[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 66 (Wednesday, May 24, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E825]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 INTRODUCING A HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PLACEMENT 
  OF THE CHIEF WASHAKIE STATUE IN STATUARY HALL LOCATED IN THE UNITED 
                             STATES CAPITOL

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                           HON. BARBARA CUBIN

                               of wyoming

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 23, 2000

  Mrs. CUBIN. Mr. Speaker, I am honored today to present to the Members 
of the U.S. House of Representatives a concurrent resolution providing 
for the placement of the Chief Washakie statue in Statuary Hall located 
in the U.S. Capitol.
  As the resolution states, Chief Washakie, leader of the Eastern 
Shoshone Tribe, contributed greatly to the settlement of the west by 
allowing the Oregon and Mormon trails to pass through Shoshone lands.
  Chief Washakie was well known as a distinguished leader and a stately 
warrior who bravely defended the Shoshone and their allies. 
Additionally, Chief Washakie was the only chief to be awarded a full 
military funeral.
  On behalf of the people of Wyoming I am proud to put forth this 
legislation providing this commemoration of one of the State's most 
celebrated names.

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