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Senate advances bill to name Kimball Junctionto Park City road for 10th Mountain Division
Summary
On Jan. 29 the Utah Senate advanced House Bill 217 to final passage, designating the highway from Kimball Junction to Park City as the Tenth Mountain Division Memorial Highway. Sponsors and veterans urged approval; the measure passed unanimously in the Senate with 24 ayes, 0 nays, 5 absent.
The Utah Senate on Jan. 29 approved House Bill 217 to designate the highway from Kimball Junction to Park City as the "Tenth Mountain Division Memorial Highway," advancing the measure to completion and returning it to the House for the Speaker's signature. Senator Stevenson, speaking for the bill, said it was brought by Representative Dave Ure and described the Division's World War II service and ties to Utah skiing culture.
"The bill before us would name the highway that goes from Kimball Junction to Park City as the Tenth Mountain Division Memorial Highway," Senator Stevenson said, and he recounted the Division's training at Fort Lewis and Camp Hale and its combat role in Italy.
Members of the Tenth Mountain Division were present for the presentation. A veteran who addressed the chamber thanked the Legislature: "It will mean a great deal to, not only those from Utah, but as well as the other Tenth Mountain veterans around the country," he said, noting active-duty soldiers serving with divisional units overseas would also appreciate the recognition.
Senator Stevenson told colleagues the Legislature was "talking with UDOT" about whether commemorative signs could be installed and unveiled before the Winter Olympics; he said the timing was uncertain. The Senate then voted by roll call. The presiding officer announced that HB217 received 24 ayes, no nays, and five absent. The bill will be signed in open session and returned to the House for final completion.
The measure is primarily ceremonial, dedicating a segment of roadway to honor the historical contributions of the Tenth Mountain Division and local veterans. Adoption moves the bill to the House for the final administrative steps required to complete the designation.
