Since moving to Utah in 2017, I’ve been overwhelmingly impressed by the hospitality of this place. And that’s saying a lot, coming from the Deep South as I do. Utah has been welcoming to me and to my family, and I’ve been amazed at the rich diversity of its people.
I was especially heartened by Gov. Gary Herbert’s recent request that the Trump Administration reverse its policy limiting the number of refugees allowed into the United States.
In his letter to the president, Herbert said, “Utah’s unique history informs our approach to refugees… As a result, we empathize deeply with individuals and groups who have been forced from their homes and we love giving them a new home and a new life.