2015 GRIC Inauguration Ceremony: ‘Year of Our Water Rights’
By Mikhail Sundust | Gila River Indian Community
The Gila River Indian Community celebrated the swearing-in of Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis and Lt. Gov. Monica Antone at the 2015 Inauguration Ceremony Saturday Jan. 10.
The day started with a processional led by Gila River royalty and including the Akimel O’odham/Pee-Posh Youth Council, Gila River dance groups, and local veteran organizations.
Inside the 2,000 person capacity tent at the Sacaton Fairgrounds giant balloon lights cast a soft glow on the evening.
GRIC American Legion posts and Gila River Police Department Honor Guards combined to post the colors.
