ATLANTA (November 28, 2022) | On November 10, 2022, Sen. Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga) held the Native American Peace Tree Ceremony alongside Rep. Matt Hatchett (R – Dublin), Rep. Katie Dempsey (R – Rome) and the Georgia Council on American Indian Concerns at Liberty Plaza at the Georgia State Capitol.
“I am honored to be able to pay tribute to the monumental role that Native American Tribes have had in Georgia. The planting of the Georgia red cedar, or Peace Tree, is just a small token of our appreciation,” said Sen. Mullis. “The Native American Peace Tree Ceremony along with Native American Honor Day provides a platform for us to celebrate their rich heritage and culture. We will continue to honor the tremendous contributions and sacrifices of the Muscogee Creek Tribe, the Cherokee of Georgia Tribe, and Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee each day.”
The ceremony was a result of Senate Resolution 504, which recognized the key role that Native American Tribes have had in the foundation of Georgia.
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For Immediate Release:
November 28, 2022
Andrew Allison, Director
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