Jay R. Morago Jr. (June 17, 1917 – May 14, 2008) was an activist of the Gila River Indian Community and was elected as their first Governor. He helped to draft the reservation's first constitution in 1960. Morago served as the Governor of the Gila River Indian Community from 1954 until 1960. Jay Morago was born in Sacaton, Arizona, to parents Jay R. and Florence Morago on June 17, 1917. He attended Arizona State College, which has developed as Arizona State University.