Cindy Fraire was awarded the Congressional Art Competition Award by Congressman Vincente Gonzalez for the year 2022-23. As stated by the Congressional Institute, her artwork will be displayed at "the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol for a whole year. The tunnel is the most highly traveled access point between the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Capitol. Every day, Members of Congress, distinguished visitors, and tens of thousands of tourists -from the United States and abroad - walk through the tunnel and admire the artwork." Fraire's work, "Home of the Brave" speaks about the reunion of her aunt and cousin and the emotion she felt when they both embraced. Fraire says, "Even a hero needs a mother." Fraire is an Art I student from Ms. Guzman Velasquez's class and was the overall winner of 600 entries.