[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 15553-15554]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATIONS TO MARIE SEVELL

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                            HON. BOB FRANKS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 12, 1999

  Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a 
true champion of the arts in New Jersey, Ms. Marie Sevell, and to offer 
my congratulations on her being honored with the sixth ``Francis Albert 
Sinatra Tribute to the Performing Arts'' award from the Garden State 
Arts Center Foundation.
  The Garden State Arts Center Foundation was established in 1984 to 
support the Garden State Cultural Center Fund, now in its 32nd year. By 
raising money through benefit receptions, grants, donations and the 
sale of sponsorships, the Foundation has helped to provide free 
performances to New Jersey's school children, senior citizens, and 
other deserving residents.
  Marie Sevell's commitment to the arts in New Jersey spans over thirty 
years. As the current Chairwoman of the Foundation, and as a long-time, 
generous financial contributor to

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the Cultural Fund, Marie has over the years helped to enable millions 
of school children and seniors enjoy the wonderful free programs 
presented at the PNC Bank Arts Center.
  It is truly fitting that such a tireless advocate of the arts should 
receive an award as esteemed as the Francis Albert Sinatra Tribute to 
the Performing Arts, which recognizes dedication to improving the 
cultural life of residents in the state of New Jersey. Marie Sevell 
joins the ranks of this award's many distinguished past honorees, 
including the beloved Frank Sinatra himself, and I wish to join her 
family and friends in applauding her on the occasion of this 
outstanding achievement.

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