H.C.R. 7 Enrolled

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING VETERANS
2 MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
3 2012 GENERAL SESSION
4 STATE OF UTAH
5 Chief Sponsor: Christopher N. Herrod
6 Senate Sponsor: John L. Valentine
7 Cosponsors:
8 Johnny Anderson
9 Patrice M. Arent
10 Stewart Barlow
11 Roger E. Barrus
12 Jim Bird
13 Joel K. Briscoe
14 Derek E. Brown
15 Melvin R. Brown
16 David G. Butterfield
17 Rebecca Chavez-Houck
18 LaVar Christensen
19 Tim M. Cosgrove
20 Fred C. Cox
21 Bradley M. Daw
22 Brad L. Dee
23 John Dougall
24 Brian Doughty
25 Jack R. Draxler
26 Susan Duckworth
27 James A. Dunnigan
28 Rebecca P. Edwards
29 Steve Eliason
Janice M. FisherCraig A. Frank
Gage Froerer
Brad J. Galvez
Francis D. Gibson
Richard A. Greenwood
Keith Grover
Stephen G. Handy
Wayne A. Harper
Lynn N. Hemingway
Neal B. Hendrickson
Gregory H. Hughes
Eric K. Hutchings
Don L. Ipson
Ken Ivory
Brian S. King
Todd E. Kiser
Bradley G. Last
David Litvack
Rebecca D. Lockhart
John G. Mathis
Daniel McCay
Kay L. McIff
Ronda Rudd MenloveMichael T. Morley
Carol Spackman Moss
Merlynn T. Newbold
Jim Nielson
Michael E. Noel
Curtis Oda
Patrick Painter
Lee B. Perry
Jeremy A. Peterson
Val L. Peterson
Dixon M. Pitcher
Marie H. Poulson
Kraig Powell
Paul Ray
Douglas Sagers
Dean Sanpei
Jennifer M. Seelig
V. Lowry Snow
Kenneth W. Sumsion
Evan J. Vickers
Christine F. Watkins
R. Curt Webb
30 Mark A. Wheatley
31 Ryan D. WilcoxLarry B. Wiley
Brad R. WilsonBill Wright 32
33 LONG TITLE
34 General Description:
35 This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor recognizes that the
36 official name of Interstate 15 in the state of Utah is The Veterans Memorial Highway
37 and urges greater appreciation of the lasting contribution of the nation's veterans.
38 Highlighted Provisions:
39 This resolution:
40 . urges all appropriate civil education organizations to promote greater understanding
41 and awareness that the official name of Interstate 15 in the state of Utah is The
42 Veterans Memorial Highway;
43 . recognizes the importance of educating Utah's citizens regarding the reasons that the
44 Legislature is rededicating Interstate 15 as The Veterans Memorial Highway; and
45 . encourages media outlets that operate within the state of Utah to devote resources to
46 communicating this resolution so that as many veterans as possible know of this
47 expression of gratitude and respect and that bipartisanship and civility can win the
48 day, even in contentious times.
49 Special Clauses:
50 None
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52 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
53 WHEREAS, every citizen of Utah has responsibilities as a citizen of the Republic;
54 WHEREAS, Utah's Veterans exemplify the fulfillment of these civic responsibilities by
55 their service and sacrifices in the cause of Freedom;
56 WHEREAS, the Legislature and the Governor acknowledge the debt society owes to

57 veterans who purchased, with their blood, our enjoyment of liberty and self-government;
58 WHEREAS, the Legislature and the Governor desire that Utahns understand that
59 veterans of every generation and conflict deserve our gratitude and respect as they have
60 defended our sacred values of freedom and justice;
61 WHEREAS, the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor, veterans, business
62 owners, citizens, students, and teachers realize the importance of compromise in reconciling
63 competing interests in a diverse society;
64 WHEREAS, Utah has a great opportunity to demonstrate to America a working,
65 bipartisan program honoring Veterans;
66 WHEREAS, Utah legislators can impart greater understanding of the necessity for
67 debate, negotiation, and compromise in the legislative process, to develop effective public
68 policy and to engage future voters and leaders in a dialogue regarding the value of
69 representative democracy;
70 WHEREAS, this concurrent resolution seeks to reintegrate veterans back into civilian
71 life, instill the values of representative democracy, strengthen the democratic process, and
72 encourage Americans everywhere to play a responsible role in their government; and
73 WHEREAS, Utah legislators can amplify and recommit the state to honoring veterans
74 as did the 1988 Legislature;
75 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
76 Governor concurring therein, urge all appropriate civic education organizations to promote
77 greater understanding and awareness that the official name of Interstate 15 in the state of Utah
78 is The Veterans Memorial Highway.
79 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor recognize the
80 importance of educating Utah's citizens regarding the reasons for rededicating Interstate 15 as
81 The Veterans Memorial Highway.
82 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor encourage media
83 outlets that operate within the state of Utah to devote resources to communicating this
84 resolution so that as many veterans as possible know of this expression of gratitude and respect

85 and that bipartisanship and civility can win the day, even in contentious times.
86 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the major media
87 outlets that operate within the state of Utah.