Assembly adopts resolution recognizing California Native American Day and honors tribal elders
August 03, 2026 | Select Committee on Wildfire Prevention, Select Committees, California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
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The California Assembly voted to adopt Assembly Concurrent Resolution 208 on Thursday, recognizing California Native American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference and then held a floor ceremony to honor tribal elders and leaders.
Assemblymember Rowena Ramos, chair of the California Native American Legislative Caucus, opened the item by asking colleagues to support ACR 208 and recounting a history of violence and dispossession against California’s First Peoples. "I rise today as chair of the California Native American Caucus to ask for your I vote on ACR 208," she said, framing the resolution as a step toward acknowledgement and healing. After the co-author roll (61 co-authors reported), the Assembly took a voice vote and adopted the resolution.
Following adoption, the Assembly hosted cultural presentations and formally recognized multiple honorees. The floor program included performances by the Tuolumne Miwok Singers and Yurok vocalists and the Assembly honored individuals including Rowena Ramos, Troy Fletcher, Dr. Celeste Townsend, Dennis McGee, Beverly J. Hunter, and Betty June Duvois, with members escorting families and reading short biographical summaries. The ceremony organizers directed members and guests to a reception and noted program materials and QR codes with full biographies.
The ceremony was ceremonial and commemorative; no new statutory obligations or funding were created by the resolution. The Assembly noted the date of California Native American Day (the fourth Friday in September) and invited continued co-authorship and legislative attention to issues affecting tribal communities. The Assembly returned to regular business after a group photo and reception instructions.
Assemblymember Rowena Ramos, chair of the California Native American Legislative Caucus, opened the item by asking colleagues to support ACR 208 and recounting a history of violence and dispossession against California’s First Peoples. "I rise today as chair of the California Native American Caucus to ask for your I vote on ACR 208," she said, framing the resolution as a step toward acknowledgement and healing. After the co-author roll (61 co-authors reported), the Assembly took a voice vote and adopted the resolution.
Following adoption, the Assembly hosted cultural presentations and formally recognized multiple honorees. The floor program included performances by the Tuolumne Miwok Singers and Yurok vocalists and the Assembly honored individuals including Rowena Ramos, Troy Fletcher, Dr. Celeste Townsend, Dennis McGee, Beverly J. Hunter, and Betty June Duvois, with members escorting families and reading short biographical summaries. The ceremony organizers directed members and guests to a reception and noted program materials and QR codes with full biographies.
The ceremony was ceremonial and commemorative; no new statutory obligations or funding were created by the resolution. The Assembly noted the date of California Native American Day (the fourth Friday in September) and invited continued co-authorship and legislative attention to issues affecting tribal communities. The Assembly returned to regular business after a group photo and reception instructions.
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