THE AGGREGATE UPDATE A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION July 2020

IN THIS ISSUE:

New Member Spotlight

ARPA Members Making a Difference

Transportation Funding Updates

A Message from Governor Doug Ducey

Welcome New ARPA Pictured: Matt Morago, Leadership Gila River Sand & Gravel

ARPA Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner MISSION STATEMENT : “ARPA promotes and preserves safe production and the sustainability of the rock products industry through active involvement in the community, regulatory, and political processes.” BOARD MEMBERS LISTING

Chairman of the Board Incoming Chairman Board Secretary

James Carusone Toby Ballentine Tim Coughlin Salt River Materials Group Rock Solid CalPortland

Board Treasurer Immediate Past Chairman

Richard Kissling Eric Loken Southwest Asphalt Materials

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSOCIATE MEMBER NAME: Dick Hrubes BOARD COUNSEL COMPANY: Arizona Materials NAME: Toby Ballentine REPRESENTATIVES NAME: Bert Acken COMPANY: Rock Solid NAME: Carol Fellars NAME: Pete Kuehner COMPANY: Dickinson Wright, PLLC COMPANY: Reuter Equipment COMPANY: Salt River Materials Group NAME: David Chavez NAME: Dave Kimball NAME: Bill Mackey COMPANY: Drake Cement NAME: Eric Mears COMPANY: Gallagher & Kennedy COMPANY: Granite Construction COMPANY: Haley and Aldrich NAME: Sam Huddleston COMPANY: Marathon Petroleum NAME: Mike Morago NAME: Mark Murdza COMPANY: Gila River Sand & Gravel NAME: Ryan Jacoby COMPANY: Southwestern Scale COMPANY: Hanson Aggregates Company, Inc. NAME: Brad Parker COMPANY: Vulcan Materials Company NAME: Sean Prater COMPANY: Madison Granite BOARD OF DIRECTORS - NAME: Mark Reardon LIFE DIRECTORS COMPANY: Vulcan Materials Company NAME: Martin Ramirez COMPANY: FNF Construction, Inc. NAME: James Carusone NAME: Maury Tanner COMPANY: Salt River Materials Group COMPANY: M.R. Tanner Mining NAME: Mark Garcia COMPANY: Lafarge NA NAME: Greg Davis NAME: Larry Walker COMPANY: CEMEX COMPANY: Advanced Mineral Recovery NAME: Brad Schmitz COMPANY: HollyFrontier Refining & NAME: Bruce Dyer Marketing LLC COMPANY: Salt River Materials Group

NAME: David Nabavi NAME: John Fowler COMPANY: CEMEX COMPANY: Arizona Materials

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NEW MEMBERS SPOTLIGHT

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Rene Martinez, CalPortland CalPortland and wonderful Sales Manager for the Rio sense of humor. He is Rico/Nogales market, passed survived by his loving wife away on June 1, 2020. Rene, of 27 years, Diana Martinez, 49, fought a courageous and four children; Son: Rene battle with cancer for nearly J Martinez, Jr.; Daughters: four years. Rene started his Kiana Lynae Martinez, Nicole career in the ready-mix Marie Martinez and Victoria industry in 2000 with Alicia Martinez. Rene will be Padilla Sand & Gravel. In greatly missed by his CalPort- 2005, CalPortland acquired land Family and the Rio Rico the operation and Rene community. managed the Sales function. Rene was well known and He was a light in this industry respected throughout the and will be truly missed by all Southern Arizona construction that knew him. industry. Rene will be remembered for his strong work ethic, dedication to

For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways - Psalm 91:11 3 THANK YOU TO ALL ESSENTIAL WORKERS! YOU’VE…. Kept Our Families Safe. Kept Our Families Safe. Built and Maintained Our Hospitals, Schools and Homes. Built and Maintained Our Hospitals, Schools and Homes. Preserved Critical Infrastructure for Delivery of Essential Goods. Preserved Critical Infrastructure for Delivery of Essential Goods. Kept Clean Water Running. Kept Clean Water Running. Helped keep the economy going. Helped keep the economy going.

