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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Javier Loera has served the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo |
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with distinction as war captain since December 31, 2008; and |
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WHEREAS, In his role as war captain, one of two traditional |
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lifetime positions with the tribal council, Mr. Loera has oversight |
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of planning for days of observance and hunts, as well as all other |
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traditional activities; he is acknowledged as a spiritual leader, |
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and he has taken a lead role in the restoration of the Pueblo's |
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language, Tigua; in addition, he is guiding the construction of a |
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traditional kiva; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Loera served on the council as first captain |
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from 2002-2008; he is employed by the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo as the |
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tribal historic preservation officer, and he works diligently to |
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promote and protect cultural resources and manage all related |
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matters; in addition, he consults with federal and state agencies |
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regarding historic preservation and cultural resources; |
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previously, he managed the Tigua Indian Cultural Center and Museum; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, In his leisure, Mr. Loera devotes himself to |
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traditional arts, and he creates pottery and beadwork; moreover, he |
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was a key participant in a group that produced vibrant murals of |
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Tiguan imagery in the tribe's ceremonial building, the Tuh-Lah, and |
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the Ysleta Mission; and |
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WHEREAS, Javier Loera has demonstrated a deep commitment to |
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preserving the Tigua way of life, and his endeavors have helped |
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ensure that future generations can continue to be enriched by this |
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magnificent heritage; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Javier Loera for his service as war |
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captain of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and extend to him sincere best |
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wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Loera as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |