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G R A N D M A R S H A L
TUCSON RODEO PARADE
Over the years a list of distinguished individuals from many walks
of life has served as GRAND MARSHALS for our Parade. We thank each
of them for their valuable contribution on behalf of a worthwhile
tradition. YEAR: GRAND
MARSHALL: 2008...................... 2007
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Richard H. Carmona. M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S. HOME...ABOUT the PARADE...MUSEUM...GRAND MARSHAL...COMMITTEE...CONTACT US...PARADE ENTRY...HELP SUPPORT US...EQUIPMENT RENTAL...VOLUNTEERS |
Each February since 1925, Tucsonans saddle their horses,
hitch up their buggies and shine their cowboy boots for the “Celebration
of the Cowboys.”
Tucson Rodeo Parade Committee and Museum
2005 Baxter Black
2004 Mrs. Cele Peterson Cele Peterson is with absolute certainty, one of the most outstanding members of Tucson. She has been a member of the business community for over 70 years and has received several awards for her success. Her undying devotion to countless civic organizations and philanthropic affairs is an inspiration to us all. Peterson said she could remember climbing a hill in Bisbee as a child and gazing down to see the Mexican Revolution in progress. She called herself a lifelong Republican,
Larry Mahan entered the Professional Rodeo Circuit in 1963 and in
1965 and 1967 he won two bull riding championships. In 1966 he won
his first of five consecutive World Championship All-Around Cowboy
titles, competing in all three riding events...bareback, saddle
bronc and bull riding. Following a series of injuries in the early
70's, Mahan triumphantly returned in 1973 to win an unprecedented
sixth World Champion All-Around Cowboy title, earning him a place in
the Guinness Book of World records. Twenty five years later, Mahan
still holds this place, reigning as one of the all-time greatest
record winners in the history of Rodeo.
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self-made man, Humberto Lopez has washed dishes, dug ditches, worked
fields, bagged groceries, and become one of the most recognized
members of Tucson’s business and nonprofit communities. Lopez walks
a philosophy of philanthropy and Tucson and Pima County residents
are better for it. He believes, “Surplus wealth is a sacred trust
and those who are fortunate to possess it are bound to administer it
for the good of the community.” He is a role model for young people
and adults alike. When Lopez was 12, his father died unexpectedly
and both his mother and Lopez (the oldest of six children) went to
work to support the family. Years of poverty followed, but he soon
learned that the best way to escape the life of poverty was through
education. His success came through hard work, perseverance, and
life lessons from family. He also acknowledges the value of the
financial aid that helped him get a higher education, and for that
he is forever grateful. Today, Humberto Lopez is president and
co-founder of HSL Properties Inc, which pri-marily deals in the
purchase, investment, and development of real estate, and is notably
active in community events, fund-raisers, and service organizations.
He and his wife, Czarina, invest more than financial resources
alone. They give of themselves, their free time, and their wisdom to
assist others. They are committed to our commu-nity in ways beyond
measure. Congratulations to Humberto Lopez, the
