actionscript: populate variables based on parameter

[daJunkCollector]

My code is posted below. I have function that is being executed from an external interface. The parameter is passed to the function based on an external html combo box.

I need the variables in the function to populate based on the paramter that is passed. In this example parameter1 will equal a State's name. Could you please provide with some recommendations :

function externalZoom(parameter1) {
  stateZoom = true;
  usa._xreg = variable1;
  usa._yeg = variable2;
  zoomMap (_root.variable3, _root.variable4);
  stopButtons();
  variable5._alpha=100;
  countyGone = variable6;
  fadeCounties (_root.variable6);
  _root.stateLabel = variable7;
}

As you can see, the Variables 1-7 will be different for every state.

Final Briefing:
Just to clarify, this function already exists in my code and I pass a parameter for each of the 7 variables in the function. I now have a problem because I can only pass one parameter (the State's name).

Thanks for any and all feedback.

[daJunkCollector]

I am considering using a super long switch statement. Any feedback is still appreciated.