Council, Board Reps. Sworn In

By Iretta Tiger

HOLLYWOOD — On June 6, the inauguration of the 2005–2007 Seminole Tribal officials was held under the Council Oak on the Hollywood reservation.

Betty Osceola led a group of Tribal citizens in singing two gospel songs in Miccosukee. Tribal citizens from everywhere came to witness this event; the Sun-Sentinel also covered the inauguration.

“After the installation today, it’s going to be a brand new day for the Seminole Tribe,” said Chairman Mitchell Cypress. “I’m hoping we can all work together for the next two years, and I hope that we accomplish what we strive for.”

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Superintendent Anna Townsend swore in the officials.

Outgoing officials Roger Smith, former Brighton Council representative and David DeHass, former Hollywood Board representative, thanked the Tribe for the opportunity in serving their respective past terms. The two also welcomed the incoming officials.

Each incoming official had the opportunity to greet the Seminole Tribe. At the closing of the ceremony Tribal citizens, Tribal employees, friends and family shook hands with the officials both incoming and outgoing.

The 2005–2007 Seminole Tribal Council is: Chairman Mitchell Cypress, Hollywood Representative Max B. Osceola Jr., Brighton Representative Andrew J. Bowers and Big Cypress Representative David R. Cypress.

The 2005–2007 Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. is: President Moses B. Osceola, Hollywood Representative Gloria J. Wilson, Brighton Representative Johnnie Jones and Big Cypress Representative Paul Bowers Sr.