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Senate backs resolution urging Congress to support national museum recognizing atrocities against American Indians
Summary
Senators heard emotional testimony from Sheldon Spotted Elk and passed a joint resolution asking Congress to support a national museum acknowledging historical atrocities against American Indians, framing the measure as a step toward reconciliation and broader public education.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah State Senate on the floor moved unanimously to endorse a joint resolution asking the U.S. Congress to support establishment of a national museum recognizing atrocities committed against American Indians.
Senator Reid introduced the second substitute of the joint resolution and asked the Senate to resolve into the Committee of the Whole to receive testimony. Sheldon Spotted Elk, who identified his Cheyenne family and said his family name translates to “Spotted…
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