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File #: 23907    Version: 1 Name: Proclaiming Monday, October 10, 2011, as Indigenous Peoples Day.
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/13/2011 In control: COMMON COUNCIL
On agenda: 10/4/2011 Final action: 10/4/2011
Enactment date: 10/5/2011 Enactment #: RES-11-00845
Title: Proclaiming Monday, October 10, 2011, as Indigenous Peoples Day.
Sponsors: Shiva Bidar, Marsha A. Rummel, Joseph R. Clausius, Mark Clear, Lauren Cnare, Sue Ellingson, Bridget R. Maniaci, Larry Palm, Matthew J. Phair, Scott J. Resnick, Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Chris Schmidt, Paul E. Skidmore, Paul R. Soglin, Brian L. Solomon, Lisa Subeck, Michael E. Verveer, Anita Weier
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultAction DetailsMeeting DetailsWatch
10/4/20111 COMMON COUNCIL Adopt Under Suspension of Rules 2.04, 2.05, 2.24, and 2.25Pass Action details Meeting details Not available
9/13/20111 Council Office RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES 2.04, 2.05, 2.24, & 2.25 - MISC. ITEMS  Action details Meeting details Not available
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Title
Proclaiming Monday, October 10, 2011, as Indigenous Peoples Day.
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WHEREAS, in past years, the City has recognized Indigenous Peoples Day a the University of Wisconsin-Madison and had its own celebration in the City of Madison, which began in commemoration of five hundred years of survival and renewal of native cultures in the face of political and cultural repression; and
 
WHEREAS, the indigenous culture flourishing in the Madison area since time immemorial was a sustainable, peaceful culture based on cooperation among neighbors and respect for the land and for all creatures living on it; and
 
WHEREAS, this indigenous culture was disrupted and destroyed in Madison, as in almost all parts of this hemisphere, and yet it has survived; and
 
WHEREAS, the Indigenous Peoples Day awareness celebration has brought greater understanding to the people of Madison regarding native cultures and the enormous contributions they have made and continue to make to world culture and to the City of Madison;
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council does hereby affirm and proclaim that Monday, October 10, 2011, will be Indigenous Peoples Day.
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Common Council does hereby offer its thanks and gratitude to the native people of this hemisphere on behalf of all of Madison, in recognition of their care for this land and in honor of their culture and philosophy, which are needed now more than ever if the planet is to survive.
 
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Common Council urges all Madisonians to observe October 10, 2011, as Indigenous Peoples Day.