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OF 50UTR,&4 <br /> O <br /> v � o <br /> 1865 <br /> HENRY DAVIS JR. <br /> 2ndDistrict South Bend City Council <br /> PRESS RELEASE <br /> January 23, 2015 . <br /> For Immediate Release <br /> Contact: Henry Davis Jr. - 574.235 5983 <br /> Email—hdavis ji southbendin.lzov <br /> councilmandavis @gmail.com <br /> 'Indigenous People Day' is a recognition of a history of people that have not been given an <br /> honorable distinction in our country. It would be great for the City of South Bend to join in with <br /> other progressive communities in acknowledging the contributions made by Native Americans. <br /> It is not my intent to divide or offend ethnic groups, insult the accomplishments of, minimize, <br /> disturb or disrupt the celebrations of any who have also paid a price to be acknowledged the <br /> same way for their contributions here in South Bend, Indiana. <br /> This legislation was never meant to set aside or step on another culture, but show a true <br /> understanding that all lives matter and deserve a seat at the decision making table. It is not only <br /> to honor the diversity of Saint Joseph County but to be progressive and intentionally inclusive to <br /> honor all cultures that have shared in the development of this city. <br /> If anyone has been offended by a published story that misrepresented my intent, I apologize. I <br /> value every ethnic group's contribution to our great country. <br /> 227 W.Jefferson Blvd.Rm.441 <br /> County-City Building South Bend,IN Office: (574)235-9321 <br /> Voicemail: (574)235-5983 Email:hdavis @.southbendin.gov <br />