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SALT LAKE CITY — This week in the Utah State Legislature, lawmakers held a solemn tribute to honor fallen soldiers.
A measure seeking clarification and coordination on child trauma care also advanced.
A bill that would see the Utahraptor named the state's official dinosaur roared through a committee and advanced.
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Utah Legislature gives somber recognition to families of 16 fallen soldiers
Family members of fallen Utah soldiers filed onto the House floor, surrounding the legislative body around the edges of the room, while Rep. Justin Fawson, R-North Ogden, dressed in military uniform, honored them with poetry and a moment of silence Friday morning.
"It's humbling to be encircled by these families. This morning we gather in solemn remembrance of 16 of Utah's fallen service members," Fawson said.
Committee approves measure seeking more coordination on pediatric trauma care
The House Health and Human Services Committee on Friday approved a resolution requesting that the state organize a network of hospitals and providers "to recommend methodology, standards and guidelines to reduce morbidity, mortality, and the cost of injury and illness to pediatric patients in Utah."
State law already technically calls for such a network, but there isn't one in place, said SJR6 sponsor Sen. Jani Iwamoto, D-Holladay.
The purpose of the Pediatric Trauma Quality Assurance Network, Iwamoto said, is "to ensure that every child and youth injured in the state of Utah receives the most appropriate care at the right place and the right time."
Utahraptor bill sails through House committee
A bill to designate the Utahraptor as the state dinosaur sailed through a House committee Thursday.
Sen. Curt Bramble, R-Provo, sponsor of SB43, told the committee that the Allosaurus was chosen as the state fossil because it was found in Utah.
The House Political Subdivisions Committee unanimously forwarded the bill to the full House.
