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Introduced at N C A I Convention.

December 15, 1948

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, in 1933 it became evident to the United States that the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico were in great need of more land so that they could improve their living conditions, and recognizing this desperate need the United States acquired certain lands in New Mexico. These acquired lands and certain public domain in New Mexico were, between the years 1934 and 1940, turned over to the Department of the Interior for administration for use by the Pueblo Indians; and
WHEREAS, to get the use of these lands the Pueblos cut down the number of livestock run on their grants and reservations, and
WHEREAS, the Executive Departments intended to obtain whatever legislation was necessary to give the Pueblo Indians a permanent right in all of these lands; and
WHEREAS, the lands have been used and are being used by the Pueblos but there is insecurity in the minds of the Pueblos as to the permanency of their tenure,
WHEREAS, these lands are needed by the Pueblo Indians more than ever to support their increasing populations and this lack of security is injurious because it prevents proper planning for the use of said areas and makes it impossible for the Pueblos to expend funds for the physical improvement of the land.