R E S O L U T I O NRecognizing October 12th as Indigenous People’s Day

WHEREAS, October 12, 1492 marks as one of most impactful dates to all indigenous people of the Americas.

WHEREAS, this date marks the beginning of the colonization of indigenous people that forever changed indigenous identity, cultures and achievements.

WHEREAS, Numerous cities and state governments within the United States now recognize Columbus Day as Indigenous People’s Day in efforts to create a path of healing.

WHEREAS, the 2007 United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is a clear message that world governments are developing a need to focus on indigenous identity.

WHEREAS, the indigenous people of the YanaGuana also recognize the need for education of their heritage and culture as indigenous people and through education begin to instill much needed pride to a community devastated through years of colonization.

WHEREAS, Indigenous people, by their closeness to Mother Earth, have contributed in creating many of the mainstay agriculture foods principally corn, beans, squash, chocolate, avocado, peanuts, and so many more. The contributions of Indigenous people are not solely in agriculture but in all aspects of today’s society. Indigenous people maintained the natural resources that fuel the economy of America and are deserving of an honorable mention such as Indigenous People’s Day.

THERFORE, we support October 12, 2015 as Indigenous People’s Day.

WITNESS OUR SIGNATURES and SEAL OF OFFICE this 6th day of October 2015.

_____________________________________Nelson W. Wolff

County Judge

____________________________________Sergio “Chico” Rodriguez

County Commissioner, Precinct 1

Paul ElizondoCounty Commissioner, Precinct 2

___________________________________Kevin A. Wolff

County Commissioner, Precinct 3

___________________________________Tommy Calvert

County Commissioner, Precinct 4