- Record: House Floor
- Section type: Recognition
- Chamber: House
- Date: April 20, 2026
- Congress: 119th Congress
- Why this source matters: This section came from the House floor portion of the record.
Mr. STANTON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. STANTON, Mr. Speaker, over the weekend, Arizona lost one of our greatest and most impactful leaders. Today, I rise to honor Dr. Gene Blue, a man of profound and lasting impact on the State of Arizona.
For decades, Dr. Blue led Arizona Opportunities Industrialization Center on a mission as simple as it was powerful: Help people help themselves.
training, career counseling, job placement, opening real pathways to self-sufficiency for tens of thousands of Arizonans who needed a second chance.
Across Arizona, Dr. Blue was best remembered for his service as chairman of the State's Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration Committee, a role he held for over two decades.
march, bringing greater Phoenix always closer to Dr. Kings's vision of a beloved community.
He did not seek recognition. He sought results. He wanted to be remembered for the lives he touched, and there were countless Arizonans who are better for having crossed his path.
Dr. Blue was a foundational figure and a true public servant. Today, I am proud to join his family and all Arizonans in honoring his extraordinary legacy.