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State of Arizona Senate Fifty-third Legislature First Regular Session 2017
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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1034 |
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A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
on the death of the Honorable Eleanor Ann Day.
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The Honorable Eleanor Ann (Ann) Day passed away on May 7, 2016 at the age of 77.
Born into a pioneering ranching family on August 10, 1938 in El Paso, Texas, Ann grew up on the Lazy B Ranch in eastern Arizona, a working cattle ranch that was started in 1880 by Ann's grandfather, HC Day, and was in her family for 114 years. Ann served on the board of directors of the Lazy B Ranch and worked there as a cowgirl throughout the early years of her life.
After receiving her bachelor's degree in education from Arizona State University in 1970 and her master's of education degree in counseling and guidance from the University of Arizona in 1972, Ann taught in Phoenix's Alhambra School District and worked as a substitute teacher in the Tucson Unified School District.
Dedicated to public service, Ann served on the Pima County Conciliation Court from 1972 to 1982. She was the first woman appointed to serve on the State Industrial Commission and also served on the State Liquor Board.
A lifelong member of the Republican Party, Ann was elected to the Arizona State Senate in 1990 where she served as both Majority Whip and Chairperson of the Senate Health Committee. During her time in the Senate, she tirelessly advocated on behalf of the citizens of this state through her determined leadership in health maintenance organization reform and the enactment of Arizona's Patient Bill of Rights. On her retirement from the legislature in 2000, Ann continued her tradition of public service as a Pima County Supervisor until 2012.
Despite the demands of her work, Ann gave selflessly of her time, energy and abilities to various civic organizations. She served on the boards of both Planned Parenthood of Arizona and the Girls Club of Tucson and on the Governor's Task Force on Marriage and the Family. She was also a sustaining member of the Junior League of Tucson and was recently named one of the 48 most influential women in Arizona history.
Even after spending countless hours devoted to her community, Ann managed to fit in a game of bridge now and then, adroitly perfecting her skill and strategic maneuvers.
Devoted to her family, Ann will be greatly missed by her brother, Alan Day, her sister, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, her son and daughter‑in‑law, Barry and Kim Simpson, her son, Curtis Simpson, her daughter and son‑in‑law, Jill and Adam Watters, her grandchildren, Caitlin Watters, Courtland Watters, Cassandra Watters, Matt Simpson and Shiloh Patton, her nephews, Scott O'Connor, Jay O'Connor, Brian O'Connor and Hollis Alan Day, and her niece, Marina Day.
Therefore
Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Arizona, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the Members of the Legislature express regret at the passing of the Honorable Eleanor Ann Day and extend their sympathies and condolences to her family and many friends.