Commissioners unanimously proclaim November as National Native American Heritage Month

The Denton County Commissioners Court on Nov. 4 approved a proclamation recognizing November as National Native American Heritage Month.

Representatives Sue May of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Sandy Marble (Benjamin Lyon chapter) described an exhibit at the Emily Fowler Library and invited residents to visit. The proclamation notes that Congress approved expanding recognition to a month in 1990 and encourages community cultural and educational activities.

Commissioner Williams made the motion to approve, Commissioner Mitchell seconded it, and the court voted unanimously to adopt the proclamation.

Speakers from the dais and the public highlighted the county’s indigenous history and local trees and trails used historically as markers. The proclamation was read into the record and will be filed with the court minutes.

Speakers quoted in this article are recorded in the meeting transcript.