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This concurrent resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Legislative Commission on Indian Services (LCIS), a pioneering state agency created in 1975 to advise the Legislative Assembly and state officials on the needs of American Indian people in Oregon. As the first state commission of its kind in the nation, LCIS was established to provide a permanent forum for tribal-state government relations, consisting of 13 members nominated by local tribes and selected by the Legislative Assembly. The resolution highlights LCIS's critical role in representing Oregon's nine federally recognized tribes, monitoring legislation affecting American Indians, facilitating intergovernmental cooperation, and serving as a vital communication channel between state and tribal governments. LCIS is recognized for its approach of not only addressing indigenous community needs directly but also empowering tribes to develop their own solutions, embodying Oregon's commitment to recognizing and supporting its American Indian communities. The resolution ultimately celebrates LCIS's significant contributions to the state over five decades, commending the organization for its leadership, service, and ongoing efforts to improve the well-being of American Indians in Oregon.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SCR9