In the coming weeks as Arizonan’s overcome this challenge and the economy starts to rise again, it is imperative thatIn the policymakers coming weeks ensure as Arizonan’s robust overcomeand sustainable this challenge growth and by the making economy needed starts investments to rise again, in it ismaintaining, imperative expandingthat policymakers and modernizing ensure robust our infrastructure. and sustainable growth by making needed investments in maintaining, expanding and modernizing our infrastructure. INCOMING 2020-2021 – Ad in the Arizona Capitol Times June 2020 COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP

Committee Chairman Vice Chairman

Asphalt Paving Alex Carter Brian Lasham and Technical Vulcan Materials Company Granite Construction (Vice-Chair) Being the ARPA Human Resources Chair helped me gain insight into a different aspect of our Associates Mark Murdza Southwestern Scale Company “industry by exposing me to different ideas and Build with Strength Andy Haven Scott Palmer points of view. There are great team members Hanson Aggregates Salt River Materials Group from several different companies that were Community Chris Nau Tori Tang Relations Arizona Materials CalPortland supportive and helpful! Overall, I believe that ARPA members are invaluable to each other. Concrete Tech. & Lauro Rivas Joel Martinez Education CalPortland Hanson Aggregates - Patsy Prater, Madison Granite Supplies Environmental Stuart Kimball Sade Simien Gallagher & Kennedy Haley & Aldrich ” Tom Lowry Eric Mears Government Affairs CalPortland Haley & Aldrich

Human Resources Cesi Benavides Destiny Fain CalPortland Arizona Materials

Safety/ Shane Bloomfield Patrick Martinez Please visit the Committee Page on ARPA’s Transportation Salt River Materials Group CalPortland website for more information. All members of the Association have the benefit of participating in these committee Southern ARPA Fred Narcaroti Jason Markle Ninyo & Moore Granite Construction meetings, we would love to see you there! If you have any questions, Northern ARPA Tim Beeler Mike Hull please call Vulcan Materials Company Arizona Materials Bri Kadlec at 602-271-0346.

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ARPA LEGISLATIVE The Arizona Rock Products Association (ARPA) Announces Primary Election Endorsements ENDORSEMENTS Candidates for Arizona House and LIST 2020 PHOENIX, June 30, 2020 — Arizona’s rock products industry announces its election endorsements today for the Arizona House of Representatives and Arizona Senate. As a reminder, the primary election will be on August 4 and early ballots will be mailed out on July 8. The endorsements were made by the Government Affairs and Executive leadership of the Asso- We also want to thank those legislators who have served with ciation. These candidates have all scored 70% or higher on distinction and will not be returning to the legislature. We are significant mining industry issues at the Arizona State Legisla- grateful for your service and all you have done for the State ture. All currently serving members were also scored on their of Arizona. participation in association events, engagement, accessibility and decorum. The Arizona Rock Products Association is the oldest mining related trade organization in Arizona and for well over 60 Please Note: years has been providing representation for 109 companies. • The members of the legislature that are highlighted in There are 51 member companies involved with the produc- Orange are considered “Friends of Mining”. tion of aggregates, asphaltic concrete, ready mix concrete, • Those highlighted in Blue are considered “Rock Stars”. asphalt, lime products, and portland cement used in nearly • Any member in Green are considered “Rock Stars” and every private and public construction project in Arizona. have also Scored 100%. Arizona’s aggregate mining industry employs approximate- ly 7,745 people directly and 17,929 indirectly for a total of In addition, ARPA has made legislative endorsements of 25,674 and has an estimated direct and indirect impact on the candidates running for open seats and candidates challenging Arizona economy of $4.9 billion. Our producer members are incumbents. Those endorsements are based on the candi- combined with over 58 associate members that provide relat- date’s answers to a questionnaire, live interviews or based on ed transportation, contracting, mining supplies and consulting performance during previous service at the legislature. services.

