HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 009 CC RESO2002 009 CC RESO¹òw @˜ ú RESOLUTION NO. 2002-009
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BALDWIN PARK, DECLARING ITS SUPPORT OF
H.R. 2619, AUTHORED BY CONGRESSWOMAN HILDA
SOUS, TO REAFFIRM AND CLAIRIFY THE FEDERAL
RELATIONSHIP OF THE GABRIELENO/TONGVA
NATION AS A DISTINCT FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED
TRIBE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DOES RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the Gabrieleno Tongva Nation traditionally occupied the entire Los Angeles
Basin and the island of Santa Catalina, San Nicholas, and San Clemente, from Topanga Canyon
to Laguna Beach, from the San Gabriel Mountains to the sea; and
WHEREAS, the Gabrieleno Tongva Nation is a descendant of, and a political successor
to, the signatories of the June 10, 1851 FortTejon Treaty; and
WHEREAS, the Nation's membership has historically included and presently includes a
verifiable half-blooded community, which is eligible for organization under Section 19 of the Act
of June 18, 1934; and
WHEREAS, the Nation has maintained its distinct community on its ancestral lands in San
Gabriel and has maintained its unique culture and identity and maintains governance through a
viable tribal government and constitution and bylaws; and
WHEREAS, the Nation has expressed no interest in opening gambling facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Nation is a community partner in improving the San Gabriel Valley; and
WHEREAS, the Nation is recognized by the State of California.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park,
strongly supports passage of H.R. 2619, reaffirming and clarifying the Federal Relationship of the
Gabrieleno Tongva Nation as a federally recognized Indian tribe, and to restore aboriginal rights.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of January, 2002.
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ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss.
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
I, Rosemary M. Ramirez, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park do hereby
certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Baldwin Park at its regular meeting of the City Council held January 16,
2002, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Bill Van Cleave, Marlen Garcia, Ricardo Pacheco,
Mayor Pro Tern Linda Gair and Mayor Manuel Lozano
NONE
NONE
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