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An Update on HR 4913
Tunica-Biloxi Applauds the Introduction of HR 4913 by Congresswoman Julia Letlow (R-Louisiana)
The Tribal Council of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana wishes to thank Congresswoman Iulia Letlow for introducing HR 4913 on behalf of the Tribe. HR 4913 is also sponsored by Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee (D-Texas). HR 4913 would expand the service area of the Tribe to include Harris and Brazoria Counties in Texas to enable to the Tribe to be able to use its purchase/referred care funds from the Indian Health Service to be able to help to provide healthcare to the Tribe’s citizens living in the Houston, Texas area. It is vital that the Tribe be able to do this during a global pandemic. Chairman Marshall Pierite said “Tunica-Biloxi has worked tirelessly to forge strong relationships with members of Congress and the introduction of this legislation shows that our hard work has paid off. Myself and the Tribal Council are dedicated to seeing this legislation pass and are excited to be able to help our citizens in Texas be able to access the healthcare that they need.” The Tribal Council looks forward to a hearing being held for HR 4913 and being able to participate for the passage of this legislation.
The Tribal Council remains dedicated to working to provide access to healthcare to all Tribal members both on and off the reservation.
Paragon Casino Resort and the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana sponsor 2021 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Louisiana
Paragon Casino Resort and the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana sponsored the 2021 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics last week. The Tunica-Biloxi police department escorted Tyler Couvillion on his way to Covington, LA for this year’s games. Tyler even took a break at Paragon Casino Resort. Congrats to Tyler and this year’s athletes!
Read more here.
Chairman Marshall Pierite Greets President Biden
Tunica-Biloxi Chairman Marshall Pierite welcomed President Joe Biden on his visit to Louisiana on May 6th. Chairman and President Biden discussed the future of southern Louisiana and its rural and native communities. Both the Chairman and President Biden were optimistic about the outlook and the continued investment in these areas.
Read Chairman Pierite’s letter to The Advocate
Tunica-Biloxi Chairman Marshall Pierite wrote a letter to The Advocate regarding future investments in rural communities and infrastructure
Click here to read Chairman Pierite’s full message!
Virtual Language & Culture Youth Camp
Tunica-Biloxi’s Language and Culture Virtual Youth Camp registration is open!
This is a virtual camp being held which June 14-17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and open to children and teens aged 5-17.
Fill out your registration form here.
For more information contact emora@tunica.org
PGA Junior League Registration is Open!
Registration for the PGA’s Junior League is open! The program is 10 weeks and is open for children aged 8-16. Practices and matches are Mondays and Thursdays beginning at 4 PM.
Limited Scholarships are available! For more information on scholarships, contact Ryan Linder (rrlinder@gmail.com)
Find more information on PGA’s Junior League, Click here.
Position Vacancy: Financial Freedom Board of Directors
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana is looking to find qualified, Tribal-member, candidates to serve on the Board of Directors for the Tribe’s newly formed Section 17 Corporation, Financial Freedom Service Products, Inc. also known as “Financial Freedom.” This Board works to engage in, carry on, and conduct any lawful activity or business in which federally-chartered corporations may engage.
For more information, click here.
Tunica-Biloxi Education Department Receives Letters of Support
The Tunica-Biloxi Education Department recently received two letters applauding their work and expressing excitement for their new ACE (Accessing Choices in Education) grant. These letters are from Vice Chairman Marshall Ray Sampson and Council Member James Craig III.
You can read the letters here:
