[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9305]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        IN MEMORY OF PUYALLUP TRIBAL CHAIRMAN HERMAN DILLON, SR.

  (Mr. KILMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a historic 
leader for the Puyallup Tribe, for the State of Washington, and for our 
Nation. The longtime Puyallup tribal chairman, Herman Dillon, Sr., 
passed away last week at the age of 82.
  Chairman Dillon led a life dedicated to ensuring that the tribe and 
our region can continue to thrive for generations to come.
  Chairman Dillon began a long career of service first by joining the 
U.S. Naval Reserve. And during the Korean war, he was drafted into the 
Army and spent 2 years honorably serving our country in Pusan, Korea.
  Elected to the Puyallup Tribal Council in 1971, Chairman Dillon 
played an instrumental role in seeing through a number of historic 
achievements, including the Puyallup Indian Land Claims Settlement, the 
Washington State Gaming Compact, and key economic decisions that led to 
the Puyallup Tribe becoming the third largest employer in Pierce 
County, Washington.
  Mr. Speaker, Chairman Dillon and his wife, Darlene, also served their 
community as foster parents, opening their hearts and homes to support 
many children in need.
  The tribe and our entire region are stronger and more prosperous as a 
result of his vision and unwavering efforts to build a brighter future. 
He will be sorely missed by the tribe, by our region, and by me.

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