Lawmakers on Monday honored Jon Huntsman Sr., the late billionaire philanthropist who rose from poverty to become one of Utah’s wealthiest businessmen before he died this month at age 80.
While discussing a resolution that passed the House and Senate, lawmakers recalled what they said was his love, patience and guidance for his family, friends, politicians and the patients at the cancer institute that bears his family’s name.
Rep. Edward Redd, R-Logan, told his colleagues he’s undergoing treatment at the Huntsman Cancer Institute for cancer. He spoke of the institute’s impact in attracting cancer researchers to Utah and the ensuing benefit for patients.