(June 25, 2008) Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (second on left) welcomed 16-year-old Alex Hernandez of Downey to our nation’s capital to celebrate the opening of the Congressional Art Competition exhibit, "An Artistic Discovery." Alex (shown on left) won first place in the 15th Annual 34th Congressional District Student Art Competition chaired by Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard. The Downey High School student’s yarn and wax piece titled My Ride will be exhibited at the U.S. Capitol for one year. Alex received a four-day trip for two to Washington, D.C. for the June 25th national exhibit opening and $500 spending money. Alex also won a $1,000 scholarship, a $200 gift certificate for art supplies, and $150 cash. In addition, a copy of his artwork was printed on two thousand posters representing the competition. Alex was accompanied to Washington, D.C. by his grandmother, Petra Estrada Enriquez, and his sister, Anghely Gomez Hernandez (shown on right). After the ceremony and reception honoring students from across the country, Congresswoman Roybal-Allard hosted lunch for the family in the Members dining room of the U.S. Capitol. They were also given a tour of the Capitol Building by a member of the congresswoman’s staff.