Letters of Support

Mark Thone

County Judge

Yell County

Yell County, Arkansas

Official letter of support from Yell County Judge Mark Thone, affirming the presence and community contributions of the Sovereign Chickamauga Cherokee Tribe of Arkansas.

Ben D. Cross

County Judge

Pope County

Pope County, Arkansas

Official letter of support from Pope County Judge Ben D. Cross, affirming the presence and community standing of the Sovereign Chickamauga Cherokee Tribe of Arkansas.

Jeff Phillips

Prosecuting Attorney

Fifth Judicial District

Fifth Judicial District, Arkansas

Official letter of support from Prosecuting Attorney Jeff Phillips of the Fifth Judicial District, affirming the legitimacy and community standing of the Sovereign Chickamauga Cherokee Tribe of Arkansas.

Josh Daniels

Superintendent

Dover School District

Dover, Arkansas

September 19, 2019

Dover School District confirms that the Cherokee people and their descendants have continually lived in Pope County, Arkansas from the early 1800s until the present day, and fully supports the Sovereign Cherokee Tribe for reinstatement as a federally recognized tribe.

John Thompson

Superintendent

Dardanelle School District

Dardanelle, Arkansas

October 11, 2019

Dardanelle Public Schools confirms that the Cherokee people and their descendants have continually lived in Yell County, Arkansas from the early 1800s until the present day, and fully supports the Sovereign Cherokee Tribe for re-reinstatement as a federally recognized tribe.

Jimmy L. Witt

Mayor

City of Dardanelle

Dardanelle, Arkansas

October 17, 2019

The City of Dardanelle confirms that the Cherokee people and their descendants have continually lived in Yell County, Arkansas from the early 1800s until the present day, and fully supports the Sovereign Cherokee Tribe for re-reinstatement as a federally recognized tribe.

R. Wayne Fawcett, EdD

Superintendent

Paris School District

Paris, Arkansas

September 30, 2019

Paris School District confirms that the Cherokee people and their descendants have continually lived in Logan County, Arkansas from the early 1800s until the present day, and fully supports the Sovereign Cherokee Tribe for reinstatement as a federally recognized tribe.

Herschel Cleveland

Superintendent

Western Yell County Schools

Havana, Arkansas

November 5, 2019

Western Yell County Schools acknowledges support for the recognition and reinstatement of the Chickamaga Tribe of the Cherokee Indians in the area of Yell County, noting that the school currently has students identified as Native American.

Jeff Cantrell

Superintendent

Jasper School District

Jasper, Arkansas

November 5, 2019

Jasper School District confirms that the Cherokee people and their descendants have continually lived in Newton County, Arkansas from the early 1800s until the present day, and fully supports the Sovereign Cherokee Tribe for re-reinstatement as a federally recognized tribe.

Letter of Support #10

Official letter of support for the Sovereign Chickamauga Cherokee Tribe of Arkansas.

Sheriff Shane Jones

Sheriff

Pope County Sheriff's Office

Russellville, Arkansas

July 10, 2019

Pope County Sheriff Shane Jones confirms that Chief Jim Davis has no wants or warrants with the Sheriff's Office and has had no contact with the agency in any criminal or civil matter. Sheriff Jones attests to Mr. Davis's excellent character and his service as a Pope County Sheriff's Office employee from 1995 to 2003.

David Dalrymple

Chief Marshal

Dover Marshals Office

Dover, Arkansas

July 9, 2019

Dover Chief Marshal David Dalrymple recommends Chief Jim Davis for a Top Secret Clearance in pursuit of establishing a Federal Indian Marshals Office in Arkansas. Having known Mr. Davis for over 30 years and working alongside him at the Dover Marshals Office from 1988–1995, Dalrymple attests to his trustworthiness, integrity, and outstanding character.

Dr. Wilson C. Short

Chief of Police

Dardanelle Police Department

Dardanelle, Arkansas

July 11, 2019

Dardanelle Police Chief Dr. Wilson C. Short recommends Chief Jim Davis for a security clearance, noting that he has known Mr. Davis since the beginning of his law enforcement career in July 1998. Chief Short describes Mr. Davis as a man of character, a staple in the community, and well respected throughout the years.

Mayor Doug Kinslow

Mayor

City of Greenwood

Greenwood, Arkansas

November 22, 2019

The City of Greenwood, through Mayor Doug Kinslow, confirms that the Cherokee people and their descendants have continually lived in Sebastian County, Arkansas from the early 1800s until the present day. The City of Greenwood fully supports the Sovereign Cherokee Tribe for reinstatement as a federally recognized tribe.

Apache Tribe of Oklahoma — Resolution

Apache Business Committee

Apache Tribe of Oklahoma

Anadarko, Oklahoma

February 1, 2006

Resolution #ABC 02-03-06: The Apache Business Committee of the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma formally recognizes the Arkansas Cherokee Nation (aka Chickamauga Cherokee of Arkansas) as the true and official governing body of the Cherokee people of Arkansas, and fully supports their quest for federal recognition. The resolution acknowledges the tribe's long Native American tradition and history in Arkansas, and that the Cherokee people of Arkansas have had to remain in hiding for fear of reprisal and extermination.

Apache Tribe of Oklahoma — Certification

Apache Business Committee

Apache Tribe of Oklahoma

Anadarko, Oklahoma

February 1, 2006

Certification of Resolution #ABC 02-03-06, duly adopted by a quorum of the Apache Business Committee on February 1, 2006 — by a vote of 3 for, 0 against, 0 abstaining. Signed by Chairman Nathan W. Tselee, Pro-Tem Secretary-Treasurer Donnie Cabaniss, and Committee Member Phillip Westselline. This document certifies the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma's official recognition of the Chickamauga Cherokee of Arkansas as the true governing body of the Cherokee people of Arkansas.