STANTON STATEMENT ON PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN HARRY MITCHELL

Washington, July 29 -- Congressman Greg Stanton issued the following news release:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz) issued the following statement: "Harry Mitchell was as Tempe as it gets. Born and raised here, he graduated from Tempe High, attended Arizona State University, and returned to teach American Government at his alma mater for three decades, shaping generations of young minds along the way. He gave decades of his life to the city he loved, serving on the Tempe City Council, as Mayor, and representing the area in the Arizona Senate. He worked to revitalize downtown Tempe, working hand in hand with ASU and local stakeholders, and played a key role in bringing Tempe Town Lake to life. His fingerpr...