Proclamation - 11.19.2019FILE COPY
CLEWWONT
Choice of Champions,
Whereas, the history and culture of our great nation have been significantly
influenced by American Indians and indigenous people; and
Whereas, 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, Native American Awareness Week began in 1976 and recognition was
expanded by Congress and approved by President George Bush in August 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, Gail L. Ash, Mayor of the City of Clermont in the State of
Florida, do hereby proclaim November as
Natina,(American Indian Heritage Month
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of
the City of Clermont to be affixed this 19th day of November in the year two thousand
nineteen.
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Tracy Ackroyd Howe, City Clerk