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Utah House adopts broad 'vision statement' with environmental and moral language
Summary
The Utah House on Jan. 18 approved a statewide vision statement (HCR 6), adding language to emphasize environmental concerns and 'positive moral values' after debate over local control and global responsibility; the resolution passed the House 70–1 and moves to the Senate.
The Utah House of Representatives approved House Concurrent Resolution 6 on Jan. 18, adopting a broad statewide vision statement and sending the amended measure to the Senate. Representative Kim R. Birmingham, sponsor of the resolution, said the proposal grew from a bipartisan strategic-planning committee and public hearings across the state.
"Instead of worrying about the future, let us labor to create it," Birmingham said, urging colleagues to view the resolution as an initial…
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