From Deseret News archives:
Utah delegate, 18, helps nominate Clinton
Copperton resident calls health care key issue
"I proudly second the nomination of Hillary Clinton on behalf of my two great-grandmothers, Theresa and Kathryn, both Utah residents, and both born before women had the right to vote," said Pazell as he helped to nominate a woman, although in a losing cause.
Pazell, as the third-youngest delegate at the convention, was chosen to help represent the diversity of Clinton's supporters. Clinton was formally nominated by Dolores Huerta of California, a Hispanic, and was also seconded by Denise Williams Harris of New York, one of Clinton's millions of women supporters.
"I am equally proud to be here as the third-youngest delegate and a representative of the many young voters galvanized to action by Hillary," he said. Pazell had taken a year off of school to work for Clinton in Iowa and Nevada.
Pazell, who said he was a "proud representative of the 723 voters of the great mining town of Copperton," told delegates he especially endorsed Clinton because of her drive for universal health care.
"I believe with all my heart that we can and must achieve health care for all as Hillary says 'No excuses, no exceptions, no one left out."'
Pazell said that his speech was written by convention staff based on comments he gave to them earlier. And, no, he was not really nervous. Still the hall was more than half full so more than 10,000 people were present when he spoke (not to mention a few million people watching on cable TV and the Internet).
What was the other "large" crowd he had spoken to before Wednesday?
On behalf of Clinton, he addressed an Iowa caucus meeting last January, "maybe 450 people there," he said.
Clinton said in a written statement about the three chosen to nominate her, "I will forever be proud of the diversity of our delegation. We have delegates ranging in age from 17 to their late 80s, and represent every walk of life and every corner of America. I want to thank them for their support."
Comments
- Mammogram guidelines spark debate 12:57 p.m.
- Man dies after SUV backs over him 12:39 p.m.
- At 6-5, hard time arguing firing Weis 12:24 p.m.
- $27M transfer for state Route 193 12:20 p.m.
- 'Christmas With King Family' DVD 12:16 p.m.
- Youn men help fill food-pantry needs 12:15 p.m.
- Who is Oprah's heir apparent? 11:39 a.m.
- Florida No. 1, TCU 4 in AP Top 25 11:34 a.m.
- Fed under fire, public anger mounts 11:28 a.m.
- No quagga mussels at Bear Lake 11:27 a.m.
- Glenn Beck to enter politics?
- BYU records with win
- Police link alcohol to murder
- Jazz outlast Pistons in overtime
- Cougars turn focus to dreaded rivals
- Utah Utes whip SDSU
- Former BYU professor remembered
- Cougars put the fun back in football
- Kirilenko heating up for the Jazz
- Y. coach Hill up for Portland State job
- Buttars wants to limit gay rights laws
194 - Palin plans tour stop in Utah
173 - Glenn Beck to enter politics?
166 - Palin's book shows she's unqualified
122 - BYU records with win
116 - Officer cleared in Cardall Taser case
103 - BYU cuts Women's Research Inst.
100 - Jazz finally win in San Antonio
98 - Utes knock off rival Aggies
93 - Huntsman pleased with Obama
87
A little after midnight Wednesday morning, about 21 hours ago as I write...
There's a lot of reason to leave your plastic home as you shop:
Reading the letter, I am not sure that it is eating that is the sin, but...
The media that Sarah criticizes so much is the same force that is providing...
We'll be back next year. I know it, and I hope that all of our coaches and...
This year TCU has proven to the world how weak the MWC is (MWC=WAC). BYU and...
I have no problem with religious people voting their conscience. I do,...
I have to agree that the comment about "the pesky seniors" is uncalled...
I was in my Latin class in High School in California. Our teacher hadn't...
Glenn Beck is Oprah's heir apparent since he has a larger following and can...
of atheism just as morally equal to spreading the Gospel of Christianity. To...
Yes, 40% of doctors polled said they will definitely or seriously consider...



You can be the first to comment on this story.