Governor to present award to Utah National Guard member
What: Gov. Gary R. Herbert will present the Utah Cross award to Sergeant First Class Brett Heath of the Utah National Guard. The Utah Cross is second in order of precedence for state awards, and may be presented to a member of the Utah National Guard who distinguishes himself or herself with praiseworthy fortitude and exemplary courage.
Where:
Utah State Capitol, Gold Room
350 N. State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84114
When:
Thurs., Dec. 15, 2016 at 1:30 p.m.
Who:
Gov. Gary R. Herbert
Sergeant First Class Brett Heath, award recipient
Major General Jefferson S. Burton, The Adjutant General
Members of the Utah National Guard
Notes:
The Utah Cross is second in order of precedence for state awards, and is approved by the Adjutant General. The Utah Cross may be presented to any member of the Utah National Guard who distinguishes himself or herself through a voluntary course of action, the omission of which would not justly subject the individual to criticism for not having performed that course of action. The individual must voluntarily accept existing danger or extraordinary responsibilities with praiseworthy fortitude and exemplary courage that are clearly above and beyond the call of duty.
On Dec. 5, 2013, SFC Heath was heading home from work when he observed a house on fire. After assisting the homeowner and verifying no one else was present in the home he assisted in fighting the fire. While in this pursuit, there was a large explosion from within the structure. SFC Heath was hit in the right eye with a piece of shrapnel which caused him to initially lose sight in his right eye. After surgery and therapy, he has regained partial sight. SFC Heath will be awarded the Utah Cross for his bravery and exemplary courage.
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Nominees announced for 1st District Juvenile Court vacancy
SALT LAKE CITY – The 1st District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the 1st District Juvenile Court. The vacancy results from the retirement of Judge Jeffrey Burbank, effective March 15, 2017. The 1st Judicial District includes Box Elder, Cache, and Rich counties.
The nominees for the vacancy are: Jacob Gordon, deputy county attorney, Cache County Attorney’s Office; R. Christian Hansen, attorney, Hillyard, Anderson & Olsen, P.C.; Kirk Morgan, chief deputy attorney, Box Elder County Attorney’s Office; James Swink, county attorney, Cache County Attorney’s Office; Janette White, assistant attorney general, Utah Attorney General’s Office.
Written comments can be submitted to the 1st District Judicial Nominating Commission Chair Jeff Packer at judicialvacancies@utah.gov or Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, P.O. Box 142330, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2330. The deadline for written comments is noon Dec. 23, 2016. The Nominating Commission may request further information or conduct an investigation of the nominees after reviewing public comments. After the public comment period, the names will be sent to Gov. Gary R. Herbert, who will have 30 days to make an appointment. Gov. Herbert’s appointee is subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate.
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Governor Gary R. Herbert’s Schedule
December 12, 2016 - December 16, 2016
**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, December 12
9:30 a.m. Film Public Service Announcements
Location: State Capitol
Travel to San Diego, California for Western Governors’ Association Meetings
6:00 p.m. Western Governors’ Association Opening Event
Location: San Diego
Tuesday, December 13
All Day: Western Governors’ Association Meetings
Wednesday, December 14
Morning: Western Governors’ Association Meetings
Afternoon: Travel to Salt Lake City
6:30 p.m. Governor’s Mansion Holiday Open House
Location: Governor’s Mansion
Thursday, December 15
10:00 a.m. Governor’s Monthly News Conference
Location: Salt Lake City
Media Access
11:30 a.m. Staff Holiday Luncheon
Location: State Capitol
1:30 p.m. Presentation of Utah Cross Award to SFC Brett C. Heath
Location: State Capitol
Media Access
3:00 p.m. Meeting with Staff
Location: Governor’s Office
4:00 p.m. Meeting with Staff
Location: Governor’s Office
6:30 p.m. Governor’s Mansion Holiday Open House
Location: Governor’s Mansion
Friday, December 16
10:00 a.m. Judicial Interviews
Location: Governor’s Office
1:00 p.m. Officiate Wedding Ceremony
Location: Salt Lake City
Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule
December 12, 2016 - December 16, 2016
**The Lt. Governor’s schedule frequently changes**
Monday, December 12
No public events
Tuesday, December 13
12:00 p.m. BYU Management Society Christmas Devotional
Location: Little America
Wednesday, December 14
6:30 p.m. Governor’s Mansion Holiday Open House
Location: Governor’s Mansion
Thursday, December 15
10:00 a.m. Arts & Culture Business Alliance Meeting
Location: Salt Lake City
11:30 a.m. Staff Holiday Luncheon
Location: State Capitol
1:30 p.m. Meeting with Department of Heritage & Arts
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
2:30 p.m. Scheduling Meeting
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
3:30 p.m. Film video and photo
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
6:30 p.m. Governor’s Mansion Holiday Open House
Location: Governor’s Mansion
Friday, December 16
No public events
