[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 165 (Friday, October 18, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1306]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING GEORGE FORMA

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                             HON. RAUL RUIZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 18, 2019

  Mr. RUIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize George Forma, who has 
been a champion for tribes and tribal sovereignty for more than 50 
years.
  I am honored to represent eleven federally recognized tribes in my 
district. Each of the eleven tribes has had to fight for their rights 
and their sovereignty at every turn.
  Standing with tribes in that fight and leading with them are the 
attorneys who represent them in the court of law.
  George was instrumental in securing victory for tribes in the Cabazon 
case that set the groundwork for tribes to transform their on-
reservation economies and conduct gaming operations, which has 
empowered tribes' self-sufficiency to provide adequate housing, 
schools, and other needed social services for tribal members.
  He has successfully helped several tribes fight their unjust 
termination and achieve re-recognition as federally recognized tribes.
  And over the decades, George has served my constituents, the Morongo 
Band of Mission Indians, providing advice and counsel with the highest 
of integrity.
  I want to thank George for his work and wish him a long, happy 
retirement filled with well-earned family time.

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