SENATOR BRANDON J. STORM: CONGRATS TO THE CLASS OF 2021
As our Class of 2021 graduates walk across the stage, I want to take a moment to congratulate them for their hard work and accomplishments.
This year’s graduating class walks across the stage on the back end of a once in a hundred-year pandemic. The disruption in student’s educational experience over the past year and a half of school is unfortunate. They—along with their teachers and loved ones—have overcome challenges through their dedication and fortitude.
The Class of 2021 is entering into a much different world from the one I entered when I graduated high school. Technology has vastly changed the makeup of our workforce, and with an economy recovering from shutdowns and restrictions, the job market, although uncertain, has the potential to make a significant rebound.
I firmly believe that there is hope for our future generations, including those who receive their diplomas this year. The Kentucky legislature has taken bold steps since 2016 to stabilize the state’s finances, including addressing the pension crisis, improving our credit rating, and modernizing the state’s tax code—leading to job creation. The General Assembly has recently grown the “rainy day fund” to over 1.2 billion dollars and invested $300 million in broadband expansion. Lawmakers have made it clear that we are committed to building a brighter future for our youth.
A lot of my hope also lies with these graduates. The Class of 2021 has a unique opportunity to make a difference in their hometown, state, and country. I urge graduates to strive for greatness while keeping a servant’s heart and always remember to help those who cannot help themselves.
Congratulations, Class of 2021, on this life accomplishment! Enjoy your moment and be the change you wish to see in the world.
Note: Senator Brandon J. Storm (R-London) represents the 21st District, which encompasses Bath, Estill, Jackson, Laurel, Menifee, and Powell Counties. Senator Storm is the Vice-Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee and serves as Chairman of the Enrollment Committee. He also serves as a member of the Senate Standing Committees on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor; State and Local Government; Banking and Insurance; and the Budget Review Subcommittee on Human Resources. Additionally, Senator Storm is a member of the Statutory Committees on Program Review and Investigations; and Child Welfare Oversight and Advisory
- On June 1, 2021
