Governor Kotek and the First Lady arrive in Chiloquin; spend a full day with the Klamath Tribes

CHILOQUIN, Ore. – Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson visited the Klamath Tribes on Wednesday, July 31, and attended a full day of tribal events. The early morning agenda began at 9 a.m. with a buffet breakfast at the Goos Olgi Gowa Community room in Chiloquin. Before breakfast, children from the Klamath Tribes Early Childhood Development Center sang a series of songs for the Governor and First Lady. Following breakfast, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the newly remodeled Melita’s Hotel, which now serves Klamath Tribal elders offering transitional housing. A history of the project was presented by The Klamath Tribes General Manager George Lopez. After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Governor and First Lady were presented with gifts and then entertained by the Klamath Tribes Drum Youth Council. The governor also toured the housing facility, which offers furnished one-bedroom and studio rooms.

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