Scott Statement on Passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva (AZ-07):

“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend and colleague, Raúl Grijalva. We sat next to each other for many years on the Committee on Education and Workforce, and I could always rely on him for a sense of optimism and humor while in the midst of some of the toughest legislative fights. In addition to being a proficient and talented doodler, he was a champion for his constituents and environmental justice for all. He was a fierce defender of unions and civil rights in the workplace. He was powerful advocate for universal education and child nutrition, and he also pushed to expand funding to support English as a Second Language (ESL) programs and students with disabilities. I send my deepest condolences to his family, staff and everyone impacted by his loss.”

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