National American Indian Heritage MonthProclamation
City of Cler»zont
National Anze~ican Indian Heritage Month
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, 2006 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 24th day of October in the year of our Lord Two Thousand
Six.
CITY OF CLERMONT
Attest: .
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• Tracy Ackroy ,City Clerk
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OLD S. TURVILLE, JR.
MAYOR