[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 195 (Wednesday, November 19, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1104]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

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                            HON. MARK TAKANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2025

  Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise today to recognize Native 
American Heritage Month.
  Native American Heritage Month is an opportunity to not only honor 
the rich cultures and history of Indigenous peoples across North 
America, but to recognize the continued leadership of Native Americans 
in each of our communities. From the public sector to the business 
community, to my colleagues on the House floor, Native American leaders 
are today helping shape the future.
  I represent Riverside which stands on the traditional and ancestral 
lands of the Cahuilla Nation; Gabrielino-Tongva People, Payomkawichum/
the Luiseno Indians; and Yuhaaviatam, clan of Maara'yam/the Serrano.
  Riverside is also home to the Sherman Indian High School. I thank all 
of the educators and staff who work tirelessly to build an environment 
that provides a quality education to hundreds of students and helps 
preserve the rich culture of Native peoples from across North America. 
I thank them for their work of creating the next generation of Native 
American leaders.

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