Tributes Pour In for Former Nevada State Senator Joyce Woodhouse
Former state Senator Joyce Woodhouse dies
Las-vegas Review Journal
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Joyce Woodhouse, a former state senator representing parts of Henderson and Clark County, Nevada, has passed away. Known for her advocacy for education, Woodhouse played a pivotal role in bipartisan reforms and dedicated 40 years to teaching and administration in Clark County.
- 01Joyce Woodhouse served as a state senator for District 5 in Nevada.
- 02She was a strong advocate for children's education and bipartisan reforms.
- 03Woodhouse had a 40-year career as a teacher and administrator.
- 04She was term-limited in 2020 and could not run for re-election.
- 05Governor Joe Lombardo expressed deep sadness at her passing.
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Joyce Woodhouse, a former state senator for District 5 in Nevada, has died, as confirmed by Governor Joe Lombardo. Woodhouse, a Democrat, was first elected to the state Senate in 2006, lost her seat in 2010, and reclaimed it in 2012 after redistricting. She was term-limited in 2020 and could not seek re-election. Throughout her career, Woodhouse was a staunch advocate for education, contributing to bipartisan reforms aimed at improving the future for Nevada's children. She dedicated 40 years to teaching and administration in Clark County before lobbying for the State Education Association. Lombardo praised her unmatched work ethic and commitment to making Nevada a better place for its residents.
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Woodhouse's passing is a significant loss for advocates of education in Nevada, potentially affecting ongoing and future educational reforms.
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