[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 98 (Thursday, July 18, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1296]
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                  BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR MRS. SUE SHAFFER

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                        HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 18, 2002

  Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer best 
wishes and birthday greetings for a good friend of mine, Mrs. Sue 
Shaffer, Chairwoman of the Cow Creek Nation. We've worked together for 
years on issues of importance to tribal governments across the nation. 
Whenever I speak with tribal leaders around the nation and with 
lawmakers here in our nation's Capitol about Indian Country, I talk 
about success stories like those of the Cow Creek Band.
  Sue represents the spirit of achievement that so embodies the history 
of the Cow Creek people. Fighting against a federal government that was 
at times hostile and at other times indifferent towards them, the 
people of Cow Creek worked hard from the first treaty with the United 
States in 1853 until their restoration in 1982 to make a great 
community for themselves. They've purchased land for themselves and 
have developed a great business enterprise through the Seven Feathers 
Casino and other diverse business interests.
  Mr. Speaker, what they've done for their community and for all of the 
non-tribal members they employ is great, and it's in no small part due 
to the leadership of Chairwoman Shaffer. I'm proud to recognize her as 
a leader in Indian Country and as a respected Chairwoman in her tribe, 
but I'm most proud to call her my friend. Thank you for all you've 
done, Sue. Have a happy 80th birthday and I wish you many more.

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