[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19307]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



            RECOGNIZING KEVIN ANDERSON OF GODFREY, ILLINOIS

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 3, 1999

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time to recognize 
the artistic talent possessed by Kevin Anderson of Godfrey, Illinois. 
Kevin's painting of a red woodpecker has been chosen as one of the ten 
pieces to be featured in the Illinois Audubon Society's Wildlife Art 
Challenge exhibit which will be on display at shopping centers, 
libraries, and other locations throughout the state this year.
  Kevin, the son of Sam and Myra Anderson, is a second grade student at 
Lewis and Clark School. Kevin is the youngest of the 10 pupils whose 
artwork is included in the Audubon Society display. When Kevin was 
asked about his painting he responded, ``The woodpecker is one of my 
favorites. I like its bright red head.'' It is great to see our youth 
take interest in our local wildlife. It is very important to educate 
our young people to appreciate wildlife so that it can be enjoyed for 
future generations.

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