H.C.R. 5

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RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MILITARY,
2 PRESIDENT, AND CONGRESS' ROLE IN
3 WAR ON TERRORISM
4 2002 GENERAL SESSION
5 STATE OF UTAH
6 Sponsor: John E. Swallow
7 Douglas C. Aagard
8 Gerry A. Adair
9 Jeff Alexander
10 Sheryl L. Allen
11 Eli H. Anderson
12 Patrice M. Arent
13 Roger E. Barrus
14 Trisha S. Beck
15 Ralph Becker
16 Chad E. Bennion
17 Cindy Beshear
18 Ron Bigelow
19 Duane E. Bourdeaux
20 DeMar Bud Bowman
21 Afton B. Bradshaw
22 Katherine M. Bryson
23 Judy Ann Buffmire
24 Don E. Bush
25 Craig W. Buttars
26 David Clark
27 Stephen D. Clark
28 David N. Cox
29 Greg J. Curtis
30 Scott Daniels
Margaret Dayton
Marda Dillree
Glenn A. Donnelson
Carl W. Duckworth
James A. Ferrin
Ben C. Ferry
Fred J. Fife
Kevin S. Garn
Brent H. Goodfellow
James R. Gowans
Neil A. Hansen
Wayne A. Harper
Thomas V. Hatch
Neal B. Hendrickson
David L. Hogue
Kory M. Holdaway
Eric K. Hutchings
Bradley T. Johnson
Patricia W. Jones
Brad King
David Litvack
Rebecca D. Lockhart
Steven R. Mascaro
Ty McCartney
Karen W. Morgan
Carol Spackman Moss
Joseph G. Murray
Merlynn T. Newbold
Brent D. Parker
Darin G. Peterson
J. Morgan Philpot
Paul Ray
Carl R. Saunders
Jack A. Seitz
LaWanna Lou Shurtliff
Richard M. Siddoway
Gordon E. Snow
Martin R. Stephens
Michael R. Styler
Mike Thompson
Matt Throckmorton
A. Lamont Tyler
David Ure
Stephen H. Urquhart
Peggy Wallace
Glenn L. Way
Bradley A. Winn
Max W. Young

31 This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor recognizes the exemplary
32 efforts of United States military personnel, the President of the United States, and Congress
33 on behalf of the citizens of the United States in the war on terrorism, and expresses gratitude
34 for their service.

35 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
36 WHEREAS, since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States of
37 America, the citizens of this nation have become united in their desire to comfort those who have
38 suffered loss from the tragedies, and fixed in their determination to see terrorism defeated;
39 WHEREAS, United States military forces, supported by forces from friendly nations, have
40 moved swiftly to fulfill their mission to root out terrorism and its agents and supporters;
41 WHEREAS, President Bush has moved decisively to mobilize the military, the
42 government, and the citizens of the United States in meeting the great challenge of preserving
43 safety and peace;
44 WHEREAS, Congress has acted with determination and swiftness in supporting the many
45 initiatives necessary to confront the forces of terrorism;
46 WHEREAS, Utah has been significantly impacted by the President's and Congress'
47 mobilization of the armed services;
48 WHEREAS, all military components stationed in Utah have been mobilized;
49 WHEREAS, units and personnel from the Utah Army National Guard, the Utah Air
50 National Guard, the United States Army, the United States Army Reserve, the United States Navy,
51 the United Naval Reserve, the United States Air Force, the United States Air Force Reserve, the
52 United States Marine Corps, the United States Marine Corps Reserve, the United States Coast
53 Guard, and the United States Coast Guard Reserve are serving in support of both the war on
54 terrorism and in homeland defense;
55 WHEREAS, the courage, skill, and sacrifice demonstrated by military personnel stationed
56 in Utah has been a true source of comfort and confidence for the citizens of the state;
57 WHEREAS, even heartfelt expressions of love and gratitude to all those who stand in
58 harm's way, especially during these difficult times, are inadequate when weighed against the
59 danger they face, and the difficulty of separation from loved ones and home;
60 WHEREAS, the families of United States military personnel possess a unique brand of
61 courage as they wait with hope and faith for the safe return of those dear to them;
62 WHEREAS, some United States military personnel have made the ultimate sacrifice in the
63 war on terrorism, and their families are in need of our support, compassion, and kindness; and
64 WHEREAS, the strength and resolve of the military, the President, and Congress has
65 helped to heal the nation's wounds, and fostered greater unity throughout the nation:

66 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
67 Governor concurring therein, recognize the military units and personnel stationed in Utah and
68 throughout the nation, and express deep gratitude for their willingness to protect and preserve the
69 freedoms enjoyed in the United States of America.
70 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor express sincere
71 gratitude to President Bush and to Congress for standing united and firm against terrorism and
72 strengthening homeland defense.
73 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the President of the
74 United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House
75 of Representatives, each branch of the Armed Forces stationed in Utah, and the members of Utah's
76 congressional delegation.




Legislative Review Note
as of 1-28-02 1:54 PM

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

Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel