Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an amazing activist, educator, organizer, trailblazer, family man, and friend. Mayor Theron Goynes was a pillar of the North Las Vegas community, and Nevadans said good-bye to him last week. Mayor Goynes began his service in the Air Force and carried on as an educator in the Clark County School District first as a teacher, then counselor, adult education coordinator, assistant principal, and then principal. He spent 20 years on the North Las Vegas City Council, 12 of them as mayor pro tempore. Before his passing, he witnessed his daughter become the first Black mayor of any city in Nevada, for the same city where he served. Mayor Goynes' life was dedicated to making things better for others, and a grateful community honors his contributions to this day. I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and the Theron H. and Naomi D. Goynes Elementary School located in my congressional district where we celebrate his years of diligent service and commitment to community. A graduate of Prairie View A&M University and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, Mayor Goynes lived a life that inspires so many who knew him and set an example for all to aspire to. The North Las Vegas community will miss his leadership, his commitment to others, and his charming smile. We are thankful for all Mayor Goynes has given us. Rest in peace. Rest in power. ____________________”