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Attachment A Dear Jon, We cannot thank you enough for your support of the Nevada Senate Democrats throughout 2014. As we transition from campaigns and elections to the 2015 legislative session, our priorities will continue to be fighting for better schools and a better quality of life for Nevada’s families. Our core values remain unchanged. Our New Year's resolution for 2015 is to be as communicative as possible about the issues and legislation our Caucus and the legislature will address. To begin our resolution early, here are the leadership assignments within our Caucus and committee assignments for the upcoming session: NEVADA SENATE DEMOCRATS LEADERSHIP Democratic Leader: Senator Aaron D. Ford Assistant Democratic Leader: Senator Debbie Smith Democratic Co-Whips: Senator Kelvin Atkinson & Senator Ruben Kihuen 2015 SENATE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS: NV Senate Democrats Finance: Debbie Smith, David Parks, Joyce Woodhouse Commerce, Labor, and Energy: Kelvin Atkinson, Mark Manendo, Pat Spearman Transportation: Mo Denis, Mark Manendo Government Affairs: Kelvin Atkinson, David Parks Judiciary: Aaron Ford, Ruben Kihuen, Tick Segerblom Natural Resources: Debbie Smith, Mark Manendo Health & Human Services: Debbie Smith, Joyce Woodhouse Legislative Operations & Elections: Kelvin Atkinson, Tick Segerblom Revenue & Economic Development: Aaron Ford, Ruben Kihuen, Pat Spearman Education: Mo Denis, Tick Segerblom, Joyce Woodhouse You can be assured that the Nevada Senate Democrats will fight every day to make sure our working class families get their fair share over special interests. We look forward to working with the Governor and our Republican colleagues if their agenda proves to have that same focus. We look forward to strengthening our partnerships and building new relationships next year. Aaron D. Ford Democratic Leader .

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