AZ HR2008

Carly Theresa Verbeke died unexpectedly on September 15, 2020, at age twenty-four.

She earned bachelor's degrees in Political Science and English from Arizona State University and master's degrees in English and Disability Studies, and was planning to attend Stanford Law School to practice disability law.

She served as a nonpartisan research intern for the Arizona House of Representatives in 2019, significantly influencing accessibility improvements for people with disabilities.

She was known for her involvement in adaptive athletics, mentoring adaptive youth soccer teams, advocacy for disability studies programs, and published work on disability issues.

The House of Representatives expresses sincere regret on her passing and extends heartfelt sympathies to her family and friends.