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Senate issues proclamation honoring Santa Rosa Barrio and Washington Park community
Summary
The Arizona Senate read a legislative proclamation recognizing the Santa Rosa Barrio and Washington Park neighborhood, noting a mural unveiled April 1, 2026, and honoring the community's cultural and veteran contributions.
The Arizona Senate on April 6 read a legislative proclamation honoring the Santa Rosa Barrio and celebrating the Washington Park community in Phoenix. The proclamation, introduced on the floor and read into the record, recognized the neighborhood’s historical role in Mexican‑American life, the labor history of families in the community, and the service of local veterans across multiple wars.
The proclamation notes the unveiling of a mural on April 1, 2026, and commemorates local institutions including the Santa Rosa Chapel and faith communities described in the text. Sponsors of the proclamation included district legislative members who signed the document; the body joined in recognition of visiting community members and the proclamation was presented and accepted on the floor.
The recognition was ceremonial and involved no formal policy action; members welcomed visitors from Washington Park and other guests in the gallery.
Source: Arizona Senate floor proceedings (April 6, 2026).
