RESOLUTION FOR A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE ON THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BEGINNING OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS TESTING IN NEVADA
WHEREAS January 27, 2001 marks the 50th Anniversary of the beginning of nuclear weapons testing at the Nevada Test Site on January 27, 1951; and
WHEREAS many Utahns and many other citizens of the United States of America living downwind of those tests suffered as a result of being "active participants" in the nation's nuclear testing program; and
WHEREAS uranium miners in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and the Navajo Nation whose work fueled the nuclear weapons program also suffered from exposure to radiation;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Utah Legislature and the Governor of the State of Utah recognize the sacrifices of the downwinders, uranium miners, and all other participants in and victims of the Cold War, and hereby memorialize their losses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that henceforth January 27 shall be designated a "Day of Remembrance" to recognize the legacy of the Cold War, to express our hopes for peace, justice, healing, and reconciliation, and to convey our fervent desires and our commitment to assure that such a legacy will never happen again.