Gov. Herbert issues statements on passage of COVID-19 relief bill and the Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Act
SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 21, 2020) - Gov. Gary R. Herbert released the following statements on the bill Congress just passed to fund the government and fight the COVID-19 pandemic, and on the passage of the Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Act.
“I’m elated to see Congress pass this historic agreement between the state of Utah and the Navajo Nation,” said Governor Gary Herbert. “This agreement represents more than 15 years of good faith work between our governments. It will mean critical drinking water
infrastructure for residents of the Navajo Nation and certainty for Utah’s water supply as our state continues growing. I am especially grateful for the persistence and hard work of Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer, Representatives Rob Bishop and Ben McAdams, Senator Romney, and Secretary of Interior David Bernhardt, all of whom were critical to the bill’s success. Today is a great day for our state and for the thousands of tribal residents whose daily lives will be transformed by access to safe drinking water.”
Governor Herbert also expressed appreciation for the additional funding for COVID-19 relief.
“I’m glad to see this bill reflects the importance of COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, and vaccine distribution. And I’m grateful to see Congress understood the importance of flexibility in the funding provided to states and localities for fighting the pandemic.”
“I’m elated to see Congress pass this historic agreement between the state of Utah and the Navajo Nation,” said Governor Gary Herbert. “This agreement represents more than 15 years of good faith work between our governments. It will mean critical drinking water
infrastructure for residents of the Navajo Nation and certainty for Utah’s water supply as our state continues growing. I am especially grateful for the persistence and hard work of Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer, Representatives Rob Bishop and Ben McAdams, Senator Romney, and Secretary of Interior David Bernhardt, all of whom were critical to the bill’s success. Today is a great day for our state and for the thousands of tribal residents whose daily lives will be transformed by access to safe drinking water.”
Governor Herbert also expressed appreciation for the additional funding for COVID-19 relief.
“I’m glad to see this bill reflects the importance of COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, and vaccine distribution. And I’m grateful to see Congress understood the importance of flexibility in the funding provided to states and localities for fighting the pandemic.”
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