The candidates that were endorsed by ARPA are as follows: ADVOCACY District 1 District 9 District 16 District 24 – Senate – Senate – Senate – Senate Judy Burgess – House Brendan Lyons – House – House – House (Returning Rock Star) (New Candidate) (Many thanks to – House (Many thanks to David Farnsworth – Senate) Noel Campbell – House and District 10 District 25 – House ) David Bradley – Senate District 17 – Senate Michael Hicks – House J.D. Mesnard – Senate Russell “Rusty” Bowers – District 2 (New Candidate) – House House Daniel Hernandez – House – House – House District 11 District 3 Venden “Vince” Leach – District 18 District 26 – Senate Senate – Senate Seth “Marcus” Sifuentes – – House – House – House House (New Candidate) Andres Cano – House – House Bob Robson – House (Returning Rock Star) District 27 District 4 District 12 – Senate – Senate – Senate District 19 – House Joel John – House – House – Senate Catherine Miranda – House (New Candidate) Jake Hoffman – House – House (Returning Rock Star) (New Candidate) – House District 5 (Many thanks to Eddie District 28 – Senate Farnsworth – House) District 20 Kate Brophy McGee – Senate – House – Senate – House – House District 13 – House – House – Senate Anthony Kern – House District 6 Timothy “Tim” Dunn – House District 29 – Senate – House District 21 Cesar Chavez – House Walter “Walt” Blackman – Rick Gray – Senate Richard Andrade – House HouseARPA Board Member, Jessie Atencio, AD District 14 – House – House – Senate (Many thanks to – District 30 (Returning Rock Star) – House House) – Senate (Many thanks to – House – House – House) District 22 District 15 David Livingston – Senate District 7 – Senate Frank Carroll – House – House – Senate – House Jim Parks – House – House (New Candidate) (New Candidate) District 23 – House Michelle Ugenti-Rita – Senate District 8 (New Candidate) Jay Lawrence – House Thomas “T.J.” Shope – (Many thanks to John Allen – John Kavanagh – House Senate House) – House WHY ROCK PRODUCTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Build With Strength Downtown Phoenix Fire Press Release A massive fire broke out on Sunday Phoenix law currently allows for the use to make this development their home – June 7, 2020 at a four-story apartment of light framed engineered wood fram- have experienced a tremendous loss. It complex under construction in down- ing in its building code, meaning apart- is time for a proper response from the town Phoenix. The massive blaze took ment complexes made from dangerous City of Phoenix or state officials to pre- up nearly an entire city block and re- wood building materials are popping vent future disasters in similar develop- quired 200 firefighters to control accord- up across the city, increasing the risk of ment projects.” ing to a local fire captain that was at the more fires like this one. Mid-rise wood scene. No one was injured, but the fire construction projects similar to this one Build with Strength works with commu- caused power outages for nearly 1,000 are particularly prone to fire risk due nities, lawmakers, and industry employ- residents in the area. The project was to an increased exposure to outside ees to advocate for safer, sustainable only 40% complete and the finished elements. building materials. Strengthening local wood framing was exposed at the time and national building codes is among of the fire. “It really is the perfect recipe for a large the organization’s top priorities. fire. You’ve got wood that wants to Build with Strength, a coalition of the burn, that is exposed,” said Captain Rob National Ready Mixed Concrete Asso- McDade with the Phoenix Fire Depart- ciation consisting of community organi- ment who responded to the fire. zations, fire safety professionals, engi- neers, architects and industry experts “The reoccurrence and similarities of committed to strengthening the nation’s these fires across the country is alarming building codes and ensuring greater to say the least. This

ADVOCACY access to secure housing, highlights the particular project fits the mold – need for legislation or local measures to exposed wood in mid-rise construction address this devastating problem. The can prove to be extremely dangerous coalition is proud to stand with lawmak- for cities and local communities,” said ers and communities across the country Steve Trussell, Executive Director for who are currently seeking code changes the Arizona Rock Products Association. to encourage the use of non-combus- “Now, all parties involved – from the tible construction practices. developer to those that already planned

ARPA Board Member, Jessie Atencio, AD

Apartment complex under construction composed of all wood goes up in flames What remains after a fire burns down an apartment complex under construction in downtown Phoenix. 6

AZGS EMBARKS ON AMBITIOUS GEOLOGIC MAPPING CAMPAIGN

Arizona Geological Survey is excited to announce that the AZGS award for the USGS STATEMAP Program in Fiscal Year 20-21 is $324k – a 2-fold increase from their current level of funding. See the AZGS Arizona Geology blog, ‘More Money, More Mapping! AZGS Embarks on an Ambitious Geologic Mapping Campaign’, for details, geologic map strategy, and quadrangles selected for mapping in 2020-21. Link to AZGS blog post: https://blog.azgs.arizona.edu/blog/2020-06/ more-money-more-mapping-azgs-embarks-ambi- tious-geologic-mapping-campaign READY MIXED ASPHALT BY CONCRETE THE NUMBERS Roughly 3,500 asphalt mix production sites PRODUCTION operate across the , producing more than 350 million tons of asphalt pavement STATISTICS material per year. For each $1 billion of federal The estimated ready mixed concrete produced spending invested in highway construction in February 2020 is 23.6 million cubic yards, 13% nationwide, nearly 28,000 jobs are supported, higher than that in February 2019. The estimated including approximately 9,500 in the construction production in the U.S. for 2020 through February is sector, approximately 4,300 jobs in industries 49 million cubic yards, 10% higher than that during supporting the construction sector, and the same period in 2019. approximately 14,000 additional jobs in ADVOCACY non-construction-related sectors of the economy.” – National Asphalt Pavement Associatio

A MESSAGE TO ARPA FROM GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY

Arizona is returning smarter and stronger. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have taken a calm and steady approach to protect public health and safety. Providing clarity for businesses and employers is—and will continue to be—an impor- tant measure to ensure we manage the spread of COVID-19 and protect our business community. Arizona is headed in the right direction and I’m grateful to the members of the Arizo- na Rock Products Association for all of their work and partnership during the pandemic, and for what is to come, as we work to re-energize the economy and contain the spread of this virus.

