After a long stint as a member of the CNMI Legislature, former senator Pete Reyes may be heading into the corporate world.<\/p>\n
The 68-year-old former Senate floor leader was honored during the first regular session of the 19th Senate yesterday.<\/p>\n
Reyes, in an interview with local media, hinted he is looking at the possibility of taking on a consultancy post for a private firm.<\/p>\n
The former lawmaker did not disclose other details, saying only that things are still being finalized and that he has yet to make a decision to join the private firm in a consulting capacity.<\/p>\n
Reyes also did not disclose the name of the potential company or the line of work he\u2019s looking at, adding only that he is now a \u201cmember of the public.\u201d<\/p>\n
A commemorative plaque that lists his major accomplishments in 23 years as a lawmaker was handed to Reyes by his former colleagues during the Senate session.<\/p>\n
Reyes told reporters he is deeply \u201cgrateful and honored\u201d to receive the tribute. He said the honor \u201cmeans a lot,\u201d since he \u201cworked with a lot of them\u201d in the past.<\/p>\n
His former colleagues said they will still turn to Reyes for guidance.<\/p>\n
Senate President Victor B. Hocog (Ind-Rota) said the Senate will still seek Reyes\u2019 advice, while House Speaker Joseph P. Deleon Guerrero (Ind-Saipan) said Reyes will always be known for his analytical view and institutional knowledge of the law as well as issues concerning the CNMI.<\/p>\n
In an earlier report, Reyes bid his colleagues goodbye by reminding them to \u201cnot forget their loved ones and families.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI ask you members to please divide your time. Serve the public to the best of your ability but also take time to pay a little more attention to your family. They\u2019re children now but before you know it they\u2019re already teenagers,\u201d said Reyes.<\/p>\n
Aside from the value of family, Reyes also asked incoming members of the 19th Legislature not to forget prioritizing education, which he believes is the lifeblood and future of the islands.<\/p>\n
\u201cNever forget to assist and support the education of our children. Invest in our children,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The former U.S. Army veteran has donated over half a million of his salary as a legislator to the CNMI Scholarship Office. To the estimates of Reyes\u2019 wife, Glenna, the senator has donated some $550,000 to the scholarship agency since 2000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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