Saturday, Feb 25. Arizona City Daze Parade and 100th Anniversary of ASARCO, Hayden

February 11 San Tan Valley Lincoln Day Lunch and Arizona Centennial Fest

Some pictures from today.  Notice the third picture - the evening shot with the Capitol with the glowing centennial seal - it's a keeper.

Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery and Frank Pratt at San Tan Valley Lincoln Day Lunch

Seraphim Larsen and Frank Pratt at San Tan Valley Lincoln Day Lunch

Frank Pratt and Governor Jan Brewer at AZ Centennial Fest

Janice and Frank Pratt and Governor Jan Brewer at AZ Centennial Fest

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AZ Centennial Fest - 2

AZ Centennial Fest -3

Thursday, November 10, 2011 - Goldwater Institute Dinner

Janice and I had the pleasure of attending the Goldwater Institute Dinner on Thursday, November 10, 2011 and had a chance to get a photo with Governor Scott Walker.

79th Annual Florence Jr. Parada - Parade 26 Nov 2011



79th Annual Florence Jr. Parade - Parade 1



79th Annual Florence Jr. Parade - Parade 2

79th Annual Florence Jr. Parade - Parade 3



Brunenkant Building (Pratt Family Homestead) - Florence - 26Nov11 - 1



Brunenkant Building (Pratt Family Homestead) - Florence - 26Nov11 - 2



Brunenkant Building (Pratt Family Homestead) - Florence - 26Nov11 - 3



Before Parade - Florence Mtn. Vista - 1



Before Parade - Florence Mtn. Vista - 2

 

An Evening of Entrepreneurship Exploration
WHEN: October 19, 2011, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
WHERE: T116, Signal Peak Campus

Hear how local business owners got started and find out what the current business climate is throughout Pinal County and Arizona. Explore available resources to help you start your own business.

Guest Panel Speakers:
Fernando Cornejo - Restaurant Owner
Jeff Brownell - E-Commerce
Sandra Salcido - Florist Owner
James Cadena - Medical Business
Jeff Brownell - E-Commerce
Frank Pratt - Arizona State Representative LD23 - "Encouraging Entrepreneurship in Arizona"
Jim Rhodes - SBDC Director

Open to students and community members at no cost.
Hosted by Kenneth Martinez, Honors Student & Business Vice-President
Sponsored by: Business Club, Central Arizona College Business Division and Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Rep. Frank Pratt shakes hands with Congressman Allen West at 2011 PCRC Regan Day Dinner

Congressman Allen West was the featured speaker at the 2011 Regan Day Dinner held on September 24 in San Tan Valley.  The event was organized by the Pinal County Republican Committee. Congressman West stopped to shake hands with Arizona State Representative Frank Pratt during the social hour. Both gentlemen are avid Scuba divers and they briefly visited about their favorite dive spots in Florida. West is a PADI Master Diver while Pratt is a PADI Certified Diving Instructor.

District Update

DISTRICT UPDATE: Work doesn’t stop when we are out of session. I have been working hard on preparing for the upcoming Legislative session by meeting with constituents in the district and across the state and attending many educational meetings on issues that will be encountered next session.

As Chairman of the Arizona Legislative Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, I was nominated and accepted to the Energy Horizon Institute held in July in Portland Oregon. The classes were designed to bring us up to date on national energy issues. Most of the other 50 attendees were likewise chairs of their state legislative energy committees. I was Arizona’s only participant and was glad to attend as the meetings were extremely educational and a worthy use of time.
Early August many of Arizona’s legislators attended the annual conference for the American Legislative Exchange Council, ALEC in New Orleans. I attended as a member of the Energy Task Force and learned about model energy legislation that will be introduced around the states.
The rest of August was occupied with issues involving mining, tourism and energy. As a member of the Arizona Rural Caucus, I joined a meeting with the Governor to discuss rural issues.
As a member of the Arizona Homeland Security Committee, I was able to have a personal meeting with the State Director to receive an update.
I had the pleasure of guest lecturing for a class at Central Arizona College; serving on the panel at an educational forum with the PAChyderms; addressing the Maricopa Republican Club; and speaking at a Meet and Greet at the home of Andy and Nancy Lockridge in Maricopa.
Last week I made a daytrip to Northern Arizona to meet with Arizona State Parks and Forest Service officials and private operators of the parks to discuss issues with privatization. Later that same week I met with Capital Power Corporation regarding a solar/gas project in Arizona.
The League of Arizona Cities and Towns was kind enough to honor me with a 2011 award for being a Friend of the Cities and Towns. This is the third year in a row that I have received this award. The Arizona Family Project was also kind enough to recognize me with a 2011 Friend of the Family Award. I thank both organizations for their recognition.
There are two important education bills that I am in the process of writing that will be introduced in the 2012 Legislative Session.
During September we must take the time on 9-11 to remember those who died and the brave men and women who ran into harm’s way to save lives. “We will never forget.”

