Tonight, the City of Round Rock will recognize the Tonkawa Indians with the distinction of Round Rock Local Legend. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Please read the entire nomination essay I wrote:http://bit.ly/2qMnAHO
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"The Tonkawa and their ancestors lived at the crossroads of Brushy Creek and the Balcones Escarpment for millennia. The Tonkawa were removed to an Indian reservation in 1855, one year after the official naming of Round Rock. This was their land before it became our city."pic.twitter.com/wjeZdytJeg
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Nothing we say can undo the atrocities committed against the Tonkawa and all the peoples who were forcibly removed from their native lands. We can only hope that by acknowledging and understanding our history, we can work together toward a more just and compassionate world.
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