Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009

Floor Speech

NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY ACT OF 2009 -- (House of Representatives - June 02, 2009)

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Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

We have no objection to the joint resolution, and in fact, we wholeheartedly support passage of this measure. This measure encourages all people in the United States to recognize the legacy, as well as the future, of Native Americans as an intrinsic part of our Nation's culture and history.

Indian Country has produced such a treasury of wisdom and talent that it is difficult to know how to begin to describe it all. From the Indian people who encountered the Pilgrims, to those who helped Lewis and Clark, from the courageous souls who fought in the Revolutionary War, to veterans of the foreign wars, from Chief Joseph, to Maria Tallchief, to Jim Thorpe; Indian people from hundreds of different tribes have distinguished themselves across history as leaders, peacemakers, and in many walks of life. They bequeathed a legacy that inspires and enriches future generations.

It is right that this resolution encourages all Americans to recognize the day after Thanksgiving as a day to appreciate and learn more about Native Americans, and again, we support this measure.

I reserve the balance of my time.

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Mr. LAMBORN. I want to commend Representative Baca for his work on this issue and for his eloquent remarks. At this point I will reaffirm that we support this measure wholeheartedly.

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