[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 270 Referred in Senate (RFS)]

  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 270


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 28, 2001

        Received and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Expressing the sense of Congress that Americans should take time during 
 Native American Heritage Month to recognize the many accomplishments 
               and contributions made by native peoples.

Whereas Native Americans were the original inhabitants of the lands that now 
        constitute the United States of America;
Whereas Native American governments developed the fundamental principles of 
        freedom of speech and separation of powers in government, and these 
        principles form the foundation of the United States Government today;
Whereas Native American societies exhibited a deep respect for the Earth and its 
        resources, and such values are widely held today;
Whereas Native Americans have served with valor in every American conflict, from 
        the Revolutionary War to the war against terrorism, often serving in 
        greater numbers, proportionately, than the population of the Nation as a 
        whole;
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, music, language, and art;
Whereas Native Americans deserve to be recognized for their individual 
        contributions to American society as artists, sculptors, musicians, 
        authors, poets, artisans, scientists, and scholars;
Whereas November has been declared Native American Heritage Month because it is 
        traditionally the month when Native Americans harvested their crops and 
        is generally a time of celebratory feasting and giving thanks; and
Whereas, now, more than ever, Americans of all origins, faiths, and beliefs need 
        to come together as a Nation in support of our people, our common 
        values, and our republican principles: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of Native American 
        Heritage Month; and
            (2) encourages Federal, State, local, and tribal 
        governments; interested groups and organizations; and the 
        American people to honor and recognize the accomplishments, 
        contributions, and heritage of Native Americans with 
        appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

            Passed the House of Representatives November 27, 2001.

            Attest:

                                                 JEFF TRANDAHL,

                                                                 Clerk.