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In addition to the usual political debate, the Senate entertained an impromptu mini concert by local band Neon Trees on Wednesday during its regular meeting time.

The band, which hails from Provo and is nationally acclaimed, sang a few bars of their popular song, "Animal," after the Senate recognized and thanked them for their commitment to clean living.

"They are a fantastic example of how to get into the music scene and maintain their values and morals," said Sen. Aaron Osmond, R-South Jordan. He said the four band members have a commitment to not use drugs and alcohol, nothing that they are also members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

"Your grandkids are not going to know a word about what you've done in this whole session, but when you tell them you were with these guys today, they're going to explode," said Sen. Jim Dabakis, D-Salt Lake City, addressing the Senate.

Sen. Howard Stephenson, R-Draper, expressed gratitude to the band's only female member, Elaine Bradley, for being an outstanding example of a mother while still being involved in her music. He said he shows her Youtube video about motherhood to the boys and girls he teaches at the Salt Lake Detention Center.

"That video impacts those kids, both the boys and the girls, when they see what you've done and the level of integrity and clean living that this band shows."