Hundreds of students gathered at the Capitol for Utah Women Making History Day, just as a bill to codify the Utah Women’s History Initiative advanced through the House committee. Sponsored by Sen. Scott Sandall, the bill covers various initiatives within the Utah Department of Cultural and Community Engagement, including the Utah Women’s History Initiative. The event featured exhibits about key women in Utah’s history, with booths set up by organizations like the Utah Education Network and the Women’s Leadership Institute. Students interacted with historical figures such as the first woman to vote in Utah and learned about prominent women like Reva Beck Bosone and Martha Hughes Cannon. Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson also spoke at the event, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and hard work. The bill, which would also impact the Utah State Library and the Division of Arts and Museums, now awaits a final vote in the House. Utah Women Making History Day was first started in 2020 to honor the legacy of women’s leadership in the state.
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