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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
             51     
             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

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             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

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             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.

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