Native American/Indigenous People Heritage Month Proclamation

WHEREAS, In 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 “National American Indian Heritage Month.” Similar proclamations, under variations of the name (including “Native American Heritage Month” and “National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month”) have been issued each year since 1994; and,

WHEREAS, There are over 560 federally recognized Native American tribes, in addition to an unknown number of tribes that are not federally recognized. According to the Indigenous Cultures Institute, there are more than 200 Native American groups located now in central and southern Texas and northeastern Mexico when the Spanish first arrived. Three are federally recognized as tribes: Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, and Ysleta del Sur Pueblo.

WHEREAS, The City of Kyle indicates support and appreciation for Native Americans and their families whom have chosen to call Kyle and Central Texas areas their home. As well, recognizes the many great contributions made by Native Americans to this country.; and, 

WHEREAS, Members from many Native American nations have served with distinction and in a way that helped the U.S. win World Wars I and II… through the use of their various Native languages. Their military service has continued to be important in the wartime conflicts of Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and Iraq; and,

WHEREAS, According to the latest census data, Kyle is home to over 200 persons of Native American descent; and,

THEREFORE, Be it proclaimed by THE CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS, that on this day, November 17, 2020 we recognize November as

“NATIVE AMERICAN/INDIGENOUS PEOPLE HERITAGE MONTH”

in the City of Kyle.

This proclamation shall take effect from and after the date of its passage as authorized by the Charter of the City of Kyle, Texas.

PASSED, and APPROVED this 17th day of November 2020. 

SIGNED AND ENTERED THIS 17th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2020 BY: 

Travis Mitchell, Mayor
Dex Ellison, Council District 1 
Rick Koch, Mayor Pro Tem, Council District 5
Yvonne Flores-Cale, Council District 2
Robert Rizo, Council District 3
Ashlee Bradshaw, Council District 4
Michael Tobias, Council District 6