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RECOGNIZING JOE PODLASEK AND JANE STEVENS FOR THEIR DISTINGUISHED
SERVICE TO THE TRICKSTER CULTURAL CENTER
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HON. RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHI
of illinois
in the house of representatives
Friday, October 14, 2022
Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI. Madam Speaker, today I wish to recognize the retirements of CEO of the Trickster Cultural Center Joseph Podlasek and Board Member Jane Stevens for their many years of service to our community. The Trickster Cultural Center is a uniquely Native American owned and operated arts institution in Illinois and provides a critical space for Native American Veterans and the arts at large.
Among its many important functions, the Trickster Cultural Center displays contemporary Native American art, provides educational workshops, and features multicultural exhibitions. Joe Podlasek has served as an honorable leader of the institution for nearly a decade and has been a dedicated and determined advocate for Native American Veterans regarding local, state, and federal issues.
Jane Stevens is a deeply committed member of the Illinois arts community. Ms. Stevens curated countless exhibits for the Illinois State Museum and has worked closely with the Native American arts community for over 20 years.
Today, I express my heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Podlasek and Ms. Stevens for their service to our community and for their work in uplifting the voices and important artistic contributions of Native American Veterans.
I also wish to welcome Julia Kelly as the new CEO and David Tepper as a new board member of the Trickster Cultural Center. Julia Kelly,
``Baassaannee Xiassaa,'' served in the United States Army retiring at the rank of Command Sergeant Major after 28 years of honorable service. Ms. Kelly has worked tirelessly with Veterans, particularly Native American Veterans and Women Veterans, for decades at the Trickster Cultural Center and other government and nonprofit organizations. David Tepper has worked as a photographer and educator and will be a welcome addition to the Board. With the addition of these talented professionals, the future of the Trickster Cultural Center is bright, and I am confident the organization will continue to make tremendous contributions to our local community.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 163(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 163(2)
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