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Senate honors Day of Remembrance, Topaz Museum founder and businessman Brandon Fugal

Utah State Senate · February 17, 2026
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Senators recognized the Day of Remembrance for Japanese American incarceration, honored Jane Beckwith of the Topaz Museum on her retirement, and commended Brandon Fugal for philanthropy including a $5 million gift to Utah Valley University.

Senators opened the floor with a series of recognitions. Senator Escamilla spoke on the Day of Remembrance for the incarceration of Japanese Americans observed Feb. 19, thanked descendants in the gallery and acknowledged former Senator Jamie Iwamoto for sponsoring the…

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