[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1365]
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     HONORING DENNIS ZOTIGH FOR RECEIVING THE GLOBAL CITIZEN AWARD

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                             HON. TOM COLE

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 5, 2018

  Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a fellow Oklahoman and 
Native American, Dennis Zotigh, for receiving the Global Citizen Award 
from the Happy World Foundation.
  A Kiowa, San Juan Pueblo, and Santee Dakota Indian, Dennis started 
learning Native American traditions, songs, and dances from an early 
age. After receiving a Bachelor's Degree from the University of 
Oklahoma, he has devoted his life to promoting Native American culture 
and history throughout the United States and across the world. He has 
done extensive work with the Oklahoma Historical Society and the 
Smithsonian Institution, and he has also represented Native Americans 
at institutions such as the British Museum in London. He has helped 
directed performances of Native American dances and songs for audiences 
ranging from viewers of Monday Night Football to the President of the 
United States.
  As a proud Oklahoman and member of the Chickasaw Nation, I have 
always been passionate about advocating on behalf of Native Americans 
here in Washington, D.C. Therefore, I am very grateful that there are 
Oklahomans like Dennis Zotigh who have committed themselves to 
promoting Native American heritage. He has rightfully earned 
recognition for his role as a cultural ambassador for Native Americans, 
and I hope that he continues his great work in the years to come.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring Dennis Zotigh and his 
lifelong work to promote and preserve Native American culture

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