AZ SCR1004

Establishes May 1st of each year as Cold War Victory Day in Arizona to commemorate the end of the Cold War, which lasted from September 2, 1945 until December 26, 1991.

Recognizes the Cold War as a long struggle between democratic nations led by the United States against the communist ideology and military threat of the Soviet Union, marked by major crises including the Berlin airlift, Korean War, Cuban missile crisis, and Vietnam War.

Honors tens of thousands of Arizona veterans who valiantly served in the armed forces during the Cold War conflict, many of whom sacrificed their lives.

Credits President Ronald Reagan's presidency with advancing efforts toward the overthrow of the communist threat and cites his historic call to "tear down this wall" as inspiring renewed patriotism and national purpose.

Directs the Secretary of State to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Cold War Veterans Association, a Kansas-based federally recognized veterans' service organization that identified May 1st as the day to commemorate Cold War victory.