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U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement for the dedication of the statue of former Senator Barry Goldwater to the National Statuary Hall Collection yesterday, Wednesday February 11, 2015:

“Barry Goldwater represented the ideal statesman. Arizonan’s could not have had a better voice to speak on their behalf and represent their unique western values. Barry Goldwater was tea party before tea party was cool. It is only fitting that a statue of this great American, who believed above all else in upholding and defending the Constitution, should stand tall in the National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol.

“I am proud to be joined by the entire Arizona Congressional delegation to honor this patriot who still serves as a timeless example of what all elected officials should strive for in their efforts to serve the American people.” 

Background:

In 2008 the Arizona Congressional delegation and former Governor Janet Napolitano submitted the request that the statue of John Campbell Greenway be replaced with former Senator Barry Goldwater as Arizona’s second representative statue in the National Statuary Hall collection.

To further commemorate the life of Barry Goldwater, Congressman Gosar was the original sponsor for H.R. 3027, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 442 Miller Valley Road in Prescott, Arizona, as the “Barry M. Goldwater Post Office” which was signed into law on December 18, 2014.

The Congressman introduced this bill following town halls in the Prescott area where constituents called for honoring the late Senator. Over 100 Arizona residents signed a petition to rename the Miller Valley Road post office. The location was suggested by the local postmaster.

You can read a recent feature article from the Washington Times on the life of Barry Goldwater HERE.

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