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House unanimously names homeless trust account for Pamela Atkinson
Summary
The Utah House passed House Bill 171 to add Pamela Atkinson’s name to the state homeless trust account, honoring decades of service to people experiencing homelessness; the measure passed the House 70–0 after multiple members gave personal tributes.
The Utah House voted to attach Pamela Atkinson’s name to the state homeless trust account, honoring her years of service to people experiencing homelessness and related causes.
Supporters described Atkinson as a longtime community volunteer and advocate who has worked directly with people living in homeless encampments and on higher education issues. Members recounted visits to shelters and Atkinson’s personal outreach, saying the naming is intended to both recognize her work and encourage contributions to the account.
The sponsor explained the bill’s effect is solely honorary: it adds Atkinson’s name to the existing homeless trust account used for private contributions and state deposits. Multiple legislators rose to offer personal remarks about Atkinson’s service and character.
House roll-call procedures followed and the bill passed the House by voice with a recorded tally later announced as 70 yes, 0 no. The bill will be transmitted to the Senate for further consideration.
Members who spoke in support included Representative Stevens (summation), Representative Goodfellow, Representative Biskupski and others who offered personal recollections of Atkinson’s direct service to the homeless and involvement with higher‑education boards.
