HR 4708 - DIGEST

Recognizes the injustice which occurred in 1858 with the trial and execution of Chief Leschi and reaffirms the commitment to a legal system under which a fair trial is the right of everyone regardless of race or creed.

Recognizes Chief Leschi as a courageous leader whose sacrifice for his people is worthy of honor and respect and that the residents of the State of Washington solemnly remember Chief Leschi as a great and noble man.

Joins with those who hope that the Nisqually Tribe is successful in its efforts to right a gross injustice through a vacation of his conviction by the Washington Supreme Court.