May 31, 2011
Rosanda Suetopka Thayer/NHO
A ceremony recognizing the contributions of the Hopi Code Talkers culminated with signing of SCR 1009. Participating were (l-r): Sen. Jack Jackson (D-Window Rock), Hopi Vice Chairman Herman Honanie, Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett and John Dudas, northern regional manager for Veterans Services Division of the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services. The resolution, which passed unanimously, formally acknowledges and honors the 10 Hopi Code Talkers’ contributions to the United States and the state of Arizona. The resolution also encourages schools to teach about the contributions of the Hopi and other Native American code talkers.
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It was a momentous occasion, one that must go down in Hopi history books as a day of long awaited recognition for not just the 10 Hopi Code Talkers, but for all Hopi veterans who have served honorably.