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| Public Law 90-309 | Navajo Indian Peace treaty. Centennial. |
| Public Law 90-309 | 15 Stat. 667. |
| Sec. 2 | Observances, congressional representatives. |
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States is requested (1) to issue a proclamation designating the calendar year 1968 as the centennial of the signing of the 1868 Treaty of Peace between the Navajo Indian Tribe and the United States, and calling upon the Governors of the States, mayors of cities, and other public officials, as well as other persons, organizations, and groups, to observe such centennial by appropriate celebrations and ceremonies and (2) to provide, in such manner as he deems appropriate, for participation by Federal agencies and officials in such observance.
The President of the Senate is authorized to appoint eight Members of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives is authorized to appoint eight Members of the House of Representatives, to represent the Congress in connection with observances and activities of the Navajo Indian Tribe commemorating the historic events that preceded, and are associated with, the signing of the 1868 Treaty of Peace between the Navajo Indian Tribe and the United States.
Approved, May 17, 1968.
