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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
HEREAS, 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.
©2004 Transform Columbus Day Alliance
12/18/2004
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