[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 78 (Thursday, June 7, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S5956]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN HONOR OF MR. WILLIAM T. KOOT

  Mr. REID. Madam President, I rise today to honor a distinguished 
Nevadan, a good man, and a good friend, Mr. William T. Koot. On June 8, 
2001, Bill will be retiring from the Clark County District Attorney's 
office after nearly 30 years of service.
  When Chief Deputy District Attorney William T. Koot retires on 
Friday, the people of Clark County, NV, will lose a wonderful advocate.
  Bill has been the heart and soul of the Clark County District 
Attorney's Office for decades. The leadership that he has provided, the 
examples that he has set, the standards of integrity that he has 
insisted upon for himself and for others, are immeasurable. He is a 
terrific trial lawyer, an outstanding legal scholar, a leader in the 
community, an effective prosecutor, and most importantly, a good 
friend.
  Bill's legacy of service to the State of Nevada is long and 
remarkable. He joined the Office of the District Attorney in 1972, 
after having served 3 years in the United States Marine Corps and 
acquiring his law degree from the University of San Diego.
  During his nearly 30 years of service, Bill has tried literally 
thousands of cases. Of his 132 jury trials, Bill has successfully 
prosecuted and obtained 93 guilty verdicts. He has supervised with 
distinction dozens of prosecutors, and during the past 6 years, he has 
headed the office's major violators unit.
  As Clark County District Attorney Stewart Bell has said, Bill Koot 
will truly be missed. I extend to him my most sincere congratulations 
and the appreciation of all Nevadans for his good work on our behalf.

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