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Senate honors Sugar House sesquicentennial with resolution
Summary
The Senate adopted SJR 7, recognizing the 150th anniversary of Sugar House and designating April 23, 2004 as its sesquicentennial; the resolution recounts local historical landmarks and was adopted under suspension of the rules.
The Utah Senate adopted SJR 7 on 2004-02-17, a concurrent resolution recognizing the sesquicentennial of the Sugar House community and designating April 23, 2004 as Sugar House sesquicentennial day. The resolution recounts local history — noting the 1854 sugar mill on Parleys Creek, early industry such as an iron foundry and cotton gin, Westminster College, and longstanding community events such as Sugar Days.
Sen. Hale, speaking in support, highlighted community landmarks including the Sugar House Monument, Irving School and local pools, and praised the Sugar House Community Council for its role in local development. A pin from the Sugar House Community Council was distributed to senators present.
Sen. Davis moved to call the question and to read the resolution for second and third readings under suspension of the rules; the clerk recorded 28 aye votes, no nays and one absence and the resolution passed and was referred to the House for consideration.
