Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Major General Ondra L. Berry, a leader who has dedicated his life to both his community and his country. General Berry enlisted in the Nevada Air National Guard in 1986 and earned his commission as a second lieutenant by 1990. He served 25 years with the Reno Police Department, retiring as assistant chief. In 2019, he made history as Nevada's first Black adjutant general, leading the National Guard through its largest-ever activation during the COVID-19 pandemic. General Berry's initiatives, including the Battle Born Youth ChalleNGe Academy and mental health programs like Purple Resolve have impacted countless lives. His career has earned him honors like the Legion of Merit and the Meritorious Service Medal, and he has served his community by cofounding the Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society and serving on several boards. I wish General Berry the very best in his well-deserved retirement. ____________________”