Governor Spencer Cox reaffirms Utah’s commitment to reduce suicide. Utah is one of 35 states participating in the Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families. This challenge is a partnership between the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement state-wide suicide prevention best practices. The …
Gov. Cox issues Memorial Day declaration and video remarks
In commemoration of Memorial Day, May 31, 2021, Governor Spencer J. Cox issued a declaration honoring and recognizing the men and women who died while in defense of the United States of America. “For more than 150 years, we have set aside this day to pay tribute and honor the thousands of men and women who gave their lives in …
Gov. Cox orders flags lowered in honor of Memorial Day
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the flags of the United States of America and the great state of Utah to be flown at half-staff on all state facilities from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 31, 2021, in honor of Memorial Day. Flags will be lowered from sunrise until noon, and then raised promptly to full-staff for the …