The Arizona House of Representatives honored retiring Major General Kerry L. Muehlenbeck on the floor of the House.
Muehlenbeck is retiring after more than 30 years of service as the Commanding General of the Arizona National Guard and Director of the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs.
Republican State Representative Walt Blackman, a U.S. Army combat veteran and Chairman of the House Government Committee, offered praise for Muehlenbeck.
“Major General Muehlenbeck embodies everything we strive for in public service—courage, integrity, and a relentless commitment to those she leads,” said Blackman. “We thank her for her service and the legacy she’s leaving behind—a Guard that’s more prepared and more capable than ever.”
A written tribute signed by Republican and Democrat members of the Arizona House recognized Muehlenbeck as the first woman to command the Arizona National Guard.
House members also presented Muehlenbeck with a large shipment of donated snacks and care items collected for Arizona Guard members serving overseas.
“We’re grateful to Representative Martinez for organizing this drive to support our men and women in uniform,” Blackman added. “The Guard follows leaders like General Muehlenbeck into some of the toughest assignments. This is one small way for us to send a piece of home to those currently serving abroad.”