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JOINT RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE EMPLOYMENT

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OF UTAH WORKERS FOR AIRPORT REDEVELOPMENT

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EFFORTS

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2017 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Karen Mayne

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House Sponsor: ____________

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9     LONG TITLE
10     General Description:
11          This resolution of the Legislature encourages the Salt Lake City Department of Airports
12     to procure services that will substantially employ Utah workers for the Salt Lake City
13     International Airport Terminal Redevelopment Program.
14     Highlighted Provisions:
15          This resolution:
16          ▸     acknowledges the vital role Salt Lake City International Airport plays in Utah's
17     economy;
18          ▸     recognizes the positive economic effects of the Salt Lake City International Airport
19     Terminal Redevelopment Program; and
20          ▸     encourages the Salt Lake City Department of Airports to procure services from Utah
21     firms that will substantially employ Utah workers for the Terminal Redevelopment
22     Program.
23     Special Clauses:
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26     Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
27          WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City International Airport is the primary point of entry and

28     departure for people and goods entering and exiting the state of Utah;
29          WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City International Airport is a vital connection between
30     Utah's workers and resources and the rest of the world;
31          WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City International Airport Terminal Redevelopment Program
32     will create jobs and be an economic engine for the state of Utah;
33          WHEREAS, the redevelopment of the terminals at Salt Lake City International Airport
34     has the potential to employ a substantial number of workers, both in the construction itself and
35     in the anticipated indirect economic development opportunities that may arise from the
36     redevelopment; and
37          WHEREAS, the ingenuity and hard work of the Utah workforce is to be commended
38     and should be further encouraged through increased employment opportunities:
39          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah
40     encourages Salt Lake City to procure services from Utah firms that will substantially employ
41     Utah workers for the Salt Lake City International Airport Terminal Redevelopment Program.
42          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the Board of
43     Directors of the Associated General Contractors of Utah, the Salt Lake City Mayor, the
44     Executive Director and Board of Directors of the Salt Lake City Department of Airports, and
45     the Salt Lake City Council.






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