[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7450]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            IN RECOGNITION OF MS. KORPELA'S 3RD GRADE CLASS

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                          HON. DAVID A. TROTT

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 3, 2017

  Mr. TROTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the bright young 
artists in Ms. Korpela's 3rd grade class at Nijo-Iro Japanese Immersion 
Elementary in Livonia, Michigan.
  I know that artists get their start long before high school and 
college, learning to expand their imagination and foster their 
creativity in classrooms just like Ms. Korpela's.
  In an effort to highlight young artists from across Michigan's 11th 
Congressional District, this year, I announced the lst Annual ``Color 
my Capitol'' Program.
  Brimming with talent, Ms. Korpela's students were eager to showcase 
their amazing artistic skills and take part in this one-of-a-kind 
program.
  Let me tell you, Mr. Speaker, Ms. Korpela's 3rd graders did not 
disappoint. Their creations are unique, innovative, and imaginative. 
Their colorful artwork embodies our country's bright and promising 
future with these sharp young minds leading the way.
  It is my utmost honor to have their artwork displayed in my 
Congressional district office in Troy, Michigan for everyone who visits 
to enjoy. Each and every time I walk into my office, I am reminded of 
their talent.
  Congratulations to Ms. Korpela and the young artists she has the 
pleasure of teaching.

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