Get your own Free Home PageWHEREAS, the State of Oklahoma was formed by the union of the Indian and Oklahoma Territories; and
WHEREAS, Indian Territory was composed of many distinct Native American tribes and other groups who participated in the political, historical and cultural development, which ultimately led to the formation of this great state; and
WHEREAS, the constitution, originally proposed for the State of Sequoyah, became the framework for the new Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, many Native American leaders from Indian Territory became political leaders in the newly formed State of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, the Chairman of the State Constitutional Convention was a member of the Chickasaw Nation; and
WHEREAS, the Native American culture has made tremendous contributions to the economic, cultural and social success of our state; and
WHEREAS, Oklahomans take great pride and recognize the significant role that Indian Territory played in the history and development of our state.
Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the 1st Session of the 45th Oklahoma Legislature:
THAT the Oklahoma House of Representatives recognizes the major contribution that Indian Territory made in the historical and cultural development of our great state.
THAT the Oklahoma House of Representatives proclaims August 21, 1995, and August 21 of each year thereafter, as "Indian Territory Day", celebrating the distinctive contributions made by the many Native American tribes.
THAT the Oklahoma House of Representatives encourages the celebration of Indian Territory Day be included in the official publication of the Calendar of State Events.
THAT the Oklahoma House of Representatives also encourages that appropriate attention be given to the event of Indian Territory Day in the teaching of Oklahoma history in public schools across the state.
THAT a copy of this resolution be distributed to Martin A. Hagerstrand, President of the Five Civilized Tribes museum.
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