[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2985]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARIZONA

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                            HON. ANDY BIGGS

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 16, 2017

  Mr. BIGGS. Mr. Speaker, this week, my home state of Arizona turned 
105 years old. The Grand Canyon State is an incredible state in which 
to raise a family and earn a living.
  There is so much to love about Arizona. We have over 300 days of 
sunshine; we enjoy the cool pines of Flagstaff and the rustic and 
historic towns of Prescott, Show Low, and Tombstone, which give 
perspective into Arizona's first days as a state; and we greatly 
benefit from the agriculture city Yuma.
  Arizona's lakes, mountains, and skies provide countless activities 
throughout the year for natives and visitors alike. Arizona also 
enthusiastically hosts 15 Major League Baseball teams for Spring 
Training, Super Bowls, College Football playoff games, and the Waste 
Management Open, which many call the Greatest Show on Grass.
  Most of all, I love the people of Arizona. Arizonans are diverse, 
patriotic, and fiercely independent. They bring so much talent and 
potential to our communities. I am deeply honored to serve my 
constituents in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Sun Lakes, and Queen Creek.
  After a long week in Washington, I cannot wait to step off the plane 
into the fresh, free air of Arizona. It is the greatest state in the 
union, and I will always be proud to called Arizona my home.
  Happy Birthday, State 48.

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