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New York Senate adopts resolution acknowledging abuses at Thomas Indian School
Summary
The New York State Senate unanimously adopted Resolution 904, introduced by Senator Adabo, acknowledging historic mistreatment of Native American children at the Thomas Indian School and calling for awareness and continued work toward healing for affected communities.
The New York State Senate on May 9 adopted Resolution 904, introduced by Senator Adabo, acknowledging the historical abuses suffered by Native American children at the Thomas Indian School (also referred to in the resolution as the Thomas Asylum for orphaned and destitute Indian children). The resolution passed by voice vote after sponsors and members urged recognition and remembrance.
The resolution recognizes that the Thomas Indian School, founded in 1855 in Irving, New…
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