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2023-12-03 |
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| Name | Brian S. King |
| Address | 1855 Michigan Ave
Salt Lake City, Utah , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
 X (Twitter) | RepBrianKing |
| Born |
August 19, 1959
(65 years)
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| Contributor | eddy 9_99 |
| Last Modifed | BrentinCO
Jul 12, 2024 09:35am |
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| Info | On his mother's side, Brian proudly carries the legacy of his great great grandfather, Hyrum Smith, brother to Joseph Smith, the founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This connection to a pivotal figure in religious history fuels Brian's perspective on challenging authority. He reflects on the Christlike attribute of questioning power, drawing parallels between the sacrifice of Jesus and the challenges faced by his great great grandfather in standing up for truth, even when unpopular.
Brian’s paternal grandmother’s family, the Lymans, further extends Brian's pioneer roots, with origins in Southern Utah. Brian often reminisces about family gatherings on the Boulder Mountain, surrounded by the red-rock beauty of the landscape, where the essence of Utah's beginnings seeped into their shared stories.
Brian's grandfather on his father's side served a term in the Utah State House of Representatives exactly a century before Brian's own first term—a century bridging generations and echoing the commitment to public service that resonates in the King family history.
Brian, the fifth of five boys, was born in Salt Lake City. His father, an attorney, and his grandfather, a sheep and cattle rancher in Wayne and Garfield counties, instilled values that would shape Brian's future.
The dinner table in the King household was not just a place for meals but a crucible for ideas and opinions. Engaging in discussions that were neither adversarial nor personal, the family explored perspectives, often finding themselves switching positions mid-conversation. In these moments, they recognized the separation between individual identity and the ideas being presented.
Returning to Utah after his mission for the LDS church in St. Louis, Missouri, Brian’s decision to follow in his family's legal footsteps unfolded organically. Three out of five brothers became lawyers, and Brian decided to become a trial lawyer representing individuals who have been harmed by insurers’ wrongful denial of claims. Drawing on the stories of his father's legal exploits, he found himself in court regularly, advocating for families against corporate interests. His commitment to representing those whose mental health and substance use disorder treatment claims were denied by insurance companies reflects a dedication to justice and advocacy.
Family expanded for Brian when he became a father himself, with four children—Alexandra, Jocelyn, Olivia, and Sophia. Each child brought unique challenges and joys, contributing to Brian's evolution as a father. Brian's journey to parenthood was marked by introspection and a determination to create the best possible lives for his children.
The intertwining of family, career, and public service defines Brian's narrative. As an LDS Bishop in the mid-1990s, he embraced connecting with people during vulnerable moments.
Political service became a natural extension of Brian's commitment to community. Elected to the State Legislature in 2008, he later assumed the role of House Minority Leader from 2015 to 2023. In navigating the complexities of legislation, Brian learned the art of thoughtful disagreement for the better—a principle he carried into the legislative sphere from his personal and professional life.
While remaining an active member of the church, Brian's interfaith marriage and close ties with friends and family from diverse religious backgrounds underscore his belief that every Utahn deserves an advocate for religious or non-religious liberty. This conviction compels him to proactively speak out against any restrictions on freedoms or rights imposed in the name of religion.
Brian's personal life, professional career, political service, and church commitments revolve around a recurring paradigm: the convergence of problem-solving and nurturing.
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