H.C.R. 6

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UTAH FARMING HERITAGE DISTRICT
2 RESOLUTION
3 2007 GENERAL SESSION
4 STATE OF UTAH
5 Chief Sponsor: Patrick Painter
6 Senate Sponsor: Mark B. Madsen
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8 LONG TITLE
9 General Description:
10 This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor expresses support for
11 the efforts of Santaquin City to establish the Utah Farming Heritage District in
12 Santaquin.
13 Highlighted Provisions:
14 This resolution:
15 . recognizes the efforts of Santaquin City in working to establish a Utah Farming
16 Heritage District to honor and interpret the history of agriculture, and the western
17 lifestyle of Utah, for the benefit of future generations.
18 Special Clauses:
19 None
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21 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
22 WHEREAS, the City of Santaquin, a Utah municipality that honors the rich heritage
23 and contemporary culture of the people of early pioneer heritage in the greater Santaquin area,
24 is working to establish a Utah Farming Heritage District in Santaquin;
25 WHEREAS, the location of the proposed Utah Farming Heritage District will be in
26 Santaquin City and will feature a Farmers' Heritage Center for the purpose of promoting and
27 preserving the farming industry and lifestyle;

28 WHEREAS, it is fitting that this Utah Farming Heritage District be located in
29 Santaquin City, the second largest producer of cherries in the United States and a major
30 producer of apples, peaches, and other fruits, where farming has long been and remains a vital
31 and important aspect of the local lifestyle;
32 WHEREAS, the Utah Farming Heritage District will be an interpretive center for the
33 history of agriculture, including many aspects of farming, both of the present and the past;
34 WHEREAS, the Utah Farming Heritage District will be a gateway tourist attraction to
35 the Utah County farming community and will also accommodate gift shops, restaurants, and
36 other related amenities and support the existing and increasing demand for farming facilities
37 directed at tourism;
38 WHEREAS, the Utah Farming Heritage District will help preserve the culture and
39 legacy of farming that is the character of Utah and the western way of life for the benefit of
40 future generations;
41 WHEREAS, display areas will interpret and honor the Utah Fruit Growing and Farming
42 Industry, all with an extraordinary view of Santaquin City, Utah County, and the Wasatch
43 mountains;
44 WHEREAS, the establishment of a Utah Farming Heritage District helps to realize the
45 purposes of Santaquin City, which include promoting the unique character and content of the
46 local and state heritage, encouraging and welcoming visitors to Santaquin to participate in the
47 various events and activities of the local celebrations associated with agriculture, and
48 preserving, protecting, interpreting, and acquiring elements of Santaquin's farming heritage and
49 history; and
50 WHEREAS, a Utah Farming Heritage District will provide a panorama of Utah's
51 unique heritage and do honor to its origins and character:
52 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
53 Governor concurring therein, express support for the efforts of Santaquin City to establish the
54 Utah Farming Heritage District in Santaquin to honor and interpret the history of the Utah fruit
55 growing industry and other local agricultural industries, together with the western lifestyle of
56 Utah for the benefit of future generations.
57 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Santaquin
58 City Council.

Legislative Review Note
as of 1-24-07 4:00 PM

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