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General Assembly House Resolution No. 10
January Session, 2025
LCO No. 6190
Referred to Committee on GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION
AND ELECTIONS
Introduced by:
(GAE)
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF
TAÍNO DESCENDANTS IN THIS STATE.
Resolved by this House:
WHEREAS, the residents of this state of Taíno heritage merit 1
recognition; and 2
WHEREAS, such residents serve a vital role in the state's diverse 3
cultural fabric; and 4
WHEREAS, the Taíno people contributed both historically and 5
culturally to this state, ensuring that their heritage is recognized and 6
preserved for future generations; and 7
WHEREAS, this House supports efforts of the Taíno people to gain 8
federal recognition while clarifying that this recognition does not confer 9
tribal status, nor establish claims to land or sovereignty within the state; 10
and 11
WHEREAS, encouraging collaboration with Taíno cultural 12
organizations will promote awareness, support educational initiatives 13 House Resolution No. 10
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and assist in language revitalization efforts. 14
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this House respects and 15
affirms the cultural identity of Taíno descendants in Connecticut, 16
ensuring that their heritage is recognized and preserved for future 17
generations while fostering a greater understanding of their historical 18
and ongoing contributions to the state. 19
GAE House Favorable