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Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Commission recognized by Utah Senate on MLK Day
Summary
The Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Commission presented to the Utah Senate during the Jan. 19, 1998 session; commission chair Michael Roberts introduced commissioners and emphasized protecting underrepresented Utahns, followed by remarks from commission members and a musical performance.
Michael Roberts, chair of the Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Commission, introduced members of the commission to the Utah State Senate and described the group’s mission: promoting fairness, justice and equity and giving voice to underrepresented residents.
Dr. Michael Seippel (commissioner and university faculty) urged senators to consider equity and protections for the disadvantaged when drafting laws and policies. A representative from the Department of Community Development acknowledged departmental support for the commission’s goals. The Senate presented certificates of appreciation to commission leaders.
Deborah Bonner provided a musical presentation (including the national anthem) as part of the recognition. The commission distributed a quotation from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to the leadership; speakers on the floor framed the commission’s role in promoting social justice issues such as homelessness, hunger, and community harmony.
The Senate recessed committee business after the recognition and returned to organizational items on the calendar. No legislative action resulted directly from the presentation; the commission’s remarks were made for acknowledgement and encouragement of future policy attention to civil-rights and human-services matters.
