Bill Text: AZ HR2001 | 2014 | Fifty-first Legislature 2nd Regular | Enrolled
Bill Title: Ash Fork; flagstone capital
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2014-02-18 - Transmitted to Secretary Of State [HR2001 Detail]
Download: Arizona-2014-HR2001-Enrolled.html
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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-first Legislature Second Regular Session 2014
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HOUSE RESOLUTION 2001 |
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A RESOLUTION
Supporting the designation of Ash Fork, Arizona as the "Flagstone Capital."
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Whereas, in 1882, Ash Fork, Arizona was founded when the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad pushed through the area; and
Whereas, the arrival of the railroad spearheaded the Ash Fork flagstone industry. Noticing the abundance of flagstone in the Ash Fork area, railroad employees started to quarry flagstone to build bridges. Additionally, the presence of the railroad enabled the people of Ash Fork to send flagstone to other locations for the construction of public buildings, churches and office buildings; and
Whereas, in 1893, Ash Fork tragically burned to the ground. The area was soon reconstructed on the other side of the railroad tracks using Ash Fork's famous flagstone; and
Whereas, the Ash Fork flagstone industry continued to grow and prosper after the 1893 fire. Its citizens eventually decided to unofficially designate Ash Fork as the "Flagstone Capital"; and
Whereas, Ash Fork is currently supported in large part by the flagstone industry; and
Whereas, the Ash Fork Historical Society and the Ash Fork Development Association have both voted on and approved of the designation of Ash Fork as the "Flagstone Capital."
Therefore
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona:
That the Members of the House of Representatives support the designation of Ash Fork, Arizona as the "Flagstone Capital."
PASSED BY THE HOUSE FEBRUARY 18, 2014.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 18, 2014.
