Gov. Evers Congratulates Class of 2023 Graduates

By Gov. Tony Evers - May 19th, 2023 07:31 am

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today congratulated high school seniors for their upcoming graduations in a video message that is available for use during commencement ceremonies here. A transcript of the message is available below.

Hello, graduates! Governor Tony Evers here.

Congratulations on your graduation and reaching this milestone.

I speak for all your family, friends, and loved ones when I say we’re all so proud of you.

You’ve spent the past few years pouring your time and energy into papers, projects, extracurricular activities, sports, you name it—and your hard work has paid off.

Now, you’re taking a step into the next chapter of life, whether that’s onto college, a tech school, or joining our workforce, and you will be able to take everything you’ve learned and bring it with you on the adventures that lie ahead.

On behalf of the state of Wisconsin, congratulations, Class of 2023, and best of luck in your future endeavors.

An online version of this release is available here.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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