H*4181 Concurrent Resolution, By Hayes and Jefferson
 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE PEE DEE INDIAN NATION OF UPPER
 SOUTH CAROLINA ON RECEIVING THE HIGH HONOR ON BEING RECOGNIZED AS A "TRIBE" BY
 THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS.

   05/24/05  House  Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-209
   05/25/05  Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-22
   01/24/06  Senate Recalled from Committee on Judiciary

CONGRATULATING THE PEE DEE INDIAN NATION OF UPPER SOUTH CAROLINA ON RECEIVING THE HIGH HONOR ON BEING RECOGNIZED AS A "TRIBE" BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS.

Whereas, the ancestors of today's Native American Indians inhabited the land of the present day South Carolina; and

Whereas, Native American Indians have traditionally exhibited respect for our finite natural resources through a deep reverence for the Earth; and

Whereas, many ancestors suffered and perished in the lands to which their descendents now maintain a powerful spiritual connection, as is evidenced by their customs and legends; and

Whereas, Indian people are resilient and determined to preserve, develop, and transmit to future generations their unique cultural identities; and

Whereas, Native American Indians have served with valor in all of the Nation's wars from the Revolutionary War through Operation Iraqi Freedom; and

Whereas, Native American Indians have made distinct and important contributions to the United States, South Carolina, and the rest of the world in many fields, including agriculture, medicine, music, language, and art, and they have distinguished themselves as inventors, entrepreneurs, spiritual leaders, and scholars; and

Whereas, such statewide recognition of the contributions of Native American Indians to the United States and South Carolina will encourage self-esteem, pride, self-awareness and respect in Native American Indians; and

Whereas, such statewide recognition will allow all South Carolinians of all backgrounds to demonstrate their respect of and admiration for Native American Indians for the richness of their contribution to the political, cultural, and economic life of the State of South Carolina; and

Whereas, the National Museum of the American Indian was established within the Smithsonian Institution as a living memorial to the Native Peoples and their traditions. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That by this resolution, the members of the General Assembly congratulate the Pee Dee Indian Nation of Upper South Carolina on receiving the high honor on being recognized as a "Tribe" by the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Ms. Janie Davis, Executive Director of the South Carolina Commission For Minority Affairs.