H.J.R. 26

1

RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING COMPETITIVE
2 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG HIGH
3 SCHOOLS IN UTAH
4 2003 GENERAL SESSION
5 STATE OF UTAH
6 Sponsor: Bradley G. Last
7 This joint resolution of the Legislature expresses support for the achievements and efforts
8 of the Utah Academic Decathlon, with support from Utah communities, school districts,
9 businesses, and Dixie State College. This resolution recognizes the commitment of these
10 entities to promoting competitive academic excellence, recognizes and encourages all
11 Utah high schools in their efforts to pursue academic achievements, expresses leadership
12 support for competitive excellence among individuals and schools in Utah, and expresses
13 appreciation to Dixie State College for its efforts over the past 20 years in running the
14 Utah Academic Decathlon and for representing the state of Utah at the United States
15 National Academic Decathlon.
16 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
17 WHEREAS, competitive academic achievement in Utah should be promoted and
18 supported;
19 WHEREAS, Academic Decathlon teams are fielded from throughout the state of Utah;
20 WHEREAS, many local businesses and communities have shown their support of
21 Academic Decathlon teams;
22 WHEREAS, Academic Decathlon teams should solicit support and sponsorship from
23 their local community and establish partnerships with area businesses;
24 WHEREAS, for 20 years Dixie State College has provided leadership and support to
25 the Utah Academic Decathlon and represents the state of Utah at the United States National
26 Academic Decathlon;
27 WHEREAS, students with exceptional achievements in the areas of speech, language

28 and literature, essay, science, technology, mathematics, social science, art, and music compete
29 in the decathlon and are deserving of valued recognition;
30 WHEREAS, hundreds of Utah educators and volunteers devote time, energy, and
31 expertise to promote self worth through educational achievements to expand horizons; and
32 WHEREAS, the Utah Legislature acknowledges the need for collaborative efforts from
33 businesses, the community, and the state to support competitive academic excellence:
34 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah
35 recognizes and supports the efforts of the Utah Academic Decathlon to encourage excellence
36 among high school students who represent their schools at the regional, state, and national
37 level.
38 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature recognize the leadership and
39 support that Dixie State College has provided to the Utah Academic Decathlon.
40 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature recognizes and encourages
41 additional business partnerships aimed at supporting scholastic recognition of all successes in
42 competitive academic events.
43 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature recognizes, honors, and encourages
44 Utah high school students in their efforts to pursue both personal and competitive
45 achievements in all areas of study.
46 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Utah State
47 System of Higher Education, the Utah State Board of Regents, the Utah State Office of
48 Education, the Utah Education Association, and to the Board of Trustees of Dixie State
49 College.




Legislative Review Note
as of 2-4-03 2:44 PM

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

Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel