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Senator Romney kicked off this year’s Pioneer Day celebrations with the Days of ‘47 Sunrise Service at Assembly Hall in Salt Lake City—a tradition that dates back to 1967.
Utah is the second largest producer of tart cherries in the nation. Senator Romney visited Payson Fruit Growers, a co-op of family farms, to learn about the challenges they’re facing—namely labor shortages, trade, and the drought—and to see first-hand their production. He even participated in the harvest by shaking a few cherry trees! Utah’s agricultural producers know their needs best—and the current process for getting temporary, legal workers into our state is taking too long and is costing too much. Senator Romney will continue to advocate for states to have a greater voice on the federal visa distribution process so Utah has the workforce it needs to support our agricultural industry.
Utah’s pro-business climate encourages global companies, like Stadler Rail, to come to our state to when they're looking to expand their business. Senator Romney toured their facility in Salt Lake to see their production—and even drove a train! We must ensure that our policies continue to support an economy where businesses want to start and expand in our state, creating good-paying jobs for Utahns.
Senator Romney, accompanied by his wife, Ann, attended the Days of '47 Cowboy Games and Rodeo on the eve of Pioneer Day. The Days of '47 Rodeo is one of Utah's longest-standing traditions—celebrating our state's heritage since 1857.
On Pioneer Day, we celebrate the pioneers coming into this extraordinary valley. May we remember the sacrifice and the dedication of these great souls who helped create the beginnings of our state.
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