Utah Young Mother of the Year at the Utah Legislature

I had such a neat day at the Capitol building on March 4. I felt very appreciated. But I know I was just representing all the amazing mothers out there as Utah Young Mother of the Year. I wanted to share a few things with you so you could feel loved and appreciated too.
I met up with Dixie Clifford, the Utah Mother of the Year, Arelene Kennington (my husband's Aunt), and Sharon Allred the two Merit Mothers of the Year, and a few members of the State Board of American Mothers at the Utah State Capitol Building. We has to wait for a few minutes while the Senate finished voting on a bill. Then we went in to the Senate Chambers. My senator, Curtis Bramble, and Dixie's Senator, John Valentine, introduced us to the Senate. Everyone stood and applauded us and smiled at us. I was impressed that the Senate took time from their busy schedule to recognize mothers.
We then got to meet with Governor Huntsman. He was very warm and personable. He took time to talk to each of us and asked about us and our families. He said we were doing a great job and how much he appreciates the mothers of Utah. He supports American Mothers platform to strengthen Utah families.
Then we were whisked up to the House of Representatives, where my Rep Stephen Clark, and Dixie's Rep Stephen Sandstrom introduced us to the House. Representative Clark read my biography where I had written about how we adopted a child and are hoping to adopt another child. I feel like I am representing women who are mothers through adoption. I'm also hoping that we can find our next child to adopt through this experience. So now the Governor, the Senators of Utah and Representatives know we are hoping to adopt another child. If that doesn't help us get a baby, I don't know what will. : >
The Senate gave us each an "Official Citation Honoring American Mothers Inc, Utah Association". I wanted to share a little bit with you:
"Whereas American Mothers, Inc, Utah Association, is dedicated to supporting mtohers in their work to encourage honesty, integrity, patriotism, and the application of moral vlaues in every area of American Life, beginnning in the homes;
Whereas the Utah Mother of the Year Award and the Utah Mother of Young Children Award are given each year by the association to honor women who share the association's objectives and have demonstrated outstanding achievement in representing and promoting mother hood and family life. ....
Whereas the presentation and strengthening of family values is of great importance to many Utahns who share the ideals of American Mothers, Inc., Utah Association. The Legislature of this state of Utah recognizes the efforts of American Mothers, Inc., Utah Association to strengthen the moral and spiritual foundations of the family and the home.
Be it Further known that the Legislature expresses its appreciation for the tireless devotion and hard work demonstrated by all Utah mothers in the care and nurturing of their families".
I thought you would like to know that you are appreciated by the Utah Legislature as well as the Governor.
I'll add pictures as soon as I can get copies!