April 11, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 63 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       REMEMBERING EVERETT CHAVEZ

 Mr. HEINRICH. Mr. President, it is an honor to remember and 
recognize the life of Governor Everett Chavez.
  Governor Chavez devoted his life to the people of Santo Domingo 
Pueblo and to building a strong future for the next generation of 
leaders in Indian Country.
  Chavez served three terms as the Governor of Kewa Pueblo, also known 
as Santo Domingo.
  Governor Chavez also served as the superintendent of the Santa Fe 
Indian School, mentoring Native youth and setting high expectations for 
their educational achievements.
  He was a proud graduate of the University of New Mexico, where he 
received a degree in electrical engineering.
  Thanks to his dedication, many students received scholarships for 
college and put their education to work in their communities.
  Governor Chavez was powerful at influencing policy to benefit Indian 
Country at the highest levels of government.
  Governor Chavez served on President Obama's advisory committee for 
Native American and Alaskan Natives.
  He worked with New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver 
to increase voter registration and election participation in Native 
communities.
  He was constantly building partnerships and implementing major 
initiatives in his community.
  He was hard at work serving others until the very end.
  New Mexico has lost one of our greatest leaders.
  My thoughts are with Governor Chavez's family.
  His legacy will endure in all of those he inspired through his 
selfless actions.

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