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Begay receives ‘Senator of the Year’ among other awards

Begay receives ‘Senator of the Year’ among other awards

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Arizona Sen. Carlyle Begay, District-7, received the senator of the year award from the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday night in Phoenix for legislative efforts in the state legislature. (Courtesy photo)

Arizona Sen. Carlyle Begay, District-7, received the senator of the year award from the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday night in Phoenix for legislative efforts in the state legislature. (Courtesy photo)

Serving rural and tribal communities and representing them at the state legislature is paying major dividends for Arizona Sen. Carlyle Begay, District 7.

The 34-year-old moderate Democrat was recently recognized for his legislative efforts through two prestigious, nonpartisan organizations earlier this week – the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Arizona Capitol Times.

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry named Begay “Senator of the Year,” while the Arizona Capitol Times dubbed him the “Best Elected Official Democrat.” The Capitol Times also named him “Best Dressed – Male,” which is part of the newspaper’s political satire.

“It’s the first time a Native or anyone from our district has received any recognition from the chamber and the first person in our district to win Best Elected Democrat,” Begay said.

Though appreciative of the recognition, Begay said the slew of awards show his commitment to his constituency. As a state legislator for District 7, transportation, infrastructure and education are priorities of his platform and will continue to be, he said.


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