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