[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 100 (Wednesday, July 26, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1546]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO KEVIN PAGE

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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 Kevin Page for earning 
the Distinguished Nevadan Award, the most prestigious award given by 
the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents. The award 
recognizes the achievements of those who have contributed to the 
cultural, scientific, or social advancement of Nevada.
  Kevin has had an impressive academic career, graduating from the 
University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a bachelor's degree in finance in 
1986 and an MBA one year later. He continued his involvement with UNLV 
through 2005 as a member of the Alumni Board, and served as board 
president for three of those years.
  As a founding member of the Police and Fire Emerald Society of 
Nevada, he has been committed to helping children and youth succeed, 
caring for families in need, and honoring fallen heroes. From 2001 to 
2004, he led Run for Heroes in raising scholarship money for the 
families of fallen law enforcement members and fire fighters, and 
helped shift some of that fundraising to the Golf for Heroes program in 
2004.
  Kevin's interest in helping students goes beyond the families of law 
enforcement and fire officials. Through his Kiwanis Club membership, he 
has raised more scholarship money for high school Key Clubs and to 
support Clark County School District Varsity Quiz programs.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to congratulate Kevin Page, winner of the 
Distinguished Nevadan Award and dedicated volunteer. His fundraising 
efforts and foundation of the Emerald Society have made a tremendous 
impact on the Las Vegas community.

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