7 COMMITTEE LEADERS UNVEIL THE INVEST IN The INVEST in America Act also AMERICA ACT accounts for the economic downturn caused by the global pandemic and ensures States, cities, tribes, territories, and transit agencies can administer programs, advance pro- Transformational Surface jects, and preserve jobs in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis. The INVEST in America Act authorizes a sharp in- Transportation Bill to Bring crease in funding to continue current programs in the first year of enactment of the bill (FY 2021) with wider policy Nation’s Infrastructure into a implementation occurring in FY 2022. “The bulk of our nation’s infrastructure—our roads, bridg- New Era es, public transit and rail systems, the things that hundreds of millions of American families and businesses rely on every single day— is not only badly outdated, in many places it’s downright dangerous and holding our economy July 2, 2020, Chair of the House Committee on Transporta- back. Yet for decades, Congress has repeatedly ignored tion and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), released text the calls for an overhaul and instead simply poured money of the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and into short-term patches. The result? We’re still running our Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act, economy on an inefficient, 1950s-era system that costs a key component of the Moving Forward Framework Americans increasingly more time and money while making that House Democrats, led by Chair DeFazio, released earlier the transportation sector the nation’s biggest source of this year. The bill’s original cosponsors are Subcommittee on carbon pollution,” Chair DeFazio said. “That all changes Highways and Transit Chair Eleanor Holmes Norton and Sub- with the INVEST in America Act. After holding nearly 20 committee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Committee hearings, receiving testimony from dozens Chair Dan Lipinski. The Committee will consider the INVEST in and dozens of witnesses and Members of Congress, and America Act at a Committee markup scheduled for Wednes- engaging with hundreds of advocates and transportation day, June 17th. The current surface transportation authoriza- agencies, I am proud to bring together the ideas and the tion expires September 30th. needs into one transformational bill that will catapult our The INVEST in America Act, which enables the completion of country into a new era of how we plan, build, and improve critical projects through long-term, sustainable funding and is U.S. infrastructure. The INVEST in America Act is our op- fueled by American workers and ingenuity thanks to strong portunity to replace the outdated systems of the past with Buy America provisions and labor protections, authorizes smarter, safer, more resilient infrastructure that fits the nearly $500 billion over five years to address some of the economy of the future, creates millions of jobs, supports country’s most urgent infrastructure needs, including: American manufacturing, and restores U.S. competitive- ness.” • Tackling the massive backlog of roads, bridges, and transit systems in need of repair and replacement “I am proud to have joined with Chair DeFazio and Chair ADVOCACY Norton to craft this innovative bill that not only makes ro- • Building resilient infrastructure that will withstand the bust investments in roads, bridges, passenger rail, transit, impacts of climate change and extreme weather bike/ped, and other infrastructure, but will also profoundly transform mobility, protect the environment, and improve • Designing streets that are safer for all road users, the quality of life for all Americans,” Chair Lipinski said. including pedestrians and cyclists “As Chairman of the Rail Subcommittee, I am especially • Putting the U.S. on a path toward zero emissions from the proud of the significant increase in funding and other sup- transportation sector by prioritizing carbon pollution port for commuter rail as well as Amtrak, and provisions to reduction, investing in public transit and the national rail help eliminate problems for communities heavily impacted network, building out fueling infrastructure for low- and by railroads.” zero-emission vehicles, and deploying technology and innovative materials • Sharply increasing funding for public transit options in urban, suburban and rural areas in order to integrate “The INVEST in America Act is our technology and increase routes and reliability with tools such as bus-only lanes and priority signaling opportunity to replace the outdated • Making transformational investments in Amtrak in order systems of the past with smarter, safer, to create a robust, reliable rail system and to address long-neglected maintenance needs in the Northeast more resilient infrastructure that fits the Corridor and throughout the country while also enhancing rail worker and passenger safety and helping communities economy of the future, creates millions of ARPA address Board Member, grade Jessie crossingAtencio, AD issues jobs, supports American manufacturing, • Improving access to Federal funding to help communities around the country undertake transformative projects that are smarter, safer, and made to last and restores U.S. competitiveness”

- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair, Peter DeFazio 8

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ADVOCACY programs, isthreatened. Already, somestateDOTs are carry outtheircore functions,includingcapitalconstruction high as45percent. Asaresult, theability ofstateDOTs to the next18months.Some statescouldexperiencelossesas percent averagedeclineinstatetransportationrevenue over of StateHighwayandTransportation Officials estimatesa30 at about50percent inearlyApril.TheAmericanAssociation traffic reduction bottomedout receipts asnationwidevehicle in statemotorfueltaxandtoll tions continuetoshowdecreases State DOTs heavilyrely. Projec- cated userfeerevenues onwhich across theboard includingdedi- facing severe lossesinrevenues many stategovernmentsare following “stay-at-home”orders, With millionsofAmericans projects tomoveforward. allow plannedtransportation in publicandprivatesectors help forestall furtherjoblosses transportation programs nowwill Preserving thecontinuityofstate ID-19 response legislation. as youradministrationandCongress workonthenextCOV- funding forstatedepartmentsoftransportation(DOTs) support ofanimmediate$49.95billioninfusionfederal We, theundersignedorganizations, respectfully urge your Mr. President: relief inthenextCOVID-19package. asking himtosupport$49.95billioninemergency stateDOT stakeholders includingtheArizonaRockProduts Association A letterwassenttoPresident Trump from transportation Letter toPresident Trump onEmergency DOT Relief TRANSPORTATION RELIEF DEPARTMENT OF 10 the 26Senatorsthatsigned asimilarletterofsupport. would alsoliketothankSen. MarthaMcSallyforbeingoneof Stanton, Rep.PaulGosar, andRep.DavidSchweikert. We onto theletterincludingRep.AnnKirkpatrick, Greg 137 membersoftheUSHouseRepresentatives whosigned delivering theseprojects toremain onthejob.Thisactionto transportation constructionworkersessentialtoplanningand transportation projects andallowstateDOTemployees urgently neededfundingwillprevent disruptionstoplanned rail sectorsforreductions inridershipand revenue. This lation, whichcompensatedaviation,transit,andpassenger is notunlikeactiontakeninpriorCOVID-19response legis- Providing stateDOTs withanimmediateinfusionoffunding tion constructionjobsatrisk. delaying criticaltransportationprojects, puttingtransporta- ARPA wouldliketothankthe than ever. our countryreopens stronger and keepAmericansworkingas transportation improvements funding inorder tomakecritical and urge youtosupportthis during thisunprecedented time We appreciate yourleadership recovery andgrowth. national platformforeconomic this yearthatcanserveasour transportation legislationlater bipartisan, andlong-termsurface for statestocarryoutarobust, ities isabsolutelycriticalinorder preserve core stateDOTcapabil-

