[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Pages 1615-1616]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                       A SALUTE TO LORENA DeROIN

 Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, it is my privilege today to pay 
tribute to an outstanding woman who will be recognized this Saturday, 
February 10, with a special Honor Dance for her years of service to 
American Indians and to our country. This dance honors what is

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perhaps one of the most impressive and prestigious achievements of 
Lorena DeRoin's lifetime: becoming the first and only American Indian 
ever to serve as president of American War Mothers.
  American War Mothers is a national, patriotic organization dedicated 
to recognizing mothers whose children have served in the military. As 
national president, she is able to expound on years of experience 
leading women in both state and local chapters of the organization.
  Born February 9, 1915, in Red Rock, Oklahoma, Mrs. DeRoin has made 
her mark as an American Indian and a patriot. She belongs to the White 
Pigeon Clan of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe. In 1962, she joined Otoe War 
Mothers, a local chapter of American War Mothers. During her years of 
service, she worked on all standing committees and then became 
president of the chapter. She is also retired from the Bureau of Indian 
Affairs as an employee of the old Chilocco Indian School.
  Showing her dedication to our country, she has served as Mistress of 
Ceremonies for three separate years on Mothers Day at Arlington 
National Cemetery and laid the Wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown 
Soldier.
  Mrs. DeRoin's contributions to our community and our country are an 
example of true servant leadership. Oklahoma is fortunate to count 
Lorena DeRoin as one of our own. It is my privilege to recognize her 
accomplishments and to also wish her a Happy Birthday.

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