News from the State Legislature

State Legislative Leaders Support Planning Efforts that Look Ahead to Arizona's Centennial Celebration

(Phoenix) House Speaker Jake Flake and Senate President Ken Bennett today express their support for dedicated Centennial planning work being performed by interested citizens and the Arizona State Library and Archives. With this historic event coming in 2012, the legislative leaders also announce their support for the expansion of the Arizona Historical Advisory Commission to further facilitate its efforts to coordinate Centennial planning throughout Arizona.

Speaker Flake said, “The Centennial will be an unmatched opportunity to display to the rest of the country and the world the wonders of Arizona and its amazing heritage. This will be our time to shine in the spotlight, and we must do what we can to make the marking of this historic event equal the greatness of the place we are celebrating.” Speaker Flake added, “Making the most of the chance to continue to boost the perception of Arizona and to raise Arizona’s prominence in the world is something we all should agree upon. I look forward to continue working with the Governor on this extremely worthy effort.”

President Bennett said, “A coordinated statewide planning approach is important to ensure that Arizona’s Centennial celebration reflects the diversity, traditions and bright future of our unique state. I support the Arizona Historical Advisory Commission to function as the coordinating hub for the Centennial planning effort.”

The Arizona Historical Advisory Commission includes as statutory members the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, the Arizona Historical Society, the Arizona State Museum, Arizona State Parks and the State Historic Preservation Office. The Commission operates under the auspices of the Arizona State Library, a bipartisan Legislative agency.