Arizona House Honors Maj. Gen. Muehlenbeck
PHOENIX– Republican State Representative Walt Blackman (R-7), a U.S. Army combat veteran and Chairman of the House Government Committee, joined colleagues Wednesday in honoring Major General Kerry L. Muehlenbeck on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives. The bipartisan tribute marked her retirement after more than 30 years of distinguished service as the Commanding General of the Arizona National Guard and Director of the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs.
"Major General Muehlenbeck embodies everything we strive for in public service—courage, integrity, and a relentless commitment to those she leads," said Representative Blackman. "We thank her for her service and the legacy she’s leaving behind—a Guard that’s more prepared and more capable than ever," said Rep. Blackman.
"We’re grateful to Representative Martinez for organizing this drive to support our men and women in uniform,” Representative Blackman added. "The Guard follows leaders like General Muehlenbeck into some of the toughest assignments. This is one small way for us to send a piece of home to those currently serving abroad."
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Holocaust Memorial Day
US lawmakers across the political spectrum are commemorating Yom HaShoah, the Hebrew phrase for ‘Day of the Holocaust’ or Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Holocaust Remembrance Day occurs every year in May or April, depending on the Hebrew calendar, and kicks off a week of Holocaust Victims Remembrance.
The state of Israel commemorated Yom HaShoah with numerous official events, the most notable of which was a nationwide moment of silence and reflection as anti-missile alarms rang across the entire country.
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