Statement on death of former Arizona Gov. Rose Mofford

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick issued the following statement about former Arizona Gov. Rose Mofford, who died today at age 94.

“Long before she made history by becoming Arizona’s first female governor, Rose Mofford was already blazing trails across our state. She grew up in Globe, the daughter of immigrants, and made her mark as Globe High School’s first female class president, its valedictorian, and as an All-American softball player. As our longtime secretary of state and then as governor, she never forgot she was in office to serve the people of Arizona, and it showed. With her abiding love for our state, steady leadership, no-nonsense approach and good humor, it’s no wonder Rose Mofford was a role model to me and so many other women and girls across Arizona. Our state is a better place because of Rose Mofford, and I am honored and grateful to have known her. She will be deeply missed.”

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