[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5948]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MRS. SHARON GIESE

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                         HON. DAVID SCHWEIKERT

                               of arizona

                  in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 25, 2017

  Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of a 
great friend to Arizona, Mrs. Sharon Giese, who passed away on April 
19, 2017. Sharon distinguished herself in our community as a thoughtful 
leader and respected advocate.
  Sharon Giese served with distinction as Arizona's Republican National 
Committeewoman from 2002 until her retirement in 2016. She was 
President of the Arizona Federation of Republican Women (AZFRW) from 
1992 to 1993; she was a supporter of and parliamentarian for the AFRW 
and National Federal of Republican Women for many decades; she served 
several years as the official professional parliamentarian for the 
Chairman of The Republican National Committee as well as the Arizona 
Republican Party Chair at various meetings and conventions for over a 
decade; she was a delegate to Republican National Conventions in 2008, 
2012 and 2016, held multiple positions in the Arizona Republican Party, 
supported Republican Teens, was an elected precinct committeewoman, 
member for many years on AZGOP central committee and a Presidential 
Elector in 2016.
  I am proud to honor the life and legacy of Mrs. Sharon Giese for her 
tireless and devoted service to our country. I extend my condolences to 
all of her friends, family, and loved ones.

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