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 »
"Keep the current name, and instead expand the facility within the fairgrounds and add another structure for Ms. Tina Yazzie. This will then be a win-win situation for all concerned; and please folks don't change the name of the Dean C Jackson Memorial Are"
"They should leave it the way it is.... City, State South Dakota Tribal Affiliation Dakota Sioux"
"The commeration by former President Peterson Zah and the Navajo Nation Council should be reaffirmed by our present leaders. The late Dr. Jackson emulated all the qualities of an educator and athlete. What precendence are we setting for our younger generat"
"To all delegate and officials of the Navajo Nation, do not change what was proclaimed by our former leaders and President Peterson Zah. The area brings such a memorial to an individual that brought Indian Rodeo to what it is today, tomorrow and the future"
"Leave the name ALONE!!!!!! Who IS Tina Yazzie, how has she impacted the Navajo Nation?? City, State Chinle, AZ Tribal Affiliation Navajo"
"After I read the navajo times I am deeply disappointed on what I read. The parents of the Late Tiny Yazzie should have more respect. I am deeply disapointed in Curran Hannon and any other delegate who are backing this change up. It is not right. Please do"
"I met him and his family in1979 and will never forget them.. City, State the Netherlands"
"keep name as is City, State Gaithersburg, MD Tribal Affiliation Navajo"
"Dr. Dean C. Jackson should always remain. The arena is already named. We don't need to change the name. Mr. Jackson does not deserve this. Where is our respect? Have we gone mad? Please do not change the name City, State Albuquerque NM Tribal Affiliation "
"There is no need to change the arena name. Let it stand as is there are a bunch of us who loved and respected Dr. Jackson. City, State Pine Hill, N.M. Tribal Affiliation Navajo"
"It doesn't make any sense to change a memorial. If they want something dubbed Tina A. Yazzie Memorial name somthing that affiliates with the Arena instead of changing the Origianl Arena name. City, State Blanding, UT Tribal Affiliation Tribal member"
"i strongly oppose the legislation that authoritizes names change from Dean KC. Jackson to Tina A. Yazzie, for reasons that he provided excellent leadership in Education. He was also a respected traditional leader, who certainly stood strong for our Navajo"
