ENROLLED SENATE
RESOLUTION NO. 74	By:	Bingman and Burrage

A Resolution commending the Cherokee Nation; and directing distribution.

WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation will be at the Oklahoma State Capitol for the annual Cherokee Nation Legislative Day on Monday, April 21, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Cherokee Nation Day in the State of Oklahoma is being proclaimed to recognize the Cherokee Nation's commitment to the State of Oklahoma to provide its services and economic benefits as it has done for over 160 years; and

WHEREAS, the Cherokee People value honor, education, and self-reliance; and the Cherokee Nation strives to achieve and maintain an enriching cultural identity, economic self-reliance, and a strong government; and

WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation is the largest Federally Recognized Tribe in the state and the largest in the nation; and

WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation is recognized on the State seal.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 54TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

THAT the Oklahoma State Senate, acting on behalf of the people of the State of Oklahoma, extends sincere commendations to the Cherokee Nation for its spirit of survival and perseverance to provide a legacy for those who follow through the accomplishments of its statesmen and women, past and present.

THAT a copy of this resolution be presented to Cherokee Principal Chief Bill John Baker.

Adopted by the Senate the 21st day of April, 2014.

	
	Presiding Officer of the Senate

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
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