{"database": "openregs", "table": "congressional_record", "rows": [["CREC-2026-02-23-pt1-PgE153-4", "2026-02-23", 119, 2, null, null, "HONORING JUDGE KEVIN KANE", "HOUSE", "EXTENSIONS", "HONORING", "E153", "E153", "[{\"name\": \"Greg Stanton\", \"role\": \"speaking\"}]", null, "172 Cong. Rec. E153", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)]\n[Extensions of Remarks]\n[Page E153]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n                       HONORING JUDGE KEVIN KANE\n\n                                  _____\n\n                           HON. GREG STANTON\n\n                               of arizona\n\n                    in the house of representatives\n\n                       Monday, February 23, 2026\n\n  Mr. STANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Judge Kevin Kane upon his\nretirement after more than four decades of distinguished service to the\ncourts and to the people of Arizona. Over his 44-year legal career,\nJudge Kane earned a reputation as a fair, thoughtful, and compassionate\njurist who understood that the justice system works best when it is\nboth principled and humane.\n  Judge Kane has a deep commitment to public service and to improving\nhow courts serve their communities. His career spanned roles as a state\nsupreme court law clerk, public defender, and municipal judge,\nincluding service on the bench in Utah, Phoenix, and Tempe. He was\nappointed to the Phoenix Municipal Court in 2006 and became the first\nopenly gay judge to serve on that bench, following more than a decade\nof prior service as a staff attorney for the court. In 2016, he was\nappointed Presiding Judge of the Tempe Municipal Court, a role he has\ncarried out with distinction for the past decade.\n  Under Judge Kane's leadership, the Tempe Municipal Court became more\nefficient and accessible. He made it easier for people to navigate the\nlegal system, including expanding remote court access and creating\npartnerships to connect individuals with vital city services. Judge\nKane continued to carry a full judicial caseload while making these\nreforms, demonstrating his commitment to both effective leadership and\nfair administration of justice.\n  Judge Kane is especially recognized for his work advancing ideas that\nhelp people solve problems instead of getting stuck in the justice\nsystem. He served as Presiding Judge of the Maricopa County Regional\nHomeless Court and currently chairs the East Valley Regional Veterans'\nCourt, which brings together legal and treatment professionals to\nsupport veterans facing challenges such as post-traumatic stress. He\nalso presided over Tempe's Mental Health Court, which helps individuals\nwith mental illness or developmental disabilities receive the care and\nsupport they need.\n  Judge Kane's impact on Arizona's justice system is lasting. He leaves\nbehind stronger institutions and countless lives positively affected\nthrough his commitment to service with compassion.\n  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Judge\nKevin Kane on his retirement and in thanking him for a lifetime of\nservice to Arizona and to the rule of law.\n\n                          ____________________"]], "columns": ["granule_id", "date", "congress", "session", "volume", "issue", "title", "chamber", "granule_class", "sub_granule_class", "page_start", "page_end", "speakers", "bills", "citation", "full_text"], "primary_keys": ["granule_id"], "primary_key_values": ["CREC-2026-02-23-pt1-PgE153-4"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.38487999700009823, "source": "Federal Register API & Regulations.gov API", "source_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/developers/api/v1", "license": "Public Domain (U.S. Government data)", "license_url": "https://www.regulations.gov/faq"}