HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-348 RESOLUTION NO. 21-348
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2021 AS
"AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. Native Americans and the indigenous peoples of North America have significantly
influenced the history and culture of our great nation.
2. The contributions of American Indians have enhanced the freedom, prosperity, and
greatness that America continues to enjoy today.
3. The customs and traditions of American Indians are respected and celebrated as part of
the rich legacy of the United States.
4. In 1924, Congress enacted the Indian Citizenship Act. In 1986 Congress passed a law and
President Ronald Reagan signed the proclamation authorizing American Indian Week. In
1990, President George H. W. Bush designated November as National American Indian
Heritage Month. After 100 years of efforts to recognize American Indians, National
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month is celebrated to recognize native
cultures and educate the public about the heritage, history, art, and traditions of the
American Indians and Alaskan Natives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of November 2021 as "AMERICAN INDIAN
HERITAGE MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County join us in honoring American Indian
Heritage Month, with community celebrations, as well as cultural, artistic, educational,
and historical activities that will take place across the State of Florida and in St. Lucie
County, Florida.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 2nd day of November 2021.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE RI,
1-1-1 1) BY:
DEPUTY CLER - CHAIR
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