Gus L. Arzberger

Biographical Information

The following is from ALIS for the 44th Arizona State Legislature (1999-2000):

State Senator Gus Arzberger
Democrat -- District 08
Office number: 310
Phone: 602-542-4321
E-mail: [email protected] 

Married to Marsha Daniels Arzberger.  Two children; two stepchildren; five grandchildren.  Gus is a NATIVE ARIZONAN. He was born in the Kansas Settlement southeast of Willcox, Arizona, on the farm and ranch his parents homesteaded in 1908.

Gus is a World War II Combat Veteran. He served in the European Theatre as a U.S. Army Infantry Platoon Sergeant.

Occupation: Farmer/Rancher (retired)
 
Education:.
 
Willcox High School; Commercial Pilot with Instrument Certification; Courses from Air Force University in Communications and Management.
Political:
 
Democrat, District 8. Serving his twelfth year in the Arizona Legislature, House of Representatives (1985-88), Senate (1989-present).

Standing Committees:
Natural Resources, Agriculture & Environment; Transportation; Appropriations; Government Reform; Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
 
Interim Committees:
* Jt. Select Comm. on AZ General Stream Adjudications
* Jt. Legislative Committee on Federal Mandates
* Jt. Leg. Airport Reuse of Closed Military Facilities
* Jt. Leg. Study Committee on Community Colleges
* Jt. Interim Committee on Privatization
* Environmental Education Curriculum Review Committee
* Legislative Oversight Committee on Military Reuse

Civic/Community Involvement:
 
Ex-officio member of the Arizona Aeronautical Board.
Legislative Liaison Officer for the Arizona Civil Air Patrol.
ASCS (Agricultural Stabilization & Conservation Service); Gus was elected by farmers to the Cochise County ASCS Committee for l3 years. He served as County Chairman for 5 years.
Democrat Precinct Committeeman
President of Willcox Democrat Club
State delegate to the Arizona Democratic Convention for several years
Willcox Elks Lodge, charter member
Veterans Club and VFW, served on the Boards
Cochise County Sheriff's Posse, served on the Board

Is a past or present member of: Farm Bureau, Arizona Cotton Growers, Arizona Grain Growers, various agricultural organizations, Cochise-Graham County Cattle Growers Association.

Arizona Civil Air Patrol; Present Legislative Liaison officer; past Deputy Group Commander; Experienced Search and Rescue Pilot.

Supporter of Southeast Arizona Food Bank Warehouse. Gus worked to get a building donated and appropriated to open this facility.

Member of:  Willcox Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture; Gila Valley Economic Development Association; various Democratic Clubs in the district. 

Education

Licensed Pilot, (n.d.), (n.d.)

Military Experience

U.S. Army, World War II Combat Veteran: served in the European Theatre as a U.S. Army Infantry Platoon Sergeant 

Additional Information

LEGISLATIVE FAMILY:  husband of Sen. Marsha Daniels Arzberger

Employment

Arizona Legislative Service

Sources

Birth: 1999 Guide to the 44th Legislature (green book), WWII U.S. Army enlistment records: Gus L. Arzberger, location: AZ Leg 44 bio NF AZ birth record; Military Service: 44th Legislature bio