REFERENCE TITLE: state government affairs council; anniversary

State of Arizona

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature

First Regular Session

2025

SCR 1040

Introduced by

Senators Shope: Petersen (with permission of Committee on Rules)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Recognizing the fiftieth anniversary of the state government affairs council.

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Whereas, the State Government Affairs Council (SGAC) was established fifty years ago with the mission to advance and support the state government affairs profession by fostering community and relationship building with peers and elected officials, building knowledge and promoting diverse perspectives in a nonpartisan environment; and

Whereas, SGAC's members, consisting of government affairs professionals, have consistently worked to enhance understanding and communication between the public and private sectors. This work has ensured the fair representation of diverse interests and advocated for the advancement of policies that promote offering unparalleled educational opportunities, provided a forum for members and policymakers to convene and collaborate, mentored the next generation of state government affairs professionals and promoted all aspects of diversity; and

Whereas, through its collaboration with legislative bodies, administrative agencies and community stakeholders, SGAC has helped build a more responsive, transparent and accountable government at the state level; and

Whereas, the fiftieth anniversary of SGAC represents a milestone of achievement and service in the organization's ongoing commitment to excellence in government affairs; and

Whereas, SGAC has fostered a forward-thinking platform for addressing emerging challenges in state governance; and

Whereas, SGAC has created a legacy of fostering leadership, training and advocacy that has shaped the professional development of thousands of individuals in the field of government relations.

Therefore

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

1. That the Members of the Legislature recognize and commend the State Government Affairs Council for its 50 years of dedicated service and significant contributions to enhancing the relationship between state and local governments, businesses and communities.

2. That the Members of the Legislature encourage continued support for the State Government Affairs Council's mission and commend its members for their tireless work to advocate for sound policy decisions, transparency and good governance.

3. That the Members of the Legislature extend their congratulations to the State Government Affairs Council and its members on reaching this remarkable milestone and acknowledge its enduring influence on this state's government affairs landscape.

4. That the Secretary of State of the State of Arizona transmit a copy of this Resolution to the State Government Affairs Council in recognition of its fiftieth anniversary and continued commitment to advancing public policy across this state.