[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 100 (Wednesday, July 26, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1543]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO WALTER LLOYD BELL

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 26, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Walter 
Lloyd Bell, one of the founding fathers of the Las Vegas Metropolitan 
Police Department. Known to his family and friends as Lloyd, he passed 
away on Saturday, July 15, 2006, at the age of 80.
  After serving his country in the Navy during World War II, Lloyd 
returned to Las Vegas and began his career in law enforcement at the 
Clark County Sheriff's Office. In 1955, at the age of 29, Lloyd became 
the youngest person to become County Undersheriff. Three years later, 
he graduated from the FBI Academy, the first member of the department 
to do so.
  Lloyd served on the Nevada Gaming Control Board from 1961 until 1963, 
when he rejoined the law enforcement community. In 1968, he served on 
the committee that created the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department 
by uniting the Las Vegas Police Department and the Clark County 
Sheriff's Office.
  Lloyd retired from the Sheriff's Office in 1973 and moved on to the 
private sector, owning 13 shoe stores and a beauty salon. The ambition 
and dedication that allowed Lloyd to make such a positive impact on the 
law enforcement community in Las Vegas made him a successful business 
owner, as well.
  Lloyd was a devoted husband and a proud father who enjoyed spending 
time with his family. He and his wife Patricia raised two daughters, 
Ashley Bell and Courtney Bell Vincent.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Lloyd Bell for his accomplishments 
and his law enforcement service. I thank him for his participation in 
the ambitious task of creating the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police 
Department and I applaud his long record of distinguished service. He 
has truly had a great impact on the safety and well-being of the Las 
Vegas community, and he will be greatly missed.

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