ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session

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HCM2012: Leupp Road; renaming; Kachina Point

Sponsor: Representative Tsosie, LD 6

Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure

Overview

Urges the State Board on Geographic and Historical Names to rename Leupp Road to Kachina Point to promote Hopi heritage and culture in this state.

History

Established in 1982, the Arizona State Board on Geographic and Historic Names (ASBGHN) has statutory responsibility to determine the most appropriate names for geographic features and places of historical significance in Arizona. The Board also has statutory responsibility to establish or designate a highway or area as a parkway, historic road, or scenic road that is of geographic or historical significance in Arizona. 

The Hopi Tribe is a sovereign nation located in northeastern Arizona. The reservation occupies part of Coconino and Navajo counties, encompasses more than 1.5 million acres, and is made up of 12 villages on three mesas.

Provisions

1.   Urges the State Board on Geographic and Historical Names to rename Leupp Road to Kachina Point to promote Hopi heritage and culture in this state.

2.   Urges the Secretary of State to transmit a copy of this Memorial to the Chairperson of the State Board of Geographic and Historic Names.

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6.   Initials LM/IC                 HCM 2012

7.   2/12/2026  Page 0 Transportation & Infrastructure

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