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Mayor proclaims August 2001 as USS Utah SSN 801 Day; city "adopts" submarine
Summary
Washington City Mayor Crest Daly read a proclamation adopting the new USS Utah (SSN 801) as the city's submarine and designated August 2001 as USS Utah SSN 801 Day in recognition of the ship's forthcoming christening and connection to the state.
Mayor Crest Daly read a proclamation at the July 23 council meeting designating August 2001 as USS Utah SSN 801 Day in Washington City and announced the city's informal adoption of the new submarine.
The proclamation noted the new USS Utah, SSN 801, is a Virginia‑class fast‑attack submarine that preserves the name and legacy of the original battleship USS Utah (BB‑31), which was lost at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Daly said the ship's sequential hull number, 801, has local resonance with Utah's 801 area code and that the christening is scheduled for Oct. 25, 2025 with commissioning expected in late 2026 after sea trials.
John Olsen presented background on local efforts to honor the USS Utah; Olsen described finding an original flag from the battleship and working with Councilman Ivy to establish a December 7 ceremony in the city to remember the ship's service. A representative connected with the new submarine described crew formation and training and said the ship's motto in Latin is "viva fortis at Libertas," presented in the meeting as the vessel's motto meaning "live strong and free." Mayor Daly read the proclamation and encouraged citizens to recognize the service of Navy personnel past and present.
Why it matters: The proclamation is ceremonial; it expresses community recognition of the new vessel and establishes plans for city commemorations tied to the ship's christening and legacy events.
What was said on the record - John Olsen said the community has held a December 7 ceremony at the USS Utah Memorial and that the new crew is forming, undertaking training and public events. - A Navy representative described crew growth (noting the crew will reach full complement in months) and the continuity of the Utah's legacy. - Mayor Crest Daly read the proclamation adopting the new USS Utah and declaring August 2001 as USS Utah SSN 801 Day in Washington City.
Next steps: The mayor encouraged schools and community groups to engage with sailors and students on outreach such as letter writing; no formal city action or budget was associated with the proclamation.
