AZ HCR2059

Honors the life and legacy of Phillip A. Austin, a distinguished attorney and Mesa community leader who passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024 at age 73.

Recognizes Austin's 16-year career in the Arizona Attorney General's office where he led the civil rights division and championed Arizona's first fair housing legislation and antidiscrimination laws for the elderly and disabled.

Acknowledges Austin's founding role in the East Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the STEAM Scholars program, the Albert D. Austin Mariachi Academy, and the Mesa Association of Hispanic Citizens.

Highlights Austin's establishment of the Alston House Center for Peace and Justice and the Latino PAC del Rio Salado to support Latino community representation in local government.

Expresses the House and Senate's sincere regret at Austin's passing and extends condolences to his family and friends.