H.J.R. 18 Enrolled

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PRESIDENT
BUSH'S TAX RELIEF PROPOSAL
2001 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Sponsor: David Clark
This joint resolution of the Legislature urges the United States Congress to support and
work to pass the tax relief plan introduced by President Bush.
Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
WHEREAS, federal taxes from all sources are currently the highest ever during peacetime;
WHEREAS, all taxpayers should be allowed to keep more of their own money;
WHEREAS, one of the best ways to encourage economic growth is to cut marginal tax
rates across all tax brackets;
WHEREAS, under current tax law, low-income workers often pay the highest marginal
rates and President Bush's tax cut would reduce the marginal tax rate by 40-50 percent for
low-income families with children;
WHEREAS, President Bush's tax relief plan will contribute to raising the standard of living
for all Americans by reducing tax rates, expanding the child tax credit, and reducing the marriage
penalty;
WHEREAS, President Bush's tax relief plan will increase access to the middle class for
hard working families, treat all middle class families more fairly, encourage entrepreneurship and
growth, and promote charitable giving and education; and
WHEREAS, under President Bush's tax relief plan, the largest percentage reductions will
go to the lowest income earners:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah urges
the United States Congress to support and work to pass the tax relief plan introduced by President
Bush.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the President of the
United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members
of Utah's congressional delegation.

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