Governor Appreciation Luncheon

By Ralph Freso

GCU and community leaders honored Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Tuesday in the Governor Appreciation Luncheon in GCU Arena. Here's the story.

  • Arizona governor Doug Ducey arrives to his Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • Arizona governor Doug Ducey, left, and GCU president Brian Mueller exchange greetings during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • Aldo Ruiz of the Worship Academy sings the National Anthem during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • President Brian Mueller, left and other GCU executives during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • Overview of the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • GCU president Brian Mueller during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • Master of Ceremonies Christine Jones welcomes Governor Doug Ducey and attending guest during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • Arizona governor Doug Ducey and his wife Angela during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • GCU president Brian Mueller speaks during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • GCU president Brian Mueller, right, presents Governor Doug Ducey with a framed photo during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • GCU president Brian Mueller, right, and Governor Doug Ducey with a framed photo which was presented during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • Kevin Youngblood applauds the past work of governor Doug Ducey during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • Governor Doug Ducey and attending guest applaud his wife Angela Ducey during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • Ducey family friend Debbie Moak speaks during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • Arizona governor Doug Ducey and his wife Angela during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • Julian Nabozny speaks during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • Arizona governor Doug Ducey acknowledges invited guest during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • Arizona governor Doug Ducey accepts a plaque from officer Luis Samudio on behalf of Arizona first responders during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • Arizona governor Doug Ducey stands on stage as he is introduced by MC Christine Jones during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • Arizona governor Doug Ducey looks out in appreciation during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • Arizona governor Doug Ducey and MC Christine Jones during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • Arizona governor Doug Ducey speaks to invited guest during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • Arizona governor Doug Ducey speaks to invited guest during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • Arizona governor Doug Ducey speaks to invited guest during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • GCU president Brian Mueller looks on as he listens to Arizona governor Doug Ducey speak during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • Arizona governor Doug Ducey speaks to invited guest during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • Arizona governor Doug Ducey embraces Pastor Jose Gonzales after presenting him an accommodation award during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • Arizona governor Doug Ducey stands with Bishop Eduardo Nevares and Pastor Gary Kinnaman for the closing blessing during the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.
  • Arizona governor Doug Ducey talks with friends and invited guest following the Governor Appreciation Luncheon at GCU Arena on Nov. 8, 2022.

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