On Friday, Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff Monday, March 14, in honor of former Arizona House Minority Leader Robert McLendon, who died Wednesday.
The Democrat from Yuma served nine terms in the House from January 1983 through January 2001. He also served on the Yuma County Board of Supervisors and Arizona Board of Regents.
“The loss of former House Minority Leader Robert McLendon is felt across Arizona,” said Ducey. “A constant public servant, Representative McLendon was a dedicated educator, high school basketball coach and advocate for his community. A Douglas, Arizona native, Representative McLendon served the people of Yuma for decades and was a proud, life-long Yuman. Our thoughts are with his friends and family during this time.”