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Senate reads memorial for Dr. Charles Monte Russell, recesses to present flag flown over state capitol
Summary
The Arizona Senate read a legislative death resolution for Dr. Charles Monte Russell, recounted his career as an educator and Dine9 College president, and recessed to allow a flag flown over the state capitol to be presented to his family.
The Arizona State Senate read a legislative death resolution honoring Dr. Charles Monte Russell and recessed the floor to present a flag that had been flown over the state capitol in his memory.
Senator Hetatley, a member of the Arizona State Senate, read the resolution on the Senate floor, citing Dr. Russell's education and career history, including a doctorate in education from Arizona State University, leadership roles at Rough Rock Community School, service as director at the Bureau of Indian Education overseeing federally funded schools, and his presidency at Dine9 College, where the resolution said he established several transdisciplinary schools.
A certificate read into the record identified Governor Katie Hobbs as having certified that a flag flown over the state capitol was presented in memory of Doctor Charles Monte Russell. The presiding officer announced that the chamber would recess to permit the flag presentation; family members of Dr. Russell were recognized in the gallery.
In floor remarks attached to the resolution reading, Senator Hetatley described Dr. Russell as an individual with "integrity" and said he "was bold and passionate about his work," language taken from the resolution reading.
The Senate returned from recess and continued with other messages and business. The reading and flag presentation were ceremonial actions; no policy or funding decisions were made during the memorial observance.
