Every year, several weeks
before the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade, the Grand Marshal is named to
host the parade. The Tucson Rodeo Parade Committee, Inc. is a non-profit
organization that plans and organizes the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade
and operates the Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum, a collection of horse-drawn
vehicles and Western memorabilia.
Tucson Rodeo Grand Marshals
2009: Mayor Bob Walkup
The new Grand Marshall for the 2009
Tucson Rodeo Parade is Tucson's Mayor Robert (Bob) E. Walkup was named
during the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade press conference.
2008: Humberto Lopez
A
self-made man, Humberto Lopez has washed dishes, dig ditches, worked
fields, bagged groceries, and became one of the most recognized members
of Tucson's business and non profit communities.
Lopez is recognized as the Tucson Rodeo
Parade Grand Marshal for 2008 because he is a mentor, a leader, and a
contributor to the community.
When Lopez was 12, his father died
unexpectedly and his world changed dramatically. Both his mother and
Lopez, who was the oldest of six children, went to work to support the
family. Years of poverty followed.
He soon learned that the best way to
escape the life of pverty was through education. His success came
through hard work, perserverance and life lessons from family. Humberto
holds two Public Accountant Certifications and a Bachelor's degree. He
is president and co-founder of HSL Properties Inc, which deals primarily
in the purchase, investment and development of real estate. He is
active in community events, fundraisers and service organizations.
2007: Former Surgeon General Carmona
In
a "roast style" presentation, former U.S. General Surgeon, and Tucson
hero, Richard H. Carmona, was selected as the 2007 Grand Marshal of the
82nd Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Dr. Carmona, who finished his term as
17th Surgeon General of The United States, now serves as the Vice
Chairman of Canyon Ranch and the CEO of the Canyon Ranch Health
Division.
Originally trained in general and
vascular surgery after medical school, Dr. Carmona began a second career
in public health that propelled him to receive unanimous confirmation
by the Senate in 2002 as theSurgeon General. Dr. Carmona also served as
the Pima County Sheriff's Department surgeon and deputy sheriff.
For more information about the Tucson Rodeo Parade, visit www.tucsonrodeoparade.org or call (520) 294-1280.
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