Opposing Legistion That Authorizes The Name Change From Dean C. Jackson Memorial Rodeo Arena to Tina A. Yazzie Memorial Arena
Petition Opposing Legislation No. 0426-04Relating to Navajo Nation Division of Resources; Navajo Nation Department of Parks and Recreation; Fair Office; Approving the Name Change of the Dean C. Jackso... continue reading »
"What is the point? Why can't the Navajo Tribal Council get their act together and stop acting so stupid! City, State Rio Rancho, New Mexico Tribal Affiliation Dine' from Tuba City, Arizona"
"i totally oppose this action, what disrespect we have for an individual who has done so much for our nation, and also an example to us, as well as our children. i wonder what accomplishments ms. yazzie has done to deserve such a memorial arena in her name"
"I would just like to say, everyone on this beautiful Navajo reservation knew this great and unique person Dean C. Jackson, so why change the arena name to a person who we hardly know?. City, State Dilkon, Arizona Tribal Affiliation Dine"
"Keep name in Honor of DR. Jackson. City, State RED MESA ,AZ Tribal Affiliation Navajo"
"Please do not change the name. The name has great meaning to the Navajo people and the arena stands as a landmark, "Memorial" if you will, to those whose lives have been touched by the late Dr. Jackson and what he stood for. City, State Phoenix, AZ Tribal"
"Keep the name to avoid confusion, too many name changes demeans the honor of naming sites. City, State Dilkon, Arizona Tribal Affiliation Navajo"
"When Indian Nations such as the Navajo Nation approved the naming of a landmark facility such as the Dean C. Jackson Arena, this action whether it be through legislative action or executive order by the Tribal Council at that time should be honored for ti"
"Please do not change the name, it just is not right. Please do the right thing. Leave as is. City, State Mexican Springs NM Tribal Affiliation Navajo"
"The Navajo Nation has honored a great statesman, Dr. Dean C. Jackson, my hope is that you will continue to honor his love for the Navajo Nation and his love for Native Americans both in the rodeo arena and in the school/college classroom City, State Lodge"
"That's like asking Burger King to change their name to Navajo Burger Stand! City, State Whitecomb, AZ Tribal Affiliation Navajo"
"STOP the proposed name change. Leave it as it is now: Dean C Jackson Memorial Arena. DCJ was a great man and a great leader that inspired many, including me. Who is Tina A Yazzie, a newcomer whom I don't know anything about so obviously has not influenced"
"What is this council trying to do? Don't you have other urgent matters to look into instead of changing names from a GREAT educator and rodeo PERSON to someone we don't even know? Come on - Get your act together!!!! Doesn't the council respect their own d"
