Senior Art Student wins Congressional Art Competition
– Article taken from the House of Representatives newspaper
” Tribute to Nora Trampe
HON. DAVID YOUNG
of Iowa
Mr. Young of Iowa. Mr. Speaker,
I rise today to recognize and congratulate Nora Trampe upon winning the Congressional Art Competition in the 3rd Congressional District of Iowa. Nora, a senior at Roosevelt High School, is the daughter of Dr. Kate Garst of Des Moines, Iowa. The Congressional Art Competition, “An Artistic Discovery,” is open to high school students nationwide. Since 1982, the competition has been an opportunity for Members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. The winner is selected by a panel of 16 judges, one from each country in Iowa’s 3rd District.
Nora’s piece, “100% Awesome,” was named the winner out of over 75 entries. It is a unique and creative piece that symbolizes all the things that make Iowa such a special place. Nora’s creativity and dedication to her craft is admirable. The example set by this young women demonstrates the rewards of harnessing one’s talents and sharing them with the world. “100% awesome” will be displayed in the halls of the Capitol for all to admire and enjoy.
I commend Nora for her artistic talents and I know that my colleagues in the United States Congress will join me in congratulating her for being chosen as the winner of the Congressional Art Competition in the 3rd Congressional District of Iowa. It is an honor to sever Iowans like Nora and I wish her the best of Luck in her future academic and artistic endeavors. ”
