115th CONGRESS 2d Session |
Recognizing the 29th anniversary of the Tribal Canoe Journey of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and congratulating the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup.
July 26, 2018
Mr. Heck (for himself, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Smith of Washington, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mr. Young of Alaska, Ms. Bonamici, Mr. Cole, and Ms. McCollum) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
Recognizing the 29th anniversary of the Tribal Canoe Journey of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and congratulating the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup.
Whereas 2018 marks the 29th anniversary of the first Tribal Canoe Journey, held in Seattle, Washington;
Whereas the Puyallup Tribe of Indians is hosting the Tribal Canoe Journey for a second time with the 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup;
Whereas this year more than 100 Tribal canoes, representing more than sixty Tribal Nations from across the United States and Canada, will travel along the Pacific Ocean, the Salish Sea, and the Puget Sound to arrive at the shores of the Puyallup Tribe’s territory;
Whereas the theme of this year’s Power Paddle to Puyallup is “Honoring our Medicine”, which is a reminder of the importance of the Pacific Ocean, the Salish Sea, and the Puget Sound to the culture and economy of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest; and
Whereas the Tribal Canoe Journey is a celebration of the resilient culture and way of life of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and Tribal Nations across the United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved,
(1) recognizes the 29th anniversary of the Tribal Canoe Journey;
(2) acknowledges that the Tribal Canoe Journey is a vital part of the fabric and culture of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest; and
(3) congratulates the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup.