Utah Women Making History Day brought hundreds of students to the Capitol to celebrate women’s contributions to the state’s history. The event coincided with a committee hearing on SB161, which would codify the Utah Women’s History Initiative. Sponsored by Sen. Scott Sandall, R-Tremonton, the bill covers multiple initiatives within the Utah Department of Cultural and Community Engagement.
During the event, students learned about key women in Utah’s history and heard from Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson. Displays and booths were set up by partner organizations, allowing children to interact and learn about prominent women like Seraph Young Ford, the first woman to vote in Utah, and Reva Beck Bosone, Utah’s first female judge.
Lt. Gov. Henderson shared her own experiences and encouraged students to embrace challenges. The event was first started in 2020 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of women casting their first votes in Utah.
SB161 would codify the Utah Women’s History Initiative and make updates to the Utah Service Fellowship, grant eligibility criteria in the Division of Arts and Museums, and technical changes in the State Historic Preservation Office. The bill has already passed through the Senate and is now awaiting a final vote in the House.
Overall, Utah Women Making History Day provided students with a valuable opportunity to learn about the impactful role women have played in shaping Utah’s history and society, while also highlighting the need to officially recognize and support these contributions through legislation.
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