[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 94 (Thursday, June 7, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E800]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNUAL ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE OF TEXAS POWWOW

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                            HON. BRIAN BABIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 7, 2018

  Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Alabama-
Coushatta Tribe of Texas on the occasion of its 50th Annual Powwow. The 
Alabama-Coushatta are a federally recognized tribe of the Alabama and 
Koasati people in Polk County, Texas between Livingston and Woodville.
  The Alabama-Coushatta nation have called the Big Thicket of East 
Texas home since the mid-1700's and even pre-date the State of Texas by 
more than 70 years. The Tribe established a meaningful relationship and 
friendship with General Sam Houston in the 1800's.
  The annual Powwow is a signature celebration for the Alabama-
Coushatta. Neighboring tribes throughout the United States and Canada 
join together to participate in traditional and contemporary Native 
American dances. This celebration has become a tradition for friends 
and neighbors to join with the Alabama-Coushatta to celebrate their 
culture and Native American history.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to recognize the history, 
culture, and tradition of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas as they 
celebrate their 50th Annual Powwow. May God continue to bless the 
people of the Alabama-Coushatta nation.

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