National American Indian Heritage Month ProclamationPROCLAMATION
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH
WHEREAS, the history and culture of our great nation have been significantly influenced by American
Indians and indigenous peoples; and
WHEREAS, the contributions of American Indians have enhanced the freedom, prosperity, and
greatness of America today; and
WHEREAS, their customs and traditions are respected and celebrated as part of a rich legacy
throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, Native American Awareness Week began in 1976 and recognition was expanded by
Congress and approved by President George Bush in August 1990, designating the month of November
as National American Indian Heritage Month; and
WHEREAS, in honor of National American Indian Heritage Month, community celebrations as well as
numerous cultural, artistic, educational and historical activities have been planned;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Darryl C. Aubrey, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the
Village of North Palm Beach, do hereby proclaim the month of November, as
NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH
in the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida.
FURTHER, I urge all citizens to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Village of North
Palm Beach to be affixed this 13th day of September, 2011.
Mayor