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NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH
NOVEMBER, 2023
WHEREAS, the contributions of the first Americans and their descendants
have been significant to the growth, development, and
prosperity of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, in Arizona, twenty-two federally recognized Tribal Nations
have inhabited these lands continuously, prevailed against
untold hardships and uphold their traditions; the contributions
of American Indians have enhanced the freedom, prosperity
and greatness of America today; and
WHEREAS, their customs and traditions are respected and celebrated as
part of a rich legacy throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, the City of Apache Junction celebrates the positive and
significant relations between our nearest neighbors, The Salt
River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, The Fort
McDowell Yavapai Nation, and The Gila River Indian
Community, and we welcome more social and cultural
interactions; and
WHEREAS, in honor of National American Indian Heritage Month, I
encourage everyone to explore the origin narratives, artwork,
intricate family bonds and to understand the ancient, living
values of the Arizona Tribal Nations.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Walter"Chip" Wilson, Mayor of the City of
Apache Junction, Arizona, do hereby proclaim the month of November 2023
NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH
Signed and attested to this /7 day of , 2023.
Walter"Chip" Wilson Cif/
Mayor
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