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This resolution officially designates pickleball as the state sport of Arizona, acknowledging its deep roots and widespread popularity within the state since its invention in 1965. The resolution highlights Arizona's significant role as a national and global hub for the sport, boasting the highest number of dedicated pickleball courts per capita in the United States and serving as the headquarters for the sport's national governing body. It further emphasizes pickleball's contributions to health and wellness, promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, and social connection across all ages and abilities, while also fostering inclusivity, accessibility, and intergenerational engagement throughout Arizona's diverse communities, from retirement communities and schools to correctional facilities.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84976