| McKinney 
                announces Artistic Discovery 2000
 April 5, 2000 DECATUR--Congresswoman 
              Cynthia McKinney (D-GA) is pleased to offer high school students 
              in the Fourth Congressional District the opportunity to compete 
              in the 2000 Congressional Arts Competition. Each year, Members of 
              the United States House of Representatives, committed to the greatness 
              of our cultural heritage, join together to recognize the creative 
              spirit of American's high school students in a nationwide art competition. 
               "An Artistic Discovery provides Members 
              of Congress and their constituents with the opportunity to recognize 
              this deep reservoir of talent," stated McKinney. The winning artist 
              and their family are invited to visit Washington, DC to see their 
              artwork which will be on display in the U.S. Capitol. 
              The opening of this year's exhibition will be held on Tuesday, June 
              20, 2000. The deadline is May 8, 2000, for high 
              school students who want to enter their art work in this competition. 
              Please contact Charles Smallins in the Decatur District office at 
              (404) 377-6900, to receive an entry packet. 
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