Cole Named Congressional Leader by National Congress of American Indians

WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) has been awarded the Congressional Leadership award by the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI). The award was presented to Congressman Cole for representing his fellow Native Americans in Congress and providing outstanding leadership to Native American communities

"I am honored to accept this award from the National Congress of American Indians," Congressman Cole said. "Fighting for the interests of Native Americans has long been one of my highest priorities and I will continue to work hard on their behalf."

A fifth generation Oklahoman, Cole is also an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation and is currently the only Native American serving in Congress. He was inducted into the Chickasaw Hall of Fame in 2004. Cole's late mother, Helen, is also a member of the Chickasaw Hall of Fame and served as an Oklahoma State Representative, State senator and was the Mayor of Moore, Oklahoma.

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