Whereas, in 1864, Congress established the National Statuary
Hall in the Old Hall of the House of Representatives in the United States
Capitol and authorized each state to contribute to the Hall two statues that
represent important historical figures of that state; and
Whereas, Arizona currently has statues on display in Statuary
Hall of John Campbell Greenway, which was donated in 1930, and Father Eusebio
Kino, which was added later in 1965. These are two acclaimed and distinguished
individuals of great importance in Arizona's history; and
Whereas, John C. Greenway was born in Huntsville, Alabama, on July 6, 1872, and attended Yale University where he was a star athlete. After
school, he went to work for U.S. Steel, where he worked his way up to a
management role. He joined the Rough Riders in the Spanish American War, and
was a leader of the charge up San Juan Hill. After the war, Greenway helped U.S. Steel open the Western Mesabi Range. In 1910, Greenway moved from Minnesota to Arizona to manage the copper mines at Bisbee. Seeing the potential of the copper deposits
at Ajo, he developed a method of extracting low grade ore. Greenway planned
and built the city of Ajo. The mine was highly successful, and over three
billion pounds of copper were shipped from Ajo. Greenway also served as a
regent for the University of Arizona. John C. Greenway died on January 19,
1926. His death at the age of 54 was mourned across the country; and
Whereas, legislation enacted by Congress in 2000 authorized any
state to request the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress to approve the
replacement of a statue the state has provided for display in Statuary Hall
under certain conditions; and
Whereas, the state of Arizona will celebrate its centennial on
February 14, 2012, it is appropriate at this time to consider honoring a
distinguished Arizonan who has played a significant role in our state's history
since statehood by placing his statutory in Statuary Hall, namely Senator Barry
Goldwater. This action in no way seeks to diminish the positive contributions
of the two Arizonans already honored in Statuary Hall, and every effort will be
made to ensure that their legacy is preserved in our great state; and
Whereas, it is appropriate that we honor John C. Greenway's
legacy by placing his statue prominently and permanently in the Arizona State
Capitol building as part of the centennial; and
Whereas, Barry Morris Goldwater was born in Phoenix on New
Year's Day, 1909, three years before Arizona was admitted to the Union. He attended the University of Arizona and took over his family's mercantile
business after his father's death in 1930. He transformed his passion for
flying into service in the Army Air Corps during World War II, and on his
return to Arizona following the war he helped organize the Arizona Air National
Guard. Remaining in the reserves after the war, he retired with the rank of
Major General; and
Whereas, Goldwater entered politics in 1949 when he was elected
as a Phoenix city councilman. He first won a United States Senate seat in
1952, when he defeated then Senate majority leader Ernest McFarland. In 1964
Senator Goldwater was the Republican nominee for president. Although defeated
in that race, Goldwater became an icon for conservatism, starting a movement
which many believe led to the election of Ronald Reagan as president in 1980;
and
Whereas, Senator Goldwater was reelected to the Senate in 1968
where he served until his retirement in 1987. During his time in the Senate,
Goldwater served as Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee and Chairman
of the Senate Armed Services Committee; and
Whereas, Barry Goldwater was a quintessential westerner and a
man of great personal charm. His reputation for personal integrity was
unblemished. Throughout his life, Barry Goldwater had a love affair with the
state of Arizona and her people. He extensively explored areas throughout the
state, including the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River, and he loved to
photograph the people and landscapes of Arizona. He was a dear friend to the
members of the Arizona's Native American tribes. He served both rural and
urban constituents with equal passion, and his many years of faithful service
to this state earned him the fitting nickname "Mr. Arizona"; and
Whereas, the legacy of Senator Barry Goldwater since his death
in 1998 has been a source of inspiration to many, and the placement of a statue
in his likeness in Statuary Hall would be a well-deserved and lasting testament
to Barry Goldwater's tremendous impact on both our state and nation.
Therefore
Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
1. That the Members of the Forty-eighth Legislature
and the Governor of the State of Arizona respectfully request that the Congress
of the United States return the statue of John Campbell Greenway earlier
presented by the State of Arizona for placement in Statuary Hall and accept in
return, for placement in Statuary Hall, a statue of Senator Barry Goldwater.
2. That the Members of the Forty-eighth Legislature and
the Governor of the State of Arizona direct the Arizona Historical Advisory
Commission to organize a solicitation for monies for the creation of a statue
of Senator Barry Goldwater; to use the monies to acquire a statue for placement
in Statuary Hall in the Capitol of this nation; to select and contract with a
gifted and experienced sculptor to create a suitable statue of Senator Barry
Goldwater; and to make the statue available for placement in Statuary Hall.
3. That the Members of the Forty-eighth Legislature
and the Governor of the State of Arizona direct that the costs of the creation
of the statue of Senator Barry Goldwater, as well as the costs of transporting
the statue to Washington, D.C. and any incidental costs, be borne by the State
of Arizona through the use of private monies.
4. That the Secretary
of State transmit copies of this Resolution to the President of the United
States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, each
Member of Congress from the State of Arizona, each Member of the Joint
Committee on the Library of Congress and each Member of the Arizona Historical
Advisory Commission.
