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House adopts resolution declaring Feb. 6, 2008 Ronald Reagan Day
Summary
The House adopted HCR2 recognizing former President Ronald Reagan's birthday and legacy after floor remarks from members across parties; the resolution passed (58 yes, 7 no).
The Utah House adopted HCR2 on Feb. 6, declaring Feb. 6, 2008, as Ronald Reagan Day in the state.
Representative Morley, the sponsor, said the resolution honors Reagan’s influence on national policy and public life. A string of representatives offered remarks in support, noting Reagan’s role in national events and personal memories; Representative Hughes and Representative Sandstrom both spoke in favor and recounted the former president’s influence on their political lives.
One question on the floor asked for a clarifying detail in the resolution that called Mr. Reagan a union member; the sponsor answered that he believed Reagan was a member of the Actors Guild and had served in leadership roles within that community.
The House recorded the roll‑call vote: HCR2 passed with 58 yes, 7 no and 10 absent. The resolution will be forwarded to the Senate for further consideration.
What’s next: the concurrent resolution will be sent to the Senate for consideration and does not carry the force of law; it serves as a formal recognition by the House.
