Senator Joyce Woodhouse
May 19, 2010

Graduation commencements are happening all around the state!

I want to congratulate the students at the College of Southern Nevada and Nevada State College for finishing up their classes, and for their hard work in the final stretch of their current college careers!  Your dedication is paying off as you are recognized with diplomas and congratulations from family and friends.

Most importantly, these students now have an education that allows them to confidently follow their dreams.  A great education is about empowerment, and it should be within everyone's reach.  I always keep in mind that the backbone of personal success is education.  These students are now ready to succeed outside the classroom, and I can't wait to see the great things they will offer to the State of Nevada!

I believe it's also important to recognize the teachers and administrators who make schooling possible.  As you may know, CSN is the largest higher public education institution in Nevada and the faculty of CSN is just as amazing as the students they teach.  The small class sizes and individual attention afforded to each student makes this school invaluable in these tough economic times.  The same goes for the faculty at our relatively new Nevada State College.  The faculty there is constantly accessible, and provides our students with fantastic opportunities to shape their future.

Congratulations, graduates!  I am proud of you!

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All my best,

Joyce

State Senator, District 5