Santaquin Post Office to be renamed in honor of fallen Sgt. Bill Hooser
Dec 5, 2024, 3:13 PM | Updated: Dec 17, 2024, 9:57 am
SALT LAKE CITY — A legislation bill introduced by Rep. Burgess Owens passed through the House of Representatives Thursday to honor a Santaquin City Police Department sergeant, who died in the line of duty on May 5, 2024.
The bill itself proposes renaming the Santaquin Post Office in honor of Sgt. Bill Dean Hooser of the Santaquin City Police Department.
Sgt. Bill Hooser’s courage and sacrifice represent the very best of Utah. I'm incredibly grateful that my bill to rename the Santaquin Post Office in his honor passed the House today. We will never forget the sacrifice Sgt. Hooser made. pic.twitter.com/gj7KJCmJgo
— Rep. Burgess Owens (@RepBurgessOwens) December 4, 2024
“Today, the People’s House came together to honor a true Utah hero, Sgt. Bill Hooser, paying tribute to a life defined by service and the ultimate sacrifice he made to protect our community,” Rep. Owens said.
“The Sgt. Bill Hooser Post Office Building will serve as a lasting testament to his courage and dedication—a place where Utahns can reflect on the service of our men and women in law enforcement who stand on the front lines to keep us safe.”
Santaquin Mayor Daniel Olson honored the fallen sergeant with kind words, saying that the renaming would be a reminder of Hooser’s selflessness, dedication, and lasting mark on Santaquin City.
“The Hooser family and the entire community can take pride in knowing that Sgt. Hooser’s memory will be honored and celebrated for generations to come,” Mayor Olson said.
On May 5, 2024, Hooser was killed by a tractor-trailer whose operator was fleeing a traffic stop on Interstate 15 near Mile Marker 244.
Hooser’s spirit lives on by his spouse of 29 years, two daughters, and one granddaughter. His passing was the first line-of-duty death in Utah since 2020.
