Lifetime Citizen Portal Access — AI Briefings, Alerts & Unlimited Follows
Santaquin mayor seeks plaque and photos for USS Santaquin ahead of summer celebration
Loading...
Summary
The mayor told the council he has contacted military and congressional offices to obtain a plaque or photos of the USS Santaquin — a Navy tugboat built in 1973 — and councilmembers voiced support to pursue the item for a summer commemoration; the boat is currently in Guantanamo Bay, officials said.
The Santaquin mayor told the council on Feb. 17 he is working to secure a plaque and photographs of the USS Santaquin — a U.S. Navy tugboat built in 1973 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin — to display locally during upcoming summer military celebrations.
The mayor said he contacted congressional and Senate offices and has military contacts willing to assist. He named Gen. Jeff Burton (National Guard/Army) as a contact who provided a brigadier general to help with next steps and described the vessel as currently located at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
"It may not be the Missouri... but this is the USS Santaquin," the mayor said, adding that the city could seek a brass plate or photograph for display with the American Legion and local organizers. He suggested the city might not face significant costs — the military sometimes supplies plaques — but said he would report back with updates and possible expenses.
Councilmembers expressed enthusiasm for commemorating the ship and asked the mayor to provide updates on where the plaque might be obtained and whether a cost would be involved. The council approved pursuing the item informally; no formal commitment of city funds or purchase was recorded at the work session.
What’s next: The mayor will follow up with military contacts and the American Legion and update the council if a plaque or photograph is located or if costs are identified.
