Photo Album

Grijalva and Daniel With Art
Rep. Grijalva with 2012 Congressional Art Competition runner-up Daniel Ortega and his piece in the background.

Artworks
Entrants in the 2012 Congressional Art Competition for Southern Arizona.

Grijalva With Pride of San Luis Band Players March 14
Rep. Grijalva congratulated the Gadsden Elementary District marching band, "The Pride of San Luis," on several regional awards and an invitation to the London Days Bridge Parade at a March 14 ceremony. The students played several songs and Rep. Grijalva presented a Congressional Record honoring their achievements.

Red Cross "Write to the Troops" Day Nov. 2
Rep. Grijalva participates in a Red Cross "write to the troops" event on Capitol Hill Nov. 2, 2011.

Meeting With A Bridge to Independent Living
Rep. Grijalva and staff met with representatives from A Bridge to Independent Living in July to talk about the group's goal of helping the disabled lead better lives and maintain access to jobs and services.

Rep. Grijalva visits Coatimundi Middle School in Rio Rico Aug. 11
Rep. Grijalva visited Coatimundi Middle School, which had been declared an "A+" school by the Arizona Educational Foundation, Aug. 11 to thanks students and teachers for their dedication.

Rep. Grijalva Delivers Overdue Military Honors to Richard Wamsley Aug. 10
Rep. Grijalva delivered an Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Ribbon to Richard Wamsley (right) in an Aug. 10 ceremony at his Tucson district office after two years of wrongful denial by the armed services.

Curley School Open House
At the Curley School open house in Ajo, AZ (May 2007).

Grijalva Celebrates Grand Canyon Protection With Native Group June 20
Rep. Grijalva celebrates Interior Secretary Ken Salazar's recommendation to protect one million acres near the Grand Canyon from mining at a June 20 celebration.

Mo Udall Post Office Dedication
Speaking at the renaming of the Cherrybell Post Office in Tucson, Az in honor of the late Rep. Morris 'Mo' K. Udall of Arizona (June 2007).

Grijalva Speaks To a Reporter at Grand Canyon Protection Ceremony June 20
Rep. Grijalva answers a reporter's questions following the June 20 ceremony marking the protection of one million acres around the Grand Canyon from mining activity.

Grijalva Celebrates Grand Canyon Protection With Interior Sec. Salazar June 20
Rep. Grijalva and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar share a laugh at the June 20 ceremony celebrating the upcoming protection of one million acres around the canyon from mining activity.

Rep. Grijalva Accepts 2011 Public Service Award From ALTAFF
Rep. Grijalva accepts the 2011 Public Service Award from the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations at a May 9 ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Congressional Art Competition 2011 Winning Piece by Justin Tsinnijinnie
This piece by Justin Tsinnijinnie of the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind won the Congressional District 7 Congressional Art Competition of 2011. Rep. Grijalva presented Justin with his award at a ceremony in his Tucson office.

Grijalva Staff Meet With Stop Diabetes Activists
Grijalva chief of staff Amy Emerick (seated center) and legislative assistant Kelsey Mishkin (to her right) meet with Stop Diabetes activists from the American Diabetes Association March 10.

Grijalva Presents Quincy Reams With Congressional Award Bronze Medal
Rep. Grijalva presents Westview High School senior Quincy Reams with the Congressional Award bronze medal for his achievements in community service, personal development, physical development and travel. The ceremony took place Feb. 24 in Avondale, Ariz.

Grijalva Presents Sonny and Kani Bergkvist With Congressional Award at Arizona Western College
Rep. Grijalva presents brothers Sonny and Kani Bergkvist with the Congressional Award silver medal for their personal development and contributions to their community Feb. 24.

Raul at TIGER Podium
Raul speaks at the Tucson Historic Train Depot during the light rail funding award ceremony on Feb. 18.

Raul Closeup at TIGER Podium
Raul speaks at the train depot about the city's $63 million award from Recovery Act funds to build the light rail system on Feb. 18.

Secretary LaHood at TIGER Podium
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood speaks at the Feb. 18 ceremony granting Tucson $63 million in Recovery Act funds to build a light rail system.

Mayor Walkup at TIGER Podium
Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup speaks at the Feb. 18 ceremony granting the city $63 million in Recovery Act funds to build a light rail system.

Plan for Downtown Area Including Light Rail
Planners' designs for the Tucson downtown area including the projected light rail system.

Raul Holds $63 Million Check For City
Raul holds the ceremonial check for $63 million signed by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood at a ceremony in Tucson on Feb. 18.

Rep. Grijalva With Buffalo Soldier Heritage Educators
Rep. Grijalva meets with members of the Los Banos Buffalo Soldiers, a group that educates the public about the group and its role in American history.

Rep. Grijalva Presents David Romick With Long-Delayed Army Good Conduct Medal
Rep. Grijalva presents the Army Good Conduct Medal to constituent David Wayne Romick, who was awarded the medal when he was discharged after service in Vietnam but never received it. Caseworkers in Rep. Grijalva's office helped Romick with his case and on March 12, he finally received his award.

Rep. Grijalva Meets With Hispanic Education Leaders
Rep. Grijalva meets with Hispanic education leaders. From left to right: Hon. Joaquin Castro, State Representative, Texas; Vice-Chair, House Higher Education Committee / Hon. Art Jimenez, Board Vice-President, Denver Public Schools / Hon. Jesse Ruiz, Chair, Illinois State Board of Education / Hon. Rick Miera, State Representative, New Mexico; Chair, Education Committee / Hon. Susan Valdes, Board Chair, Hillsborough County Schools, Florida / Hon. Ana Sol Gutiérrez, Maryland State Delegate / Hon. Dora Olivo, State Representative, Texas; House Public Education Committee / Hon. Raul M. Grijalva, US State Representative, AZ-7 / Hon. Mónica García, Board President, Los Angeles Unified School District / Hon. Juan Pichardo, State Senator, Rhode Island / Hon. Pedro Colon, State Representative, Wisconsin

Congressional Page from Arizona
Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva with Congressional Page Rafael Camacho. Camacho, a Nogales High School Student, was chosen as a Page for the summer 2007 term (June 2007).

American Libraray Association
Meeting with Arizona members of the American Library Association in Washington, DC (May 2007).

Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area
Representative Grijalva announcing the introduction of legislation to designate the Santa Cruz Valley a National Heritage Area at the Tumacácori National Historical Park (April 2007)

Climate Change Roundtable
Hosting a Climate Change Roundtable in Tucson, AZ (April 2007).

Solar Rock Rally
Speaking at the Solar Rock Rally in Tucson, AZ (March 2007).

Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009
With President Obama as he signs the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009. Raul was a cosponsor. (March 2009)

Congressional Border Caucus Meeting
Raul and other Members of Congress met with Secretary Hillary Clinton at the Congressional Border Caucus meeting (March 2009).

Mission San Xavier del Bac
Rep. Grijalva visits with Sonny Morales, who has been working on the restoration of the Mission since 1947. (April 2009)

Progressive Caucus Meeting at the White House
Meeting with President Obama to discuss health care reform and policy in Iraq and Afghanistan. (April 2009)

Groundbreaking Ceremony
At the groundbreaking of the Phoenix Indian Medical Center Southwest facility (May 2007).