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Utah House unanimously passes resolution honoring late Sen. Pete Suazo and welcomes Alicia Suazo
Summary
The Utah House passed SCR 201 recognizing the contributions of the late Sen. Pete Suazo and welcomed Alicia L. Suazo as his appointed successor; the chamber approved the resolution 74-0 after extended tributes from members.
The Utah House of Representatives on Sept. 19, 2001, approved Senate Concurrent Resolution 201, a measure recognizing the public service and contributions of the late Senator Pete Suazo. The chamber voted 74–0 to pass the resolution, which will be returned to the Senate for the president’s signature.
Madam Reading Clerk read SCR 201 in full, recounting Suazo’s biography, public service and work on issues including youth programs, housing services and civil‑rights initiatives. Representative Bordeaux introduced Sandra/Alicia Suazo to the House floor and noted that Alicia Suazo had been appointed to fill her late husband’s Senate seat.
Members offered extended tributes describing Suazo as a mentor, advocate for minorities and a tireless constituent representative. Representative Becker said Suazo ‘‘displayed in everything that he did the great love that he had for this state and for all of its peoples,’’ and other colleagues recounted personal stories of Suazo’s outreach and leadership.
The resolution honors Suazo’s life and service and directs that a copy be presented to Alicia L. Suazo and to out‑of‑state officials noted in the text. Following the tributes and procedural steps, the clerk reported a unanimous 74–0 vote in favor of SCR 201.
The House also handled several organizational items during the special session, including brief procedural votes, introductions of redistricting bills (HB 2001 and HB 2002) referred to the Rules Committee, and logistical announcements about recess and caucuses.
