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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe has demonstrated an |
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unwavering commitment to the advancement of its people, culture, |
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and community; and |
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WHEREAS, One of three federally recognized Native American |
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tribes in the State of Texas, the YDSP descend from Tiguas who |
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relocated from modern-day New Mexico to the El Paso area in the 17th |
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century; they were industrious farmers, raising wheat, corn, |
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cattle, and horses, and helped build the Ysleta Mission; in 1682, |
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they established a government now considered the oldest in Texas; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The YDSP today number more than 4,000 across the |
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nation; an active partner in the greater El Paso region, the Pueblo |
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owns and operates a variety of businesses that provide meaningful |
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employment and benefits for both tribal members and other area |
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residents; its government and diverse enterprises fund essential |
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infrastructure and services, including health care, education, law |
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enforcement, tribal courts, elder assistance, housing, and capital |
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improvements; in addition, the government is especially focused on |
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workforce training and job creation; and |
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WHEREAS, Valuing its autonomy, the YDSP incorporates |
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principles of wise self-governance in all its endeavors, from |
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service delivery and economic development to partnerships and |
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business connections; the Pueblo champions the rights and |
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prosperity of tribal members and works to maintain strong |
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relationships with neighboring communities; through collective |
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spirit and a variety of programs, it strengthens social cohesion |
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across the region while also preserving a rich heritage; and |
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WHEREAS, Current tribal officials include Cacique Jose |
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Sierra Sr., Governor E. Michael Silvas, Lieutenant Governor Adam |
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Torres, War Captain Omar Villanueva, Alguacil Raul Willie Almanzar |
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III, and Councilmen Rafael Gomez Jr., Raul Candelaria Jr., Andrew |
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Torrez, and Fabian Gomez; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of more than three centuries, the |
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Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe has played a key role in the evolution |
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of the El Paso region, and its efforts in behalf of progress for its |
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members continue to foster an environment where all area residents |
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can thrive; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo for its |
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contributions and extend to the tribal members sincere best wishes |
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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 the tribe as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |