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H.C.R. No. 171

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas is the present-day

incarnation of a proud people who have lived in Texas and northern

Mexico for more than 300 years; and

WHEREAS, The Lipan Apaches have entered into treaties,

alliances, and pledges of friendship with the governments of Spain,

Mexico, the German Confederation, and the United States; President

Sam Houston and the Republic of Texas formally acknowledged a

friendship with the Lipan Apaches through the Treaty of Live Oak

Point in 1838; and

WHEREAS, Today, the Lipan Apache Tribe is represented by a

tribal government with a constitution and bylaws, and the tribe is a

voting member of the National Congress of American Indians; the

eagle remains sacred to the tribe, and the U.S. Department of the

Interior has acknowledged the religious and legal rights of more

than 200 tribal members to use eagle feathers in their ceremonial

practices; and

WHEREAS, Lipan Apaches have faithfully served in the armed

forces of the United States during World War I, World War II, the

Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan,

as well as in other deployments; moreover, tribe member Frank Leota

of San Antonio has risen to the prestigious post of command sergeant

major for the U.S. Army Pacific Command; in addition, members of the

Lipan Apache tribe have served as police officers, ministers,

nurses, and schoolteachers, as well as in many other important

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occupations; and

WHEREAS, Blessed with a rich her itage, the Lipan Apaches have

maintained a strong sense of identity and community, and they

continue to make a valuable contribution to the culture of the Lone

Star State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas

hereby recognize the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas and commend it on

its many valuable contributions to this state; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

prepared for the tribe as an expression of high regard by the Texas

House of Representatives and Senate.

Neave Herrero Pacheco

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H.C.R. No. 171

Speaker of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 171 was adopted by the House on May

10, 2019, by a non-record vote.

Chief Clerk of the Hou

I certify that H.C.R. No. 171 was adopted by the Senate on May

14, 2019, by a viva-voce vote.

APPROVED:

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