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Senate unanimously honors Utah Jazz with concurrent resolution
Summary
The Utah Senate adopted SCR101 honoring the Utah Jazz for the 1996–97 season and invited owner Larry Miller to address the chamber; resolution passed unanimously among those present (27–0 with 2 absent).
The Utah Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 101 on June 18, 1997, formally honoring the Utah Jazz for their 1996–97 season achievements and community contributions. The resolution recognizes the team’s on-court success, civic involvement, and the role the franchise played in uniting Utah communities during the playoffs.
Senator Craig Taylor moved the resolution and noted the governor’s designation of a Utah Jazz Day. Larry Miller, owner of the Jazz, accepted the Senate’s recognition and described his experience over the playoff run, highlighting memorable moments including John Stockton’s buzzer-beater in Houston. “The moment that John hit the 3 in Houston … was probably my highlight,” Miller told the chamber. Senators from both parties offered gratitude and recounted community celebrations and youth-program impacts tied to the team.
The Senate agreed to resolve into a Committee of the Whole so Miller could speak briefly; members presented commemorative CDs and thanked the team for their statewide contributions. The resolution passed on a roll call recorded as 27 aye votes and 2 absent; the resolution will be transmitted with copies to players, coach Jerry Sloan, owner Larry Miller and team president Frank Leighton.
