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June 28, 2007


Congressional Art Winner In D.C.



WASHINGTON -- The winner of Rep. Tom Petri's Congressional Art Competition, Sheboygan North High School graduate Mai Koua Yang, visited the Capitol Thursday to see her painting on display. Her colored pencil work, "Sunshine," is a fanciful portrait of her friend, Sunshine Her.

"Her work will be on display with others from around the United States in the walkway between the Cannon Building and the Capitol," Petri said. "They are arranged by state, so if anyone from Wisconsin is visiting, when you get to the Wisconsin section, in alphabetical order, you will see her work."

Yang said it was great to see her painting displayed with those of "many other students who have really nice artwork and skills. I think that's just wonderful."

Rep. Petri with winning artist and artwork

Rep. Tom Petri, Mai Koua Yang, and Sheboygan
North High School teacher Nancy Buhr pose in
front of Yang's winning artwork.