Senate unanimously passes joint resolution honoring Utah’s Hispanic community
February 28, 2023 | 2023 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
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The Utah Senate on Feb. 28 adopted Second Substitute House Joint Resolution 21, a formal recognition of the contributions of Utah’s Hispanic and Latino community.
Senator Kennedy, the Senate sponsor, introduced the measure and invited members of the Hispanic and Latino community in the West Gallery to stand for recognition, saying the body had “the honor and privilege of recognizing [the] Hispanic Latino community.” The reading clerk then read the resolution’s findings, which note that 14.8% of Utah residents identify as Hispanic or Latino and that the community’s presence in Utah dates to when the territory was part of New Spain.
The resolution praises the community’s cultural, economic and civic contributions, cites projections of population growth and declares the Legislature’s commitment to “advancing policies that strengthen and ensure a bright future” for the community.
Senators offered floor remarks recognizing leaders in the gallery. Senator Bramble singled out community leader Arturo Morales for his civic work and asked colleagues to welcome the delegation.
Under suspension of the rules the Senate took a roll-call vote; the President announced the resolution received 27 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. The measure will be signed by the President of the Senate and returned to the House for the Speaker’s signature.
The citation presented on the floor records the Senate’s appreciation of Azerbaijan’s intercultural example; the citation for HJR 21 was recorded as presented on 02/28/2023.
Senator Kennedy, the Senate sponsor, introduced the measure and invited members of the Hispanic and Latino community in the West Gallery to stand for recognition, saying the body had “the honor and privilege of recognizing [the] Hispanic Latino community.” The reading clerk then read the resolution’s findings, which note that 14.8% of Utah residents identify as Hispanic or Latino and that the community’s presence in Utah dates to when the territory was part of New Spain.
The resolution praises the community’s cultural, economic and civic contributions, cites projections of population growth and declares the Legislature’s commitment to “advancing policies that strengthen and ensure a bright future” for the community.
Senators offered floor remarks recognizing leaders in the gallery. Senator Bramble singled out community leader Arturo Morales for his civic work and asked colleagues to welcome the delegation.
Under suspension of the rules the Senate took a roll-call vote; the President announced the resolution received 27 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. The measure will be signed by the President of the Senate and returned to the House for the Speaker’s signature.
The citation presented on the floor records the Senate’s appreciation of Azerbaijan’s intercultural example; the citation for HJR 21 was recorded as presented on 02/28/2023.
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