H.J.R. 10 Enrolled

RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING SHARING
EXHIBITS WITH HISTORY MUSEUM
2003 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Sponsor: David Clark
This joint resolution of the Legislature recognizes the Utah Cultural Center Foundation
for its commitment to build the Museum of Utah Art and History and urges Utah's
business, religious, and philanthropic leaders, state agencies, museums, archives,
libraries, and educational institutions to work with the Foundation to bring Utah's story
to the citizens of the state and to visitors from around the nation and the world.
Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
WHEREAS, currently there is not a museum in Utah whose mission is to tell a
comprehensive story of all the peoples of Utah, nor is there a museum devoted exclusively to
the works of Utah artists;
WHEREAS, the Utah Cultural Center Foundation is committed to build and operate the
Museum of Utah Art and History in downtown Salt Lake City;
WHEREAS, the Museum will function as a state museum where the state's historical,
documentary, and artistic treasures will be exhibited for the education, enjoyment, and
entertainment of Utah children and adults and visitors to our state;
WHEREAS, the Museum will use these treasures to tell stories of Utahns of all
backgrounds, from prehistoric people to those who live today;
WHEREAS, the Museum will tell stories of the businesspeople, scientists, inventors
and engineers, church and social leaders, as well as common, everyday people including
miners, farmers, ranchers, and workers;
WHEREAS, the Museum will also interpret through its exhibits the experience of the
Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games, emphasizing the extraordinary voluntary efforts, the
astounding athletic and cultural events, successful security measures, and the enduring good
feelings engendered throughout the community, the nation, and the world;
WHEREAS, the Museum will be a lively and entertaining place featuring interactive

exhibits, live entertainers and interpreters, and regular programs;
WHEREAS, the construction of the Museum of Utah Art and History could provide
additional opportunities for collections held by Utah educational institutions, museums, archives,
libraries, and state agencies to be displayed for the benefit of the citizens of the state and its
visitors; and
WHEREAS, the Utah Cultural Center Foundation relies on private funds to build the
Museum:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah
recognizes the Utah Cultural Center Foundation for its commitment to fill a gap in Utah's cultural
landscape and urges Utah's business, religious, and philanthropic leaders to support the
Foundation in its efforts to bring Utah's story to the citizens of the state and to visitors from
around the nation and the world.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah urges Utah state
agencies to cooperate with the Foundation and the Museum by making collections available for
exhibit in the Museum.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature urges Utah's museums, archives, and
libraries to cooperate with the Foundation and the Museum by making their collections available
for exhibit in the Museum and by working together on programs that will be mutually beneficial.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature urges Utah educational institutions to
cooperate with the Foundation and the Museum to help make the Museum an important
educational resource.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Utah Cultural
Center Foundation, the Utah Arts Council, to Utah's institutions of higher education, and to each
of Utah's Chambers of Commerce.

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