[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 30 (Monday, March 14, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E434]
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                        HONORING MR. DON SNYDER

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 14, 2005

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the contributions of a 
great Nevadan, Mr. Don Snyder.
  For many years, I have not only known Don through his professional 
work with Boyd Gaming, but also as a friend. Don has had quite a 
career, working for the First Interstate Bank of Nevada for 22 years 
before taking the helm of the Fremont Street Experience as President 
and Chief Executive Officer and then moving on to Boyd Gaming, where he 
will be retiring as President of the Company. That's quite a career 
path for any person, and I congratulate him.
  Don's leadership in the Las Vegas community will certainly be felt 
for many generations, and all Southern Nevadans owe him a debt of 
gratitude. Don has been instrumental in redeveloping Downtown Las 
Vegas, effectively giving Downtown the breath of new life in an area 
that is so important for the history of our great city. He has also 
been incredibly effective in leading Boyd Gaming, and I know he will be 
missed there.
  During his busy career, Don has been active in such organizations as 
the Nevada Development Authority, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors 
Authority, the Las Vegas Performing Arts Center Foundation, United Way 
of Southern Nevada, Nathan Adelson Hospice, and the Tournament Players 
Club at Summerlin. The sky is the limit for Don, and I am looking 
forward to hearing about his next endeavors.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my friend, Don Snyder, for being 
an example for all Nevadans as we continue to be the Entertainment 
Capital of the World.

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