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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 181
BY REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of La. for its many
contributions to the state and proclaims Monday, May 24, 2010, as Tunica-Biloxi
Day
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To commend the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana for its many contributions to the state and2
to proclaim Monday, May 24, 2010, as Tunica-Biloxi Day.3
WHEREAS, the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana is a federally recognized Indian4
tribe with which the state of Louisiana has enjoyed a productive, amicable, and mutually5
beneficial relationship; and6
WHEREAS, since time immemorial, the ancestors of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of7
Louisiana have been residents of the territory now known as the state of Louisiana; and8
WHEREAS, in the latter third of the eighteenth century, other components of the9
groups that were later amalgamated into the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana became10
residents of the territory that is now the state of Louisiana; and11
WHEREAS, the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana currently resides on a reservation12
located in Avoyelles Parish that was assigned to the tribe by the King of Spain in 1778; and13
WHEREAS, members of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe fought alongside of and were allies14
with Don Bernardo de Galvez, Spanish governor of Louisiana, in a victory over British15
military forces in the Battle of Baton Rouge on September 21, 1779, the only battle of the16
American Revolution fought outside of the territory of the original thirteen colonies; and17
WHEREAS, the arts and crafts of members of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana18
have greatly enriched the artistic, cultural, and spiritual life of the state of Louisiana; and19 HLS 10RS-4641 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, the state and the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana were co-parties in1
the litigation known as the "Tunica Treasure Case", which resulted in the recovery of the2
largest discovery of archaeological artifacts ever found in the United States, and ultimately3
the items were deposited in a museum located on the Tunica-Biloxi Reservation to be4
enjoyed by visitors from all over the world; and5
WHEREAS, the economic development projects of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe have6
helped rejuvenate central Louisiana, bringing jobs and prosperity to citizens and residents7
of the state and resulting in marked economic progress throughout Louisiana; and8
WHEREAS, Paragon Casino and Resort, operated by the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe, is a9
vital business partner in the community of central Louisiana, and a recent expansion project10
contributed more than one hundred eleven million dollars to companies in the local11
community and created approximately two hundred permanent jobs; and12
WHEREAS, the political leadership shown by the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana13
has consistently exhibited great honor, integrity, foresight, honesty, and solicitude for its14
people, constituting a major force for progress in the state and providing a role model for the15
members of the tribe and other Louisiana citizens; and16
WHEREAS, the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana has cooperated and worked along17
with the state of Louisiana, the parish of Avoyelles, and the municipalities surrounding its18
reservation to the benefit of all and to the exclusion of wasteful conflict and strife.19
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby20
commend the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana for its many contributions to the state, does21
hereby recognize Monday, May 24, 2010, as Tunica-Biloxi Day at the Louisiana Legislature,22
and does hereby extend enduring appreciation for the tremendous pride and honor that the23
tribe brings to Avoyelles Parish and the state of Louisiana.24
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted25
to the Honorable Earl J. Barbry, Sr., chairman of the Tribal Council of the Tunica-Biloxi26
Tribe of Louisiana.27 HLS 10RS-4641 ORIGINAL
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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Johnson HCR No. 181
Commends the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of La. for its many contributions to the state and
proclaims Monday, May 24, 2010, as Tunica-Biloxi Day.