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News from Senator Tim Johnson, Senator John Thune, and Rep. Stephanie Herseth
SD Delegation Works to Honor Crazy Horse Memorial and Sculptor with Stamp “I believe that Korczak Ziolkowski, the Crazy Horse Memorial, and the noble goal of reconciliation between peoples should be honored by the gesture of a commemorative stamp,” said Johnson. “Ziolkowski understood the importance of honoring our nation’s native people. He took on this project with his family and developed a valuable bond with the Sioux. Commemorating both Ziolkowski and the Crazy Horse memorial in this way continues to highlight the ongoing significance of this project, as well as the influential role of Crazy Horse in our nation’s history.” “I am proud to join my Herseth said, "Korczak Ziolkowski was a great American who not only served his country in World War II, but when he returned, dedicated his life to honoring the Native Americans of North America. His vision for Crazy Horse Memorial, while not yet complete, is inspirational and a strong reminder of the importance of Native Americans to our shared heritage and history." Johnson and Thune introduced a resolution expressing support for the commemorative stamp in the Senate, and Herseth introduced the companion version in the House. Johnson, the chief sponsor, also circulated a letter asking for support from Senate Colleagues for the stamp. This resolution, if passed by the House and Senate, would call upon the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend a stamp honoring Ziolkowski and the Crazy Horse Memorial to the Postmaster General. The Committee is scheduled to meet later this month to make recommendations for stamps in 2008. Chief Henry Standing Bear invited Ziolkowski to carve Crazy Horse in the # # #
Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth serves South Dakota in the U.S. House of Representatives. She is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of moderate Democrats committed to fiscal discipline and strong national security, and is co-chair of the Rural Working Group, which is dedicated to raising the profile of issues important to rural America. She also serves on three committees vital to South Dakota’s interests: Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs and Resources. |
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