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House unanimously endorses 'Olympism' curriculum and hears from Steve Young

Utah House of Representatives · February 21, 1996
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Summary

The House adopted SJR15 unanimously endorsing an 'Olympism' curriculum for Utah schools and heard presentations from Steve Young and foundation partners about an educational package tied to the 2002 Olympic bid.

Representative David H. Steele introduced SJR15, a resolution endorsing the teaching of "Olympism"—a curriculum emphasizing character, sportsmanship and teamwork associated with the Olympic movement. Steele said the materials were developed by Utah teachers and the Utah Olympic bid committee and that Steve Young and foundation partners helped assemble curriculum and video resources.

Steve Young and representatives of the Sports Educational Values Foundation described a cooperative curriculum and video package produced with archival footage and teacher authorship; Young said the program would be disseminated first in Utah schools and later more widely. The sponsor emphasized the curriculum is voluntary.

The House voted 73–0 to adopt SJR15; members rose to recognize visiting students and foundation participants during the presentation.

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