Post by Logan on Feb 23, 2016 4:44:30 GMT -6
LAS VEGAS — Longtime Nevada state Sen. Debbie Smith died Sunday, a year after doctors started treating her for a malignant brain tumor, according to Democratic legislative officials. She was 60.
Senate Democratic caucus spokesman Peter Koltak said the Sparks lawmaker died at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno. Colleagues remembered her for her fierce dedication to public schools and the work of the Legislature, even when weakened by chemotherapy.
“Debbie’s commitment to Nevada was unparalleled,” Senate Democratic Leader Aaron Ford said in a statement. “Even while undergoing cancer treatment during the last legislative session, she passed legislation that will help build new schools and better protect children from bullying and abuse.”
Smith was first elected to the state Assembly in 2000 and won a seat in the Senate in 2012. She won several lawmaker of the year awards and was the president of the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Read more: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/20775110-113/nevada-state-sen-debbie-smith-dies-at-60
Senate Democratic caucus spokesman Peter Koltak said the Sparks lawmaker died at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno. Colleagues remembered her for her fierce dedication to public schools and the work of the Legislature, even when weakened by chemotherapy.
“Debbie’s commitment to Nevada was unparalleled,” Senate Democratic Leader Aaron Ford said in a statement. “Even while undergoing cancer treatment during the last legislative session, she passed legislation that will help build new schools and better protect children from bullying and abuse.”
Smith was first elected to the state Assembly in 2000 and won a seat in the Senate in 2012. She won several lawmaker of the year awards and was the president of the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Read more: www.nevadaappeal.com/news/20775110-113/nevada-state-sen-debbie-smith-dies-at-60