“I want to congratulate Sarah Finch of Vance County. She won my district's art competition with her painting of an old truck.”

“Mr. Speaker, I celebrate Sarah Finch of Vance County, the winner of North Carolina’s First Congressional District Art Competition. Her remarkable painting, ``Bloom After Abandonment,’’ portrays a Ford Ranger left in Mother Nature’s care, reminding us that even after something is forgotten, beauty and new life can still emerge. Sarah’s artwork reflects not only extraordinary talent but also the creativity, resilience, and promise of the next generation in eastern North Carolina. May her achievement encourage other young artists to pursue their dreams, to share their unique stories, and to never underestimate the power of their creativity. I congratulate Sarah and thank her for reminding us that hope can bloom in the most unexpected places.”