REST IN PEACE: Former Arizona Congressman and State Senator Jim Kolbe has passed away at the age of 80 on Dec. 3. Kolbe served 11-terms as a congressman and in the state legislature for three, representing Tucson.
"Arizona lost a true elder statesman and political powerhouse today. Congressman Jim Kolbe never wavered in his responsibility to our state and nation. We are deeply saddened by his passing," said Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey..
"He served as chair of the Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs of the House Appropriations Committee," the . "He served as a U.S. Senate Page for Barry Goldwater. He was a Navy veteran who served in Vietnam.""I was particularly proud to work closely with him these last few years to strengthen Arizona’s economic ties with Mexico. My prayers are with his loved ones," Stanton said, in part.
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