House Republicans in Arizona have introduced HCM 2007, a measure that calls for State Route 69 to be divided into six sections, each named to honor veterans from major U.S. military conflicts. The proposal asks the Arizona State Board on Geographic and Historic Names to designate segments of the highway as memorials for veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Desert Storm, and the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. The Secretary of State is also urged to send a copy of this memorial request to the chairperson of the board.
Representative Quang Nguyen commented on the measure: “Arizona owes a debt that can never be fully repaid to the men and women who fought for this country. They answered the call in the world’s darkest hours, on frozen hillsides, in jungles, across deserts, and in the streets and mountains where terrorists tried to make war on Americans. They did not hesitate. They put their lives on the line so the United States would stay free, our families could live in peace, and our flag would never be lowered to an enemy.”
Nguyen further stated: “State Route 69 is a major corridor in our state. When Arizonans drive it, I want them to see names that mean something. World War I. World War II. Korea. Vietnam. Desert Storm. Iraq and Afghanistan. Those names stand for sacrifice, courage, and victory. This memorial keeps that truth in front of us, mile after mile.”
HCM 2007 now advances as an official request before state authorities.
Carbone was elected as a Republican representative for Arizona’s 25th House District in 2023 following Michelle Udall.
