[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 194 (Tuesday, December 18, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S15906]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO FLOYD RED CROW WESTERMAN

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I recognize Floyd Red Crow 
Westerman. Mr. Westerman passed away early in the morning on Thursday, 
December 13, 2007, at the age of 71.
  Floyd was born on the Lake Traverse Reservation in Northeast South 
Dakota on August 17, 1936. When he was just 5 years old, he was removed 
from his family to attend Wahpeton Indian School. He later transferred 
to Flandreau Indian School where he finished out his high school 
education. After high school, Floyd went on to graduate from Northern 
State University majoring in art, speech, and theatre.
  Mr. Westerman was a very intelligent and talented individual. He was 
a man of many trades including acting, singing, and songwriting. His 
acting career was especially extensive. He performed in more than 50 
movies and television shows. Some of his more popular acting works 
included, ``Dances with Wolves,'' ``Hidalgo,'' ``The X-Files,'' and 
``Walker, Texas Ranger.''
  His music career was also a successful one. Mr. Westerman performed 
with many talented musicians including Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, 
Bonnie Raitt, Harry Belafonte, Jackson Browne, Kris Kristofferson, and 
Don Henley.
  Floyd Red Crow Westerman was a thoughtful, kind, and inspiring man. 
Although many will miss him, I know his spirit will never be 
forgotten.

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