027 of 2022 - Joint Ceremonial Resolution Declaring November as Native American Heritage Month in Salt Lake CitySALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
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JOINT RESOL UTION DECLARING NOVEMBER 2022
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH IN SALT LAKE CITY
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City is built on homelands of the Northwestern Shoshone, Paiute,
Goshute, Ute tribes and their respective bands 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 residing within Salt Lake City are a unique and diverse
population representing many tribal nations, their cultural values, celebrations
and achievements; and
WHEREAS, Native Americans have contributed to the prosperity of Salt Lake City through
treaties, resources, lands, stewardship, culture, traditions, and commerce; and
WHEREAS, we honor and celebrate the importance of Indigenous People, as distinguished
scholars, veterans, teachers, athletes, artists, entrepreneurs, leaders, and more,
and their immeasurable contributions to our City and to our society; 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 2022 as Native American Heritage Month.
Adopted this Jt day of October 2022
Erin Mendenhall
Salt Lake City Mayor
Darin Mano, Vice Chair
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Five
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Alejandro Puy
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Two
Ana Valdemo s
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Four
Daniel Dugan, Chair
Salt Lake City Counc
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Victoria Petro-Eschler
Salt Lake City Council Member, District One
Chris Wharton
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Three
Amy Fowl r
Salt Lake City Coun7fAer, District Seven