Years ago there was a push in the Legislature to change the name of Human Rights Day (the 3rd Monday in January) to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. One particular legislator disagreed with the concept, saying that she wanted to honor all that had worked for civil rights, not just one individual. To prove her point she pushed for an amendment on the bill to change President's Day to Washington and Lincoln Day. The bill passed. So that 3rd Monday in February is still Washington and Lincoln Day here in Utah. Maybe Rep. Morley is thinking along those lines, that we should honor each person individually. He is carrying a resolution to celebrate Ronald Reagan Day on February 6, 2008. A one time holiday to remember the past president. While a nice gesture, I would be surprised if many outside the political circle this year even know when the day comes and goes.
On the subject of holidays, how about one more? Sen. Hickman is pushing for a State Family Day to fall on the Friday after Thanksgiving. I always like days off. My only fear about the new holiday and this bill, is that it crosses out the line providing employees one personal preference day a year. Hmmm....it may not be worth the trade.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
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I never imagined this is the kind of stuff the people we vote in lay awake thinking about. Maybe they should take more sleeping pills.
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