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Show Fight From 6 Quest From pnge 6 jected on the ceiling above, and cheers went up. The invocation was offered by President George Q. Cannon, played by Bryan Bowles. He asked the state and the inhabitants of Utah be blessed from this day forward. Joseph Rawlins, played by James Arrington, then gave the announcement, a proclamation from U.S. President Grover Cleveland. It stated Utah had adopted the U.S. Constitution, and complied with all the requirements to become a member of the union. President Cleveland's proclamation also said the federal government would withdraw total control, and the power of the state would be turned over to the people of Utah. Gov. Heber M. Wells, played by Robert Peterson, addressed the audience of hopeful Utahns with much fervor. He voiced his expectations of what this state should mean and become. Wells also said as long as the stars and stripes waved over the country with such brilliancy, "may Utah be one of the brightest stars in that glorious constellation." Several songs, written for this day in history, spoke of pioneers, their trials and struggles and the scenic beauty of Utah. Utah Centennial Chairman Stephen Studdert said we must take time, to ponder our heritage, the contributions to the state, and our responsibilities as individuals to preserve what we have. He said he looks forward to what lies ahead. "We welcome Utah to its second century," Studdert said. He said it is a state with unlimited possibilities. During a video presentation, Utah's scenic beauty was mixed with history, marking the pioneers struggle and success. It also marked Utahns who have made a difference in the world around. Utahns, like Philo T. Farnsworth, were remembered for the invention of the television, and Martha Hughes Cannon, as the first woman senator.In 1948, the simple cake pan was turned into the first Frisbee by a Utahn. Of course, events like the first artificial heart from the University of Utah were not forgotten. During this year, may Utahns remember their history, and events and people that made this state possible. In the words of Rev. Thomas Corwin 111 i f f , played by David Spangenthal, "May no one regret the 45th star on the RecentSupreme Court decisions had eliminated all efforts by the Mormon Church to declare laws against polygamy unconstitutional based on religious freedom. Laws had been passed denying any member of the Mormon Church practicing polygamy the right to hold political office or vote. The Utah Commission seized all church properties and financial records and was threatening tocon-fiscate Mormon temples. By 1890, Woodruff felt the U.S. government would stop at nothing to dismantle Mormonism. Intense lobbying and a $150,000 national newspaper campaign followed Woodruff's Manifesto to change the negative public image of Utah. President Harrison postponed Utah's seventh petition for statehood until after the election of 1892, flag. Get campus activity information in: Tlie Signpost which he lost. One of his final acts was to grant unlimited amnesty to people convicted of polygamy. The Utah Enabling Act was passed in the House of Representatives in late 1893 and passed in the Senate in July of 1894. The act was signed into law July 16, 1894. A state convention was held to adopt a state constitution, which had many terms dictated by the federal government. On Jan. 4, 1896, Grover Cleveland signed the declaration admitting Utah as the 45th state in the Union. Heber Wells, voted the first governor of Utah, declared in his inaugural address, "Our patriotism must never falter; our allegiance will ever remain supreme." "Utah-The Struggle for Statehood" is scheduled to air again Feb. 25-28 on KUED Channel 7. A video cassette or book is also available for $34.95 through the University of Utah. To order, call1-800-477-KUED. mm January 18 11 Park Cm. U I a h TICKET SALES LOCAL TICKET SALES BEGIN JAN. 8 PHONE SALES JANUARY 11-28 8 A.M. TO 8 PM. TICKET OUTLETS SALT LAKE CITY - CROSSROADS PLAZA PARK CITY - GATEWAY BUILDING ION CORNER OF HEBER AVENUE AND SWEOE ALLEY) STUDENT DISCOUNT BOOKLETS AVAILABLE CONTACT CARLA W00DMANSEE 801 476 9524 FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION 801 322 1700 FILM GUIDE AVAILABLE AT ALL OUTLETS r7s 6 n m mm c-a5 paper. 'AaT .... Let us knoui at the signpost: 02G-727M |