HCR009 | Concurrent Resolution Celebrating Utah's History of Welcoming Refugees

Description
General Description: 

This resolution celebrates Utah's rich history as a welcoming state for individuals fleeing persecution.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This resolution celebrates Utah's history of welcoming refugees.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HCR009
Year: 
2024
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Feb 28, 2024
Sponsor
Representative
Dan N. Johnson
Republican - District 3
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
FAM 2022-2 | Support for Newcomer and Refugee Students and Families
Impact on Children: 

This resolution lets families and refugee children know that we support and value them. A home is one of the most important things a person can have. And this resolution shows that we support refugees coming to Utah to make a home. This bill also supports local governments and communities in supporting refugees as they resettle their lives, including providing them with education.

Commission: 
Family Life
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations call on state, district and local leaders to uphold the value of diversity and multiculturalism as an asset to our state, our communities and our classrooms by seeking out ways to welcome and support refugee students and families to integrate as part of our school community.