HONORING DAVIS "YELLOWASH" WASHINES

On 2026-06-04, Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA-4) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING DAVIS "YELLOWASH" WASHINES" in the House.

HONORING DAVIS "YELLOWASH" WASHINES

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3837-H3838] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING DAVIS ``YELLOWASH'' WASHINES (Mr. NEWHOUSE asked and was given permission to address the House for one minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor the life and legacy of the esteemed elder, Davis Washines, known to many as ``Yellowash,'' of the Yakama Nation. Washines was a Yakama citizen who took on many roles in his community. He served as police chief, was a fierce advocate for fishing rights and the environment, and was chairman of the Yakama Nation Council. I had the honor of working with him throughout the years on issues, including Tribal rights and law enforcement, [[Page H3838]] water resource management, and the protection of cultural and natural resources in Central Washington State. He will be sorely missed by the entire Yakama community, the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, and all those who knew him. My deepest condolences are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. ____________________