Congratulating Cathi Herrod on Retirement

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Mr. BIGGS of Arizona. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Cathi Herrod, who recently retired from the Center for Arizona Policy after serving 20 years as president.

Cathi dedicated her life's work to promoting and defending the sanctity of life, traditional marriage and families, and religious freedom.

She joined CAP in 1997, shortly after its founding, as legislative counsel. Upon retirement of CAP's founder, Len Munsil, in 2005, Cathi assumed the role of president and has since been a force for good at the Arizona Capitol.

Since CAP's founding, more than 200 pieces of CAP-supported legislation have been passed by the Arizona Legislature, including many that protect the unborn and pregnant mothers.

Cathi has received numerous awards and distinctions for her work. She was recognized by Arizona newspapers as one of the 10 most influential leaders at the Arizona Capitol. She received the Family Champion award from Focus on the Family and received the William Wilberforce Award from Students for Life of America.

Mr. Speaker, I am grateful for the work of dedicated individuals like Cathi who relentlessly strive to promote policies that protect the dignity of every Arizonan. I wish Cathi well in her much-deserved retirement.

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