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HOULTON HIGH STUDENT Wins 2017 Congressional Art Competition for Maine’s 2nd District
CONGRATULATIONS LIZZIE DUNN!!! What an honor !!
Rep. Poliquin Announces Congressional Art Competition Winners for Maine’s 2nd District
WASHINGTON – Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) announced that Lizzie Dunn, a sophomore at Houlton Jr./Sr. High School, is the winner of the 2017 Congressional Art Competition for Maine’s 2nd District. Lizzie’s artwork, “Jill,” will be displayed in the halls of the U.S. Capitol.
“Every year, I am awestruck by the incredible talent and hard work of our high school students in Maine through this competition,” said Congressman Poliquin. “I’m extraordinarily proud of all our participants this year and I congratulate Lizzie for working so hard to achieve this. I’m so delighted to display Lizzie’s artwork in the U.S. Capitol, where thousands of Americans from across the country can enjoy this piece of Maine’s culture and talent.”
Lizzie Dunn will also be invited to travel to Washington, courtesy of competition sponsors, to participate in an opening ceremony and their artwork will be displayed in the hallway to the Capitol for a year. Additionally, all of the winners are invited to a reception at the Blaine House on May 4 to recognize their outstanding artwork.
“Jill” by Lizzie Dunn of Houlton. ( Photo by Houlton High School )
