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This resolution recognizes and celebrates the substantial contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women throughout United States history. The resolution highlights their achievements across numerous domains, including military service (with over 4,400 active service members and 43,000 veterans), business ownership (over 11,600 businesses generating more than $11.2 billion in revenue), scientific advancements, cultural preservation, arts, literature, and public service. It specifically honors notable women like Lori Ann Piestewa, the first Native American woman killed in action in the Iraq War; Elouise Cobell, a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient who fought against federal financial mismanagement; and Wilma Mankiller, the first woman elected as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. The resolution emphasizes these women's resilience in the face of historical challenges, their role in shaping their communities and the broader United States, and calls for continued investment in addressing barriers these women face, such as access to justice, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Ultimately, the resolution celebrates American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women as "life givers, culture bearers, and caretakers" who have enriched the lives of all people in the United States.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/142/all-info