- Record: House Floor
- Section type: Recognition
- Chamber: House
- Date: March 26, 2026
- Congress: 119th Congress
- Why this source matters: This section came from the House floor portion of the record.
Mr. BIGGS of Arizona asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. BIGGS of Arizona. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of my good friend, Michael Tennant.
Republican Club, an active East Valley community in my district. He is a true patriot.
Mike was born on November 25, 1949, in Orion, Illinois. He had a long career with International Harvester in Illinois and Wisconsin, but ultimately settled with his lovely wife, Sandy, in the great State of Arizona.
Mike's life wasn't without its challenges. While living in Wisconsin, he courageously battled leukemia and survived, thanks to a lifesaving bone marrow transplant from his brother.
his community. He is well known as a grassroots activist for the conservative cause. I am also happy to see a smiling face at grassroots meetings, rallies with the President, get-out-the-vote efforts, and more.
Sandy for supporting him. As Mike steps down as chairman after 14 years of dedicated leadership, I am honored to celebrate him here today and to call him a friend.