ARPA MEMBERS NAVIGATE ADEQ’S SECOND REGIONAL HAZE PLAN

Regional Haze is visibility impairment caused by sources and Certain non-major ARPA sources were screened into this activities which emit fine particulate matter precursor implementation period, including those in the mining and emissions (including sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, etc.). quarrying industries located in the buffer zones in the figure The Regional Haze Rule was enacted in 1999 with the goal of below. Aggregates and rock product facilities in these zones returning Class I Areas (such as national parks, forests etc.) have been asked to develop a control technology evaluation to natural visibility conditions by 2064. Progress towards this known as a “four-factor analysis” (4FA) for the following activ- goal is evaluated during various “implementation periods” ities to help the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and we are currently in the second implementation period. to determine if any particulate matter controls would need to be mandated in these areas:

• Earthmoving activities • Material handling • Drilling • Blasting The four factors which are evaluated as a part of a 4FA are: 1. Cost to implement control 2. Time necessary to comply 3. Potential energy and non-air quality environmental impacts of installing control 4. Remaining useful life of source A determination that a control option is feasible may impact the majority of operations across the state. In order to aid in the development of accurate and defensible 4FAs that streamline conservative assumptions, certain ARPA facilities have been asked to provide facility-specific information. ARPA has teamed with Trinity Consultants for support in developing 4FAs. Please do not hesitate to reach out to them with any questions: Disha Gadre, [email protected] Hunter Haynie, [email protected]

ARPA SUPPORTS THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY’S RETENTION OF THE PM10 AND PM2.5 STANDARD

The Arizona Rock Products Association’s (ARPA) members We echo the comments of the National Stone Sand & Gravel take great effort and pride in their collective record of envi- Association’s regarding this proposal. In particular matter ronmental stewardship. In fact, the industry has an exception- controls would need to be mandated in these areas: al compliance record in Pima, Pinal and Maricopa Counties. That said, we support EPA’s proposal to retain the primary • We agree with EPA that the science does not support and secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards lower PM10 standards and they should be retained. (NAAQS) for PM10 and PM2.5. • In view of the scientific uncertainties with the PM2.5 data, the current standards should be retained. The Arizona Rock Products Association is the oldest min- • There is not scientific support for the updated PM ing related trade organization in Arizona and for well over Integrated Science Assessment (ISA) PM10 causality 60 years has been providing representation for 51 member determinations for cancer and other health effects, so companies involved with the production of aggregates, as- EPA should amend the ISA to delete the upgraded phaltic concrete, ready mix concrete, asphalt, lime products, determinations. and portland cement used in nearly every private and public construction project in Arizona. Arizona’s aggregate mining ARPA is grateful for EPA’s efforts to retain the current PM10 industry employs approximately 7,745 people directly and and PM2.5 standard. 17,929 indirectly for a total of 25,674 and has an estimated direct and indirect impact on the Arizona economy of $4.9 billion. Our producer members are combined with over 58 associate members that provide related transportation, contracting, mining supplies and consulting services. 11 ARPA MEMBERS GIVE BACK DURING COVID-19

