WHEREAS, Utah was the fastest growing state in the United States between 2010 and 2020, and continues to grow rapidly; WHEREAS, a growing population means an increased demand for housing, transportation, water, energy, open space, and recreation; WHEREAS, the Guiding Our Growth effort is a statewide conversation about growth, guided by the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget and partners from all over the state, both inside and outside of government; WHEREAS, Guiding Our Growth has highlighted Utahns' desire to manage the state's growth in a way that maintains and enhances quality of life for all Utahns; WHEREAS, growth issues are interrelated, and decisions on one issue often affect other growth-related issues; WHEREAS, Utah decision-makers and stakeholders are known for doing business "The Utah Way," which represents Utah's culture of collaborative problem-solving; WHEREAS, many programs designed to support quality growth are already in place; WHEREAS, multiple state agencies are currently working to address growth challenges as topics overlap agency responsibilities; WHEREAS, many local governments and regional entities are working to address growth challenges across local departments and agencies; and WHEREAS, there is no formal encouragement for the state or local governments, community partners, or stakeholders to consider holistically the effects of programs or decisions on all growth issues: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein, encourages its offices and agencies to include consideration of cross-issue growth impacts in state funding, policy, and program design, development, and evaluation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor encourage local governments, private sector entities, and community partners to consider cross-issue growth impacts in decision-making processes.