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On the recordSeptember 19, 2012
Mr. President, as Chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs, I am sponsoring a resolution, co-sponsored by Senators Barrasso, Inouye, Crapo, Johnson of South Dakota, Murkowski, Cantwell, Tester, Franken, and Udall of New Mexico, designating November as National Native American Heritage Month and November 23rd of this year as Native American Heritage Day. This resolution recognizes the contributions of Native Americans and their cultures to our country, recognizes Congress' commitment to improving the socioeconomic status of Native Americans, and reaffirms the unique, government-to-government relationship between Native governments and the United States. This resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe National Native American Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Day. I call upon all of my colleagues to stand with me in support of this resolution. ____________________
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Daniel Akaka
Democratic · Hawaii

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