Happy Friday from #OneUtah, a weekly update from the office of Gov. Spencer J. Cox. Here’s your recap of what we did this week, what's on the horizon, and more. Reply to this email with any questions or suggestions regarding the newsletter. And thank you for subscribing!

Remembering fallen soldiers

On Memorial Day, we paid tribute to those who marched, flew and sailed in defense of our nation, never to see their loved ones again. Since the founding of our state, nearly 3,000 Utahns have lost their lives protecting our freedoms. We were honored to join the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs, Rep. Burgess Owens, Rep. Blake Moore, Maj. Gen. Turley and other leaders on Memorial Day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. 

It’s impossible to adequately express our gratitude for the service and sacrifice of those serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and their families – but we must never stop trying. To view photos from the event, click here. 

Visiting with Veterans

Celebrating Junior Achievement 

Our kids need exposure to the world of work, and Junior Achievement (JA) of Utah does just that, teaching students how to be independent, how to work with others and how to navigate life. Many of our young people have never met an entrepreneur, a banker, or a business leader. JA provides this kind of unique opportunity for mentoring, coaching and encouragement.

Grateful to recognize all the amazing work being done by JA and to present a good friend — Lisa Eccles of the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation — with the Junior Achievement of Utah Philanthropic Legacy Award! Lisa and her family are truly the best of Utah!

Saluting our snowfighters

Keeping our roads safe is a big task, especially during a record breaking winter. So we hosted snowfighters from the Utah Department of Transportation this week to thank them for a job well done. From UDOT’s avalanche forecasting and canyon crews, the Town of Alta, and ski resort management from Alta and Snowbird, these snowfighters demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise in managing the extraordinary winter our state experienced. 

The Cottonwood Canyon crew members worked relentlessly to assess conditions and clear snowfall and debris from the roads, despite facing high avalanche danger themselves.  We’re grateful for them and their service! View photos from our visit here. 

LPGA Tour set to tee off in Washington County

An opportunity to serve

Looking for a fun way to serve? Find fun and meaningful ways to put your kids' wiggles to work this summer at the Show Up for Summer Service kickoff event on Monday, June 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Thanksgiving Point! 

Join First Lady Abby Cox and connect with local nonprofits to find the perfect service opportunity to turn boredom into bonding this summer. Come enjoy food trucks, lawn games, bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals and epic giveaways! Admission is FREE! Learn more at www.showuputah.org. See you there!

ICYMI

• Grateful to those from the Utah Department of Transportation and Utah Department of Public Safety who made a big difference this winter in our canyons, making sure we could all travel safely. See more here. 

• The Utah nonprofit Tech-Moms — one of six programs we spotlighted during November's Week of STEM — has launched Tech-Moms in Color for women interested in working in the technology field. The tech industry can be tough to break into, and women of color face even greater barriers. Applications are being accepted now at tech-moms.org and the first cohort will begin in September.

   

Coming up

• June 5: We’re attending this year’s Fire Sense press conference to talk about fire dangers as we’re headed into summer.

• June 6: We’re meeting with the America250 Commission, which is helping to organize the statewide celebration of our nation’s founding in 2026.

• June 8: We’re marking the 100th anniversary of Bryce Canyon National Park.

Get involved!

Looking for a new job opportunity? From great employee benefits to versatile work schedules, the career opportunities with the state are truly endless. Join Team Utah today! 

Those looking to volunteer can also consider more than 300 boards and commissions. Find out which openings are available and how you can get involved here!

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