[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 190 (Wednesday, November 15, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H5881]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING CHIEF DONALD ``DOC'' SLYTER

  (Ms. HOYLE of Oregon asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. HOYLE of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to 
honor the memory of Chief Donald ``Doc'' Slyter, a revered leader of 
the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians.
  Chief Slyter's life was a testimony to his unwavering commitment to 
his people and the cherished land he called home.
  For 39 years following the Tribe's recognition, Chief Slyter stood as 
a guardian of their resurgence, nurturing hope for generations to come.
  Mr. Speaker, may his spirit and memory leave a legacy of resilience 
and hope, leaving an indelible mark on the community that he cherished.
  During his tenure with the Tribal Council and as chief, he tirelessly 
advocated for the restoration of lands, water, fish, and wildlife.
  Chief Slyter's passing is a profound loss, not only to his family but 
to all members of the CTCLUSI Tribe, the Oregon community, and beyond.
  As we mourn his passing, let us remember his spirit, his commitment 
to community, his kinship, and his enduring legacy of hope and 
resilience. My thoughts are with Chief Slyter's family and all those 
touched by his remarkable life.
  Mr. Speaker, may his memory be a blessing.

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