Arizona legislation · Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Arizona HCR2060: Honorable George Cunningham; death resolution
Status: Passed both chambers, February 19, 2026
HCR2060 - Honorable George Cunningham; death resolution
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution On the death of the Honorable George Cunningham. The Honorable George Cunningham, dedicated former lawmaker and University of Arizona vice president, passed away on May 6, 2025 at the age of 80. Born in 1945 in Nashua, New Hampshire, George was raised as a Boston Red Sox and Celtics fan. At 11 years of age, George and his family moved to Tucson. He attended Catalina High School, where he served as senior class president and ran cross country. He graduated from the University of Arizona, where he met the love of his life, Marjorie…
From the enrolled text, March 6, 2026:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION On the death of the Honorable George Cunningham. (TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) The Honorable George Cunningham, dedicated former lawmaker and University of Arizona vice president, passed away on May 6, 2025 at the age of 80. Born in 1945 in Nashua, New Hampshire, George was raised as a Boston Red Sox and Celtics fan. At 11 years of age, George and his family moved to Tucson. He attended Catalina High School, where he served as senior class president and ran cross country. He graduated from the University of Arizona, where he met the love of his life, Marjorie. They married in 1969 and remained in Tucson. George Cunningham created a legacy of diligence and purpose. Beginning his work in public service early, George was an army reservist and the assistant city manager of South Tucson while attending graduate school at the University of Arizona. He later worked for the Arizona State Senate, where he served as special assistant to the Senate president. He went on to serve his beloved University of Arizona, working in various administrative and financial capacities, including vice president for administrative services, associate vice president and director of planning and budgeting. As vice president, he managed various aspects of the learning environment, such as managing residential life and ensuring that the …