Utah: Celebrating a Vital Statistics Centennial 1905 to 2005 Jeff Duncan, Director, Office of Vital Records and Statistics Utah Department of Health
100 Years is a Milestone
History 1896—Utah becomes 45 th state 1905—Statewide registration of births and deaths 1910—Added to death registration area 1917—Added to birth registration area Original fee: $1.00
Planning a Celebration Volunteer Committee—15 members from Vital Records, Public Information Office Nine Meetings over one year Finalized plans for: –Open House –Displays –Public Relations –Statistics / History
The Big Day… March 9, 2005 One event became three: –Press Conference –Guest speakers/lunch –Open House
Press Conference
Special Guests
Media Coverage
Public Health Messages
Lessons Learned Start planning early Involve PIO staff if you want media coverage Invite the right guests
Old Utah Marriage License