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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A BOXING/MIXED MARTIAL ARTS COMPACT WITH THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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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, sporting events, such as boxing and mixed martial arts events, conducted by instrumentalities of the Nation as authorized by law are an important source of economic development for the Nation;
WHEREAS, proceeds to the Nation from these activities will provide continued economic growth for the Nation's businesses;
WHEREAS, it is important that these events be sanctioned and regulated by experienced regulators to provide for the safety of the competitors and the credibility of the events;
WHEREAS, the Nation will significantly benefit by operating under the terms of a State-Tribal Boxing/Mixed Martial Arts Compact so that experienced state licensing and regulatory officials can regulate these sporting events under the auspices of the Nation's authority and jurisdiction, as set forth under the provisions of this Compact;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION, that the Principal Chief is hereby authorized to execute the State-Tribal Boxing/Mixed Martial Arts Compact on behalf of the Cherokee Nation, and to submit the compact as required by federal law for approval.