| Office of the Mayor - Mayor Scruggs in the Community |
| Here are a few photos from the various happenings and events Mayor Scruggs has attended throughout the community. |
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January 12, 2012 - Governor Brewer’s State of the West Valley Address
Mayor Elaine Scruggs with Governor Jan Brewer and Gila River Indian Community Governor, Greg Mendoza at Governor Brewer’s State of the West Valley Address at the Glendale Civic Center. Learn more |
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December 15, 2011 - Bonsall Park Rededication
Mayor Elaine Scruggs with Lt. Col. Warren H. Rice, USAF (ret) at the Bonsall Park Rededication Ceremony. Lt. Col. Rice is a retired F-100D Pilot and had flown the specific jet that is currently installed at Bonsall Park. Learn more |
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November 25, 2011 - Glendale Glitters Spectacular
Governor Jan Brewer helps Mayor Elaine Scruggs turn on the lights during the opening ceremony for the Glendale Glitters annual holiday celebration in downtown Glendale. Learn more |
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November 17, 2011 - Meeting with Senator McCain
Mayor Elaine Scruggs and Governor Jan Brewer meet with Senator John McCain during a trip to Washington D.C. to meet with Arizona’s Congressional Delegation and United States Air Force officials about the status of the F-35 mission and Luke Air Force Base. Learn more
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November 11, 2011 - Mayor Elaine Scruggs at the Veterans' Day Ceremony
Mayor Elaine Scruggs with Master Sgt. Wayne Crusinberry, President of the Glendale Veterans Memorial Association at the 9th Annual Veterans’ Day Ceremony at the Glendale Veterans’ Memorial. Learn more |
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October 15, 2011 - Mayor Elaine Scruggs with Midwestern University President and CEO, Dr. Kathleen Goeppinger and Executive Vice President and COO, Dr. Art Dobbelaere
Mayor Scruggs received the COMET Award for her support of Midwestern University’s mission and for influencing the growth of healthcare education in Glendale and throughout the state. Mayor Scruggs played a major role in attracting the university to Glendale in 1995. Learn more |
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October 8, 2011
- Mayor Elaine Scruggs at the 29th Annual Fire Prevention Day Parade
Mayor Elaine Scruggs rides on Glendale’s Historic Fire Engine, the Nash during the 29th Annual Fire Prevention Day Parade. This year’s parade offered introduction to the Fire Department’s 100 year anniversary celebration taking place in 2012. Learn more |
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September 16,
2011 – US Congressman Franks’ Press Conference
Mayor Elaine Scruggs presents at US Congressman Trent Franks’ press conference introducing the Gila Bend Replacement Clarification Act.
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August 10,
2011- Chamber of Commerce Power Luncheon
Mayor Elaine Scruggs and Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community President attend the Chamber Power Luncheon at the Glendale Renaissance Hotel and Spa. Mayor Scruggs and President Enos were two of the Arizona leaders who presented on the impacts of a proposed Indian Reservation in Glendale.
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June 15, 2011 - Arrowhead Little League Ceremony
Mayor Elaine Scruggs attends the Arrowhead Little League Ceremony to celebrate the new scoreboard at the Foothills Sports Complex.
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June 9, 2011- From the Heart Presentation
Mayor Elaine Scruggs is presented a check from the Gila River Indian Community for the Glendale From the Heart Program. The Gila River Indian Community is the new matching partner for From the Heart, providing $225,000 over the next three years.
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June 9, 2011- From the Heart Presentation
Mayor Elaine Scruggs presents a gift to Jerry Wissink, CEO of the BHHS Legacy Foundation. Mayor Scruggs honored Jerry and the entire BHHS Legacy Foundation for their nine years as a matching partner for the Glendale From the Heart program.
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May 7, 2011- Loop 303 Dedication Ceremony
Mayor Scruggs joins other dignitaries at the Loop 303 Dedication Ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Loop 303 connection to the Interstate 17.
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February 1, 2011 - Meet the Mayors Luncheon
Mayor Elaine Scruggs attends the West Valley Women 3rd Annual Meet the Mayors Luncheon. Pictured from left to right are Surprise Mayor Lyn Truitt, Glendale Mayor, Elaine Scruggs, Lisa Platt, President of West Valley Women and Councilmember Ken Weise of Avondale.
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January 31, 2011 - Tucson Victims Benefit
Mayor Elaine Scruggs attends a Sunday of Giving Fundraiser at La Piazza Al Forno in downtown Glendale. The Fundraiser was organized to benefit the families and victims of the tragedy in Tuscon.
