Remembering Rep. Grijalva    March 19, 2025

Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva passed away on March 13 after a long battle with cancer. Read the statement from his office here.

“He truly was a WONDERFUL, CARING person. He will be greatly missed.”
-Mary Ann Graffagnino 

“Rep. Grijalva was the only consistently reliable voice for Progressives in Arizona. I am truly very sad that he is no longer with us.”
-Dennis DuVall 

“I was very saddened to hear of his passing; the very best to his family. He gave all he had and then some.”
-Raymond Graap M.D.

“REST IN EVERLASTING PEACE CONGRESSMAN RAUL GRIJALVA! Thank you and GOD BLESS you for your unwavering dedication and efforts towards preserving and protecting the wondrous lands of Arizona we call home! Your presence and voice will be sorely missed!”
-Dona La Schiava 

“A warrior has walked on.”
-Patricia Bewley

“What a huge loss.”
-Regna Merritt

A Week Before His Death, He Was Still on the Job, Fighting for Workers, Veterans, and the Environment

March 6: “Congressman Grijalva Denounces Trump’s VA Reorganization Plan: A Reckless, Dangerous Overhaul That Puts Veterans at Risk”
March 6: “Grijalva Joins Bipartisan Reintroduction of the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act”
March 5: “Rep. Grijalva Introduces Legislation to Modernize Outdated Mining Law, Ensure a Sustainable Future”

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