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-' - NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH S .:L.; i'
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_ , : - ' WHEREAS,the City of Tigard is dedicated to doing the right thing by ensuring dignity, respect, .kite '.
' and inclusion for all, and our mission, vision, and community promise embrace equity as central r ' '
components of all we do; and -...:;-'1.,::':
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=f- , -- WHEREAS,Tigard expresses its gratitude for generations of courage, determination and
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WHEREAS, during Native American Heritage Month we celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, ,}_`,
a' i traditions, and histories that began with the Tualatin Kalapuya, known to themselves as the ��,'wl
-,K--..".7: Atfalati who lived throughout the Tualatin Valley, including the location of current-day Tigard : , rI;
ti ';1�. known by the village name Chachimahiyuk, meaning place of wild mint and ' ,�+I,'etc -
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I:� WHEREAS, Native Americans have shaped generations of Tigardians and despite a long .*+}
';''4- history of intolerable treatment, have prospered as teachers, doctors, scientists, advocates, . F
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' WHEREAS,Tigard elected officials and teammates value Native American residents and ; -;�.; -.'.#
t encourage their participation in the city's work to eliminate structural racism, promote wealth ' :fi `
"' creation and achieve an equal and promisingfuture for all who call Tigard home; and :"*° - {
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WHEREAS,We believe the contributions of indigenous residents and their diverse y . ,/,1::--.
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1" backgrounds and experience are essential components for creating a thriving city. Our _ ry.'
',''`` ° celebration of Native American Heritage Month in November, and year-round, is necessary to ?� .=
=;- :; empower all residents. We hold firm that every person has inherent value and deserves to be „ ' ;': .
treated with dignity and respect and will continue to strive towards this promise and ;;.'.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, I, Mayor Heidi Lueb of the Cityof Tigard, Oregon
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do hereby proclaim November 2024, as t
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH i,c'•'
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and encourage all residents to join in this observance and participate in events that celebrate l; .
;l the rich cultural traditions of our Native American community. :r,, ';,i--v''al
: =`' Dated this 12th day of November 2024
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" IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of ..
4 I. Tigard to be affixed- 1 ,' -'!
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I r' Heidi Lueb, Mayor ,,u• .{ } i '• 4 ''f'-:
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1MI - ;,' 'I Carol A Kreger, City Re rd 't' Fit +'Q, "N. r , .'
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