S.J.R. 19 Enrolled
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9 General Description:
10 This joint resolution of the Legislature calls upon Russia to immediately pull back its
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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.
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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
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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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