MADISON (NBC 26) -- Flags will fly at half-staff on Wednesday and Thursday to honor Former Oneida Nation Chairman Rick Hill.
Gov. Tony Evers ordered the flags to fly half-staff on Tuesday.
"Chairman Hill led the Oneida Nation through some of the most progressive years on our reservation," the Oneida Nation stated in a press release. He was elected as Chairman of the Oneida Nation in 2008. He also served as Chairman from 1990-1993, and previously, served as councilman and Vice-Chairman since 1977. Under Chairman Hill’s first term leadership, Oneida signed its first gaming compact with the state of Wisconsin.
Hill also simultaneously served as Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association, which became a nationally-recognized voice in Washington, D.C., on Indian gaming issues. Hill was instrumental in developing and implementing national regulatory standards and policies for tribal government gaming, the Governor's office stated Tuesday.
“Chairman Hill leaves behind a legacy of service not only to the Oneida Tribe and Wisconsin's Native Nations, but to our entire state,” said Gov. Evers. “On behalf of the state of Wisconsin, I want to extend my condolences to his family, friends, and the Oneida Nation on his sudden passing.”
