Morongo Band of Mission Indians reaches out to families of slain officers
News Release:
By Kaitlin McIntyre
Burson-Marsteller
(310) 309-6640
Morongo Indian Reservation, Banning, CA - Shocked by the weekend shooting deaths of four Oakland Police officers, The Morongo Band of Mission Indians on Tuesday reached out to the families of the slain officers to offer their condolences and express their outrage at the senseless killings.
Morongo Tribal Chairman Robert Martin expressed the sympathy of the entire Morongo nation in a message to the families.
"Our hearts and prayers are with the families of the officers," said Chairman Martin. "We share their loss and we are deeply saddened."
The Tribe announced that it is donating $10,000 to the trust funds that have been established in the names of the families of each of the fallen officers, and is encouraging others to join with them in supporting the families at this time of need.
"This tragedy doesn't just impact Oakland or Northern California," said Chairman Martin. "It is something for all of the state and the nation to respond to."
The Morongo Tribe, which staffs a Tribal police force on its reservation in Cabazon, just east of Palm Springs, has a history of supporting families of fallen police and firefighters.
"When we heard the news," said Chairman Martin, "we just felt we had to do something to show our grief and our appreciation for the work that all peace officers perform every day."
The tribe delivered a personal message and donations for the families this afternoon to Sgt. Dominique Arotzarena, president of the Oakland Police Officer's Association, and Attorney General Jerry Brown.
About the Morongo Band of Mission Indians
The Morongo Band of Mission Indians is a federally-recognized sovereign Indian nation and operates the Morongo Casino Resort and Spa as well as the Hadley Fruit Orchards in Cabazon.
The Morongo Casino is one of the largest Indian casinos in the United States. The Morongo Indian Reservation was established in 1877 and is located in northern Riverside County, amidst the cities of Banning and Cabazon, both of which extend partially onto reservation land.
The reservation is more than 32,000 acres with a resident population of more than 950, the majority of them of Native American heritage.
The Morongo tribe is now the largest private sector employer in the Banning-Beaumont region and a major contributor to the Riverside County/Coachella Valley economy. For more information, visit http://www.morongonation.org/
Contact: Kaitlin McIntyre
Burson-Marsteller,
(310) 309-6640
kaitlin.mcintyre@bm.com
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