[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 79 (Monday, June 2, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1097]
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                       BRUCE WOODBURY POST OFFICE

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 2, 2003

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to pay tribute to 
one of Southern Nevada's most distinguished citizens, Commissioner 
Bruce Woodbury. I have introduced legislation to name the United States 
Postal Service facility in Boulder City, Nevada in his honor.
  I have worked closely with the members of the City Council of Boulder 
City, and the Mayor of Boulder City, Robert Ferraro, to appropriately 
thank Commissioner Woodbury for his many contributions to the great 
State of Nevada.
  Commissioner Woodbury is a native of Las Vegas, and he has resided in 
Boulder City since 1978, He is a graduate of Las Vegas High School, and 
attended the University of Utah where he graduated Phi Kappa Phi, Phi 
Beta Kappa, and Magna Cum Laude. Mr. Woodbury then attended Stanford 
School of Law where he earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence and was a 
member of the Board of Editors of the Stanford Law Review.
  In Southern Nevada, Commissioner Woodbury has served for many years 
as an outstanding civic leader. He has served as a member of the Clark 
County Commission for 21 years and on the Regional Transportation 
Commission of Southern Nevada for 17 years, the last 11 as that body's 
chairman. The magnitude of his contributions are seen by Nevadans every 
day. Commissioner Woodbury was instrumental in gathering support for 
the construction of the Las Vegas Beltway, the largest and most visible 
transportation project ever undertaken in Clark County. Through his 
leadership, Commissioner Woodbury has worked to minimize traffic 
delays, reduce inconvenience for drivers, and maintain access to local 
businesses.
  In addition, Mr. Woodbury has been very involved in local, civic, and 
youth organizations. He is also a proud father and grandfather. I am 
pleased to introduce this legislation honoring him today. It has been 
my privilege to work with Commissioner Woodbury on a variety of 
projects and I can speak to his character as a leader, a citizen, and 
as a friend.

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