Happy Centennial Anniversary Arizona

Happy Centennial Anniversary Arizona

It's Valentines Day, it's my 22nd wedding anniversary and it's Arizona's 100 yearr Statehood Anniversary! There's a whole lot going on today in Arizona!February 14, 2012 is a day that Arizona residents and visitors will celebrate. 100 years ago today, Arizona became the 48th State in the Union. While driving in Phoenix yesterday, I saw many centennial signs on highways and major thoroughfares. There's a plethora of activities planned year round.

Some facts about Arizona
Sun City, Arizona is the first 55 adult retirement community in the United States.

Located 55 west of Phoenix, Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, generates more electricity than any other power plant in the United States.

Mount Humphreys, in Flagstaff is Arizona’s highest mountain, 12,642 feet.

Payson, Arizona is the site of the world’s oldest continuous rodeo.

The official Arizona state flower is the saguaro cactus blossom is the official state flower.

The Palo Verde is the official Arizona state tree.

The cactus wren is the official Arizona state bird.

Arizona’s economy: Cattle, Citrus, Climate, Copper and Cotton.

The 13 stripes on the Arizona flag represent the 13 original colonies of the United States.

The 13 stripes on the Arizona flag represent the 13 original colonies of the United States. One hundred years ago today, February 14, 1912, Arizona was the last of the 48 contiguous states to be admitted to the United States of America. Happy Anniversary Arizona!