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A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SUPPORT FOR JOE BYRD AS CANDIDATE FOR FIRST VICE PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN INDIANS
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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 mission of the National Congress of American Indians is to protect and enhance treaty and sovereign rights; secure our traditional laws, cultures, and ways of life for our descendants’ promote a common understanding of the rightful place of tribes in the family of American governments; and improve the quality of life for Native communities and peoples; and
WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation is a member in good standing with the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI); and
WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation meets all requirements for Tribal Membership, pursuant Article II-Membership, Section B of the Constitution and Bylaws of NCAI; and
WHEREAS, Joe Byrd is the constitutionally elected Speaker of the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council and seeks election as the First Vice President of the National Congress of American Indians for a term of two (2) years; and
WHEREAS, Joe Byrd is duly qualified to further the mission of the National Congress of American Indians and fill the position of First Vice President of the National Congress of American Indians; and
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION, that the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council, which is the legislative body of the above-named tribe, hereby supports Joe Byrd to run for and fulfill the Office of the First Vice President for the National Congress of American Indians for a term of two (2) years.