[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 137 (Wednesday, November 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1544]
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 HONORING NATIVE HERITAGE MONTH AND SACRIFICES MADE BY NATIVE AMERICAN 
                                VETERANS

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                          HON. TAMMY DUCKWORTH

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 2014

  Ms. DUCKWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of Trickster Art 
Gallery for its presentation of Native American Veteran artwork in 
honor of Native Heritage Month and Veterans Day.
  During the month of November, we celebrate the ancestry and time-
honored traditions of Native Americans, as their contributions have 
been and continue to be instrumental in the development of our great 
Nation. Native Americans have helped shape American conservation 
policy, enriched American culture and have fought gallantly for our 
country.
  From the Revolutionary War to current combat missions, American 
Indians have played a vital role in the United States Military. In 
World War II, for example, over 375 Navajo Marines were trained as Code 
Talkers and famously saved countless lives with their unbreakable 
codes.
  Native Americans continue to serve honorably on behalf of our Nation. 
According to the Department of Defense, American Indians and Alaska 
Natives have a greater proportion of Veterans than the general United 
States population. As a Veteran myself, I understand the great 
sacrifice and courage of the Native American Veteran community.
  I am proud to represent the Eighth Congressional District where the 
diverse cultures of our great Nation are celebrated.

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