Erma Bombeck, considered one of the funniest and most sarcastic writers of our time. She wrote about being a mother, wife, journalist and a woman.

Arizona Gov. Raúl H. Castro, also served two terms as U.S. ambassador to El Salvador, Colombia and Argentina.

César E. Chavez, known for leadership and activism on behalf of farm workers nationwide.

Navajo and Hopi Code Talkers, Native-American soldiers who served in the U.S. armed forces during both World Wars and transmitted secret tactical information.

Joan Ganz Cooney, one of the leading visionaries behind the creation of Children’s Television Workshop and Sesame Street.

U.S. Sen. Barry Goldwater, five-term United States Senator from Arizona.

U.S. Sen. Carl T. Hayden, represented Arizona as a U. S. Representative and Senator for seven terms, the longest congressional term in United States history.

Ira Hayes, a member of the Pima Nation, served the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II and survived the Battle of Iwo Jima. Was one of the six men to mount the U.S. flag on Mount Suribachi in 1945.

Silvestre S. Herrera, the only living person authorized to wear both the Medal of Honor and Mexico’s Order of Military Merit. The first Arizonan awarded the Medal of Honor during World War II.

Bil Keane, cartoonist known for his work on the strip Family Circus, published in 1,500 newspapers worldwide, making it the most syndicated strip in American history.

Father Eusebio Francisco Kino, Italian Catholic priest known for establishing more than 20 missions, and fostering a relationship between Native Americans and Christianity.

U.S. Sen. Ernest McFarland, the “Father of the G.I. Bill” and only Arizonan to serve the highest office in all three branches of Arizona government including senator, governor and chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court.

Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Yavapai doctor and Native-American spokesman. Montezuma’s career reflected many of the problems experienced by western American Indians in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, first female associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. She is known for her case-by-case approach to jurisprudence and her moderate political views.

Nina Mason Pulliam, the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust in her name helps women, children and families in need; protects animals and nature; and enriches community life in Phoenix and Indianapolis.

Eleanor and Lincoln J. Ragsdale Sr., key figures in the civil rights movement with a passion for racial equality, the couple helped desegregate Arizona high schools one year before Brown v. Board of Education went into effect.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist, strong political figure who served as an associate justice and later, chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

U.S. Rep. John J. Rhodes Jr., served in the legislature for 30 years and was the driving force behind the Central Arizona Project, which provided needed water to Arizona cities and towns.

Judge Thomas Tang, the first Chinese American appointed to the federal judiciary. Was appointed to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals by President Jimmy Carter in 1977 and served for 16 years.

U.S. Rep. Morris Udall, represented Arizona in the legislature for 30 years. He is known for his efforts with environmental causes, campaign reform and the welfare of Native Americans.