[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 79 (Tuesday, June 8, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1062]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING THE LATE ROGER PELTYN

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 2004

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember Roger Peltyn, who 
passed away suddenly last Thursday at the age of 60. Roger Peltyn 
helped build the modern Las Vegas that has become one of the wonders of 
the world, and will be remembered by all who knew him, and admired by 
everyone who sees the marvelous buildings he created.
  Roger Peltyn was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1944 and moved to Las 
Vegas to work as a structural engineer at the Golden Nugget. From this 
work Roger Peltyn's genius was recognized, and he went on to serve as 
an engineer at the Bellagio, Mirage, Venetian and many other world 
class resorts in Las Vegas. Roger Peltyn was also a major contributor 
to our community in other ways, and helped raise more than $4 million 
for various charities.
  Thanks to Roger Peltyn, the Las Vegas skyline has become one of the 
great symbols of America, whose beauty, strength, and success are 
reminders of everything our nation stands for. I urge the House to join 
with me in honoring Roger Peltyn and extending our condolences to his 
wife Sandy and his two sons on his untimely passing.

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