Joyce Woodhouse, a former state senator who represented parts of Henderson and Clark County, has died, Gov. Joe Lombardo said in a statement Saturday.
“I’m very saddened to hear the passing of Joyce Woodhouse,” Lombardo said. “She was an unparalleled advocate for Nevada’s children, helping us pass bipartisan education reforms that will brighten the future of our state’s next generation.”
Woodhouse, a Democrat, was elected to represent District 5 in the state Senate in 2006, then lost the seat in 2010 only to win it back in 2012 after redistricting. She was term limited in 2020 and couldn’t run again.
Woodhouse also spent 40 years as a Clark County teacher and administrator, then lobbied on behalf of the State Education Association.
“As a long time educator and legislator, Joyce’s work ethic was unmatched serving in leadership roles for multiple key education commissions long after her retirement as she fought to make Nevada a better place to live,” Lombardo said.
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