WHEREAS, the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and Article 1, and Sections 1 and 15 of the Utah Constitution guarantee the fundamental rights of free speech, peaceful assembly, and petitioning the government;WHEREAS, a free and self-governing society depends upon the ability of citizens to be able to express differing views openly, listen respectfully to one another, and engage in good-faith dialogue across political, cultural, and ideological differences;WHEREAS, civil discourse does not require agreement, but rather a shared commitment to reasoned discussion, mutual respect, and the recognition of the inherent dignity of all persons;WHEREAS, history demonstrates that progress in Utah, the nation, and the world has often arisen from principled disagreement pursued through peaceful debate, civic participation, and democratic processes;WHEREAS, the erosion of civil discourse through intimidation, dehumanization, or the silencing of lawful speech undermines public trust, weakens democratic institutions, and discourages civic participation; andWHEREAS, civic education and service provide valuable opportunities to cultivate habits of citizenship, such as compromise, cooperation, and respect for constitutional freedoms:NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah supports and encourages practices to promote community building and civil dialogue amongst Utah citizens.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah recognizes the first Friday in September as Utah Civic Engagement and Service Day, to encourage Utahns to reflect upon their shared civic responsibilities, participate in community service, and engage constructively with others.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah encourages institutions, including state agencies, local government, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations to organize or participate in Utah Civic Engagement and Service Day activities.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah encourages activities on Utah Civic Engagement and Service Day that include:(a) community service projects addressing local needs;(b) forums for civil dialogue and community conversations;(c) voter registration and civic education activities;(d) neighborhood improvement and beautification projects;(e) charitable drives and volunteer activities;(f) educational programs about democratic processes and civic responsibility;(g) intergenerational service projects connecting youth and seniors; and(h) recognition of outstanding community volunteers and civic leaders.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah encourages the State Board of Education to partner with Local Education Agencies to establish civic engagement activities as part of curricula on Utah Civic Engagement and Service Day.