RESOLUTION
BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT COLLINS-BELLAMY, MAJORITY LEADER RUBBO, MAJORITY WHIP NORMAN, MINORITY LEADER BREEN, COUNCILMEMBERS PINEDA-ISAAC, DIAZ, AND HODGES:
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RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF YONKERS PROCLAIMING AND RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER AS "NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF YONKERS.
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WHEREAS, November is nationally recognized as Native American Heritage Month, honoring the history, cultures, traditions, and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples; and
WHEREAS, long before the incorporation of the City of Yonkers, the land along the Hudson and Saw Mill Rivers was stewarded by the Lenape (Delaware) people, whose heritage and legacy remain integral to the region's history; and
WHEREAS, Native Americans have profoundly enriched the cultural, educational, economic, and social fabric of our nation, serving in the U.S. Armed Forces at high rates and contributing across every sector of society; and
WHEREAS, recognizing Native American Heritage Month provides an opportunity to reflect on historical injustices, celebrate Indigenous resiliency, and strengthen ties with local Native communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yonkers remains committed to fostering an inclusive community that respects and honors diversity, equity, and historical truth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Yonkers City Council hereby proclaims the month of November 2026 as "Native American Heritage Month" throughout the City of Yonkers.