What they said...
Guest speakers Senator John O. Bennett and Assemblyman Peter Eagler offered thoughtful words and meaningful insights to Montclair State's class of 2002. Here are excerpts of what the legislators said:
"Members
of the Senate share your family's pride and offer our congratulations
to the entire University community on this memorable day...As the father
of three daughters, I begin by saying today is not only a monumental event
for you, the graduates, but also your family, the ones who have encouraged
and supported your efforts from the very beginning of your education...From
helping you complete your first book report to guiding you through endless
science projects, to sitting through countless parent-teacher meetings,
today's celebration is an event to share." --Sen.
Bennett
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"Each
and every one of you graduating today did so with a large amount of work
and perseverance...Your four years of academic achievement is now brought
to fruition. The long nights of studying and preparing for term papers
are over...But this should not be the end of your education. Our state
and nation still need your hard work and knowledge in order to bring our
nation forward...Montclair State is a community united in equality, justice
and opportunity for all...Our late President John F. Kennedy often stated,
'One person can make a difference.' You, as graduates of Montclair State
University, are already making that difference. Take your knowledge and
education, and continue to make a difference in our cities, towns, state
and nation." --Assemblyman Eagler
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