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House members hail Marielena Cruz’s appointment to Arizona Supreme Court
Summary
Members of the Arizona House introduced and praised Marielena Cruz following her selection to the state Supreme Court, calling her experience and rural roots assets for the bench.
Members of the Arizona House of Representatives rose on Jan. 29, 2025, to recognize Marielena Cruz following her selection to the Arizona Supreme Court.
Representative Consuelo Hernandez introduced supporters on the floor and called Cruz “the most qualified person to have been selected,” noting her statewide roots and experience at multiple levels of the justice system. Chief Judge Goss of the Court of Appeals attended and was acknowledged on the floor; Cruz’s family and supporters were present in the gallery.
Another member described the effort to support Cruz’s candidacy as bipartisan and said advocates across rural Arizona had written letters and op-eds on her behalf. Speakers praised Cruz’s background and said she would serve the state well; the remarks were ceremonial and congratulatory and did not include a floor vote.
House members and guests applauded Cruz’s appointment; representatives thanked those who supported the selection and noted it as a historic day for the state.
