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Assemblymembers Friedman, Addis Honor Yurok Leader Taralyn Ipina for Activism

Taralyn Ipina is a member of the Yurok tribe. She currently serves as the tribe's first Chief Operating Officer. Taralyn, along with her tribe, spearheaded the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Day of Action at the state Capitol in 2022. Her efforts have effectuated meaningful change in her community. She was away at a cultural ceremony and could not attend today's Session in-person. Accepting the Resolution on her behalf were Billie and Theresa Wilson.