Washington, May 15 -- Congresswoman Janelle Bynum issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) announced that Cecilia Coleman from Lake Oswego won the Congressional Art Competition for Oregon's 5th Congressional District, with her piece "Threads of Us." Cecilia's painting is oil on canvas and features three young girls wearing sweaters with a Pendleton wool pattern as the background.
"Congratulations Cecilia on winning the Congressional Art Competition for Oregon's 5th Congressional District!" said Rep. Bynum. "I loved your painting because it showed tenderness - something we need more of today - and because it illustrates a beautiful connection to the iconic Oregon patterns of the Pendleton Wool Co. It e...