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January 4, 2011 - Public Safety Memorial Dedication Ceremony
Mayor Elaine Scruggs attends the Public Safety Memorial Dedication Ceremony honoring the Glendale Police Officers and Firefighters who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
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October 8, 2010 -
Mayor Scruggs with U.S. Congressman Ed Pastor and Glendale Assistant Police Chief Debora Black
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August 26, 2010 - League of Arizona Cities and Towns Annual Conference
Mayor Elaine Scruggs attends the awards dinner at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns Annual Conference at the Glendale Renaissance Hotel and Spa. Pictured from left to right: Mayor Robert Walkup, Tucson; Mayor Scruggs, Glendale; Mayor Doug Von Gausig, Clarkdale; and Councilmember Mark Mitchell, Tempe.
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June 29, 2010 - Glendale Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
Mayor Elaine Scruggs and the Glendale City Council unveil the logo for the new Glendale Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.
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June 26 - Neighborhood Leadership Forum
Mayor Elaine Scruggs with Ed and Bette Sharpe at the Neighborhood Leadership Forum. Ed Sharpe won the SPARK Award for Business Support and Involvement for the Glendale Daily Planet website, which displays stories and photos about the city of Glendale. Ed also provides photos to the Mayor's Office for Mayor Scruggs’ In the Community page on the city of Glendale website.
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June 18 - Glendale Centennial Celebration
Mayor Elaine Scruggs with Postmaster General, Billy Garrett to display the Glendale Centennial postmark.
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June 18 - WESTMARC Forum Series’ Capitol Hill Conversation
Mayor Elaine Scruggs with U.S. Senator John McCain at the WESTMARC Forum Series’ Capitol Hill Conversation at the Wigwam Resort.
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June 4, 2010 - Water Safety Day at Foothills Aquatic Center
Mayor Elaine Scruggs attends Water Safety Day at Foothills Aquatic Center. Southwest Ambulance made a generous donation of $5,000 for the City of Glendale to provide swimming lessons.
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June 3 - Historic Thunderbird Tower Reseration
Mayor Elaine Scruggs proclaims June as “Historic Thunderbird Tower Restoration Month” at the Community Outreach and Fundraising Campaign kick-off held at the Arrowhead Branch M&I Bank. Click here to read more about the tower restoration.
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May 27, 2010 - From the Heart
Mayor Elaine Scruggs at the From the Heart check presentation at the Glendale Adult Center. Pictured from left to right: Councilmember Yvonne Knaack, Vice Mayor Manny Martinez and President and CEO of BHHS Legacy Foundation, Jerry Wissink.
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May 6 - Midwestern University Honors Mayor Scruggs
Midwestern University hosts a celebration honoring Mayor Elaine Scruggs for her twenty years of service to the Glendale City Council. Pictured with Mayor Elaine Scruggs is Midwestern University President and CEO, Dr. Kathleen Goeppinger and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Art Dobbelaere.
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March 27 - Glendale Green Festival
Mayor Elaine Scruggs walks through SRP’s energy and water efficient model home while attending the Glendale Green Festival and SRP Water Conservation Expo.
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Arizona Museum Advocacy Day -
March 23, 2010
Mayor Elaine Scruggs with the Bead Museum Executive Director, Kelly Norton on Arizona Museum Advocacy Day.
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YWCA Tribute to Women – Feb. 25, 2010
Mayor Elaine Scruggs with YWCA Dorothy Willey Award Winner, Norma Ory.
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Capitol Tree Visit – Nov. 12, 2009
Mayor Elaine Scruggs takes a photo with the Glendale High School Vocal Ensemble during the Capitol Tree Visit in downtown Glendale.
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Capitol Tree Visit – Nov. 12, 2009
Mayor Elaine Scruggs speaks to the crowd at the Capitol Tree Visit.
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Midwestern Gala – Oct. 17, 2009
Mayor Scruggs with Midwestern University President and CEO Doctor Kathleen Goeppinger at Midwestern University’s Annual Bright Lights and Shining Stars Gala to benefit the student scholarship fund and recognize community leaders.
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Luke Forward Press Conference – Oct. 14, 2009
Mayor Elaine Scruggs joins Governor Jan Brewer to unveil the new logo for the Luke Forward Campaign.
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SPARK Awards – June 27, 2009
Mayor Elaine Scruggs with Glendale Neighborhood Revitalization Spark Award Winner, Christy O’Hara.
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Banner Thunderbird Bed Patient Tower – April 23, 2009
Mayor Scruggs attends the ribbon cutting ceremony for a new 200 bed patient tower at Banner Thunderbird Hospital.
