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U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Utah eyeing elimination of 12th grade

Utah State Sen. Chris Buttars says his state should make 12th grade optional to students who have already completed their required high school credits.

Top News // 1 decade ago

Flap continues over pol's anti-gay remarks

Utah state Sen. Chris Buttars' recent anti-gay comments have spurred calls for his censuring.

Odd News // 1 decade ago

Jockstrip: The world as we know it.

Police say man chased down stolen pickup ... Utah sen. seeks Merry Christmas resolution ... Hotel builds $200,000 home for ducks ... 55,000 mistakenly get free money flier ... The world as we know it from UPI.

Odd News // 1 decade ago

Utah sen. seeks Merry Christmas resolution

A Utah state lawmaker says the Legislature will be presented with a resolution asking retailers not to exclude "Merry Christmas" from their holiday greetings.

Top News // 1 decade ago

Utah legislator apologizes for slur

A Utah state senator has apologized for comparing a school funding bill to a "dark ugly" black baby, saying he did not intend it as a racist slur.

Science News // 1 decade ago

Utah House rejects evolution measure

Utah state representatives have rejected legislation that would have regulated how the theory of evolution is taught in public schools. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Chris Buttars, R-West Jordan, would have required the Utah Board of Education to create a c

Science News // 1 decade ago

Utah may OK evolution, but with a footnote

A Utah Senate committee has split along party lines, saying evolution should be taught in the state's public schools -- but with a disclaimer.

Science News // 1 decade ago

Legislator wants intelligent design

A Utah legislator says if evolution is taught in biology, then the idea of an intelligent force creating the universe should to be taught in philosophy.

D. Chris Buttars (born April 1, 1942) is a Republican member of the Utah State Senate representing senate district 10 (which spans the cities of South Jordan, West Jordan, and Herriman). He has served as a state senator since 2001.

Buttars was born in Logan, Utah on April 1, 1942, and graduated from Utah State University with a B.S. in Marketing/Economics in 1967. Upon graduating from Utah State University he was employed at Amoco Oil Company from 1967 to 1976 as a Retail Sales Manager. In 1976 he became the Executive Director of the Petroleum Retails Organization. He was director of the Utah Boys Ranch, now known as West Ridge Academy, a boarding school for boys.

Buttars is married to Helen, and is the father of six and currently lives in West Jordan, Utah. He successfully ran for the West Jordan City Council in 1970, and served on the City Council until 1983. Buttars ran for the Utah Senate in 2000, and has served as Utah State Senator for district 10 from 2001 to present. Buttars has served in various Republican Party leadership positions. Buttars is also a recipient of the Boy Scouts of America's Silver Beaver award for distinguished service to the BSA.

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