Sen. Sonya Halpern, Rep. Marvin Lim and Department of Natural Resources Recognize Winners of Art Contest

ATLANTA (January 17, 2025) - On Wednesday, Sen. Sonya Halpern (D-Atlanta), Rep. Marvin Lim (D-Norcross) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) held a joint press conference and award ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol. The event, celebrated 15 high school students who won an art contest showcasing Georgia's State Parks and Historic Sites, an initiative launched by the DNR in partnership with Sen. Halpern and Rep. Lin. The winning artwork was displayed as part of Keeping Georgia Wild Day.

"These students have beautifully captured our state's history, culture, and natural beauty, and we are honored to showcase their talents here at the Capitol," said Sen. Halpern. "The State Parks and Historic Sites Division of the Department of Natural Resources works tirelessly to preserve Georgia's natural beauty, and we thank them for their efforts in allowing all Georgians to enjoy our state's history and public lands."

The contest, inspired by a similar initiative held by the National Park Service, aimed to celebrate the beauty of Georgia's state parks and historic sites while encouraging creative expression. More than 100 students from across the state submitted artwork using various mediums to reflect these important sites.

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Sen. Sonya Halpern serves as Democratic Caucus Vice Chair. She represents the 39th ​Senate District, which includes a portion of Fulton County. She may be reached at (494) 656-9644 or via email at [email protected]

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