6-21-2012 - Pence Welcomes Congressional Art Competition Winner to Washington, D.C. PDF Print


Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Mike Pence welcomed the Sixth District's winner of this year's Congressional Art Competition, Crysta Laughlin of Muncie, Ind., and her mother, Perle Laughlin, to Washington, D.C.

"Winning the Congressional Art Competition for Indiana's Sixth District is a great accomplishment, and I am very proud of Crysta," said Pence. "She has an incredible talent, and I wish her all the best as she continues to showcase her artistic skills."

Congressional Art Competition Winner  
Crysta Laughlin standing below her bright pastel drawing entitled, "Twins"     
                     

Edited Congressional Art Competition winner her mother and Rep. Pence
Rep. Pence, Crysta Laughlin, and Laughlin's mother, Perle Laughlin




Background:
Laughlin is a junior at Yorktown High School. Her pastel drawing depicts her and her twin sister, Amanda, as young girls. For more information on the Congressional Art Competition, please visit: http://www.house.gov/content/educate/art_competition/.