2024-2281FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-2281
A resolution proclaiming November 2024 as
“National Native American/Alaska Native Heritage
Month” in the City of Janesville
WHEREAS, Native Americans were the original inhabitants of the land that now
constitutes the United States; and
WHEREAS, Native American tribal governments developed the fundamental principles
of freedom of speech and separation of powers that form the foundation of the United
States Government; and
WHEREAS, Native Americans have traditionally exhibited respect for the finiteness of
natural resources through a reverence for the earth; and
WHEREAS, despite a history marked by adversity, oppression, and violence, Native
Americans deserve to be recognized for their individual and collective contributions to
the betterment of society; and
WHEREAS, Native Americans have served with valor in all of America’s wars,
beginning with the Revolutionary War through the recent conflicts in Iraq and
Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Native Americans have made distinct and important contributions to the
United States and the rest of the world in many fields, including agriculture, medicine,
education, art; and
WHEREAS, the Janesville area was home to many Woodland Native American tribes,
including the Winnebago, Ho-Chunk, Potawatomi, Sauk, and Fox tribes, and the City’s
rich history is deeply influenced by these early inhabitants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City of
Janesville recognizes November 2024 as “National Native American/Alaska Native
Heritage Month” in the interest of expanding awareness about the contributions
of Native Americans and encouraging self-esteem, pride, and self-awareness
of Native Americans in the Janesville community.
ADOPTED: November 11, 2024
APPROVED:
Kevin M. Lahner, City Manager
ATTEST:
Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Council President
Prepared by: City Manager’s Office
Motion by: Jackson
Second by: Williams
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Burdick X
Jackson X
Marshick X
Miller X
Neeno X
Squire X
Williams X
2024-2281
Final Audit Report 2024-11-12
Created:2024-11-12
By:Carri Salus (salusc@ci.janesville.wi.us)
Status:Signed
Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAAGEZUkAEDwrsRYKL8ufBGJ4BB7RxMu9jA
"2024-2281" History
Document created by Carri Salus (salusc@ci.janesville.wi.us)
2024-11-12 - 3:38:52 PM GMT
Document emailed to Kevin Lahner (lahnerk@janesvillewi.gov) for signature
2024-11-12 - 3:39:02 PM GMT
Document emailed to Lorena Stottler (stottlerl@janesvillewi.gov) for signature
2024-11-12 - 3:39:02 PM GMT
Email viewed by Lorena Stottler (stottlerl@janesvillewi.gov)
2024-11-12 - 3:42:54 PM GMT
Document e-signed by Lorena Stottler (stottlerl@janesvillewi.gov)
Signature Date: 2024-11-12 - 3:43:17 PM GMT - Time Source: server
Email viewed by Kevin Lahner (lahnerk@janesvillewi.gov)
2024-11-12 - 5:44:30 PM GMT
Document e-signed by Kevin Lahner (lahnerk@janesvillewi.gov)
Signature Date: 2024-11-12 - 5:44:45 PM GMT - Time Source: server
Agreement completed.
2024-11-12 - 5:44:45 PM GMT