Arizona Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva died on Thursday following complications from his cancer treatment. He was 77 years old.
The lawmaker’s staff said in a statement that Grijalva was “steadfast in his commitment to produce lasting change through environmental policies.”
“He led the Natural Resources Committee without fear of repercussion, but with an urgency of the consequences of inaction,” the team added.
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“His strong belief was that no matter where you’re from, one truth unites us all: everyone deserves the freedom to live a healthy life, and every child deserves a safe and fair chance at their future,” the statement continued.
A statement from the Office of Raúl M. Grijalva. pic.twitter.com/DJkWNfwHfn
— Raul M. Grijalva (@RepRaulGrijalva) March 13, 2025
Grijalva was first elected
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