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General Assembly Proposed House
Resolution No. 8
January Session, 2025
LCO No. 88
Referred to Committee on GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION
AND ELECTIONS
Introduced by:
REP. ROSARIO, 128th Dist.
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE HISTORICAL STEWARDSHIP
OF NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES OF LAND IN THIS STATE.
Resolved by this House:
That this house (1) honor and recognize the historical stewardship of 1
the Native American communities that were the original inhabitants 2
and caretakers of the land in this state, (2) acknowledge the enduring 3
relationship between the Mohegan, Mashantucket Pequot, Eastern 4
Pequot, Schaghticoke, Golden Hill Paugussett, Nipmuc and Lenape 5
peoples and the land they have cared for over generations, and (3) foster 6
a greater understanding of Connecticut's rich and diverse cultural 7
heritage and appreciation for the resilience and cultural significance of 8
Native American peoples, but not seek to influence or imply federal 9
recognition or formal status. 10
Statement of Purpose:
To recognize Native American stewardship, promote historical
awareness and cultivate respect and appreciation for the resilience and
cultural significance of Native American peoples.