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WHEREAS, American Indians and Alaska Natives are a special part of the
tapestry of our Nation's history, and
WHEREAS, These people have played a vital role in the social, political and
economic fabric of our Country, and
WHEREAS, Their many contributions have enhanced the freedom, prosperity and
greatness of America today, and
WHEREAS, the framers of our constitution incorporated Indian nations into the
political and legal framework of this country, forever joining the destiny of the tribal
nations with that of the American people, and
WHEREAS, Our founders charged themselves and future generations with the
moral obligation to guard the rights and fundamental liberties with the country's tribal
peoples as zealously as we protect the rights of all Americans, and
WHEREAS, In recognition of America's moral and legal obligations to American
Indians and Alaska Natives, and in light of the special trust relationship between tribal
governments and the Government of the United States of America, we celebrate the
• month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month.
NOW, THEREFORE, I Harold S. Turville, Jr., Mayor of the City of Clermont,
Lake County, Florida, do hereby proclaim November, 2005 as National American Indian
Heritage Month and urge all citizens to observe this month with appropriate programs
ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of
the City of Clermont to be affixed this 25th day of October in the year of our Lord Two
Thousand Five.
CITY OF CLERMONT
Attest:
Tracy Ac oyd, City Cle
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AROLD S. TURVILLE, JR.
MAYOR
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