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Senate adopts resolution honoring Marine Lance Corporal Dion James Stevenson
Summary
The Utah Senate read and approved HCR 34, a concurrent resolution honoring Marine Lance Corporal Dion James Stevenson, the first Utahn killed in the Persian Gulf; the family addressed the chamber and the resolution passed by voice/roll call unanimous consent.
The Utah Senate read House Concurrent Resolution 34, a memorial honoring Marine Lance Corporal Dion James Stevenson, described in the resolution as the first Utahn killed in action in the Persian Gulf. Senator Beatty introduced the resolution on the floor, invited the Stevenson family to the microphone, and asked the chamber to receive the family with recognition and condolence.
Mister Stevenson (the family’s representative) offered brief thanks to federal and state leaders and to the people of Utah for their support. Senator Beatty and other members spoke about the personal impact of the loss and praised the family's patriotism and support for national leadership. Chief Clerk Carolee Peterson read the full text of HCR 34 on the floor, which praises Lance Corporal Stevenson’s service and directs a copy of the resolution be sent to his parents.
The Senate moved for second and third reading under suspension of the rules and approved the resolution by roll call (recorded as 28 ayes, no nays, one absent). The resolution will be signed by the president in open session and returned to the House for concurrence, per the usual process. Senators expressed condolences to the Stevenson family on behalf of the legislature.
What happens next: HCR 34 will be signed in open session by the Senate president and transmitted back to the House with the Senate’s concurrence; staff will arrange delivery of the resolution copy to the family.
