Congratulating Congressional Art Winner Alma Swartzentruber

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Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District 2023 Congressional Art Competition winner, Alma Swartzentruber.

The annual art competition, organized by the Congressional Institute, showcases the artwork of high school students from across every congressional district in the country. Alma is a recent graduate from the Keystone High School in Clarion County. Her winning artwork is titled, ``Great Horned Owl.'' She created this piece with charcoal and graphite.

Alma's work was selected by an independent panel of judges from 73 entries, with a record number of participants in the 15th District's Congressional Art Competition.

I would also like to congratulate Alma's teacher, Ms. Janet Hockman, and her parents for the role that they played in Alma's success.

All of the winning pieces will be displayed for the year in the Cannon tunnel, where they will be viewed by Members of Congress, staff, and many visitors to the Capitol each and every day.

Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Alma on her great work. I am proud to have her artwork representing the 15th District.

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