Resolution honoring the life and legacy of Cacique Jose Sierra Sr. of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe in El Paso.
The Texas House of Representatives passed a resolution to honor the life and legacy of Cacique Jose Sierra Sr., who passed away on August 16, 2025. Born in 1943, Sierra held various leadership positions within the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe, including governor, alguacil, tribal judge, and mayordomo, and became cacique in 2017. He played a pivotal role in securing the tribe's gaming rights and repatriating sacred artifacts from the Netherlands.
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