History of Martin Luther King Day in Utah

In 1986, Utah declared an official state holiday called Martin Luther King, Jr./Human Rights Day.
In 1991, the Utah State Martin Luther King Jr./Human Rights Commission (MLK Commission) was established by Executive Order.
In 1993, the MLK Commission was successful in urging the renaming of 6th South Street in downtown Salt Lake City to "Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard."
In 1995, 24th Street in downtown Ogden was renamed "Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard."
In 1999, Governor Leavitt reauthorized the Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Commission.
In 2000, the legislature voted to change the name of the holiday from Human Rights Day to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
In 2000, Governor Leavitt signed the bill officially naming the holiday Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.