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A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 62-08 OF THE CHEROKEE NATION TRIBAL COUNCIL WHICH AUTHORIZED A LOAN OF $300,000 TO THE CHILOCCO BENEFIT ASSOCIATION, INC.
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WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation, since time immemorial has exercised the sovereign rights of self-government on behalf of the Cherokee People; and,
WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation is a federally recognized Indian Nation with a historic and continual government to government relationship with the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School was established in 1883 on land donated by the Cherokee Nation; and,
WHEREAS, Tribal Council Resolution 62-08 provided for the negotiation of contribution/loan of up to $300,000 to the Chilocco Benefit Association, Inc.; and,
WHEREAS, it is desired by all parties to provide for an outright gift of $25,000 to the Chilocco Benefit Association, Inc. instead of a loan.
WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation, through a modification of its comprehensive budget, will provide said $25,000 gift.
WHEREAS, over 17,000 Native American students attended and over 5,500 Native American students earned high school diplomas at Chilocco Indian Agricultural School from 1883 through 1980; and
WHEREAS, the Chilocco campus has over 100 buildings, many with great historical significance and was a self-contained city; and
WHEREAS, these buildings are in a state of disrepair and measures should be taken for their preservation; and
WHEREAS, the Chilocco campus has tremendous potential to again be a national center of Native American education and cultural preservation.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Cherokee Nation through its Tribal Council, that Resolution No. 62-08 is hereby rescinded.