flower and reflects its cultural significance across the State. 
The Camellia is an icon of Alabama's heritage and is prominently 
featured in public gardens, festivals, and residential landscapes. Ms. 
Price's work captures this symbolism with clarity and elegance.
  Craig Reynolds, of Gadsden, AL, is recognized for his plein air and 
studio oil paintings of landscapes, rural scenes and nature. He began 
painting professionally in 1984 and has worked as a full-time artist 
since 2005. His piece ``Alabama Snow'' is the largest artwork on 
display in my office. The painting portrays cotton fields commonly 
found in northern Alabama beneath a clear blue sky, offering a 
distinctive view of the State's agricultural landscape.
  Collectively, these artists have made a meaningful contribution--not 
only to my office, but to the State of Alabama--by allowing their work 
to be displayed on Capitol Hill. Their generosity and artistic 
excellence help ensure that Alabama is represented not only through 
public service and policy, but through creativity and culture. Without 
a doubt, Mr. Austin, Ms. Price, and Mr. Reynolds are truly some of 
Alabama's finest. I am honored to have their pieces in my 
office.

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