Carl Venne (July 20, 1946 – February 15, 2009), whose Crow name was Aashiise Dakatak Baacheitchish, was, until his death, the chairman of the executive branch of the Crow Tribe. He won a November 2002 special election held after the September 2002 resignation of Chairman Clifford Birdinground. Venne was sworn into office on November 12, 2002.[1] He served until his death on February 15, 2009. Venne served on the Montana Meth Project and Advisory Council of the State of Montana Department of Corrections.
Carl Venne | |
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 Crow Tribal Chairman Carl Venne and Barack Obama at Apsaalooke Veterans Park in Crow Agency, Montana, on May 19, 2008. | |
| Chairman of the Crow Tribe | |
| In office November 12, 2002[1] – February 15, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Vincent Goes Ahead |
| Succeeded by | Cedric Black Eagle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 20, 1946 Helena, Montana |
| Died | February 15, 2009 Hardin, Montana |
Venne died on February 15, 2009, aged 62. He had two daughters and one son. He served with the US Army during the Vietnam War.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ a b Hagengruber, James (2002-11-12). "New leader takes Crow Tribe reins". Billings Gazette. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
- ^ "Carl E. Venne". Big Horn County News. February 2009. Retrieved August 11, 2011.
- ^ "Crow Tribal Chairman Carl Venne Dies at Age 62". USA Today. February 16, 2009. Retrieved August 11, 2011.
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