[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 84 (Wednesday, May 15, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H3213-H3214]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING HUNTER GRIFFITHS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Arizona (Mrs. Lesko) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize someone whose 
service has been important to the welfare of constituents in Arizona's 
Eighth Congressional District, Hunter Griffiths.
  I appreciate Hunter's dedicated service to the Eighth District as a 
community outreach liaison in my Surprise, Arizona, District Office. In 
just a short period of time, Hunter built relationships with 
stakeholders and constituents across the district. As Hunter interacted 
with the community, he educated constituents on our available services 
and connected them to critical casework services that aided in the 
office's ability to return nearly $400,000 directly to constituents.
  I thank Hunter for his service to the Eighth Congressional District. 
His dedication and determination were critical to the success of our 
constituent service programs and improved the lives of those living in 
the District.


                      Recognizing Mayor Skip Hall

  Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize someone whose 
commitment to public service and to their community will stand the test 
of time, Surprise, Arizona, Mayor Skip Hall.

  Mayor Hall began his life of public service as a member of the city 
of Surprise Planning and Zoning Commission before running for city 
councilman in April 2008. He went on to be reelected in 2009 before 
being redistricted and being elected again in August 2018.
  While serving as a city councilman, Hall also began his time in the 
mayor's office where he served as vice mayor in 2011 and 2014. In 
November of 2018, he was chosen to fill a vacancy by the Surprise City 
Council and began his mayoral tenure.
  Since becoming mayor, Hall has generated budget surpluses, restored 
fiscal health to the city, and has made Surprise, Arizona, the thriving 
community it is today. He has even brought thousands of new jobs to the 
city through investments from Amazon and more.
  Mayor Hall has accomplished all these things while maintaining strong 
public safety, increasing water sustainability, and strengthening the 
city's infrastructure. His impact on the city of Surprise cannot be 
overstated, and he will be dearly missed when his term ends in 
December.
  On behalf of Arizona's Eighth Congressional District, I thank Mayor 
Hall for his years of service.


                      Recognizing Mayor Jason Beck

  Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a strong leader in 
Arizona whose commitment to America and his community has set a 
remarkable example, mayor of Peoria, Mayor Jason Beck.
  Mayor Beck began his career as a Marine Corps reservist before going 
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to found Diamond Tactical and eventually founding and becoming CEO of 
TYR Tactical, the leading global manufacturer of tactical gear and 
equipment for military and law enforcement.
  While successfully leading his company as CEO, Beck also began his 
career as in public service when he announced his run for Peoria mayor 
on a promise of realizing Peoria's full potential.
  In realizing this potential, Mayor Beck has secured increased funding 
for Peoria's fire and medical departments and added more law 
enforcement positions.
  Mayor Beck's accomplishments for the city have made Peoria somewhere 
people are proud to be from, proud to work in, and proud to raise a 
family. As a Peoria resident, I applaud his commitment to our 
community.

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                   Honoring Arizona's Police Officers

  Mrs. LESKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Arizona's police officers. 
They are honorable men and women who protect us each and every day.
  I promise I will always fight against the defund our police movement. 
I promise I will protect qualified immunity for our law enforcement. I 
promise that I will always stand with the men and women in blue.

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