1949 Oklahoma State Senate's Appeal for Congressional Support for Needy Indians1949-02-16Cordell, J. Williamhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_001_4_6_88_0005The text contains a letter from Honorable J. William Cordell to Carl Albert, M.C., regarding a resolution passed by the Oklahoma State Senate requesting Congress to make suitable appropriations for the care of needy and destitute Indians. Cordell assures that he will take action to ensure ample funds are provided for this purpose. The resolution highlights the need for food, clothing, fuel, and medicine for thousands of needy Indians in the United States. It also requests that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Secretary of the Interior, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and members of the Oklahoma Delegation in Congress.