[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 5971]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING THE LIFE OF ANN DAY

  (Ms. McSALLY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. McSALLY. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise today 
to honor the life of Ann Day, a dedicated public servant of southern 
Arizona who was tragically killed last weekend in a car crash.
  Ann was the sister of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day 
O'Connor, but that did not keep her from making a mark on Arizona that 
was uniquely hers. She came from a ranching background and brought a 
``cowgirl commonsense'' approach to problem solving that marked her 
many years of service.
  Ann represented Tucson in the Arizona State Senate for 10 years, 
followed by 12 years as a Pima County supervisor. Her efforts led to 
the establishment of local landmarks like the Rillito River Path and 
Brandi Fenton Park, where a memorial service in her honor will be held 
on Saturday. She also will be remembered for her love of nature and 
substantial conservation efforts in Pima County.
  Thanks to her, generations of people from across our country will 
continue to be able to come to southern Arizona and experience the 
breathtaking landscapes that we call home. She is truly someone whose 
impact and legacy will live on far beyond her years and someone who 
will be deeply missed by many in our community.

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