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Arizona Legislature honors the late former lawmaker and University vice president George Cunningham

Original title: Honorable George Cunningham; death resolution

Last action · February 19, 2026: Transmit to Secretary of StateSponsor: Stephanie Stahl Hamilton

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What This Bill Would Do

The Arizona Legislature expresses sincere regret at the passing of the Honorable George Cunningham and extends condolences to his surviving family members.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative record to honor a former official; no funding or service changes are stated.

Background
  • George Cunningham was a longtime Arizona public servant, lawmaker, and university administrator who passed away on May 6, 2025. context
  • HCR 2060 is a concurrent resolution introduced during the 2026 session of the Fifty-seventh Arizona Legislature to formally honor his life and legacy. context

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Surviving family members of George Cunningham

Receive the formal expression of condolences and legislative recognition from the State of Arizona.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of HCR 2060?
HCR 2060 is a commemorative expressing regret and condolences from the Arizona Legislature on the passing of former lawmaker George Cunningham.
What public offices did George Cunningham hold in Arizona?
George Cunningham served as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, a member of the Arizona State Senate, chief of staff to Governor Rose Mofford, and budget director for Governor Janet Napolitano.

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

8 actions
  1. Feb 19, 2026Enrolled
    Transmit to Secretary of State
  2. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    Transmit to Senate
  3. Feb 19, 2026House
    Transmit to House
  4. Feb 19, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate First Reading
  5. Feb 19, 2026HouseFloor
    House Second Reading Waived
  6. Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House First Reading Waived
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  1. Feb 19, 2026SenateFloor
    PASSED
  2. Feb 19, 2026HouseFloor
    PASSED

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Connected Entities

Tucson, University of Arizona, Arizona State Senate and 13 more
locationTucson“Hometown of George Cunningham”Map →
OrganizationUniversity of Arizona“Higher education institution where George Cunningham worked and studied”Map →
OrganizationArizona State Senate“Legislative body where George Cunningham served”Map →
PersonStephanie Stahl Hamilton“Representative who introduced HCR 2060”Map →
PersonMarjorie“Wife of George Cunningham”Map →
PersonPaul Cunningham“Son of George Cunningham”Map →
PersonEve Cunningham-Schvidler“Daughter of George Cunningham”Map →
locationNashua“Birthplace of George Cunningham”Map →
locationItaly“Country partnering to build a telescope”Map →
PersonMolly Carey“Daughter of George Cunningham”Map →
PersonJanet Napolitano“Former Governor of Arizona”Map →
OrganizationGrand Canyon Institute“Nonpartisan think tank cofounded by George Cunningham”Map →
OrganizationArizona House of Representatives“Legislative body where George Cunningham served”Map →
PersonGeorge Cunningham“Former lawmaker and University of Arizona vice president who passed away on May ”Map →
PersonRose Mofford“Former Governor of Arizona”Map →
locationNew Hampshire“State where George Cunningham was born”Map →

Sources

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apps.azleg.gov

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