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Utah Senate presents citation honoring Draper Police Sergeant Derrick Ray Johnson
Summary
The Utah Senate presented an official citation honoring Sgt. Derrick Ray Johnson, who was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 1, 2013, recognized his awards and service, and observed a moment of silence with family members present.
The Utah Senate paused its legislative business to recognize the life and service of Draper Police Sergeant Derrick Ray Johnson. Senator Stevenson invited Johnson's family to the floor and asked the clerk to read an official citation.
The citation recounted Johnson's career: joining Draper City police in 2004, receiving numerous honors including a live-saving award and community policing recognition, and his work on special task forces. The citation states he was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 1, 2013. Senator Stevenson asked the Senate to remember Sgt. Johnson with a moment of silence and thanked the family and Draper City officials for attending.
The citation was signed by legislative leaders and will be formally presented to the family in the House chamber, per the sponsor's remarks.
