Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Statement on the Passing of Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) issued the following statement following the passing of Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ-7):

"I’m heartbroken to hear about the passing of my friend, Congressman Raúl Grijalva, after his battle with cancer. Raúl was a force for good, a champion for Native communities, for our environment, for the God given right to clean water and clean air, and for the future of this country. He always reminded us that the fight was for the next generation, for the babies who would inherit this world. Raúl never lost sight of who he was fighting for.

"Whether he was fighting for Dreamers, workers, or tribal communities, he always led with his heart, humility, and an unshakeable commitment to doing what was right. I was proud to serve alongside him in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. My thoughts are with his family, his staff, and the Arizonans he dedicated his life to serving. His legacy will endure."