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Utah Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Commission presents 'unity through diversity' to Senate
Summary
The Utah Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Commission addressed the Utah Senate on Jan. 15, 2001, presenting six principles of nonviolence, outlining a year of outreach—including banners, school programs and a speakers bureau—and asked for continued legislative support.
The Utah Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Commission appeared before the Utah State Senate during the Jan. 15, 2001 organizational session to present its six principles of nonviolence and to summarize the commission's work over the past year. A commission representative reviewed a strategy map and a balanced scorecard used to prioritize activities and stated the commission's vision: "unity through diversity."
The presenter described accomplishments including banners displayed in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Price and Logan, the fourteenth annual Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest, a speakers bureau, partnerships with local schools (including an adopt-a-school effort) and a corporate partnership with American Express. The commission outlined committees for holiday programming, education, partnerships and public relations and said it was developing a speakers bureau and a newsletter to further outreach.
Former state senator Terry Williams offered remarks in support of the commission, encouraging the senate to consider legislative attention to the commission's charter and activities. "I stand to lend my voice of support to the Martin Luther King, Junior Human Rights Commission," Williams said, urging senators to embrace the commission's work to promote healing and civic engagement.
The senate received the presentation amid applause and expressed appreciation for the commission's work and its emphasis on outreach and nonviolent principles.
