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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE September 22, 2005 at the Outset of the Roberts Con- and Oftentimes Brutal 21038 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE September 22, 2005 At the outset of the Roberts con- and oftentimes brutal. Wrongs were During the seventeenth century the firmation process, I said that I hoped done, and the Pueblo Revolt—rep- Pueblo way of life was seriously threat- the gang of fourteen had no role in the resented with this statue—was the Na- ened. Some did not want the Pueblo process because that would mean the tive peoples’ response to those hard- people to practice their language, cul- process was working. And it did work. ships. ture, or traditions, depriving them of The Roberts confirmation hearings In the end, the Pueblo Revolt served their very core. Po’pay successfully were dignified, the questions were as an important lesson for the Span- united the separate Pueblo nations. tough but appropriate, and the answers iards, who returned to New Mexico a This group of some 150 Pueblo leaders Judge Roberts provided were as most dozen years later. The Pueblo Revolt united against those who sought to de- expected. The hearings were no place forever shaped the history of the State stroy their way of life and prevailed. to overturn law or discuss case spe- of New Mexico and the American Po’pay led this great revolt and the cifics. The hearings did not produce Southwest. The result of that uprising fight for respect the Pueblo people de- any disqualifying revelations, nor did I is still evident today as the Pueblo In- served. expect that to happen. dians continue to live a distinct life- Through his devotion and commit- Only time will tell where Judge Rob- style. The Pueblo culture of New Mex- ment to the preservation of Pueblo cul- erts will come down on the prevailing ico draws visitors from around the ture, Po’pay played an irreplaceable legal matters that come before the world. The American people should role in helping to shape our Nation’s Roberts Court. I can only take him at take the time to visit and enjoy these future. By championing the customs his word that he will approach his role ancient cultures that are alive today. and traditional ways of his ancestors, on the Court without a predetermined Their lives give our State its name: he strengthened and preserved the agenda, without activism, and with ‘‘The Land of Enchantment.’’ Pueblo heritage for future generations, only the intention to balance the My own life has been made richer by bridging the rich Pueblo and Spanish scales of justice for all Americans. my many Indian friends. My lifelong cultures of the Southwest. His dedica- What came though to me as I friend, Herman Agoyo, and his beau- tion to this cause in response to the watched his confirmation hearings was tiful family are with us today. As well challenges the Pueblo community a man with great poise, a deep and noted in the history of this event, Her- faced is a testament to the spirit of man’s leadership has been inspiring thorough knowledge of the law, a love New Mexico. and tireless. Herman leads the Turtle for this country and unmatched integ- This statue will forever be a re- Dance at San Juan Pueblo on Decem- rity. John Roberts is a man deserving minder of his leadership and courage in ber 26 of each year. This year, Herman of the nomination and deserving of keeping the Pueblo culture alive. The and San Juan Pueblo Governor Garcia confirmation. statue of Po’pay will join the figure of will have a special reason to celebrate I will vote to confirm Judge John the late Senator Dennis Chavez that this beautiful event. This is the year of Roberts as Chief Justice of the Su- stands proudly outside the doors of the Po’pay—from San Juan Pueblo—who is preme Court. old Senate Chambers. It is a privilege now honored here in our Nation’s Cap- f for New Mexico to be represented by itol. two men with such vision, leadership, DEDICATION OF THE STATUE OF Today’s Indian Pueblos are a cultural and courage. PO’PAY haven from ancient times. However, for The decision to honor Po’pay was all New Mexicans who came after, the Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, this is brought to the foreground during the revolt taught us an enduring lesson of a special day for New Mexicans. Earlier tercentennial commemoration of the tolerance and acceptance. It is this les- today, Congress accepted the statue of Pueblo Revolt by a unified group of son that has resulted in New Mexico Po’pay, a man from San Juan Pueblo Pueblo leaders. Thanks to their leader- having one of the best and richest who played an important role in New ship, in November of 1996 the tribal multicultural societies in the United Mexico’s colonial history. The accept- council of Ohkay Owingeh, San Juan States. As my friend Benny Atencio, of ance of this work marks the 100th con- Pueblo, made the nomination official Santo Domingo Pueblo, observed: tribution to the Statuary Hall Collec- with a resolution. In 1997, State Sen- tion. On behalf of my home State, I I strongly feel that the selection of Po’pay to be placed in the nation’s Statuary Hall ator Manny Aragon and Representative give special recognition to sculptor Nick Salazar introduced Senate Bill Cliff Fragua, from Jemez Pueblo, for a along with that of the late Senator Dennis Chavez, who was my personal friend, would 404, which was passed and signed by job well done. He should be proud of his serve as a unique reminder to the world that Governor Gary Johnson on April 10. work. Cliff is the first American Indian two unique cultures can coexist without de- The nine member Statuary Hall Com- artist to sculpt a statue for the Stat- struction of their traditional cultural values mission was formed and the fund- uary Hall Collection. I also thank the and beliefs. raising began. Cliff Fragua of Jemez New Mexico Statuary Hall Commission I could not have stated it better. Pueblo was selected to create the stat- and Foundation for all their dedication Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I rise ue, and by May of 2005 the block of and tireless effort in making this en- today to honor Po’pay, a man who Tennessee Marble took the form of deavor a terrific success. through his life and philosophy in- Po’pay. Thanks to the vision of many New Mexico’s first statue in the col- spired New Mexicans to unite and share Pueblo leaders, the New Mexico Stat- lection is that of the late Senator Den- their experiences of life, happiness, and uary Hall Commission and Foundation, nis Chavez. Unlike Senator Chavez, customs, with a marble statue sculpted and New Mexico’s citizens, Po’pay shall Po’pay was a leader of a different era. by Cliff Fragua of Jemez Pueblo. It will forever be honored in the halls of the Po’pay was a leader among the Pueblo be the one-hundredth statue to be United Stated Capitol. people during the latter part of the added to the National Statuary Hall We honor and respect Po’pay’s ac- 17th century. He united the Pueblos collection. The statue of this remark- complishments as the man who made it and led the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. This able leader of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, possible for Pueblo culture to thrive revolt made apparent the Pueblo Indi- is a gift from the State of New Mexico and sustain itself. Po’pay’s contribu- ans’ desire to maintain their dignity and was unveiled in the United States tions made New Mexico what it is and culture—both socially and spir- Capitol Rotunda today. today, a multicultural State, rich in itually. The Po’pay-led insurrection Po’pay was born in Ohkay Owingeh, culture and spirit. against the Spanish conquerors was at San Juan Pueblo, in 1630. He was a its core a basic human and American deeply humble man, with deep respect f need to challenge oppressors. Yes, for his Pueblo’s culture, language, tra- there have been incidences of intoler- ditions, and customs, and a dedication HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH ance in our State’s more than 400-year to passing these things on to future Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I history. Those early days were hard generations. rise to pay tribute to the Hispanic VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:35 Feb 28, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\2005BOUNDRECORD\BOOK15\NO-SSN\BR22SE05.DAT BR22SE05 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE.
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