[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 181 (Friday, November 25, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1177]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING NATIVE AMERICAN CONNECTIONS

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                           HON. GREG STANTON

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 25, 2022

  Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize and congratulate 
Native American Connections on 50 years of empowering our community and 
ensuring more people have access to health care, can overcome substance 
use disorders, and have a place to call home. Through services rooted 
in Native American culture, it has filled unmet need in our community 
and created opportunities for people beyond indigenous groups to 
thrive.
  NAC has grown quickly from its days as a small grassroots 
organization. Thousands of lives have been improved by its programs, 
which range from helping families and individuals transition into 
permanent housing to helping people recover from substance abuse 
issues.
  A constant figure in NAC's history is its president and CEO, Dede 
Yazzie Devine, who has led the organization for 43 years. Dede's work 
is intertwined in NAC's legacy and embodies the principles of 
stewardship, compassion, and tenacity. It is for her work and all those 
who have contributed their time and talents that NAC's vision has moved 
forward.
  NAC has created an impact that's felt far beyond our indigenous 
communities and across our state. I join our community in celebration 
of 50 incredible years of this organization.

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