[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 93 (Wednesday, May 31, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E508]
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             FIRST NATIVE AMERICAN TO SUMMIT MOUNT EVEREST

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                           HON. DUSTY JOHNSON

                            of south dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 31, 2023

  Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and congratulate the first Native American to summit Mount Everest, Dr. 
Jacob Weasel from Rapid City, South Dakota.
  Dr. Weasel is a surgeon at Monument Health and a member of the 
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Five years ago, he became the first known 
Lakota surgeon and is now also known as the first Native American to 
summit the Earth's highest peak.
  Dr. Jacob Weasel wants to set an example for Native American youth, 
showing them, they are capable of accomplishing whatever they set their 
mind to. This recent accomplishment is only a part of his goal to be 
the first Native American to summit the Seven Summits. Additionally, 
Dr. Weasel hopes to build a playground in Rapid City's Lakota Homes 
neighborhood and fund three women's health centers in rural Nepal.
  I want to congratulate Dr. Jacob Weasel on his recent accomplishment 
and wish him the best of luck in completing the Seven Summits.

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