RECOGNIZING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARIZONA VETERANS' MEMORIAL CEMETERY AT MARANA

RECOGNIZING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARIZONA VETERANS' MEMORIAL CEMETERY AT MARANA

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E209] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARIZONA VETERANS' MEMORIAL CEMETERY AT MARANA ______ HON. JUAN CISCOMANI of arizona in the house of representatives Thursday, March 12, 2026 Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize the 10th Anniversary of the Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemetery at Marana. Before becoming the 100th state Veterans' cemetery in the Nation to be built under the Department of Veteran Affairs cemetery grant program, the memorial's founders spent years advocating for its construction. Paul Marsh, together with Norman Ross and Wendell Hague, were instrumental in their incredible legacy and service to Arizona's veterans to make this cemetery come to fruition. They found support in the town of Marana, especially the Kai family, making the dream of a veterans' memorial in Marana a reality. I want to personally thank and recognize the Kai family for their generous donation of the land where the cemetery sits. Ten years after their donation and the construction of this beautiful memorial, nearly 4,000 veterans have been laid to rest. To the Board of Directors, their foundation, Tom Shambo, and all staff who made this moment possible--I thank them. With nearly 80,000 veterans in our congressional district, their work has allowed for a wonderful and hallowed resting place for our local veterans. To all veterans and active service members--I thank them for their commitment to keeping our Nation free and all of us here safe. Their sacrifices have allowed us to enjoy this beautiful Nation we call home, and the many freedoms we have here unlike anywhere else in the world. I Congratulate the Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemetery at Marana on 10 years. I know this memorial will continue to be a pillar of our community for many years to come. ____________________