Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs joined Phoenix City Councilmembers Carlos Galindo-Elvira and Kesha Hodge Washington, along with honorary guest Mary Rose Wilcox, to unveil a ceremonial street sign in honor of Mrs. Wilcox at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Grant Street.
“It is such an honor to be here to celebrate this amazing trailblazer and a true agent of change,” Governor Hobbs said. “Mrs. Wilcox’s dedication and fighting for those without a voice is a shining example of public service.”
Mrs. Wilcox is an Arizona native who was born in Superior, AZ, within Arizona's copper corridor. Following Mrs. Wilcox's move to Phoenix, she was called upon to assist former U.S. Senator Dennis DeConcini, where she developed her drive for serving the citizens of Phoenix and Arizona.
“This ceremony and naming of a street is different from others where the person is already gone” ... “for me to be able to be here and see it become a reality is an honor me and my family. This is a real privilege for me and my love for the City of Phoenix will be forever,” Wilcox said.
Mrs. Wilcox was the first Hispanic woman to serve on both the Phoenix City Council representing District 7 and the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors representing District 5. Following her political career, Mrs. Wilcox opened a restaurant with her husband, El Portal, in South Phoenix. The ceremonial sign signifying “The Mary Rose Wilcox Way,” is located on the street corner in front of their restaurant.
