Joint Resolution on Civic Engagement and Service

This resolution designates the first Friday in September as "Utah Civic Engagement and Service Day" to promote community involvement. It encourages Utah citizens, schools, local governments, and nonprofits to organize activities like community service projects, civil dialogue forums, voter registration drives, and neighborhood improvements on that day. The resolution specifically supports free speech, peaceful assembly, and respectful civic discourse as foundational to democratic participation. It does not create new laws or appropriate funding, but rather urges voluntary community action aligned with Utah's constitutional values. The focus is on fostering civic responsibility through recognized annual activities, not on mandating specific government actions.