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Arizona's 99th Statehood Day Celebration
February 14, 2011
Observed February 14, 2011

Coordinated by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, the Statehood Day program was observed on February 14, 2014, in the Capitol’s Historic Senate Chamber. The ceremony was emceed by State Librarian GladysAnn Wells.

The Trevor G. Browne Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps presented the colors. Speaker of the House Kirk Adams made opening remarks and Chief Justice Rebecca White Berch led the Pledge of Allegiance. Tim Bee, Director of the Governor’s Southern Arizona Office, read a Proclamation from Governor Jan Brewer commemorating the day.

The Trevor Browne Army JROTC presents the colors


Speaker Adams makes remarks

GladysAnn Wells, President of the Capitol Museum Guild Kent Walter, and President of the Friends of Arizona Archives Dennis Preisler presented the Polly Award to Catherine May.

Wells, Walter and Preisler present Polly Award to May



May speaks during the final portion of the program

Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal recognized 12 student winners of the Polly Rosenbaum Writing Contest. The contest is sponsored by the Arizona Educational Foundation and APS. After the ceremony, the students met with Superintendent Huppenthal and read their winning entries.

Superintendent Huppenthal speaks

Many projects and programs of the State Library, Archives and Public Records were displayed in the Capitol rotunda and lawns to prepare for next year’s Centennial.

All photos on this page were taken by Taylor Arrazola. Scott Cancelosi took additional photos that are available at the Secretary of State’s website.

A special thanks to the Office of the Governor, The Honorable Jan Brewer, and the Trevor G. Browne Army JROTC.

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