Chairman Venne in Accident

By Heather Whiteman Runs Him-Oleyte

Following is an official press release from the Executive Branch of the Apsaalooke Nation

On the evening of October 25, 2008, Chairman Carl E. Venne was involved
in a one-vehicle accident east of Hardin, Mont., on Highway 47, in
which he was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

We are thankful that no one was seriously injured in the accident, and that we are able to issue this statement to you today.

We are grateful for the outpouring of support and prayers for
Chairman Venne's continued recovery, for our families, and mostly
importantly, for the Crow Nation to remain strong.

In return, Chairman Venne pledges that he is humbled by this
accident, and knows that he has his Creator (and his seatbelt) to thank
for the fact that he is still here to continue to fight for the future
of the Crow Nation.

We are issuing this statement to let those with whom we do not come
into contact personally know that Chairman Venne was in an accident,
and that he is, by the grace of our Creator, fine. Aho!

Heather Whiteman Runs Him-Oleyte is Deputy Executive Counsel of the Apsaalooke Nation.