February 20, 1982 RESOLUTION: WHEREAS, on March 23, 1981, the Catawba Indian Study Commission passed a Resolution stating, in part, that: The Catawba Indian Study Commission encourages This legislation would be designed to extinguish against the U.S. only, all claims as money damages WHEREAS, it appears that companion bills embodying the concepts mentioned above have been introduced into both Houses of the United States Congress as "Ancient Indian Land Claims Settlement Act of 1982;" and WHEREAS, these bills appear to set up a fair and consistent policy with respect to a purported lack of Congressional approval of ancient Indian land transfers and further mandate procedures which will clear the title to land subject to Indian claims in the states of New York, Connecticut and South Carolina, and further provide a means whereby Indian tribes may receive fair compensation in the form of money damages from the United States Government for demonstrable injuries suffered as a result of said transfers; and WHEREAS, the members of the Catawba Indian Study Commission continue to believe that the concepts embodied in these bills will provide an acceptable resolution of the Catawba Indian land claim; IT IS, THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Catawba Indian Study Commission: That the members of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation and all members of Congress are encouraged to act favorably upon the "Ancient Indian Land Claims Settlement Act of 1982." AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be forwarded to each member of the Congressional Delegation from South Carolina, to the presiding officers of both houses of the United States Congress, and to other interested members of Congress and the Executive Branch of the United States Government. H. 3576 Introduced by Representatives Hayes, Kirsh, Freeman and Foster. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS TO ENACT UNITED STATES SENATE WHEREAS, the members of the General Assembly have learned that companion bills have been introduced in the Congress which establish the "Ancient Indian Land Claims Settlement Act of 1982"; and WHEREAS, the number of this bill in the Senate is S. 2084 and the number of the bill in the House of Representatives is H. R. 5494; and WHEREAS, these bills set up a fair and consistent policy with respect to a purported lack of congressional approval of ancient Indian land transfers and further mandate procedures which will clear the title to lands subject to Indian claims in the states of New York and South Carolina; and WHEREAS, the effects of this bill will consequently be felt in South Carolina where certain types of Indian land claims are presently pending; and WHEREAS, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly believe that it would be in the best interest of the people of this State, the Indians involved, and the other interested parties to such claims if S. 2084 and H. R. 5494 are enacted into law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring: THAT the members of the South Carolina General Assembly hereby memorialize Congress to enact United States Senate Bill 2084 and United States House of Representatives Bill 5494 which establish the "Ancient Indian Land Claims Settlement Act of 1982". BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this reso lution be forwarded to the President of the United States, to each member of the Congres EXHIBIT "D" sional Delegation from South Carolina, and to the presiding officers of both houses of the United States Congress. State of South Carolina In the House of Representatives We hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution passed in the House of Representatives and concurred in by the Senate. We would appreciate your support on the Ancient Indian Claims On February 9, 1982, the Board of Directors of our Chamber The Rock Hill Area Chamber of Commerce supports the 1) remove the clouds on the titles to the land 2) approve, validate, and ratify all Indian land transfers effective as of the date of The Chamber's endorsement of this legislation should not 115 David Lyle Boulevard P.Q Box 590 Rock Hill SC 29730• (803) 324-7500 This legislation is desparately needed and your support would certainly enhance its chances of passage. Sincerely, Chrt R. Competech. Clint R. Carpenter, Jr., CCE CC: Robert L. Belk, Chamber President Tom Roper, Chairman, Chamber Catawba Indian Claim Task Force Dan Byrd, Attorney, Landowners Association John Hayes, State Representative Palmer Freeman, State Representative Sam Foster, State Representative Governor Richard Riley |