[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 135 (Thursday, September 8, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1224]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN RECOGNITION OF TIO TACHIAS

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                          HON. KYRSTEN SINEMA

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 8, 2016

  Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the tenure and 
accomplishments of a community leader, an elected official, and an 
advocate for higher education in Arizona, Mr. Tio Tachias.
  Mr. Tachias has proudly served the state of Arizona for over 40 years 
through his work as a Coconino County Supervisor, a member of the 
Arizona Board of Regents and a board member for countless community and 
educational organizations.
  He developed personal and political relationships with Arizona 
Governors Castro, Babbitt, Mofford and Napolitano and is widely 
regarded as the best person to identify, register and turnout new 
voters on the Navajo Nation. His work contributed to countless 
electoral victories and he has helped thousands of new voters exercise 
their right to vote on Election Day.
  Mr. Tachias has also served as a mentor for the next generation of 
Latino and Native American youth in Arizona. He has been involved in 
organizations such as the Boy's and Girl's Club of Flagstaff, the 
Phoenix Boys Choir and Northern Arizona Crisis Nursery.
  Arizona is lucky to have Tio as part of our community and I know that 
even in retirement he will continue to contribute to our state in 
countless ways.

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