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TRIBUTE TO PERRY AUSTIN, LINDA ELLEN PRICE, AND CRAIG REYNOLDS

Agriculture

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On 2026-02-11, Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) delivered a floor speech titled "TRIBUTE TO PERRY AUSTIN, LINDA ELLEN PRICE, AND CRAIG REYNOLDS" in the Senate. The speech addressed agriculture. It referenced legislation including S574, S575.

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TRIBUTE TO PERRY AUSTIN, LINDA ELLEN PRICE, AND CRAIG REYNOLDS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S574-S575] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO PERRY AUSTIN, LINDA ELLEN PRICE, AND CRAIG REYNOLDS Mr. TUBERVILLE. Mr. President, I would like to honor three Alabama artists whose artwork is currently displayed in my office here in Washington, DC: Perry Austin of Sylacauga, AL; Linda Ellen Price of Springville, AL; Craig Reynolds of Gadsden, AL. Their works reflect the rich artistic talent of Alabama and serve as a visual representation of the State's natural beauty, heritage, and culture. These pieces, graciously loaned by the artists, are prominently displayed in my front office, where they are viewed by thousands of constituents and visitors who enter my office each year. The artwork has been widely admired and frequently complimented, contributing to a welcoming and representative space that highlights some of Alabama's most talented artists. Perry Austin, a native of Sylacauga, AL, is well known for his landscape paintings. A successful professional career. He is a member of the American Impressionist Society and Oil Painters of America and was among the original founders of the Plein Air Painters of the Southeast in 2001. His painting ``Tensaw'' displayed in the Russell Senate Office Building, depicts the Tensaw River as it flows through southern Alabama. Executed in oil on linen, the work captures the region's geography through a thoughtful balance of warm and cool tones. Linda Ellen Price, of Springville, AL, is known for her expressive style and [[Page S575]] quick brushwork. Her artwork, ``Alabama Camellia'' represents Alabama's State flower and reflects its cultural significance across the State. The Camellia is an icon of Alabama's heritage and is prominently featured in public gardens, festivals, and residential landscapes. Ms. Price's work captures this symbolism with clarity and elegance. Craig Reynolds, of Gadsden, AL, is recognized for his plein air and studio oil paintings of landscapes, rural scenes and nature. He began painting professionally in 1984 and has worked as a full-time artist since 2005. His piece ``Alabama Snow'' is the largest artwork on display in my office. The painting portrays cotton fields commonly found in northern Alabama beneath a clear blue sky, offering a distinctive view of the State's agricultural landscape. Collectively, these artists have made a meaningful contribution--not only to my office, but to the State of Alabama--by allowing their work to be displayed on Capitol Hill. Their generosity and artistic excellence help ensure that Alabama is represented not only through public service and policy, but through creativity and culture. Without a doubt, Mr. Austin, Ms. Price, and Mr. Reynolds are truly some of Alabama's finest. I am honored to have their pieces in my office. ____________________

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TRIBUTE TO PERRY AUSTIN, LINDA ELLEN PRICE, AND CRAIG REYNOLDS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S574-S575] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO PERRY AUSTIN, LINDA ELLEN PRICE, AND CRAIG REYNOLDS Mr. TUBERVILLE. Mr. President, I would like to honor three Alabama artists whose artwork is currently displayed in my office here in Washington, DC: Perry Austin of Sylacauga, AL; Linda Ellen Price of Springville, AL; Craig Reynolds of Gadsden, AL. Their works reflect the rich artistic talent of Alabama and serve as a visual representation of the State's natural beauty, heritage, and culture. These pieces, graciously loaned by the artists, are prominently displayed in my front office, where they are viewed by thousands of constituents and visitors who enter my office each year. The artwork has been widely admired and frequently complimented, contributing to a welcoming and representative space that highlights some of Alabama's most talented artists. Perry Austin, a native of Sylacauga, AL, is well known for his landscape paintings. A successful professional career. He is a member of the American Impressionist Society and Oil Painters of America and was among the original founders of the Plein Air Painters of the Southeast in 2001. His painting ``Tensaw'' displayed in the Russell Senate Office Building, depicts the Tensaw River as it flows through southern Alabama. Executed in oil on linen, the work captures the region's geography through a thoughtful balance of warm and cool tones. Linda Ellen Price, of Springville, AL, is known for her expressive style and [[Page S575]] quick brushwork. Her artwork, ``Alabama Camellia'' represents Alabama's State flower and reflects its cultural significance across the State. The Camellia is an icon of Alabama's heritage and is prominently featured in public gardens, festivals, and residential landscapes. Ms. Price's work captures this symbolism with clarity and elegance. Craig Reynolds, of Gadsden, AL, is recognized for his plein air and studio oil paintings of landscapes, rural scenes and nature. He began painting professionally in 1984 and has worked as a full-time artist since 2005. His piece ``Alabama Snow'' is the largest artwork on display in my office. The painting portrays cotton fields commonly found in northern Alabama beneath a clear blue sky, offering a distinctive view of the State's agricultural landscape. Collectively, these artists have made a meaningful contribution--not only to my office, but to the State of Alabama--by allowing their work to be displayed on Capitol Hill. Their generosity and artistic excellence help ensure that Alabama is represented not only through public service and policy, but through creativity and culture. Without a doubt, Mr. Austin, Ms. Price, and Mr. Reynolds are truly some of Alabama's finest. I am honored to have their pieces in my office. ____________________