Breaking Boise: Idaho governor proclaims Oct. 1 Aaron Paul Day

Boise is crazy about its hometown son, Aaron Paul. Last month more than 700 fans showed up at Boise’s historic Egyptian Theater to get a glimpse of Paul and watch a live stream of the third-to-last episode of Paul’s hit show, “Breaking Bad.�

Soon after that, Idaho’s governor issued a proclamation declaring Oct. 1 “Aaron Paul Sturtevant Day.�

It’s easy to see why Boise is excited about Paul. The only other super-famous Boise resident was also a Paul. Paul Revere (of Paul Revere & the Raiders, not Paul Revere & the Midnight Riders). But that was a long time ago.

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In a video called “Breaking Boise� released by Bushmills whiskey, which sponsored Paul’s trip to Boise and the packed screening at the Egyptian, a heavily bearded Paul talks to a group of his old friends about how much he loves Idaho and Boise.

“I feel like I still have that Idaho boy in me,� Paul says. Then he looks out the window at the Egyptian theater where fans are already lining up. “I used to come here as a kid, just always wanting to be in the movies that played here.�

Here’s the text of the official proclamation that will forever change the face of Oct. 1 in Idaho:

WHEREAS, Aaron Paul Sturtevant was born August 27, 1978, in Emmett, Idaho; and

WHEREAS, Aaron realized his passion for acting while attending Centennial High
School in Boise, Idaho; and

WHEREAS, Aaron made his television debut in an episode of “Beverly Hills, 90210� in
1999; and

WHEREAS, “Aaron Paul� first became a household name for his role as “Jesse
Pinkman� on the popular AMC series “Breaking Bad;� and

WHEREAS, Aaron won two Emmy Awards for “Outstanding Supporting Actor in a
Drama Series� for his role in “Breaking Bad� in 2010 and 2012; and

WHEREAS, anyone who watched Aaron Paul’s performance in “Breaking Bad�
witnessed the devastating, tragic impacts of methamphetamine use on individuals, and the
scourge that meth has become to our communities and society; and

WHEREAS, Aaron Paul continues to be an ambassador for the State of Idaho throughout
the nation and is an inspiration to all Idahoans;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, C.L. “BUTCH� OTTER, Governor of the State of Idaho, hereby
proclaim October 1, 2013, as

AARON PAUL STURTEVANT DAY

in Idaho.

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