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H.C.R. 7
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9 General Description:
10 This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor recognizes that the
11 adjudicated name of Interstate 15 in the state of Utah is The Veterans Memorial
12 Highway and urges greater appreciation of the lasting contribution of the nation's
13 veterans.
14 Highlighted Provisions:
15 This resolution:
16 . urges all appropriate civil education organizations to promote greater understanding
17 and awareness that the adjudicated name of Interstate 15 in the state of Utah is The
18 Veterans Memorial Highway;
19 . recognizes a responsibility to educate Utah's citizens regarding why the Legislature
20 is re-dedicating Interstate 15 as The Veterans Memorial Highway; and
21 . encourages media outlets that operate within the state of Utah to devote resources to
22 communicating this resolution so that as many veterans as possible know of this
23 expression of gratitude and respect and that bi-partisanship and civility can win the
24 day, even in contentious times.
25 Special Clauses:
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28 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
29 WHEREAS, every citizen of Utah has responsibilities as a citizen of the Republic;
30 WHEREAS, Utah's Veterans exemplify the fulfillment of these civic responsibilities by
31 their service and sacrifices in the cause of Freedom;
32 WHEREAS, the Legislature and the Governor acknowledge the debt society owes to
33 veterans who purchased, with their blood, our enjoyment of liberty and self-government;
34 WHEREAS, the Legislature and the Governor desire that Utahns understand that
35 veterans of every generation and conflict deserve our gratitude and respect as they have
36 defended our sacred values of freedom and justice;
37 WHEREAS, the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor, veterans, business
38 owners, citizens, students, and teachers realize the importance of compromise in reconciling
39 competing interests in a diverse society;
40 WHEREAS, Utah has a great opportunity to demonstrate to America a working,
41 bipartisan program honoring Veterans;
42 WHEREAS, Utah legislators can impart greater understanding of the necessity for
43 debate, negotiation, and compromise in the legislative process, to develop effective public
44 policy and to engage future voters and leaders in a dialogue regarding the value of
45 representative democracy;
46 WHEREAS, this concurrent resolution seeks to reintegrate veterans back into civilian
47 life, instill the values of representative democracy, strengthen the democratic process, and
48 encourage Americans everywhere to play a responsible role in their government; and
49 WHEREAS, Utah legislators can amplify and recommit the state to honoring veterans
50 as did the 1988 Legislature;
51 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
52 Governor concurring therein, urge all appropriate civic education organizations to promote
53 greater understanding and awareness that the adjudicated name of Interstate 15 in the state of
54 Utah is The Veterans Memorial Highway.
55 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor recognize their
56 responsibility to educate Utah's citizens as why we are re-dedicating Interstate 15 as The
57 Veterans Memorial Highway.
58 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor encourage media
59 outlets that operate within the state of Utah to devote resources to communicating this
60 resolution so that as many veterans as possible know of this expression of gratitude and respect
61 and that bi-partisanship and civility can win the day, even in contentious times.
62 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to every media
63 outlet that operates within the State of Utah.
Legislative Review Note
as of 1-26-12 11:42 AM