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Lunch Celebrating Governor Brewer – February 26, 2009
Mayor Elaine Scruggs with Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett at a Luncheon Celebrating Governor Brewer at the Glendale Civic Center.
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Municipal Officials from Sweden – January 27, 2009
Mayor Elaine Scruggs with five Municipal Officials from Sweden at a Glendale City Council meeting.
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58th Annual State of the City – January 8, 2009
Mayor Elaine Scruggs with Arizona Cardinals President and Greater Phoenix Economic Council Representative, Michael Bidwill at the Glendale Chamber of Commerce 58th Annual Business Appreciation Luncheon.
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Free Book Reading Kick Off – May 27, 2008
Mayor Elaine Scruggs hands out free childrens books at the Glendale Main Library in conjuncition with Maricopa Partnership for Arts and Culture (MPAC).
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2008 Westgate From the Heart Ceremony – May 13, 2008
BHHS Legacy Foundation CEO Jerry Wissink, Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs and Westgate City Center developer Steve Ellman kick off a new initiative at Glendale's Westgate Waterdance Fountain that will help fund the city's From the Heart program.
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New Park and Ride Groundbreaking – March 25, 2008
Mayor Elaine Scruggs attends the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Park and Ride Facility at Glendale Avenue and Loop 101.
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Arrowhead Ranch Phase II HOA Annual Meeting – March 18, 2008
Mayor Elaine Scruggs attends the Arrowhead Ranch Phase II HOA Annual Meeting.
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NYSE Closing Bell (Super Bowl) – February 1, 2008
Mayor Scruggs attends the New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell Event.
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Guinness World Records (Super Bowl) – January 31, 2008
Mayor Elaine Scruggs serves
as a witness for the Guiness World Records at the Promise Cardio Kick-Off and World's Largest Spread.
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Valley Forward Quarterly Luncheon – January 24, 2008
Mayor Elaine Scruggs at the Valley Forward Quarterly Luncheon.
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Habitat Home – January 19, 2008
Mayor Elaine Scruggs at a Habitat for Humanity groundbreaking event welcomes Hamid Issa and Roda Osman to their new home in Glendale.
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Governor Napolitano’s State of the West Valley – January 17, 2008
Mayor Elaine Scruggs with Governor Janet Napolitano and WESTMARC Executive Director, Jack Lunsford at the Governor's Annual State of the State - A West Valley Perspective.
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Glendale Glitters – Jordin Sparks – November 23, 2007
Mayor Elaine Scruggs joins Glendale's own American Idol, Jordin Sparks, for the ceremonial turning on of the lights at the Glendale Glitters Spectacular in downtown Glendale.
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Spring Training Groundbreaking – November 19, 2007
Mayor Elaine Scruggs attends the groundbreaking ceremony for the Spring Training Facility of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox
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Zanjero Corporate Oasis Groundbreaking - 2007
Mayor Elaine Scruggs at the groundbreaking for the Zanjero Falls Corporate Oasis.
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Honorary Crossing Guard – Oct. 3, 2007
Mayor Scruggs works as an honorary crossing guard for Arrowhead Elementary School on Oct. 3, in honor of National Walk to School Month.
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Emergency Operations Center Tour – 2007
Mayor Elaine Scruggs and U.S. Congressman Ed Pastor receive a tour of the Emergency Operations Center from Rob Gunter, the Director of the Glendale Department of Emergency Management.
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Jordin Sparks’ Hometown Visit – May 11, 2007
Mayor Scruggs welcomes Jordin Sparks to Glendale on Friday, May 11 for her hometown tour where she performed in front of thousands at Westgate City Center.
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DARE Graduation – April, 2007
Mayor Scruggs attends DARE Graduation at Sunset Vista Elementary School with Glendale Police Officer, Clint Daly
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Lund Cadillac Groundbreaking – 2007
Mayor Elaine Scruggs
attends the Lund Cadillac Groundbreaking with Cadillac General Manager, Jim Taylor (left) and President and CEO of Lund Cadillac, John Lund (right).
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Hampton Inn and Suites Groundbreaking – 2007
Mayor Elaine Scruggs attends the Hampton Inn and Suites
groundbreaking at Westgate City Center. Learn more |
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Volunteer Recognition Breakfast – April 20, 2007
Mayor Elaine Scruggs attends
the Volunteer Recognition Breakfast at the Glendale Civic Center. Learn more |
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First Community Conversation – March, 2007
Mayor Scruggs discusses Glendale issues with neighborhood leaders at the United Methodist Church during her first Community Conversations meeting.
