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Nevada Senate Democrats Welcome Our New Members |
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The Nevada Senate Democrats are proud to welcome our newest members, Senators Shirley Breeden, Allison Copening, and David Parks. All three individuals bring diverse experience and wisdom to Carson City and are excellent additions to the Nevada Senate Democratic Caucus.
Senator Shirley Breeden is a homegrown Nevadan who has lived in Nevada
for over 41 years. This year she retired after over 30 years of
service to the Clark County School District where she most recently
held the position of Director, Professional Development Education.
Senator Breeden was elected to the Nevada State Senate in November 2008
and represents Senate District Clark 5. To learn more about Senator Breeden, please click here.
Senator Allison Copening is a third generation Nevadan who has served
her community since her high school days at Bonanza High School. The
tradition of helping to build a better Nevada is an inherited family
tradition - Her grandfather helped to build Hoover Dam and served in
the first volunteer fire brigade in Las Vegas, and her great aunt and
uncle opened the first music and jewelry store in Las Vegas in the
1920's. Allison serves a number of community organizations including
the Desert Research Institute Foundation, Child Focus, and the Springs
Preserve. Senator Copening was elected to the Nevada State Senate in
November 2008 and represenents Senate District Clark 6. To learn more about Senator Copening, please click here.
Senator David Parks is a longtime Nevada Public Servant. He was first
elected to the Nevada State Assembly in 1996 and served there with
distinction until he was elected to the Nevada State Senate in November
2009. Senator Parks serves a number of community organizations,
including the Nevada Homeless Alliance, Aid for AIDS of Nevada, Inc.,
and the Governor's Statewide AIDS Advisory Task Force. Senator Parks
is chair of the Natural Resources Senate Committee. To learn more about Senator Parks, please click here.
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