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House introduces session interns and full‑time staff during opening proceedings
Summary
At the opening session, the Speaker introduced dozens of college interns and full‑time House staff (clerks, sergeants at arms, page supervisors, video specialist and others) and assigned interns to representatives; the introductions were intended to familiarize members with staff who will support the session.
During opening remarks the Speaker introduced the session interns and full‑time House staff. The chamber was asked to recognize interns by name, their college affiliation, and the representatives they will serve. Dozens of interns from Brigham Young University, University of Utah, Utah State University, Weber State and Southern Utah University were listed and assigned to specific representatives.
Staff introductions The Speaker named the chief clerk Carol Peterson and other full‑time staff, including staff administrator Hollis Parker, administrative assistants to the leadership, clerks (Janice Gadd, Anne Tilson), sergeant at arms Will Phillips (noted as a new appointment), assistant sergeant at arms Mike Mitchell, page supervisors Audrey Hadley and Evelyn Luce, video specialist Carly Bell, and numerous committee secretaries and operational staff. The Speaker thanked staff for their work in supporting House operations and noted new appointments and roles.
Context and significance The introductions are a standard opening-session practice intended to familiarize returning and new representatives with the support team for the legislative session and to acknowledge the work staff and interns provide for committee and floor operations. The Speaker asked members to hold applause until the end of the introductions and encouraged courtesy while circulation patterns in the renovated chamber are learned.
