death resolution; Bill Van Dyke

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Lela Alston and 27 co-sponsors

SCR 1055 honors Major General Glen W. "Bill" Van Dyke for decades of Arizona military leadership and public service, extending condolences to his family and community.

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Summary of SCR 1055 (57th-2nd Regular Session, Arizona)

Purpose

SCR 1055 is a concurrent resolution expressing formal acknowledgment and condolences from the Arizona Legislature for the life and service of Major General Glen W. "Bill" Van Dyke, the 38th Adjutant General of Arizona. It honors his extensive military career, leadership of the Arizona National Guard, and contributions to the state and nation. The resolution extends sympathies to his family, friends, and fellow service members.

Main Provisions

Acknowledges the life, career, and achievements of Major General Glen W. "Bill" Van Dyke.

Recognizes his roles, including:

Commander of the 162nd Fighter Group (Arizona Air National Guard) and his efforts to expand and modernize the unit (e.g., base expansion by ~30%, addition of an F-16 squadron, and establishment of a foreign-military F-16 pilot training mission).
Air Component Commander for the Arizona Air National Guard (October 1990).
Adjutant General of Arizona (April 1994) and Director of the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, overseeing more than 9,000 personnel and the Division of Emergency Services.
Leadership in fostering the State Partnership Program with Kazakhstan and service on the U.S. Department of Defense Reserve Policy Board.

Extends deepest sympathies and condolences to his family, friends, and fellow service members.

Persons/Entities Affected

Primary: Major General Glen W. Van Dyke (deceased).

Secondary: Members of the Arizona National Guard, state officials, veterans, and the broader Arizona community who recognize his contributions.

The resolution is ceremonial and does not impose regulatory or fiscal requirements on agencies.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Joint resolution presented to honor the deceased and convey condolences.

Co-sponsors from both the Senate and House reflect broad cross-chamber and cross-aisle support.

The document follows standard legislative practice for concurrent resolutions honoring notable figures.

Notable Details and Context

Van Dyke’s career highlights include long service (enlisted start in 1961; retirement as Adjutant General in 1999) and a substantial impact on Arizona’s military infrastructure and partnerships.

His background as a licensed architect and community involvement in motorsports and local culture are recognized as part of his broader leadership and public service.

Bottom Line

SCR 1055 is a commemorative, non-binding resolution that formally honors Major General Glen W. "Bill" Van Dyke for his decades of military leadership and public service in Arizona, while extending sympathies to his family and the broader community.