CITY SPOTLIGHT
Bernice MATHEWS City is named for the first African-American woman elected to the Nevada Senate. She served in the State Senate from 1995 to 2010. During that time, she served as Assistant Minority Floor Leader. Additionally, she served as a member of the Reno City Council. Bernice Mathews holds a Bachelor of Science – Nursing and a Masters of Education from the University of Nevada, Reno.
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Oath of Office
“I, [state your name], do solemnly affirm that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Nevada and that I will discharge the office of [state your office] with fidelity, to bring dignity and honor to Nevada Girls State.”
Home Means Nevada
Performed by the Minnesota Girls State Choir, 2013
O! Fair New Mexico
Challenges come so we can grow and be prepared for things we are not equipped to handle now. When we face our challenges with faith, prepared to learn, willing to make changes, and if necessary, to let go, we are demanding our power be turned on.
Iyanla Vanzant