Linda Briggs Chickasaw Tribal Legislature

Hi, Everybody! And Happy Summer! I do believe it is here.

In my family we have our family reunion the weekend closest to the 4th of July and many plans are getting locked into place for the very special occasion.

One of the main, super most special events is an Indian Taco supper one night. It will be prepared by Lynie Richardson whose reputation as Tribal Champion Fry Bread Maker is unchallenged and her “most able assistant Doretta Sellers.” Now it just so happens that Doretta is Office Manager/Recording Secretary of the Legislature and Lynie is her Most Special Administrative Assistant! Both ladies have been in the Legislative Office for about 25 years and there is no question – ever – who is in charge around there.

Anyway, we are absolutely ecstatic for the incredible treat ahead for us. (I have mentioned in the past that we have a family park, on my grandmother’s original allotment land, and that we gather 100 to 200 strong). Their offering to direct the taco event (and cook the bread!) is wonderful.

And speaking of office personnel, this week was Professional Administrative Staff Week and the Legislature had a luncheon for our very special and especially great staff. All of us enjoyed! We are truly blessed to have them. They have seen a lot of legislators come and go and without fail are always so helpful to all of us.

Thank you, Doretta, Lynie and Leah! And Robert, our legal counsel, who also does his part to keep us on the right track.

The gatherings and cultural fairs are still ongoing. The ones held thus far have been very well attended and I urge you to go should one be anywhere near you. Effectively the meetings are “listening” conferences because they give you citizens who live outside the boundaries of the nation a voice. Many good things on the way!

The Legislature has been busy – Notice in our minutes that 15 oil and gas leases were presented through the Land Committee (very ably headed by Dr. Judy Parker). These are in conjunction with the Choctaw Nation on mineral ownership going back to when the Chickasaw Nation purchased its land from the Choctaws.

Progress on the hospital is great to see. It is going to be SO big!!

All of you take care and be safe.

Linda Briggs