November 2023 National American Indian Heritage Month Vrodamation
by the
Oapor of the to of Renton, Tenn
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WHEREAS, the history and culture of our great nation was significantly influenced by American Indians,
Native Americans,and indigenous peoples; and
WHEREAS, their great contributions to our nation 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, Native American Awareness Week began in 1976,and was then expanded in 1990,designating
the month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month;and
WHEREAS, in honor of National American Indian Heritage Month, community celebrations as well as
numerous cultural,artistic,educational,and historical activities have been planned.
NOW,THEREFORE, I,Gerard Hudspeth,Mayor of the City of Denton,Texas,do hereby declare and proclaim November
2023 as
"NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH"
in the City of Denton and urge all our citizens to observe this month as it honors their diverse
cultures,traditions,languages,and communities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official
seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed this the month of November 2023.
GERARD HUDSPETH,MAYOR
ATTEST:
JESUS SALAZAR,CITY SECRETARY
BY.