S.J.R. 19 Enrolled

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JOINT RESOLUTION SUPPORTING UKRAINIAN

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SOVEREIGNTY

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2014 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Jim Dabakis

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House Sponsor: Gregory H. Hughes

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             8      LONG TITLE
             9      General Description:
             10          This joint resolution of the Legislature calls upon Russia to immediately pull back its
             11      military and allow a diplomatic solution to advance in Crimea.
             12      Highlighted Provisions:
             13          This resolution:
             14          .    calls upon Russia to immediately pull back its military and allow a diplomatic
             15      solution to advance in Crimea -- a solution that respects Ukrainian sovereignty but
             16      also the unique history and makeup of the region; and
             17          .    urges that, with a small but vibrant Ukrainian community in Utah, all of Utah's
             18      citizens express their solidarity with the peaceful people of Ukraine.
             19      Special Clauses:
             20          None
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             22      Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             23          WHEREAS, the people of the great state of Utah prize freedom as one of life's greatest
             24      treasures;
             25          WHEREAS, Utahns stand with those who peacefully pursue freedom and democracy;
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             27          WHEREAS, the people of Ukraine are currently facing a military siege of their
             28      sovereign territory, Crimea:
             29          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah calls


             30      upon Russia to immediately pull back its military and allow a diplomatic solution to advance in
             31      Crimea -- a solution that respects Ukrainian sovereignty but also the unique history and
             32      makeup of the region.
             33          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah urges that, with
             34      a small but vibrant Ukrainian community in Utah, all of Utah's citizens express their solidarity
             35      with the peaceful people of Ukraine.
             36          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Ukrainian
             37      Ambassador to the United States, the Honorable Olexander Motsyk, with a request that this
             38      resolution be passed on to his government; the Russian Ambassador to the United States, the
             39      Honorable Sergey I. Kislyak, with a request that this resolution be passed on to his government;
             40      and the members of Utah's congressional delegation.


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