Former Rep. Jim Kolbe passed away at the age of 80, on Dec. 3.
“Arizona lost a true elder statesman and political powerhouse today. Congressman Jim Kolbe never wavered in his responsibility to our state and nation. We are deeply saddened by his passing,” said Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey in a press release. “He served as chair of the Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs of the House Appropriations Committee. He served as a U.S. Senate Page for Barry Goldwater. He was a Navy veteran who served in Vietnam.”
Ducey order flags to be flown at half-staff on Sunday, Dec. 4 to honor Rep. Kolbe.