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Melvin R. Brown elected speaker as Utah House opens 1995 session
Summary
The Utah House of Representatives convened to swear in members, elect Melvin R. Brown as Speaker by acclamation and announce majority and minority leadership and committee assignments; the House also suspended routine readings and referred first-reading bills to the Rules Committee.
Melvin R. Brown was elected Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives by acclamation as the legislature opened its 1995 session, members said during a formal swearing-in and organization meeting.
Lieutenant Governor Ollene Walker read a certificate of election for members chosen in the November 1994 general election, and newly sworn legislators took the oath of office. Representative Ciccinelli nominated Brown, and the House approved his selection by voice vote. Brown took the Speaker’s oath and used his opening remarks to emphasize the responsibilities of elected office, invoking the state constitution and urging collegial, public‑minded service. "We're your servants, and we hope you understand and we…
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