House Engrossed

State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-third Legislature First Regular Session 2017

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 2031

 

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 

on the death of Sharon Giese.

 

 

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Sharon Giese passed away on April 19, 2017.

A thoughtful leader and respected advocate in the Republican Party, Sharon had a long and illustrious political career.  Committed to Republican candidates and causes in Arizona and across the country, she served with distinction as Arizona's Republican National Committeewoman from 2002 until her retirement in 2016, as the official professional parliamentarian for the Chairman of the Republican National Committee for several years and as the AZGOP Chair at various meetings and conventions for over a decade.  Sharon also was a delegate to the Republican National Conventions in 2008, 2012 and 2016, held multiple positions in the Arizona Republican Party, strongly supported Republican Teens, was an elected precinct committeewoman, was a member for many years on the AZGOP central committee and was a Presidential Elector in 2016. 

A respected role model for future female leaders in the Republican Party, Sharon was a longtime supporter of and parliamentarian for the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) and the Arizona Federation of Republican Women (AFRW), serving as President of the AFRW from 1992 to 1993.  Among her many accomplishments, she received several honors and recognitions from the AZGOP, AFRW and NFRW.

      The State of Arizona lost a true friend in Sharon.  She was a thoughtful and consistent spokeswoman for the Republican Party and much beloved by her fellow members on the Republican National Committee.

Therefore

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona, the Senate concurring:

That the Members of the Legislature sincerely regret the passing of Sharon Giese and extend their sympathies and condolences to her family and many friends.

 

 

 

UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED BY THE HOUSE MAY 8, 2017.

 

UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED BY THE SENATE MAY 8, 2017.

 

FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 8, 2017.