A resolution recognizing the 179th anniversary of the arrival of pioneers belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Great Salt Lake Valley, honoring the enduring pioneer spirit that shaped the American West, and celebrating its continued relevance to the unfolding American story.

This Senate resolution commemorates the 179th anniversary of the 1847 arrival of Latter-day Saint pioneers in the Great Salt Lake Valley. It honors their journey across the American West, noting the hardships they endured and their role in establishing over 500 communities that helped develop the region. The bill formally recognizes their legacy of self-reliance and cooperation as a continuing part of the American story without proposing any new laws or funding.