2010 Congressional Art Competition Winner
Congressman Gutierrez is proud to announce that the winner of the 2010 Congressional Art Competition for the Fourth Congressional District of Illinois is Shoujun Deng of Benito Juarez Community Academy. Shoujun was one of over 100 students from 6 local high schools who participated in this year's competition.
On June 17, Shoujun Deng and his teacher Stacy DeVoney visited Capitol Hill to attend the a reception honoring the winning students of the 2010 Congressional Art Competition. Following the reception, Congressman Gutierrez was able to meet Shoujun in his office to personally congratulate him on his work.
The purpose of the Congressional Art Competition is to recognize the artistic achievements of students from across the United States. The art pieces received this year reflect not only the undeniable talent of the students of our community, but also their rich cultural diversity. Congressman Gutierrez is honored to have Guadalupe's entry, Everlasting Inspiration, displayed in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol, where it will represent Illinois' Fourth Congressional District for one year.
Congressman Gutierrez would like to thank all of the students who participated, the parents and teachers who encouraged and supported them, and the judges from Latino Art Beat who helped select the winner.
If you have any questions, please contact Noemi Galvez (773) 342-0774 in the district office or Angel Padilla in the Washington office (202) 225-8203.
