[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 198 (Tuesday, November 25, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1124]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       REMEMBERING DENNIS CAHILL

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                           HON. GREG STANTON

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 25, 2025

  Mr. STANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to remember and honor Dennis Cahill, 
a devoted public servant and lifelong Tempean who passed away last 
month. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy of leadership, 
craftsmanship, creativity, and love for the city he helped shape.
  A bricklayer by trade and a proud union member, Dennis built homes, 
schools, churches, and public spaces long before he held elected 
office. Through his family's company, Cahill Contracting, he trained 
and mentored apprentices and took pride in teaching the craft to the 
next generation. That same commitment to workforce development later 
guided his service as Arizona's Director of Apprenticeship Services, 
where he worked to expand opportunity for young tradespeople across our 
state.
  His eleven years on the Tempe City Council came during a period of 
significant growth in Tempe. Dennis took part in decisions that shaped 
the city's future. He championed the creation of Tempe Town Lake, 
pushed for the development of a regional light rail system, and 
supported one of Tempe's earliest efforts to protect public health 
through an indoor-smoking ordinance. He also helped launch the Ensure 
to Insure program so that more young people could access affordable 
auto insurance. Today, the Dennis J. Cahill Senior Center stands as a 
tribute to his years of advocacy on behalf of Tempe families.
  Public service was only one dimension of his impact. Dennis was an 
artist whose mosaics brighten public spaces throughout Tempe, a 
storyteller who brought people together, and a student of history who 
believed deeply in the principles of the Constitution. His patriotism 
inspired his friends, neighbors, and especially his children and 
grandchildren.
  Dennis was the son of Evelyn and James Cahill and the big brother of 
David, Donald, and Dwight. He is survived by his children, James, 
Maret, and Brendan; by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and 
by relatives and friends who loved him dearly. He spent his final years 
with his beloved, Liz Varney.
  Dennis leaves behind a city that reflects his work, his creativity, 
and his belief in community. From Tempe Town Lake to the senior center 
that bears his name, his influence is visible in the places where 
families gather, learn, and build their lives. Tempe families will 
continue to benefit from the causes he championed.
  Mr. Speaker, we remember Dennis Cahill not only for what he built, 
but for how he built it. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his 
family, and I invite my colleagues to join me in honoring a craftsman, 
artist, public servant, and father who helped shape Tempe into the city 
it is today.

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