[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 129 (Thursday, July 22, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E800]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                          HONORING WENDY BALDO

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                            HON. ANDY BIGGS

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 22, 2021

  Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of a longtime friend, 
Wendy Baldo, who will soon begin her well-deserved retirement.
  Wendy first came to work in Arizona state government in 1988, during 
the administration of Governor Rose Mofford. In 1993, she began her 
long and distinguished career with the Arizona State Senate. In 2009, 
Wendy was hired as chief of staff for the legislative body, a role in 
which she has now served for more than 12 years.
  I came to know Wendy while serving in the Arizona state legislature 
from 2002 to 2016. My election to the Arizona Senate in 2010 provided 
me the opportunity to work under Wendy's guidance, and she continued to 
serve as my chief of staff for the four years I served as Arizona 
Senate President. Wendy was always a trusted advisor. She staunchly 
protected the institution of the Senate and was the fierce, loyal ally 
every leader needs. It is a rare occurrence in the Arizona Senate for a 
chief of staff to serve multiple Senate presidents. Wendy's service to 
five presidents is a true testament to her character and caliber.
  The knowledge and expertise Wendy has accumulated in her years in the 
Arizona Senate are an invaluable resource. Her retirement, while well-
deserved, will undoubtedly be a loss for the Senate. I thank Wendy for 
her many years of service to the people of Arizona and wish her well in 
this next phase of her life.

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