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Governor's Proclamation
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STATE OF ALABAMA
PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR
WHEREAS, many of our state citizens are of Native American Indian heritage, and
their Traditional Ways have greatly contributed to the Constitution and Foundation
of our Nation, as well as, the quality of our American way of life; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Alabama are indeed fortunate to be the recipients of our
Native American Indians Cultural, Educational and Historical values; and
WHEREAS, the Alabama Indian Affairs entities and individuals are deserving of being
hereinafter recognized for their ongoing Educational Programs to our youth and their
annual Cultural & Historical events throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama wishes to Honor our Native American Indians for the
contributions of their culture to our citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, I Don Siegelman, Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby proclaim
the state holiday formerly known as Columbus Day will henceforth be known as: American
Indian Heritage Day/Columbus Day In the great State of Alabama.
Senate Bill 172
House Bill 389
Indian Heritage Week 1997
Indian Heritage Resolution 1998
Year of the American
Indian 1998
Indian Heritage Day 2000
Presidential Proclamation
2004
Indian Heritage Day 2005
Indian Heritage Month 2005
Indian Heritage Day 2007
Indian Heritage Month 2007
Indian Heritage Month 2008
Indian Heritage Day 2009
Indian Heritage Month 2009
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