Bill Bidwill, the late owner of the Arizona Cardinals who died last month, was honored by United States Senator Kyrsten Sinema with her words read into the Congressional Record.
The passage read in part, "Mr. President, today I wish to honor the life and legacy of William V. Bidwill, who passed away in Phoenix, Arizona, on October 2, 2019 at the age of 88. As the owner of the National Football League (NFL)'s Arizona Cardinals, Mr. Bidwill loved his faith, his family and football. He will be fondly remembered as a principled leader and generous steward of his community."
Bidwill was involved with the Cardinals' franchise, from ballboy to owner, for almost his entire life after his father bought the franchise in 1932.
Photos of Cardinals owner Bill Bidwill over the years
Bill Bidwill, Michael Bidwill and Karlos Dansby after winning the NFC Championship.
Bill Bidwill talks with former player and coach Johnny Roland and his family.
Bill Bidwill at the construction site of the Cardinals' new stadium circa 2004.
Bill Bidwill talks to reporters after winning the NFC Championship game.
Bill Bidwill with first-round pick Beanie Wells and GM Rod Graves in 2009.
Bill Bidwill before Super Bowl 43.
Bill Bidwill when Kurt Warner signed with the Cardinals in 2005.
Bill Bidwill as State Farm Stadium was being built circa 2005.
Bill Bidwill and then-NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle talking about the franchise's move to Arizona in 1988.
Bill Bidwill flanked by tackle Dan Dierdorf (72) and quarterback Jim Hart (17) in the 1970s.
Bill Bidwill working the Cardinals' annual "Feed The Hungry" event at Phoenix Rescue Mission.
Bill Bidwill relaxing in a hammock at home.
Bill Bidwill in a hard hat at the stadium construction site.
Bill Bidwill talks with a fan at the team's Kickoff Luncheon.
Bill Bidwill sits with Senator John McCain and son Michael in Flagstaff at training camp.
Bill Bidwill celebrates the winning field goal after the Cardinals clinched a playoff spot in 1998 at Sun Devil Stadium.
The Bidwill family in St. Louis: (from left) Patrick, Bill, Bill Jr., Michael, Nancy, Tim and Nicole.
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Bill and wife Nancy with a couple of kids at a charity function.
Bill Bidwill and then-Eagles owner Norman Braman in the 1980s.
Bill Bidwill with first-round draft pick running back Ottis Anderson in 1979.
Bill Bidwill at the signing of running back Emmitt Smith in 2003.
Bill Bidwill with a picture of his father Charles.
Bill Bidwill giving back to the community.
Bill Bidwill on the sideline during a game in the 1970s.
Bill Bidwill and Larry Fitzgerald.
Bill Bidwill hoists the Halas Trophy after the Cardinals won the NFC Championship in 2008.
Bill Bidwill talks with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in 2011.
Bill Bidwill before a road game.
Bill Bidwill in his younger days.
Bill Bidwill and GM Rod Graves during training camp in Flagstaff.
Bill Bidwill gives a speech.
Bill Bidwill enjoying the NFC Championship in 2008.
Bill and Nancy Bidwill.
Adrian Wilson and Bill Bidwill.
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Bill Bidwill watches from a golf cart during training camp in Flagstaff.
Bill Bidwill celebrates the NFL awarding the 2007 Super Bowl to Arizona.
Bill Bidwill arriving at Super Bowl 43.
Bill Bidwill, Michael Bidwill and commissioner Roger Goodell at Super Bowl 43.
Bill Bidwill, first-round pick Larry Fitzgerald and coach Dennis Green in 2004.
Michael, Bill and Tim Bidwill.
Bill Bidwill and defensive end Chike Okeafor talk after the 2008 NFC Championship.
Bill Bidwill meets some fans.
Michael Bidwill, Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and Bill Bidwill.
Running back Marcel Shipp and Bill Bidwill have fun at a charity cookout.
Bill Bidwill and Michael Bidwill.
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Michael Bidwill, Dan Rooney, Bill Bidwill and Art Rooney II, NFL legacy families.
Deion Sanders interviews Bill Bidwill on Super Bowl media day.
Larry Wilson, Nancy Bidwill, Nancy Wilson and Bill Bidwill.
Tim, Michael and Bill Bidwill.
Bill Bidwill, Michael Bidwill and Hall of Famer Charley Trippi.
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Bill and Nancy Bidwill.
Bill Bidwill and Coyotes great Shane Doan.
Bill Bidwill.
The Bidwill family gathers at the ring ceremony for the NFC Championship.
Commissioner Roger Goodell, Michael Bidwill and Bill Bidwill.
Bill Bidwill meets some fans.
The Bidwill family at the NFC Championship ring ceremony in 2009.
