Phoenix (AP) -The US Senator Ruben Gallego, the President of the Navajo -Nation, Buu Nygren, and a number of congress members paid tribute to the democratic MPs of Arizona, Raúl M. Grijalva on Thursday after the announcement of his death at the age of 77.
“The Member of the congress Grijalva was not only my colleague, but my friend. As another Latino who works in the public service, I can say from experience that he served as a model for many adolescent people in Grand Canyon. He spent his life as a voice for equality. In the congress, I was proud to see his leadership as chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee first -hand when he campaigned for Arizona’s water rights, natural beauty and tribes. “
“There are really no words that can capture the deep gratitude that I feel for his tireless efforts in the name of the tribal communities across Arizona. He was a champion that responded to the reputation of those who were often overlooked and unknown. In a world in which such calls can easily ignore, Rep. Grijalva was always there to raise these voices. “ – Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren on X.
“AZ lost a giant today. Congressman Raul Grijalva dedicated his life to the fight for people in Arizona. Raul leaves an unsurpassed legacy from the stand for working families, indigenous communities and pristine air and water. “ – Attorney General of Arizona, Kris Mayes, a Democrat, on X.
“The representative of Grijalva was a committed civil servant who served his community and country for decades. He fought tough for a fair immigration policy and against the climate crisis that our generation is confronted with. His death leaves a huge emptiness in South Arizona and beyond. “ – The mayor of Phoenix, Kate Gallego, a Democrat, in an explanation.
“The congress member was always very nice to me – he had a great sense of humor. As a lovers, we often worked together with animal welfare issues. I send my deepest condolences to his daughters Adelita, Raquel and Marisa and his wife Ramona. “ – US representative David Schweikert, a Republican from Arizona, on X.
“I am broken with the news of the death of the Congressman Raul Grijalva. For climate justice, economic justice, health justice – Raul fought for changes. We served together in the committee for natural resources for a decade, and I will be grateful for his leadership and partnership forever. “ – US Senator Ed Markay, a Democrat from Massachusetts, on X.
“I had the privilege of working with him in matters that affect Puerto Rico, and although we often turned to problems from different perspectives, his passion for service and respect for dialogue were undeniable.” – Jenniffer González, governor of Puerto Rico, on X.
“Very gloomy about my friend Raúl Grijalva’s death. A real champion for Arizona, our environment and workers. His leadership, friendliness and struggles for justice are deeply missed by many. “ – US representative Jim McGovern, a Democrat from Massachusetts, on X.
“I am devastated to hear from the death of my colleague Raul Grijalva. He was a fighter for Arizonans and a champion for indigenous communities and our planet. We will all miss him very much. My thoughts are with his family, friends, relatives and voters. “ – US -Rep. Yassamin Ansari, a Democrat from Arizona, in an explanation.
“No matter whether he spoke in a neighborhood event, marched according to civil rights, spoke against the erosion of our democratic values or joked with us in the back yard, he led to his principles and courage.” – Mayor of Tucson Regina Romero, a democrat, in an explanation.
“I am on floor destroyed by the loss of the representative Raúl Grijalva and my heart is with his family and his relatives. Until his last day he remained a servant leader who put everyday people in the first place while I was in office. – Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, a democrat, on X.
“The Member of the congress Grijalva was a amiable man and a leader who listened. In his offices, he received the supporters of social justice in his offices and treated us with the familiarity of a grandfather … We praised ourselves for our efforts, gave our advice and granted our legal profession. This is a gloomy day. Olivarría in an explanation.
“The members of the house are gloomy about the death of Congressman Raul Grijalva, who served his voters true to his voters in the congress for more than two decades. Our prayers are with Raul’s wife Ramona, his three children and the people in Arizona’s 7th district. “ – US House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, on X.
“His lead was unique. He looked after generously and was an incredible friend. I will always be grateful for his lifelong courage and his lifelong commitment. “-Us -Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a democrat from New York, on X.
“One of Raúl’s favorite songs was” El Rey “, and especially the line in which” no Hay que Legar Primero, Pero Hay Que Saber Legar ” -” is not just about getting there first, but about how to get there. ” – US -Rep. Jesús G.” Chuy “García, a democrat from Illinois, on X.
“Grijalva’s legacy includes his critical work with the delayed representative Donald MCeachin in order to create the groundbreaking environmental justice for all laws, an instrumental law that confronts with the heir of environmental racism that has a disproportionately affecting communities and low prosperity. Forever, we are grateful for the historical leadership of representative Grijalva. “ – President of the League of Conservation Voters Gene Karpinski in an explanation.
