Congratulations on graduating in difficult times

Dear Graduates,

Congratulations on your graduation. This is one of life’s great milestones and I would like to express how proud I am of your accomplishment.

George Washington once said, “The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.” I know the last part of your senior year was not what you had planned or anticipated. Life has tossed you a curve. Having handled the past two months with grace and gusto, I know you are well on your way to triumph over all curves to come.

By walking across that virtual stage, you will provide a great benefit to your community and to American...