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Washington Peak Renamed: qwəɬtmáyqn-ʔistiqayuʔ-Mount Cleator

This bill officially names a peak in Washington State, combining traditional Native American names with a pioneer's surname. For citizens, this signifies recognition of the region's cultural and historical heritage, potentially impacting tourism and education about local history.
Key points
A peak in the Glacier Peak Wilderness in Washington State is officially designated as qwəɬtmáyqn-ʔistiqayuʔ-Mount Cleator.
The new name combines traditional Wenatchi and Sauk-Suiattle tribal names (meaning "Wolverine Head") with the surname of Frederick W. Cleator, a Forest Service pioneer.
All future federal documents and maps will use this new, combined name.
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Print number: 117_HR_9673
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Process start date: 2022-12-22