Senators welcome nurse anesthetists, rural electric cooperative leaders and March of Dimes volunteers
January 21, 2026 | 2026 Legislature Arizona, Arizona
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The Arizona Senate used floor time Thursday to welcome a range of visitors and advocacy groups to the gallery.
President pro tempore recognized registered nurse anesthesiologists visiting for CRNA Capital Day, saying CRNAs "provide the majority of anesthesia care in the Veterans Administration and the United States military, and they're the primary anesthesia providers in rural and underserved communities." Senators stood to recognize representatives from several rural electric cooperatives that provide service to an estimated 500,000 rural Arizonans, including Duncan Valley, Graham County, Navajo Apache, Mohave, Sulphur Springs Valley and Trico cooperatives.
Senator Ortiz introduced Jose Sandoval, a Red Mountain High School student who is shadowing the senator and plans to study government and political science; Senator Warner introduced Isabelle Russell, a freshman at Anthem Prep Great Hearts observing to learn about the legislative process. Senator Mesnock asked the chamber to welcome March of Dimes volunteers, mission families and staff advocating for maternal and infant health and thanked the organization for its work to address Arizona's maternal and infant health challenges.
Senator Angus introduced leaders from Mojave Electric Cooperative and recognized Rabbi Mendel Super, who had given the invocation. Angus also noted the presence of former senator Sonny Borelli, now a county supervisor. Multiple senators asked gallery guests to stand and be welcomed during routine introductions.
The recognitions were ceremonial and did not involve committee referrals or floor votes; the Senate returned to procedural business after the introductions.
President pro tempore recognized registered nurse anesthesiologists visiting for CRNA Capital Day, saying CRNAs "provide the majority of anesthesia care in the Veterans Administration and the United States military, and they're the primary anesthesia providers in rural and underserved communities." Senators stood to recognize representatives from several rural electric cooperatives that provide service to an estimated 500,000 rural Arizonans, including Duncan Valley, Graham County, Navajo Apache, Mohave, Sulphur Springs Valley and Trico cooperatives.
Senator Ortiz introduced Jose Sandoval, a Red Mountain High School student who is shadowing the senator and plans to study government and political science; Senator Warner introduced Isabelle Russell, a freshman at Anthem Prep Great Hearts observing to learn about the legislative process. Senator Mesnock asked the chamber to welcome March of Dimes volunteers, mission families and staff advocating for maternal and infant health and thanked the organization for its work to address Arizona's maternal and infant health challenges.
Senator Angus introduced leaders from Mojave Electric Cooperative and recognized Rabbi Mendel Super, who had given the invocation. Angus also noted the presence of former senator Sonny Borelli, now a county supervisor. Multiple senators asked gallery guests to stand and be welcomed during routine introductions.
The recognitions were ceremonial and did not involve committee referrals or floor votes; the Senate returned to procedural business after the introductions.
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