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House opens 1996 session with centennial ceremonies and Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Day proclamation
Summary
The Utah House opened its 1996 annual session with centennial-themed presentations, musical performances and a proclamation from Gov. Michael O. Levitt recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Day; the House completed roll call, adopted prior rules and recessed until 2 p.m.
The Utah House convened Jan. 15, 1996 with an extended centennial program that included an invocation by President Thomas S. Monson, musical performances by area students, historical remarks about Utah’s first legislature and a gubernatorial proclamation recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Day.
President Thomas S. Monson, introduced by the Speaker, delivered the opening prayer and asked that members be guided as they consider legislation. The assembly recited the Pledge of Allegiance and a historical Civil War letter was read as part of the centennial theme. Elementary students from Beehive Elementary performed under the direction of Cheryl Wilkes and accompanist…
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