S.C.R. 6

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RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE GOLDEN
2 RULE PROJECT
3 2005 GENERAL SESSION
4 STATE OF UTAH
5 Sponsor: Fred J. Fife
6 Gene Davis
7 Karen HalePaula F. JulanderEd Mayne 8
9 LONG TITLE
10 General Description:
11 This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor recognizes the practice
12 and promotion of the Golden Rule.
13 Highlighted Provisions:
14 This resolution:
15 . recognizes the practice and promotion of the Golden Rule as a commitment for the
16 common good; and
17 . expresses a shared sense of duty to support and practice the Golden Rule and urges
18 all Utahns to live by it.
19 Special Clauses:
20 None
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22 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
23 WHEREAS, the Golden Rule, "do to others as you would have them do to you," is a
24 precept that has been shared around the world by many faiths and traditions for thousands of
25 years;
26 WHEREAS, varied expressions of this counsel form the essence of many world
27 religions, including Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism;

28 WHEREAS, there are at least 108 different formulations of the Golden Rule taken from
29 different cultures, philosophies, and teachings;
30 WHEREAS, members of these faiths and traditions in Utah practice the Golden Rule in
31 their daily experiences;
32 WHEREAS, the Golden Rule Project of the Manners/Golden Rule Foundation was
33 begun in November 2003 with the goal of placing the Golden Rule in middle schools and high
34 schools in the local community in a manner that would attract the attention of students and
35 encourage consideration of the Golden Rule;
36 WHEREAS, these representations consist of 16 Golden Rule formulations taken from
37 different cultures, philosophies, and teachings, placed on a two-page, framed diptych;
38 WHEREAS, currently, Golden Rule diptychs have been placed in the Utah Museum of
39 Fine Art, West Jordan Middle School, West Jordan High School, Waterford School, Rowland
40 Hall St. Marks, Sorenson Multi-Cultural Center, Pingree School for Autistic Children, Odyssey
41 House Kearns High School, Judge Memorial High School, Crescent View Middle School,
42 Central High School, Butler Middle School, and Albion Middle School;
43 WHEREAS, various local artists contributed their time and talents to create unique
44 representations of the Golden Rule for each recipient school;
45 WHEREAS, currently, work is progressing on a Spanish-language translation of the
46 Golden Rule document to acknowledge the largest minority group in Utah, and the design of a
47 Golden Rule document intended for placement in elementary schools;
48 WHEREAS, groups who have contributed their time and resources during the initial
49 phase of the Golden Rule Project are the Utah Arts Council, the Utah Humanities Council, the
50 Midvale Boys and Girls Club, and the University of Utah Book Arts Program;
51 WHEREAS, the practice of the Golden Rule is especially important in relationships
52 with those who are less fortunate;
53 WHEREAS, the less fortunate include those who suffer from hunger; lack safe, decent,
54 accessible, and affordable housing; have no basic, quality health care; or are poor and
55 economically insecure;
56 WHEREAS, in the spirit of the Golden Rule it is incumbent upon all Utahns, including
57 public and private groups and churches and government entities, to ensure that the less
58 fortunate are treated justly and with compassion; and

59 WHEREAS, a growing number of faith based groups, community organizations, and
60 individuals in Utah are pledging their duty, support, and practice of the Golden Rule:
61 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
62 Governor concurring therein, applaud the practice and promotion of the Golden Rule as a
63 commitment for the common good.
64 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor express a shared
65 sense of duty to support and practice the Golden Rule and urge all Utahns to live by it.
66 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Golden Rule
67 Project of the Manners/Golden Rule Foundation, the Utah Poverty Partnership, the Midvale
68 Boys and Girls Club, the University of Utah Book Arts Program, the Utah Arts Council, and
69 the Utah Humanitarian Council.




Legislative Review Note
as of 1-20-05 2:00 PM

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

Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel