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Raúl Grijalva
Arizona, 7th
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Raúl M. Grijalva has dedicated much of his life to the people of Southern Arizona, and on January 7, 2003, was sworn in as the first congressman for the newly created 7th Congressional District. |
Raúl was born in Tucson, Arizona in 1948. His father was a bracero who emigrated from Mexico in 1945 to help offset the loss of skilled American ranch hands serving in World War II. Raúl's parents stressed the importance of education to their three children, and it was that encouragement that led Raúl to his career into life-long public service.
Raúl brings to Washington his life experiences as well as his experience in serving the people of his community. Raúl served on the Tucson Unified District Governing Board and came to be known for his advocacy of teacher and employee rights, civil rights, and public education. He received many awards for his service. The most significant honor was the naming of an elementary school in his name in 1988. During his tenure as a member of the Pima County Board of Supervisors, Raúl set a tone on many community issues, such as health care, children and families, the environment, and working families.
Raúl serves on the Committee on Education and Workforce, with seats on the Education Reform subcommittee and the Employer-Employee Relations subcommittee, and the Committee on Resources, with seats on the National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands subcommittee and the Water and Power subcommittee. In addition, Raúl is also the 2nd vice-chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
Raúl and his wife Ramona have been married for over 30 years and they have three daughters; Raquel, Adelita, and Marisa Grijalva. His family has lived and worked in District 7 their entire lives. The contributions of the Grijalva family to the betterment and quality of the community are a career and lifelong commitment.
Rep. Raúl Grijalva's Official Website
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