Dean Mercier
P.O. Box 143
Grand Ronde, OR
97347
I was born and raised in the Grand Ronde area. I have always been intrested in the
Tribe, forever and have boon a active Councialman since re-organization in 1975.
I became Vice-Chairman in 1982. I am presently the Tribal Chairman.
My main intrests are the welfare of our elders, Better living stanrards and Medical
and Dental help. Also helping our children recieve a bettor chance for a good
eduoation. I also feel- strongly about setting By-Laws and Constitution which wilLr.u
help our Tribe to establisha Reservation Plan and Economic Land Base to promote jobs
for tribal members. I have put in Inkind hours in the past 10 years, working to
ward Restoration.
Submitted by:
Russ Leno Dean Mercier
P.O. Box 163 1-20-84
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
I was born and raised in Grand Ronde and have worked in and around the area all of my
life. I am a veteran of World War 11. I am presently employed at the Tribal Office as
a Green Thumb employee. I was on the Cemetary Committee along with Dean Mercier for
several years. My intrest is tho Preservation and Maintance of the Cemetary.
My concerns are for our Elders Welfare and better Education opportunities for our
children and to up-grade our living conditions.
If elected I will strive to establish By-Laws and Constition that will help our Tribe
achive a Reservation Plan and Economic Land Base that will promote work for our tribal
members.
Submitted by:
Russ Leno
rm 1- 20 - 84
Henry D Petite
35 years old and married with 2 children.
Born: Tl 1 lamook, Oregon and raised in Salem Oregon
Attended: Private Catholic Schools and graduated from Serra Catholic High School
Attended: Chemeketa Comm. College and Univ. of Portland - Field of study - Civil
and Structural Engineering.
I worked for various timber industry companies in Alaska, Eugene area, But prim
arly in the areas surrounding Grand Ronde , Oregon. Currently and for the last 6 years,
lhave been employed aL FMC Corp.. FMC builds Rail cars, Barges and Ships.
I was raised in Salem, Oregon , and have spent much of my time in and around Grand
Ronde. As my father grew up in Grand Ronde. And I have many relatives living in the
area. In addition to working in this vacinity.much of my recreational time is and has
been spent fishing nearby rivers and hunting surrounding mountains.
These activities have installed a devotion to the natural enviornment of this
West Coast. And a vast respect for it's history. These sentiments have only been en
hanced with my family infusing an extensive knowledge and a tremendous prise In my
Indian ancestory.
My appreciation of the physical envlorment ,my comprehension of the Indian
culture and it's influences, makes me a practlal candidate to represent the newly re
stored Grand Ronde Indian Tribe.lt 'would be my desire to be an integral part in the
preservation of my heritage and would hope I could assist In developing a better
understanding of the Indian culture to those unfamiliar or alienated from our culture.
Thank You
H.D. Petite