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Tribute to Mel Tonasket

The Senate paused its legislative work to honor Mel Tonasket, a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation who recently retired after more than 55 years of public service. Senator Cantwell, joined by Senator Murray, paid tribute to Tonasket’s career, citing his Navy service, his work in tribal health care, and his leadership of the Colville Tribes and a national tribal organization, and his efforts to protect Native rights and tribal sovereignty.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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