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Motivational speaker Nick Vujicic thanks Utah for suicide‑prevention efforts and urges focus on youth
Summary
Nick Vujicic addressed the Utah Senate, recounting his experience with bullying and a childhood suicide attempt, thanking lawmakers for suicide‑prevention education in schools and urging continued efforts on anti‑bullying and youth support.
Senator Adams introduced motivational speaker Nick Vujicic and praised his work with schools. Vujicic told senators he was born without arms and legs and described his anti‑bullying outreach across schools: "My passion and goal is the next generation." He thanked the Senate for adopting suicide‑prevention education for teachers and described a Provo School District program as an example of progress.
Vujicic also spoke candidly about his own struggles: "I myself, because of bullying, tried to commit suicide at age 10." He framed his message around resilience and faith and offered his continued support for statewide prevention efforts, concluding with an offer to remain a friend of Utah and present a copy of his book Unstoppable.
Senators responded with applause and thanks. The appearance followed floor business and was presented as a special speaker's address rather than testimony on specific legislation; Vujicic’s remarks were personal and exhortatory in tone and aimed at supporting the Senate’s suicide‑prevention agenda.