Vulcan Materials Company Supports Families & Schools ARPA producing member, Vulcan Ma- teachers were able to distribute these terials Company, donated $5,000 to St. books to all students as part of their Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix. This gen- take-home-packets. This was a fantastic erous contribution will provide 35,000 resource for students as they finished meals for families in need throughout the remaining month of school at home. the state. Food banks have been faced with a significant increase in clients Thank you, Vulcan Materials Company, during the COVID-19 pandemic and for your generosity and commitment to because of donors like Vulcan, they are our students and families throughout able to meet this high demand. During Arizona! these trying times, Vulcan Materials Company also donated educational workbooks on geology to one of their partner schools in Tucson. Science

Speedie & Associates’ Dan Dragonetti Feeds the Governor’s Staff In appreciation for all the hard work Upon delivery of the four piping hot and dedication provided by Governor homemade lasagnas, the 8th floor Ducey’s executive staff during the Covid Executive Conference Room’s air was 19 pandemic, what better way to say soon saturated with the aroma of fresh “Grazie Molto” (thank you very much in ingredients in Chef Louise’s quality

COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMUNITY Italian) than to supply a surprise lunch- lasagnas: ricotta cheese, sweet Italian eon of 4 homemade Italian lasagnas! sausage, ground beef, San Marzano tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella cheese Speedie and Associates’ Project and grated Parmesan cheese! Manager Dan Dragonetti was delighted and proud to deliver these mouthwa- Nothing pleased Chef Louise more than tering flavorful platters, compliments to hear that her lasagnas were enjoyed of ARPA, and created by none other by those staff members who savored than Dan’s talented cousin Chef Louise and cleaned their plates! Incorvaia. Dan Dragonetti, Speedie & Associates welcomed on the Buon Appetito e Arrivederci!! 8th floor of the Executive Tower Cemex Foundation Impactful Charitable Contributions The Cemex Foundation has donated healing and new beginnings to our $45,000 to organizations who are neighbors in greatest need. Executive committed to supporting our local Director Nancy Marion of House of communities throughout Arizona. Refuge said, “Just like what is stated Cemex graciously hand-delivered in the CEMEX mission statement. We House of Refuge Executive Director, Nancy Marion with Cemex Staff donation checks to the Phoenix also strive to make the future better. On Children’s Project, The Community Food behalf of the individuals your gift will Bank of Yuma and Southern Arizona, the touch, thank YOU for the investment in Hope Women’s Center, and St. Mary’s making their future better.” Food Bank. With the recommendation from the Arizona Rock Products The Arizona Rock Products Association Association, Cemex also donated to is honored to have members like House of Refuge and Phoenix Rescue Cemex who are devoted to serving Mission. These two organizations are their communities. not only leaders in our community, but The Phoenix Rescue Mission CEO, Ken Brissa with Gregg Monger, Cemex they are dedicated to brining hope,

If you would like to see your company’s accomplishments recognized in the next Aggregate Update, please reach out to Bri Kadlec at [email protected]

Visitors are encouraged to “come down and enjoy the spac- es as they enjoy the Arizona State Capitol. The landscape design created by Mary Estes of Norris Design requires little irrigation and features native desert species. Even within our urban centers, it is so nice to be reminded of how incredible EARTH DAY nature is. - Steve Trussell, ARPA POLLINATOR GARDEN Executive Director ” AT THE AZ CAPITOL

The Arizona Rock Products Association ARPA Members planting pollinator garden at has partnered with the Arizona Mining the Joint Legislative Budget Council building Association, the Arizona Department of Administration, the Arizona Nursery Association, the Arizona Chapter of the American Society of COMMUNITY RELATIONS Landscape Architects and Wildlife Hab- itat Council to plant native pollinator gardens at the State’s Capitol Mall. One garden is located near the Joint Legislative Budget Council building and the other is located in Wesley Bolin Plaza. Pollinator gardens are vital to a healthy ecosystem, providing homes Human Resources Vice-Chair Destiny Fain, and food for bees, bats, butterflies, Arizona Materials moths and hummingbirds, all of which are in decline across the globe due to habitat loss. Fortunately, pollinator gardens are one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to enhance conservation on corporate lands. The project was an effort to enhance the spaces for both visitors and native species. The pollinator planting event marks the ARPA Members planting pollinator garden at celebration of the 50th Rebecca Martarella with Hanson Aggregates anniversary of Earth Day, the Joint Legislative Budget Council building showcasing our industry’s commitment to biodiver- sity and the community in Arizona. Thank you to ARPA members: Rebecca Martarella with Hanson Aggregates, Mike Magee with Rock Solid, Destiny Fain and Chris Nau with Arizona Materials for all your hard work in making Community Relations Chairman Chris Nau, this community project Arizona Materials Mike Magee with Rock Solid possible!

