HomeMy WebLinkAbout037 of 2020 - Declaring November as Native American Heritage Month in Salt Lake CityJOINT RESOLUTION DECLARING NOVEMBER
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH IN SALT LAKE CITY
WHEREAS, more than two thousand Native Americans residing within Salt Lake City
are a unique and diverse population representing many tribal nations and
their cultural values, celebrations and achievements; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City is built on homelands of the Northwestern Shoshone, Paiute,
Goshute, and Ute who have called the Salt Lake Valley and the Wasatch
Range home and have been stewards of the land for thousands of years; and
WHEREAS, Native Americans have contributed to the prosperity of Salt Lake City
through treaties, resources, lands, culture, traditions and commerce; and
WHEREAS, we honor and celebrate the importance of Native Americans and their
immeasurable contributions to our City and to our society, distinguishing
themselves as scholars, veterans, teachers, athletes, artists, entrepreneurs
and leaders; and
WHEREAS, we strive to improve communications with, services to, and partnership
with all City residents as we journey together on a quest for justice, equality,
respect and prosperity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
that the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor of Salt Lake City declare the
month of November 2020 as Native American Heritage Month.
Adopted this _____ day of October 2020
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Erin Mendenhall
Salt Lake City Mayor
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Chris Wharton, Chair
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Three
R 20-1
No. 37 of 2020
28th
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Andrew Johnston, Vice Chair
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Two
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James Rogers
Salt Lake City Council Member, District One
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Ana Valdemoros
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Four
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Darin Mano
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Five
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Daniel Dugan
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Six
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Amy Fowler
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Seven