John, it’s Austin Davis. Recently, I had the honor of delivering several commencement speeches at some of the incredible universities and colleges across the Commonwealth. 

This is an especially impactful moment for me personally, because I’m actually a first-generation college graduate. 

I’ll never forget walking across the stage to receive my diploma at my college graduation and thinking how far I’d come. I felt such gratitude for my parents and my community. I got to feel those same feelings again while delivering these commencement addresses. 

While I am blessed with this awesome responsibility to represent Pennsylvania as Lieutenant Governor, I know it is not one that I alone have paid for. It was paid for by the blood, sweat and tears of those who came before me. I work to honor that every day. 

I don’t think in my grandparents’ wildest dreams they would have ever imagined that their grandson would one day occupy the second highest office in Pennsylvania.

It’s this understanding that motivates me to make life better for everyone who will come after me. For my daughter, Harper, and for your kids and grandkids. When I reflect on my gratitude to my grandparents and parents, it spurs me to do better for our future. That’s why I care so much about investing in our shared future. 

I want to continue fighting for Pennsylvania. I know we can do better for each other and the generations that will come after us by fighting injustice, wherever and whenever we see it. Will you help me keep doing the work by chipping in to my re-election campaign today?

Thank you,  John.

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis