AZ HR2002

Commemorates the Mexico-United States Commission to Eradicate Foot-and-Mouth Disease, established in 1946 to combat an outbreak that appeared in Veracruz, Mexico in that year.

Recognizes the contributions of approximately 8,000 workers from both sides of the border, including Arizona members, who worked from April 1947 to April 1954 to stop the disease's spread.

Notes that the eradication program resulted in over one million animals being lost, more than 60 million vaccine doses administered, and a total cost exceeding $136 million.

Directs the Arizona House of Representatives to honor the selfless contributions of Arizona Commission members and encourages schools and civic groups to teach about this historical achievement.

Acknowledges that the Commission members demonstrated successful international cooperation between two sovereign nations and used vaccination to eradicate a disease for the first time in history.