Representative Ken Ivory proposes the following substitute bill:


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JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE HISPANIC

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COMMUNITY

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2023 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Ken Ivory

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Senate Sponsor: Michael S. Kennedy

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8     LONG TITLE
9     General Description:
10          This joint resolution honors the state of Utah's Hispanic community.
11     Highlighted Provisions:
12          This resolution:
13          ▸     recognizes the contributions of Utah's Hispanic community to the prosperity of the
14     state; and
15          ▸     expresses support for strengthening and ensuring a bright future for Utah's Hispanic
16     community.
17     Special Clauses:
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20     Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
21          WHEREAS, the Hispanic community has a deep-rooted history in the state, beginning
22     centuries ago when Utah was a territory of New Spain;
23          WHEREAS, with 14.8% of Utah's citizens identifying as being of Hispanic or Latino
24     descent, Utah's Hispanic community represents an integral part of the cultural fabric of the
25     state;

26          WHEREAS, Utah's Hispanic community is projected to grow an astonishing 39%
27     within the next seven years;
28          WHEREAS, Utah's Hispanic community has origins in 33 different countries across
29     Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, representing a compilation of cultures,
30     languages, and ideologies;
31          WHEREAS, Utah's Hispanic community provides significant contributions to Utah's
32     economy by fostering innovation and forming, growing, and improving businesses;
33          WHEREAS, members of Utah's Hispanic community serve in positions of leadership
34     across state government and have made notable contributions to the state's progress; and
35          WHEREAS, faith-based assemblies in Utah are strengthened and uplifted by the
36     contributions and leadership that Utah's Hispanic community provides:
37          WHEREAS, Utah's Hispanic community demonstrates longstanding support for
38     multigenerational family relationships and a commitment to community:
39          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah
40     recognizes the past, present, and forthcoming contributions of Utah's Hispanic community to
41     the culture and prosperity of Utah, the preservation of faith, the commitment to families, and
42     the furtherance of life-long friendships.
43          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature appreciates the role of Utah's
44     Hispanic community in the history and development of the state of Utah.
45          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature is committed to advancing policies
46     that strengthen and ensure a bright future for Utah's Hispanic community.