[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5485]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO ANTHONY J. BELLOMO, LITURGICAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 23, 2002

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to a man whose 
leadership and achievements in art, building, and craftsmanship has 
touched the lives of so many across southeastern Michigan and beyond. 
Anthony Bellomo, or Tony, as many of his friends and associates have 
come to know him, has put Mount Clemens, MI, on the map as a center of 
some of America's finest liturgical art. This year, as the Ministry and 
Liturgy Magazine of San Jose, CA, selected their ``Liturgical Artist of 
the Year'', they honored Tony Bellomo for his winning art ``Trinity in 
Glory'' which is incorporated in the Sanctuary of St. Joseph's Church 
in Trenton, MI.
  As the former director of art at L'Anse Creuse High School North, 
Tony left his teaching job to pursue his love of art and good 
craftsmanship. His strong interest in building and construction led him 
to launch the Black Forest Building Company in 1982, which has since 
grown into a highly successful company specializing in uniquely 
designed decks, gazebos, gardens, and buildings. As a deeply devoted 
Christian, Tony then brought his unique talents and style to the field 
of liturgical art. Recognized nationally for his prayerful approach and 
artistic sincerity, today Tony's liturgical art is in 50-100 churches 
in 10 States across the Nation.
  Additionally, Tony's innovative style and artistic philosophy will 
bring him to the next White House conference on the ``Healing Arts'' in 
Washington, DC. His philosophy on art and its healing power has also 
led him to begin pioneering work with hospital traumatic units, cancer 
treatment centers, and psychiatric units.
  Tony Bellomo's commitment to art and faith has truly been the driving 
force in his success. He is a distinguished artist and leader in his 
community. It gives me great pleasure to honor Tony, and I urge my 
colleagues to join me in saluting him on this milestone occasion.

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