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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
TRIBUTE TO JOYCE WOODHOUSE
Ms. CORTEZ MASTO. Mr. President, today I rise to recognize a
true Nevada public servant, State Senator Joyce Woodhouse. For over 50
years, Senator Woodhouse has been an education champion who has
dedicated her life to ensuring that every child in Nevada has an
opportunity to succeed. Senator Woodhouse will complete her final
session of the Nevada Legislature on June 3, 2019, and her last term as
senator at the end of next year.
Senator Joyce Woodhouse came to Las Vegas in 1966 for her first
teaching position after graduating from Carroll College in her home
State of Montana. She has dedicated her life and career to serving the
children of Nevada since then. She was an elementary school teacher and
principal at JM Ullom Elementary School before joining and eventually
leading the Clark County School District's School Community Partnership
Program. During her tenure, she sought to bring local businesses
together in strategic partnerships to support Nevada's schools.
Senator Woodhouse was first elected to the Nevada Legislature in
2006. She has served the State in that capacity for nearly 12 years.
She has led critical deliberations regarding the funding needs of the
State as past chair of the Senate Education Committee and as current
chair of the Senate Finance Committee. Her experience as a teacher and
school administrator has given her a deep understanding of the needs of
students, teachers, and parents, and that connection has inspired her
throughout her career in public service.
Senator Woodhouse has been a fierce advocate for hard-working
Nevadans in the State Senate. She helped broker compromises to secure
as many resources as possible on behalf of students. She has fought for
the health and well-being of our senior citizens, as well as the
dignity and respect of our working families. Most recently, she was the
lead advocate for ensuring all Nevadans have access to paid leave.
In addition to her commitment to our students, our schools, and all
Nevadans as State senator, Senator Woodhouse has been a dedicated
volunteer in our community. Before serving as a public servant, she was
a vocal advocate for educators and the children
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they teach as president of the Nevada State Education Association. She
continued to lend her voice in many roles throughout the years,
including treasurer and board member for Kids Voting Southern Nevada,
and cochair of the Southern Nevada Science Education Consortium. While
Senator Woodhouse closes this chapter of her career in public service,
I have no doubt that she will continue to serve the people of Nevada
for years to come.
I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and thanking Senator
Woodhouse's lifelong commitment to public education.
Thank you, Senator Woodhouse, for all that you have done for our
children, our schools, and the future of the great State of
Nevada.
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