[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 170 (Wednesday, November 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1649]
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   IN RECOGNITION OF ROC ARNETT, PRESIDENT OF EAST VALLEY PARTNERSHIP

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                          HON. KYRSTEN SINEMA

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 18, 2015

  Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Roc Arnett, 
(Roc) President of the East Valley Partnership, a coalition of business 
and community leaders dedicated to the sustainable development of the 
East Valley of the Greater Phoenix Area--one of the fastest growing 
areas in our great nation. For the past 11 years, Roc has been the 
anchor and backbone of this important organization and at the end of 
2015, Roc retires from his official role as President and CEO of the 
East Valley Partnership.
  Roc is a visionary leader, whose belief in the potential of the East 
Valley has helped shape the vibrant business and residential 
communities that now flourish in the area. Roc is a native Arizonan who 
has lived and worked in the East Valley for his entire life. His love 
for the area and belief in the unique character of each community 
within the East Valley has been the motivation behind his work. Mesa, 
Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Ahwautkee, Apache Junction, Queen Creek, San 
Tan Valley, Guadalupe and Scottsdale are all part of the East Valley; 
each has its own distinct character and all have benefited from the 
ingenuity and vision of the East Valley Partnership, under the 
leadership of Roc Arnett.
  It has been my honor to work with Roc for several years. His 
generosity, his infectious enthusiasm, tenacity and genuine belief in 
the good in people inspire everyone he touches. He is a master of 
negotiation and has built enduring business and community partnerships 
throughout the years. Members, please join me in thanking Roc Arnett 
for his many years of service to the diverse communities of the East 
Valley, as President and CEO of the East Valley Partnership. His many 
contributions have helped to create the East Valley of today and have 
laid the groundwork for the East Valley of tomorrow.

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