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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fiftieth Legislature Second Regular Session 2012
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 2021 |
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A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
proclaiming "arizona" by rex allen, jr. to be the state centennial song.
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Whereas, the song "Arizona," composed and sung by Rex Allen, Jr., was adopted as the alternate state anthem by the Arizona Legislature in 1982; and
Whereas, nearly thirty years later, the song's words hold as much meaning and emotion as they ever did for those who feel strong ties to the State of Arizona:
I love you, Arizona
Your mountains, deserts and streams
The rise of Dos Cabezas
And the outlaws I see in my dreams
I love you Arizona
Superstitions, Grand Canyon and all
The warmth you give at sunrise
Your sunsets put music in us all
Arizona
You're the magic in me
Arizona you're the life-blood of me
I love you, Arizona
Desert dust on the wind
The sage and cactus are blooming
And the smell of the rain on your skin
Arizona
You're the magic in me
Arizona you're the life-blood of me
Whereas, in 2012 Arizona is celebrating the one hundredth anniversary of its statehood with numerous activities and events. On this auspicious occasion it is fitting that we honor the stirring words of "Arizona" as the State Centennial Song.
Therefore
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona, the Senate concurring:
That the Members of the Legislature proclaim "Arizona" as the State Centennial Song and encourage this tribute to our great state to be played at all Centennial events.