February 25, 2014 — SENATE S1045 After statehood, Governor Stepovich the same year a group of Na- began their public pursuit of equal turned his attention to representing tives from Southeast formed the Alas- rights for all people in Alaska. Alaska in the U.S. Senate. He lost his ka Native Brotherhood to advocate for Elizabeth began to call upon her bid in 1958 to be one of Alaska’s first a right to U.S. citizenship for Alaska friends and family to involve them- Senators to , who had Natives. In 1915, Alaska Native women selves in the anti-discrimination move- served in Washington as one of Alas- came together and established the ment. She recruited women to meet ka’s fir two ‘‘shadow’’ Senators since Alaska Native Sisterhood to work with a Senator from Nome in order to 1956. Stepovich later ran and lost races alongside the brotherhood. Although express to him what it felt like to be to be Governor, first against William Elizabeth was very young for the cre- discriminated against, left out of the A. Egan and later against Walter ation of these bodies, each came to United Service Organization, and Hickel. But his defeats did not dimin- play a great role in her fight for equal forced to read signs in local businesses ish his interest in or dedication to rights. barring them from entry. Elizabeth and Alaska. And he remained especially Many Americans are familiar with Roy met with Governor Gruening to committed to Fairbanks and the rest of the history of discrimination and pres- strategize their movement, and then the Interior region. ence of Jim Crow laws at this time in traveled around Native communities From chairing the Fairbanks Plan- the South. Probably fewer Americans bringing with them sample anti-dis- are familiar with the existence of simi- ning and Zoning Committee in 1952 and crimination legislation from the lower lar discrimination towards Alaska Na- 1953, through the 1980s, 48. In 1943, State Senator Norman tives. In Juneau, Alaskan Natives were was always ready to serve to better Walker introduced an act that would restricted to purchasing homes in only Alaska. He was active in the Pioneers provide full and equal accommodations certain parts of town and their chil- of Alaska, the Elks, Eagles, American to all people within the Territory of dren restricted to segregated Indian Legion and the Tanana Valley Bar As- Alaska. The vote was defeated, but the schools. Local business displayed signs sociation. And that was not always Peratroviches were not. easy given that he was a devoted fam- in their store fronts reading, ‘‘No Na- In 1945, the antidiscrimination bill ily man to his wife Matilda and 13 chil- tives Allowed,’’ ‘‘We cater to white was reintroduced. It passed the house dren: Antonia, Maria Theresa, Michael, trade only,’’ or ‘‘No Dogs, No Natives’’ and moved to the senate. The gallery Peter, Christopher, Dominic, Theodore and restaurant signs read, ‘‘Meals at was full, the doors were open and spec- John, Nicholas Vincent, James, Laura, all hours—All white help.’’ The U.S. tators filled the halls outside. Once on Nada, Andrea and Melissa. All 13 of the Congress granted citizenship to Native the senate floor, the debate began. As Stepovich children were able to be to- Americans in 1924, yet signs like these senators stood to speak, Elizabeth, gether with Mike before he passed. and the discrimination they per- along with many other community While I could tell many stories about petrated endured. members listened. They listened as one Mike, let me just say to my fellow Sen- Elizabeth grew up and attended Senator rose to say: ators that Mike Stepovich was a man school in Petersburg, Sitka and Ketch- who would have given the shirt off his ikan. After graduating she continued Far from being brought closer together, back to help a neighbor in need. He was her education at the Western College of which will result from this bill, the races one of the most honorable, decent, and Education in Bellingham, WA. In 1931, should be kept further apart. Who are these people, barely out of savagery, who want to wise men I have had the distinct honor Elizabeth married Roy Peratrovich, a fellow Western College student and associate with us whites with 5,000 years of to know in my life. I can only offer my recorded civilization behind us? sincere condolences to his family upon Tlingit from Klawock, AK. In 1940, Roy his death, just a month shy of his 95th was elected to be the Alaska Native Elizabeth looked on as another sen- birthday. Brotherhood’s camp president and the ator claimed, ‘‘Mixed breeds are the Alaska is a much better place be- following year Elizabeth was elected source of trouble, it is they only who cause of Mike Stepovich. Those of us grand president of the Alaska Native wish to associate with the whites,’’ and who were lucky enough to know him Sisterhood. as a church leader declared that it understand how great a loss this is for Together, with their young family, would take at least 30 years before Alaska. We will always remember his the Peratroviches moved to Juneau, Alaska Natives were equal to white efforts that helped make Alaska, and only to experience discrimination men, Roy rose to speak on behalf of the his hometown of Fairbanks, what it is against Alaska Natives first-hand. Eliz- bill noting that Governor Gruening today.∑ abeth and Roy picked out a home to- recognized discrimination in Alaska. gether and tried to purchase it, but He addressed the legislature with these f once the owners realized that the words, ‘‘Either you are for discrimina- REMEMBERING ELIZABETH AND Peratroviches were Alaska Native, tion or you are against it accordingly ROY PERATROVICH they would not sell. Their children felt as you vote on this bill.’’ ∑ Ms. MURKOWSKI. Madam President, unwelcome at school. Their close fam- Once debate on the bill concluded, I wish to honor , ily friend, Henrietta Newton, who was the public was given a chance to ex- her husband Roy Peratrovich, and not Alaska Native herself but married press their views in front of the legisla- their relentless pursuit of equal civil an Alaska Native man, was told by a ture and a crowd gathered that day. rights in the . Eliza- local beauty parlor, ‘‘I’m sorry we Given this chance, Elizabeth took it. beth and Roy lived and worked long be- don’t cater to Indian trade.’’ When an Once on the senate floor, Elizabeth sat fore Alaska became a State and still Alaska Native child had an altercation next to the president of the senate, longer before the passed with the law, their local newspaper where she addressed the predominantly the Civil Rights Act of 1964. February published it as front page news. Dis- white and all-male body of legislators. 16, 2014 marked the 25th year Alaskans crimination towards Alaska Natives re- ‘‘I would not have expected that I, who celebrated Elizabeth and the passage of mained prevalent. On December 30, am barely out of savagery, would have the Alaska Anti-Discrimination Act of 1941, in their capacities as president to remind gentlemen with five thou- 1945. I would like to take a moment and grand president of the Alaska Na- sand years of recorded civilization be- today, to once again, share the tive Brother and Sisterhoods, Roy and hind them of our Bill of Rights.’’ Peratroviches’ story and reflect on the Elizabeth wrote a letter to Ernest When asked if she thought the bill legacy of their work. Gruening, then Governor of the Terri- would eliminate discrimination, Eliza- Elizabeth, a member of the tory of Alaska. The letter drew atten- beth replied: Lukaaxa´ di clan, in the Raven moiety tion to the discrepancy between Alaska of the Tlingit tribe, was born on Inde- Natives paying taxes for a public Do your laws against larceny and even pendence Day in Petersburg, AK in school system from which their chil- murder prevent those crimes? No law will eliminate crimes but at least you as legisla- 1911. One year later, Alaska gained a dren were excluded and also between tors can assert to the world that you recog- territorial legislature in Juneau made Alaska Native men fighting in World nize the evil of the present situation and up of 8 senators and 16 representatives, War II, who upon return were denied speak your intent to help us overcome dis- none of whom were Alaska Native. In rights that other locals enjoyed. Thus crimination.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:18 Feb 26, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25FE6.009 S25FEPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S1046 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 25, 2014 As Elizabeth finished speaking, the Susan Beckman Roghani learned the emergency is to continue in effect be- gallery broke out in applause. The sen- value of homemade goods from her yond the anniversary date. In accord- ate voted and passed the anti-discrimi- mother, who sold soaps, creams, and ance with this provision, I have sent nation bill by a vote of 11 to 5. On Feb- original art at local events. In 1986, the enclosed notice to the Federal Reg- ruary 16, 1945, Elizabeth earned her Susan built on the work of her mother ister for publication, stating that the spot as our fighter with velvet gloves, and founded the Camille Beckman cos- national emergency declared on March and as she’s respectfully remembered metics brand in Boise, ID, which uses 1, 1996, with respect to the Government in our State, Alaska’s Martin Luther wholesome ingredients and natural of Cuba’s destruction of two unarmed King.∑ herbs to produce high-quality creams U.S.-registered civilian aircraft in f and lotions. From production and in- international airspace north of Cuba on gredients to design and marketing, REMEMBERING AMY S. PERKINS February 24, 1996, as amended and ex- every aspect of the Camille Beckman panded on February 26, 2004, is to con- ∑ Ms. AYOTTE. Madam President, I brand is produced from American-made tinue in effect beyond March 1, 2014. wish to celebrate the life and legacy of materials and the company consist- BARACK OBAMA. a great New Hampshire public serv- ently exceeds the Federal Trade Com- THE WHITE HOUSE, February 25, 2014. ant—State representative Amy S. Per- mission’s Made in the USA standard. f kins of Seabrook. After relocating in 2001 to a larger fa- EXECUTIVE AND OTHER I was deeply saddened to learn of cility in Eagle, ID, Camille Beckman Amy’s passing earlier this week. At age COMMUNICATIONS continued to grow and expand. Today, 43, she was taken from us far too soon. Camille Beckman’s handcrafted luxury The following communications were My heart is broken for her family and body products are sold in over 10,000 lo- laid before the Senate, together with friends, as well as her constituents in cations across the country, along with accompanying papers, reports, and doc- Seabrook. many retailers globally. Their factory uments, and were referred as indicated: Amy represented the very best of EC–4706. A communication from the Sec- New Hampshire’s ‘‘citizen legislature.’’ headquarters prides itself on being an energy-efficient, state-of-the-art, retary of the Federal Trade Commission, She and her husband Koko, also a transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of State representative, represented architecturally beautiful 105,000 square a rule entitled ‘‘Commission Reporting Re- Seabrook together at the State House foot facility that, through their ‘‘re- quirements Under Section 7A of the Clayton while also giving back to their beloved duce and recycle’’ production policies, Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 18a’’ received in the community in so many other ways. consumes only around 30 percent of en- Office of the President of the Senate on Feb- Amy was active in her church in ergy used by similarly sized facilities. ruary 10, 2014; to the Committee on Com- Seabrook and was a member of the The company’s positive and energetic merce, Science, and Transportation. EC–4707. A communication from the Direc- Raymond E. Walton American Legion culture has contributed tremendously to Camille Beckman’s continued suc- tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Depart- Post 70 Women’s Auxiliary. Koko, who ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant continues to serve in the legislature, is cess. Thanks to an ongoing commit- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fish- the deputy chief at the Seabrook Fire ment to its workers, Camille Beckman eries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Department. As a husband and wife has many employees that have been Alaska; Tanner Crab Area Closure in the team, they committed themselves to with the company since its formative Gulf of Alaska and Gear Modification Re- giving back to others—embodying New years. In 1995, the Camille Beckman quirements for the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Hampshire’s distinctive spirit of com- Foundation was formed as a way to Sea Groundfish Fisheries’’ (RIN0648–BB76) munity. help charities at the local, national, received during adjournment of the Senate and international levels. From food in the Office of the President of the Senate In addition to her public duties, Amy on February 7, 2014; to the Committee on was also a devoted mother who leaves banks to orphanages to medical care, Commerce, Science, and Transportation. behind two children—her son the foundation gives money to dozens EC–4708. A communication from the Direc- Daumanic Fucile and her daughter of charities in Idaho and across the tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Depart- Katelyn Perkins. She was also a daugh- world. ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant ter and a sister—and I extend my deep- I congratulate Camille Beckman on to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Pacific est sympathy to the family members their success, continued growth, and Island Fisheries; 2014 Annual Catch Limits who are mourning her loss. exemplary reputation for quality. and Accountability Measures’’ (RIN0648– Amy was a leader who refused to sit XC954) received during adjournment of the Camille Beckman represents the best Senate in the Office of the President of the on the sidelines. She is someone who aspects of American craftsmanship and Senate on February 7, 2014; to the Com- cared deeply about her town and her is a credit to both Idaho and the Na- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- State, and she selflessly stepped up to tion.∑ tation. serve. Amy leaves behind a legacy of EC–4709. A communication from the Sec- f service that I know her husband Koko retary of Transportation, transmitting, pur- will carry on—and her children will al- REPORT ON THE CONTINUATION suant to law, an annual report relative to ac- ways be able to look to the example OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY complishments made under the Airport Im- she set as a model of how to give back WITH RESPECT TO CUBA AND OF provement Program for fiscal year 2010; to THE EMERGENCY AUTHORITY the Committee on Commerce, Science, and to others. Transportation. Amy Perkins will be deeply missed RELATING TO THE REGULATION EC–4710. A communication from the Sec- by those whose lives she touched. Her OF THE ANCHORAGE AND MOVE- retary of the Federal Trade Commission, family and many friends will remain in MENT OF VESSELS—PM 30 transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ∑ my thoughts and prayers. The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- a rule entitled ‘‘Commission Reporting Re- f quirements Under Section 8 of the Clayton fore the Senate the following message Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 19(a)(5)’’ received in RECOGNIZING CAMILLE BECKMAN from the President of the United the Office of the President of the Senate on ∑ Mr. RISCH. Madam President, count- States, together with an accompanying February 10, 2014; to the Committee on Com- report; which was referred to the Com- merce, Science, and Transportation. less American businesses find their EC–4711. A communication from the Attor- start in the living rooms, backyards, mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: ney-Advisor, Office of the Secretary, Depart- and garages of aspiring entrepreneurs. ment of Transportation, transmitting, pur- Harnessing individual creativity and To the Congress of the United States: suant to law, a report relative to a vacancy work ethic, a hobby can grow into a Section 202(d) of the National Emer- in the position of Under Secretary of Trans- lasting enterprise. Today I wish to rec- gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides portation for Policy, Department of Trans- ognize and commend the Camille Beck- for the automatic termination of a na- portation, received during adjournment of man corporation, a company from my tional emergency unless, within 90 the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 18, 2014; to the Com- home State of Idaho whose hard work days prior to the anniversary date of mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- and dedication to quality has seen its declaration, the President publishes tation. growth and prosperity in a unique and in the Federal Register and transmits to EC–4712. A communication from the Dep- thriving market. the Congress a notice stating that the uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory

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