H.R. 4 Passes House
H.R. 4 Passes House
Representative Seelig’s Resolution Urging Ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty unanimously passed the House this morning. The resolution strongly urges the President of the United States to submit the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty to the United States Senate, and strongly urges the United States Senate to promptly give its advice and consent for ratification of the Treaty.
The bill is not a joint resolution, so it has passed its final vote, and will now be sent for enrolling.
Read MoreRepresentative Christine Johnson announces that she will not seek re-election to the Utah House of Representatives
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Emily Bingham Hollingshead
Utah House Democratic Caucus Communications Coordinator
Ph: 435.590.9961
emily.hollingshead@gmail.com
http://www.utahhousedemocrats.org
Representative Christine Johnson, D—
It is with deep gratitude and humility that I announce my intention not to seek re-election for the
It has been an honor to represent the diverse and progressive voices of House District 25 for the past four years. In addition, it has been a uniquely humbling life-experience to represent members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgendered community. For the past four years, I have stood with my colleagues each morning of session, placed my hand over my heart and pledged “liberty and justice for all” and yet, repeatedly witnessed blatant disregard of those so in need of equal protections in the name of “family values.” Ironically, some of the most dedicated partners, parents and families within
As I reflect on my service, I find gratifying moments in passing legislation to improve Utah’s air-quality through school bus retro-fitting and water quality by minimizing phosphorus in household products, simplifying Utah’s election process and empowering youth to act responsibly while consuming alcohol. Even more satisfying and important to me has been in more sponsoring edgy legislation I knew would not pass, but hoped would create dialog and awareness about Utah’s under-represented community members.
I am grateful to my constituents for allowing me the opportunity to repeatedly stand and speak with raw honesty and truth. It has been a life-lesson in authenticity, consensus building and personal struggle for which I am immeasurably grateful.
I look forward to supporting the next fortunate individual who has the privilege of serving District 25 and encourage district residents to become actively engaged in the selection process.
- Representative Christine Johnson
For more information or for media requests, please contact House Communications Coordinator Emily Bingham Hollingshead at 435.590.9961 or emily.hollingshead@gmail.com.
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