2023-2173 FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 2173
A resolution proclaiming November 2023 as
"National American Indian/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, and 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 2023 as "National American Indian/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 13, 2023 Motion by: Consent
Second by: Consent
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
- r^ Burdick X
Kevin M. Lahner, City Manager Jackson X _
Marshick X
ATTEST: Miller X
Neeno X
Williams X
Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS%TO FFORM:
e/; ` Y
Wald Klimczylf, City Attorney
Proposed by: Council President
Prepared by: City Manager's Office