[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 54 (Friday, March 29, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E292-E293]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         RECOGNIZING PAUL MARSH

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                          HON. JUAN CISCOMANI

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 29, 2024

  Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor U.S. Army veteran 
and former Pima County Supervisor, Paul Marsh for his service to our 
country, his advocacy for his fellow veterans, and his contributions to 
southern Arizona.
  His service in different capacities throughout the years has left a 
mark on our communities forever.
  Paul's journey began when he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1952, 
bravely serving in the Medical Corps during the Korean War until his 
honorable discharge in 1954.
  His commitment to his country did not end there. It continued 
throughout his life as he has tirelessly advocated for veterans' rights 
and support services, specifically those which address chronic 
homelessness among veterans.
  His compassion and dedication to improving the lives of his fellow 
veterans knows no boundaries.
  As a Founding Member of the Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemetery 
Foundation in Marana, Paul spent 10 years advocating for a final 
resting place for our nation's heroes in Tucson.
  With veteran cemeteries in Flagstaff and one in Sierra Vista, Paul 
understood the importance of having a central location for family 
members to visit their loved ones and started the Arizona Veterans' 
Memorial Cemetery.
  Despite facing numerous challenges along the way, the Arizona 
Veterans Memorial Cemetery broke ground in 2014, thanks in large part 
to Paul.
  A few short years later, I reconnected with Paul while I was with the 
State of Arizona and the cemetery needed signage near I-10.

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  Paul was determined to see it happen and I am proud to have been a 
small part in ensuring there was visibility for the Arizona Veterans' 
Memorial Cemetery in Marana.
  I am grateful to Paul for his own service, his continued advocacy, 
and his unwavering dedication to his fellow veterans.
  His work will forever inspire us to strive for a better world for all 
who have served our country.

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