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House passes resolution marking 150th anniversary of women—s voting in Utah territory
Summary
The Utah House unanimously approved House Joint Resolution 12 commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first women—s vote in the Utah territory; sponsor Rep. Ballard urged continued civic participation and the chamber recognized students and suffrage organizers present in the gallery.
Representative Katy Ballard told the House that HJR 12 is an honorary resolution marking the 150th anniversary of the territorial law that allowed Utah women to vote and praised historical leaders who advanced suffrage in the state.
"This is on an honorary day," Ballard said, recounting the role of early Utah suffragists and the painting in the chamber that…
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