[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 87 (Thursday, June 29, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1342]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO THOM REILLY

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 29, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my good friend Mr. 
Thom Reilly as he prepares to resign as the Clark County Manager, which 
is one of the fastest growing counties in the country with more than 
1.5 million residents, and is accepting the position as Vice Chancellor 
of the University of Nevada Health Science Services Center for the 
Nevada System of Higher Education.
  Thom began his service to Nevada in 1987, when he took a policy 
analyst position in Carson City's Department of Human Resources. While 
working in Carson City, he had the opportunity to serve as Chief of 
Social Services, and was subsequently promoted to Deputy Administrator.
  In 1991, Thom moved to Las Vegas and joined the Division of Child and 
Family Services, where he oversaw the Child Welfare System in Nevada. 
Thom left his state position to work for Clark County in 1997. As 
Director of Clark County Administrative Services, he served as Chief 
Administrator, and was responsible for administering and planning Clark 
County's legislative initiatives, franchise agreements, emergency 
management, policy and program development, and strategic planning 
efforts.
  In August of 1999, Thom left Clark County to accept a position as 
Associate Professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, UNLV. He 
has taught a number of graduate level courses in public administration 
and social work, and continues to teach on a part-time basis. Thom 
returned to work for Clark County in 2001, as County Manager and Chief 
Executive Officer.
  Thom holds both a Doctorate and Master of Public Administration 
degrees from the University of Southern California, USC, a Master of 
Social Work from Arizona State University, and a B.A. from Memphis 
State University. He is the author of numerous articles in the areas of 
health and human services, environmental planning and citizen 
participation. Thom is also active in numerous community organizations 
and serves on the editorial boards for the journals Public 
Administration Review, PAR, and Administration in Social Work.
  Recently Thom has been quoted saying, ``It's been a distinct pleasure 
to serve the citizens of Clark County and the members of the County 
Commission, and I've had some wonderful years here and have worked with 
a lot of very talented people who take their roles as public servants 
very seriously. Now I look forward to continuing to serve the people of 
this state in my new role.''
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Mr. Thom Reilly on the floor 
of the House. From the needs of a foster child to the needs of a 
vibrant and expanding community, Thom has a true gift of serving his 
fellow man. I am honored to have him as a friend. I commend him for his 
continued contributions to the state of Nevada and especially the 
residents of Clark County.

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