Arizona Senate concurs with House in honoring Raul M. Grijalva
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The Arizona Senate unanimously concurred with House Concurrent Resolution 2,045 to honor the late Raul M. Grijalva, adopted in open session with family members present and brief floor remarks from colleagues.
The Arizona Senate unanimously concurred with the House in adopting House Concurrent Resolution 2,045, a death resolution honoring Raul Manuel Grijalva, during its Jan. 27, 2026 session. The resolution memorializes Grijalva’s decades of public service, including local school board and county supervisor roles, and his 12 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Senator Sundarization read the resolution on the Senate floor and moved that the Senate concur with the House’s action. The body approved the motion by voice vote; the presiding officer announced "the ayes have it," and the resolution was signed in open session and returned to the House.
Members on the floor thanked the Grijalva family for attending. Senator Gabaldon offered personal remarks, saying Grijalva had been a mentor and an inspiration for public service. The Senate acknowledged the presence of Mona Grijalva and Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva and observed a moment of silence for the congressman.
The resolution text recited Grijalva’s public record and policy work, including his service on the House Natural Resources Committee and involvement in federal land and conservation measures. The resolution notes Grijalva’s passing on 03/13/2025 at age 77 and directs that the Secretary enter the action in the journal.
No amendments or recorded roll‑call tallies were recorded in the transcript; the adoption was reported by voice vote and recorded by the secretary.