“Elaine P. Nunez Community College is a unique institution of higher learning that has an equally unique history. The College bears the name of the late wife of the Honorable Samuel B. Nunez, Jr., President of the Louisiana State Senate from 1982-1988 and 1990-1996. Nunez Community College was the first public institution of higher learning in Louisiana to be named after a woman.  Elaine P. Nunez was a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish, and was extremely supportive of public education.  When Mrs. Nunez died, St. Bernard lost a civic-minded and dedicated individual who helped set the stage for growth and improvement in local education.”