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“TRIBUTE TO CORNELIA DOZIER COOPER” mentioning Mitch McConnell was published in the Senate section on page S1670 on March 22.
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The publication is reproduced in full below:
TRIBUTE TO CORNELIA DOZIER COOPER
Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, Kentucky is home to many talented artists. They capture our heritage with color, movement, and language. Their creativity offers inspiration and makes us proud to call the Bluegrass home. Today, I would like to recognize my friend Cornelia Dozier Cooper, one of these gifted Kentuckians, who continues to awe our Commonwealth with her vision, generosity, and leadership. Cornelia was recently recognized by her hometown with a Distinguished Community Service Award. It is a privilege to join her many fans in sharing my hearty congratulations.
Cornelia moved to Pulaski County in Southeastern Kentucky six decades ago. Instantly, in her words, she ``fell in love.'' The breathtaking landscapes fill her imagination and fuel her art. Cornelia skillfully captures the region's beauty and the distinct character of its people in her watercolor. She brings joy and appreciation to all those who have viewed her work. I am proud to count myself among them. In 2019, Cornelia received the Milner Award, our Commonwealth's highest artistic honor, in tribute to her mastery of the brush and her devotion to her craft.
Kentucky's traditions are reflected in Cornelia's artwork as well as in her philanthropy and service. She has helped found and continues to support numerous local organizations to foster artistic expression. After receiving a donation of books from the Carnegie Library, Cornelia knocked on doors around Somerset to gather support for the area's first library. Her own endowment provides grants to aspiring performers and artists in the Lake Cumberland area. As an enthusiastic mentor and a compassionate friend, Cornelia has singlehandedly led a new generation of budding artists to find their own inspiration in the hills of Southeastern Kentucky.
Even beyond the brush, Cornelia has brought beauty to her community. In Somerset's Fountain Square--which hosts a statue of Cornelia's brother-in-law, Kentucky Senator John Sherman Cooper--she has taken personal responsibility for planting flowers and leading renovations. She is driven to make the square a source of collective pride. Cornelia's influence on the local creative community is difficult to overstate, and it will continue for years to come.
My friend continues to create well into her nineties. She has lifted this entire community with grace and art. It is a privilege to once again thank Cornelia for sharing her talents across Kentucky. She has earned this award and our sincere praise. I encourage all my Senate colleagues to join me in congratulating Cornelia Cooper on a lifetime of distinction and success.
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