On January 8th, 2017 the 53rd Legislature, 2nd Regular Session officially convened to start another year of lawmaking. In honor of the occasion, Senator Griffin hosted sheriffs from all 15 Arizona counties and introduced them as her guests in the Senate gallery. Apache County Sheriff Joe Dedman Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels Coconino County Sheriff Jim Driscoll Gila County Sheriff Adam Shepherd Graham

The 53rd Legislature began the 1st regular session with ritual and celebration. OPENING DAY CEREMONIES Fifty-Third Legislature – First Regular Session Monday, January 9, 2017 12:00 Noon 12:00 Noon - First Regular Session Convenes, Senate Chamber (Reserved seating in the Senate Gallery for Legislators’ Guests. Guests should be seated by 11:50 a.m.) Gathering Music Daniel Lara, Sol Trak Union Call to Order The Honorable Olivia Cajero Bedford, Senator, District 3 Prayer Pastor