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Utah House unanimously adopts resolution mourning Sept. 11 attacks, adds 'constitutional' language
Summary
The Utah House passed HCR 201, a concurrent resolution expressing sorrow for the Sept. 11 attacks and pledging support for victims and rescue workers; members adopted a late amendment inserting the word 'constitutional' into the section describing a national strategy, and the measure passed 74-0 and was sent to the Senate.
The Utah House of Representatives on Sept. 19, 2001, adopted House Concurrent Resolution 201, a measure expressing ‘‘deep sorrow and condolences’’ to victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and pledging the state’s cooperation and support for victims and rescue personnel. The body voted 74-0 to approve the resolution and referred it to the Senate for consideration.
The resolution, introduced by Representative Ben C. Ferry, condemns the terrorists’ actions, recognizes the contributions of police, firefighters and rescue workers, and pledges Utah’s cooperation in welcoming the world to the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. The reading of the resolution noted Utahns had donated approximately $1,500,000 to the Salt Lake area American Red Cross and described statewide relief efforts.
Lawmakers spent the morning offering personal remarks before voting. Representative Throckmorton successfully moved to amend the resolution by inserting the word “constitutional” before “strategy” in the paragraph describing collective efforts to thwart terrorism. Throckmorton, explaining his amendment, referenced family history from the World War II-era internment of Japanese Americans and said inserting the term made the intent ‘‘very plain and clear.’’ He said, “When I was younger... I will say this, it is the unspoken that we will now be speaking.” The House adopted the amendment by voice vote.
Several members delivered brief tributes and reflections on the attacks and on community responses, urging unity and continued support for victims. Representative Ferry thanked colleagues and invited them to be cosponsors; the clerk then opened and closed the electronic vote, reporting the 74–0 tally.
Procedurally, the House had convened a special session by proclamation of Governor Michael O. Leavitt to consider redistricting and other matters; HCR 201 was read and debated under suspension of the usual rules before the unanimous vote.
The resolution was sent to the Utah Senate for its consideration. No formal policy change or spending authorization was included in HCR 201; it is a statement of condolences and support from the Legislature and the governor.