13 he Arizona Rock Products Association has teamed up with the Mission Possible TCafé part of the Phoenix Rescue Mission to deliver lunches and cookies to the men and women protecting our community during the pandemic. These treats serve as a thank you for the tireless and appreciated service of our first responders during the COVID-19 outbreak and beyond. Over 2,500 cookie packages and also boxed lunches were delivered to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the Governor’s Office, the Phoenix Police Department, the Department of Emergency ARPA’s Bri Kadlec, Phoenix, Rescue Mission’s Michael Simmon and and Military Affairs, the Maricopa Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone County Sheriff’s Department and Station 8 of the Phoenix Fire Department. hoenix Rescue Mission is a leading provider of Michael Simmon Phoenix Rescue Mission, Phoenix Police Officers and Christ-centered, life-trans- ARPA Executive Director Steve Trussell Pforming solutions to persons facing hunger, homelessness, addiction, and trauma in the Valley of the Sun. They are driven by a calling to provide solutions to the men, women and children who come to their doorstep each day. Their long-term, recovery

COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMUNITY programs for men, women, and mothers with children focus on the healing of the total person. The Phoenix Rescue Mission has two residential centers that Cookies delivered to the Phoenix Police Department Headquarters offer a blend of discipleship, counseling, relapse prevention, group therapy, and vocational and educational services to over 340 clients at a time. ue to the COVID-19 outbreak they were forced to close the Café; the Dproceeds of which go right back into the Mission work. During that time Café Director, Michael Simmon reached out to the Arizona Rock Products Associa- tion with an opportunity to make a difference by letting people working on thefront lines of the outbreak know how much their work is appreciated.

Major General Michael T. McGuire with Michael Simmon Phoenix Rescue Mission and ARPA Executive Director Steve 14 Trussell at Mission Possible Café

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego with Fire Station 8 firefighters COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Michael Simmon Phoenix Rescue Mission, Phoenix Police Officers and ARPA Executive Director Steve Trussell

ARPA Staff, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, Michael Simmon and Fire Station 8 Firefighters

Officers of the Arizona National Guard with Michael Simmon

“It’s our great pleasure to bless those that are bravely serving in this time of crisis. We know that these days have been hard, and we want them to know that we see them and are grateful for their commitment to keeping our city, state and its people safe.” – Michael Simmon, Director of Social “ Enterprise of Mission Possible Café ” Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego holding a Mission Possible Café cookie 15 UPCOMING EVENTS

ARPA Annual Awards Dinner With the direction and support from the ARPA Board of Directors, the Arizona Rock Products Sanctuary Camelback Association has resumed in-person meetings. Your health is our top priority and our goal is to create an environment that is safe and comfortable for everyone. With that said, our office has implemented Mountain Resort Thursday safety measures to protect the wellbeing of our members and staff. The following protocols include: September 24, 2020 • The continued ability to connect remotely via GoToMeeting (conference system) • Increased disinfecting procedures in high contact areas • Hand sanitizer available for members and staff throughout the office • Available face masks if requested • Signature required to acknowledge potential risks and sanitizing protocols once entering the building On behalf of the entire ARPA staff, we would like to thank everyone for their loyalty and support during these last few months. We’re better together and look forward to welcoming you back!

Nicole Massarand Brianna Kadlec Steve Trussell Event and Membership Community Relations and Executive Director Services Manager Finance Manager [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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