 Newly-elected Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief James Floyd, left, takes his oath of office as his wife, Carol, and mother, Margaret, look on. MCN Supreme Court Justice George Thompson, second from right, and Supreme Court Chief Justice Andrew Adams III, right, swore in Floyd.(Photo by Amanda Rutland/ Muscogee Nation News. |
James Floyd took his seat as Principal Chief for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Saturday morning promising to "lead from the front." The Okmulgee resident was sworn in during ceremonies a the Mcskoke Dome before around 1,500 tribal members and guests. In his inaugural address, Floyd said he believes the tribal government, "is here to serve our citizens." The traditional ceremony included Muscogee (Creek) hymns and the principal chief and second chief took their oaths of office in their Native language. Also sworn in was Louis Hicks who was reelected as second chief after he ran unopposed in the Sept. 19 tribal general election. Hicks took office Jan. 17, 2015 to fill the second chief seat that was vacated by former second chief Roger Barnett in late 2014. The 19th Session of the Muscogee (Creek) National Council was sworn in by MCN Supreme Court Justice George Thompson. The council has 16 seats, with three newcomers, including Randall Hicks, Del Beaver and Rufus Scott. The 19th Session conducted its first meeting and elected Rep. Lucian Tiger as its speaker and Rep. David Hill as its Second Speaker. |