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Air Force Week Puck Drop – March 17, 2007
Mayor Elaine Scruggs joins Lieutenant General, Carrol H. "Howie" Chandler from the U.S. Pentagon for the ceremonial puck drop at the Coyotes game on March 17 in honor of Air Force Week. Learn more |
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AZ Women’s Luncheon – March 14, 2007
Mayor Scruggs with
Midwestern University President,
Dr. Kathleen Goeppinger at the 'Arizona Women Then and Now Luncheon'. Learn more |
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State of the City – Feb. 8, 2007
Mayor Scruggs addressed the city’s business and community members at the Glendale Chamber of Commerce’s 56th Annual Business Appreciation Luncheon at the Glendale Civic Center. Learn more |
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Super Bowl Press Conference – Feb. 6, 2007
Arizona Host Committee, Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs and Governor Janet Napolitano unveil official countdown clock, logo and theme, and introduce the official mascot. |
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Glitter and Glow Block Party – January 6, 2007
Mayor Scruggs with Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Chair-Elect, Dick Stemple at the Glitter and Glow Block Party
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Unity Day Luncheon – Jan. 12, 2007
Mayor Scruggs with the CEO of the Valley of the Sun Habitat for Humanity, Christine Odom at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Day Luncheon
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Governor’s State of the State – Jan. 11, 2007
Mayor Scruggs with Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano and Avondale Mayor Marie Lopez-Rogers at the Governor's State of the State - A West Valley Perspective.
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Fiesta Bowl - January 1, 2007
Mayor Scruggs with Boise State Coach Chris Petersen, who led his team to a memorable 43-42 overtime victory over Oklahoma in the first-ever Fiesta Bowl played at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. |
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Westgate Grand Opening – Nov. 15, 2006
Mayor Scruggs joins Steve Ellman at the Grand Opening event of the Westgate City Center on November 15. Learn more |
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Honeywell Donation - 2006
Honeywell Corporation donation to From the Heart Campaign and the Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission (MYAC).
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Jobing.com Arena Naming Ceremony – October, 2006
Arizona’s Premiere Sports & Entertainment Center Is Now Jobing.Com Arena
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WVCCC – Oct. 14, 2006
West Valley Child Crisis Center's 20th Birthday Blow Out Gala
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Fire Prevention Parade – Oct. 7, 2006
24th Annual Fire Prevention Day Parade
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Bike, Walk to School – Oct. 2006
Mayor Scruggs as Honorary Crossing Guard on Walk and Bike to School Day
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Boys and Girls Club Groundbreaking – Oct. 4, 2006
Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Boys & Girls Club
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Stadium Ribbon Cutting – August 19, 2006
Cardinals Stadium in Glendale Ribbon Cutting
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Stadium Opening Day – August 12, 2006
Cardinals Stadium in Glendale Opening Day
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Maryland Overpass Ribbon Cutting – August 3, 2006
Maryland Avenue overpass Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Countdown to Kickoff – October 27, 2007
City Kicks-Off Game Plan for Cardinals Stadium
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Grand Avenue – July 6, 2006
Grand Avenue Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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From the Heart Check Presentation – June 20, 2006
'From the Heart' Presentation
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Rose Lane Aquatic Center – May 20, 2006
Rose Lane Aquatic Center Celebration
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Thunderbird Anniversary – April 6, 2006
Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management, 60th Anniversary Celebration
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Braxton Bilbrey – June 1, 2006
Mayor Scruggs with
Glendale swimming superstar
Braxton Bilbrey
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Public Safety Training Facility Groundbreaking – April 18, 2006
West Valley Public Safety Training Facility Groundbreaking
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Bead Museum World Tour – April 7, 2006
Bead Museum World Tour
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Fiesta Bowl – Jan. 2, 2006
2006 Fiesta Bowl
Mayor Elaine Scruggs and
Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman
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NAHF – 2006
Mayor Scruggs and the National Association of Hispanic Firefighters (NAHF)
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AIA State Championship Game – February 26, 2006
Mayor Scruggs with
AIA Executive Director Harold Slemmer at the AIA State Championship games
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Habitat Groundbreaking - 2006
Habitat for Humanity Groundbreaking
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Renaissance Press Conference
Marriott Renaissance Hotel
Press Conference
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Coyotes Inaugural Hockey Game – 2003
Mayor Elaine Scruggs
and Wayne Gretzky
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Jobing.com Arena Groundbreaking – April 3, 2002
Jobing.com Arena
Groundbreaking
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