Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Delivers PVCC Commencement Speech

Richard Hollis, staff writer

Every graduation needs a commencement speech, usually given by a prominent member of government or maybe an alumni of that institution. Someone who has become successful with the knowledge they gained while attending that institution. This year marks PVCC’s 45th commencement ceremony, which will be held in the John Paul Jones Arena, and the speaker for this year will be Lieutenant Governor of Virginia Justin Fairfax.

According to the Commonwealth of Virginia’s website, Fairfax is Virginia’s 41st lieutenant governor. He is also a member of the Democratic party, a former U.S. attorney, and private attorney for the firm Venable LLP.

On the political spectrum, he takes up issues such as supporting the training of skilled tradesman , electricians, and pipefitters, as well as supporting higher minimum wage for workers. He also supports actions to use renewable energy sources. Lastly, he is in favor of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which advocates for requiring insurance companies accept all applicants and charge them the same rates.

Fairfax has gained experience through his vast political career and his time spent as a U.S. attorney. He may bring a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to his upcoming speech for PVCC’s graduation ceremony. He will be sharing his experiences with the graduates to show how hard he has worked to get to the position he holds today.

For those interested in hearing Fairfax’s graduation speech, graduation will be held May 11 at 6 p.m. in the John Paul Jones Arena.