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Utah House issues centennial citation for Kennecott Utah Copper Corporation
Summary
The Utah House read an official citation honoring Kennecott Utah Copper Corporation's 100th anniversary and members shared multi-generational memories of the company's role in Bingham Canyon and the state's economy.
The Utah House of Representatives read an official citation honoring Kennecott Utah Copper Corporation on its 100th anniversary, celebrating the company's history in Bingham Canyon and its economic and community contributions.
The reading clerk presented the citation noting Kennecott (founded as the Utah Copper Company on 06/04/1903) pioneered open-pit copper mining in Bingham Canyon, invested in ore processing and smelting modernization, and had a record of reclamation and charitable contributions. The citation also noted Kennecott's role supplying bronze, silver and gold for the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympic medals.
Members responded with personal recollections. One member said, "I have fond memories of growing up in a town that was Kennicott town called Garfield," recalling amenities such as a swimming pool, bowling alley and community leagues. Another member recounted family employment dating to 1925 and described multi-generational ties: "Kennecott provided the job, provided the opportunity ... to feed what was soon to become 13 member family."
The chamber presented a citation and representative pins as part of the centennial recognition. No formal legislative action or vote was recorded on the citation in the transcript; the event was presented as a ceremonial recognition during the session.