FRANK PRATT
State Representative LD23
Chairman, Energy and Natural
Resources Committee
Commerce Committee Member
Environment Committee Member
fpratt@azleg.gov
602-926-5761

Congressman Gosar Town Hall, June 9, 2011

State Representative Frank Pratt introduces Congressman Gosar at Congressman Gosar's Town Hall. Congressman Paul Gosar met with constituents in a Town Hall in Florence on Thursday, June 9 at the Florence High School Auditorium. The event was originally scheduled to be held at the General Store but unfortunately that historic landmark burned to the ground 10 days earlier.
These are some pictures taken at the event. The arched windows and streaming setting sun made inside pictures difficult. For more information on Congressman Paul Gosar, please visit his websites at www.gosarforcongress.com and http://gosar.house.gov/

Picture by Seraphim Larsen of Frank Pratt
at Congressman Gosar Town Hall June 2011 - 1

Picture by Seraphim Larsen of Frank Pratt
at Congressman Gosar Town Hall June 2011 - 2

Frank Pratt introduces the Congressman

Frank Pratt and Tom Rankin both born and raised in Florence

Sharron Gill past Pinal GOP Chairman and TJ Shope

Pratt and Shope - Coolidge Unified School District
 Board member, former board member of
Pinal County Republican Committee
and a past President of the ASU College Republicans

State Legislators Assist Arizona Ranchers in Wallow Fire

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 6, 2011
CONTACT: Paul Boyer

Northern Arizona Representatives Brenda Barton, Chester Crandall, Senator Sylvia Allen and the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Frank Pratt have reached out to the Arizona State Parks and State Land Department to facilitate the potential relocation of livestock in the event of evacuation requirements due to the Wallow Fire.

“We’re trying to do our part to help ranchers with their livestock,” Representative Brenda Barton said. “This move will help them to get a hold of water for their animals while these brave firefighters work to bring an end to the fire.”

State Parks and the State Land Department responded immediately to make the approximately 1,000 acres of Lyman Lake available to Northern Arizona ranchers for this relocation.

“I’m praying for the safety of our firefighters and citizens who are in the path of this catastrophic fire,” Senator Allen said. “Opening Lyman Lake is one thing that the state can do to help with livestock evacuation.”

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Pictures from Swearing In Day. January 10, 2011

Frank, Janice and Sheriff Paul Babeu

Frank before ceremony

It was a somber day as much of the event memorialized the individuals killed or hurt in Tucson on Saturday, January 8.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families involved.  We hope that Congresswoman Giffords has a speedy and complete recovery.

Frank was honored to be able to open the Arizona House of Representatives Swearing In Ceremony. Frank is headed back to work tomorrow, January 11, for the first session of the 50th Arizona Legislature.

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Frank Taking the Oath for 50th Arizona Legislative Session

Frank Pratt attends inaugural ceremonies and gets back to work

Monday, January 3, 2011.  Frank Pratt attended the inaugural ceremonies for Governor Jan Brewer and state elected officials.  Frank also had the opportunity to meet his much-admired former President of the Senate Stan Turley.  Later in the afternoon he went to his office to review mail and correspondence.  This was Frank's first public appearance since the Christmas Day incident where he was beaten unconscious and left tied up at his business.  Frank is anxious to start the legislative session next week.

Marked improvement December 29

Frank has shown marked improvement today and it appears that he may be able to go out next week.  He got caught up on all the newspapers and is checking his computer for email from the Capitol. 

The news crews have finally retreated.  Bryan sat with Frank while I had time to run to the store and get new pajamas.  The news clips have us looking terrible with Frank in old raggy PJ's and me with no makeup, but you know, all that is so trivial.  What is important is that he is going to fully recover and that is the best Christmas present of all.

Again, thank you for the tremendous outpouring of affection via email, cards, telephone and plants/flowers.  We are touched and greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness. 

Janice for Frank