Pete Suazo 2004 Pioneers of Progress Legacy Award

Published February 5, 2011

Eluid Pete Suazo was Utah’s first, and only, Latino senator, a position he held until his tragic death in an accident in 2001. As senator and earlier as a House member in the Legislature, Suazo worked to bring opportunities to minorities. He cleaned up meth labs, fought for stronger hate crime laws and helped AIDS victims obtain life insurance. Suazo, described as an “activist for the underdog,” focused his efforts on social change.Pioneers of Progress: The Days of ’47 recognizes modern-day pioneering accomplishments of men and women who have notably uplifted and benefited humanity, and the organization encourages and teaches pioneering principles. Eluid Pete Suazo 2004 Pioneers of Progress Legacy Award
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