Origin of state's name: Spanish interpretation of "arizuma," an Aztec Indian word meaning "silver-bearing." Also based on Pima Indian word "arizonac" for "little spring place."
Became a State: February 14, 1912  (48th)
State Motto: Ditat Deus
                    God enriches
Area: 114,006 sq.mi (6th)
Geographic State Center: Yavapai, 55 miles eastsouth east of Prescott 
Highest Point: Humphreys Peak 12,633 feet (12th)
Lowest Point: Colorado River; 70 feet (27th) 
State Tree: Yellow Palo verde
State Flower: Saguaro cactus blossom  
State Bird: Cactus Wren
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Population: 5,130,632 (20th)
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Sharon & Sheryl
Year of birth: 1964
Email Address: fhulse@mindspring.com
Parent's First Name: Fred
Language: English
Ian
Year of birth: 2003
Parent's Email Address: mary52158@cox.net
Parent's First Name: Mary
Language: English
Morgan
Location: Suprise, AZ (suburb of Phoenix)
Year of birth: 1995
Parent's Email Address: dplatt@kw.com
Parent's First Name: Deborah
Language: English
Additional Information: I am in 5th grade and have PKU. I have 1 older sister and 2 older brothers. I am the only one with PKU. I love to swim, do gymnastics and play with my dog.

Nicholas
Year of birth: 1990
Email Address: NicholasBX1@aol.com
Parent's First Name: John
Parent's Email Address: Aurelus50@aol.com
Language: English
Additional Information: I have lived in Az all my life. We live in Glendale.  I have 1 brother younger who doesnt have PKU. I have been watching my own diet and making some of my foods. Its not easy to keep on the diet when friends want to go to McDonals or something! Most dont understand why I have to eat like this. Its not easy but you can do it I have!

Debbie
Year of birth: 1977
Email Address: debbiepku@hotmail.com
Language: English
Additional Information: I am 28 years old and have PKU. I have been married to a wonderful man now for about 5 years. I have two beautiful daughters ages 2 and 9 months. They do not have PKU and are very healthy. The maternal side of PKU was not too difficult, just a little more strict on the diet end of it. I am happy to discuss PKU with anyone anytime, my email is listed.

Kristi
Year of birth: 1982
Email Address: pkukristi@cox.net
Language: English
Additional Information: Tucson born & raised.  Love to talk to others in the PKU community.  Let me know if I can be of help!
Megan
Year of birth: 1989
Email Address:curbmunkee@yahoo.com
Parent's Name: Lesha
Parent's Email Address: leshamc@cox.net
Language: English

Bryan
Year of birth: 1979
Email Address:  bryanmatthewtownsend@hotmail.com
Language: English
Additional Information: Hi everyone i am a 26 year old living with pku.  I ahve been off diet for about ten years and am trying right now to get back on diet and so far have been doing really well.  I am just wondering if anyone one out there can let me know where they get tested.  I haven't had my levels tested in about 8 years and really need to get them tested so please if you can help me out i would really apprieciate it, thanks.

Tazia
Year of birth: 1985
Email Address:sassysinger15@yahoo.com
Language: English

Amy
Year of birth: 1974
Email Address: mrs.adjames@yahoo.com
Language: English
Additional Information: I just moved to Arizona a few weeks ago.  i moved to the Glendale area.  i have been back on my diet for a little over a year now and was doing well at first then not so well.  i am trying to stick with it to get pregnant.  if anyone that has been through a pregnancy and can give me some advice or just wants to talk email me.  i would be happy to.