Tucson Standard

TUCSON, Ariz. – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) introduced a new effort this week to honor former Congressman Jim Kolbe, who represented the state from 1985 – 2007. Prior to being elected to Congress, Kolbe served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 – 1977 and the Arizona state legislature from 1977 – 1982. Today, June 28, would have been Kolbe’s 81st birthday.

Ciscomani, joined by fellow Arizona Congressmen David Schweikert (R-AZ-01), Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), and Raul Grijalva (D-AZ-07), introduced legislation to rename a post office in Patagonia, Arizona, after Kolbe.

“Jim Kolbe lived a life of service dedicated to not only our state but our country as a whole,” said Ciscomani. “He represented Arizona as a true statesman, leading in foreign affairs, trade, and fiscal discipline, while staying true to his values. He continues to inspire my own service in Congress and his impactful leadership will long be remembered."

The legislation renames the post office located at 100 North Taylor Lane in Patagonia, Arizona, as the Jim Kolbe Memorial Post Office. Kolbe grew up in Patagonia, attending Patagonia Elementary School and Patagonia Union High School, both of which are down the street from the post office. Read full bill text here.

In January, Congressman Ciscomani gave his maiden floor speech honoring Kolbe, following Kolbe’s death in December 2022. 

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