Congressional Art Winner Travels to Washington

WASHINGTON, D.C.--U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today congratulated Alexa Healey, the winner of the 2007 Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery. Healey traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in the competition's annual ribbon cutting ceremony and reception.

"Oklahoma students are full of talent and dedication and it is an honor to serve them in Congress," said Congressman Cole. "I am happy that Alexa and her family were able to make the trip to Washington to see her artwork showcased in the Capitol building. This is truly an accomplishment."

The artwork, "Chucks" was chosen by a panel of judges in Norman. The piece will hang as part of a national exhibition in the tunnel between the U.S. Capitol and the Cannon Building. While in Washington, Healey met with Congressman Cole, toured the Capitol building and attended the ribbon cutting ceremony.

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