H.C.R. 2

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RESOLUTION SUPPORTING BUSINESSES
2 2002 GENERAL SESSION
3 STATE OF UTAH
4 Sponsor: Greg J. Curtis
5 This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor expresses support for Utah
6 businesses that provide stable jobs and create a healthy Utah economy. The resolution also
7 recognizes the importance of considering the impact of laws and rules on the Utah business
8 community.
9 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
10 WHEREAS, Utah businesses provide employment for the overwhelming majority of
11 working Utahns;
12 WHEREAS, the jobs provided by Utah businesses are essential to enable the citizens of
13 Utah to achieve a good quality of life for themselves and their families;
14 WHEREAS, taxes paid by Utah businesses to state and local governments are essential to
15 provide government services and educate Utah's children;
16 WHEREAS, healthy businesses relieve the government of some of the burdens associated
17 with providing services to the economically disadvantaged; and
18 WHEREAS, a healthy and competitive business climate ensure a strong Utah economy:
19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
20 Governor concurring therein, expresses support for the business community in the state of Utah
21 and recognizes its important role in creating a healthy economy.
22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah recognizes the
23 importance of considering the potential negative impact on the Utah business community in its
24 passage of laws and through state agency rulemaking.
25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to each of Utah's
26 chambers of commerce.

Legislative Review Note
as of 1-16-02 12:47 PM

A limited legal review of this legislation raises no obvious constitutional or statutory concerns.

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