[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17462]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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 TRIBUTE TO NATIONAL CENTER FOR INDIGENOUS AMERICAN CULTURES IN KANSAS 
                                CITY, MO

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2001

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the National 
Center for Indigenous American Cultures at Line Creek in Frank Vaydik 
Park in Kansas City, Missouri.
  Frank Vaydik Park lies within an area that has been recognized as 
sacred ground by Native Americans. It contains a large number of 
American Indian archeological artifacts, many of which date back more 
than 1,000 years. The National Center for Indigenous American Cultures 
at Line Creek, an organization created to preserving the site, is 
working hard to ensure that future generations will be able to learn 
about the different cultures that have inhabited that sacred land. 
Additionally, the Center intends to establish an education center to 
promote and protect this important archeological site.
  On September 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, there will be a meeting of 
Spiritual Leaders from all over the nation at the site to perform a 
Healing Ceremony. It will be an opportunity for people from both the 
American Indian and the Kansas City communities to come together to 
celebrate as the plans for the construction of an educational center 
and protection of the archeological site progress.
  I would like to commend the National Center for Indigenous American 
Cultures for their work to preserve the past, and I wish them many 
blessings as they partake in this important sacred ritual that will 
provide a wonderful beginning for their future education and 
preservation endeavors.

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