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A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CHEROKEE NATION MARSHAL SERVICE BADGE AND CREDENTIAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM
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WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation since time immemorial has exercised the sovereign rights of self-government in behalf of the Cherokee people;
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;
WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service (CNMS) is the law enforcement agency of the with jurisdiction throughout the Cherokee Nation Reservation;
WHEREAS, CNMS seeks to recognize retiring Marshals for their service to the Cherokee Nation;
WHEREAS, retiring Marshals shall be eligible to receive both a retirement badge and credentials; and
WHEREAS, CNMS policy will be established to provide clear requirements for attaining the badge and credentials upon retirement; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION, that the Council of the Cherokee Nation hereby supports the establishment of the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service badge and credential retirement program.